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Hi.

I have a Sonus Beam Gen 2 and 2 Roam speakers.If I wish to get better surround sound should I replace the Roam speakers with a Mini Sub or get the Mini Sub working in conjuction with the 2 Roam speakers?

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nik9669aAnswer

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Since the Roam speakers can’t be configured as surrounds, I’m not sure quite what your system setup is. But to get surround sound, a pair of Era 100’s, for current products, or a pre-owned pair of Ones will do the job.

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nik9669aAnswer

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Since the Roam speakers can’t be configured as surrounds, I’m not sure quite what your system setup is. But to get surround sound, a pair of Era 100’s, for current products, or a pre-owned pair of Ones will do the job.

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HollysmateAuthor

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Thanks for that..just to clarify…will I use the Era (2) with the Roam speakers or instead of the Roam speakers please!

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nik9669a

Senior Virtuoso

Thanks for that..just to clarify…will I use the Era (2) with the Roam speakers or instead of the Roam speakers please!

Instead of. Add the Eras to your system. Then in the settings section, Add Surrounds to the Beam.

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HollysmateAuthor

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Many thanks for that.....probably too expensive for my budget though....would one Era 100 suffice.? It will be difficult to sell on my 2 Roam speakers.in hindsight I should have asked the question on this site instead of asking the outlet where I purchased the Soundbar... they advised the Roam for surround sound but it's not the answer.thanks again..

jgatie

Many thanks for that.....probably too expensive for my budget though....would one Era 100 suffice.? It will be difficult to sell on my 2 Roam speakers.in hindsight I should have asked the question on this site instead of asking the outlet where I purchased the Soundbar... they advised the Roam for surround sound but it's not the answer.thanks again..

Surround sound requires two like model speakers. You cannot add a single speaker as surrounds.

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nik9669a

Senior Virtuoso

Many thanks for that.....probably too expensive for my budget though....would one Era 100 suffice.? It will be difficult to sell on my 2 Roam speakers.in hindsight I should have asked the question on this site instead of asking the outlet where I purchased the Soundbar... they advised the Roam for surround sound but it's not the answer.thanks again..

A pair of pre-owned Ones would work well.

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HollysmateAuthor

Contributor I

Thanks for your great help…where best place to get a pair…am new to this…

Airgetlam

Since this is a Sonos sponsored website, we’re not supposed to drop links to third party sales, but you could look for used equipment at any reputable resales site, or even ‘new, in box’ at your local retailer. For surrounds, you’ll just need a like pair, such as Ones, or Era 100s. They just can’t be battery powered (mobile).

I try to stay away from asking for sales advice from retailers. Unfortunately, as you’ve found, they often aren’t terribly familiar with the product, and much more interested in meeting sales goals.

For what it’s worth, resales of Sonos devices tends to be at or near full price, you still may be able, with some effort on your part, to recover much of the money you spent on your Roam’s, if you’re past the ‘return’ date at the store.

Bruce

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HollysmateAuthor

Contributor I

Many thanks Bruce…am learning fast..