Connections for a connect amp as surround with ARC bonded to Sub (gen3)

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I currently have an ARC with a bonded Sub (gen 3) along with two Ones for surround in my den. None of the current devices are hard wired and all works well.

I have a connect amp as well as in-wall back speakers which I would like to use for the surrounds in the place of the pair of Ones.

My question’s are: If I place a wired boost in the room, and wire the ARC to the connect amp, will this work?… will the Sub continue to work wirelessly connecting to the ARC?

The other option I understand is to wire the ARC to the router, AND wire the connect amp to the router. In this configuration, do I still need the boost and will the Sub continue to work wirelessly connecting to to the ARC?

If both options work, which is better?

Thanks much for your input!

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AirgetlamAnswer

No need for the BOOST, wire both the Arc and the CONNECT:AMP to your router with Ethernet cables. The CONNECT:AMP does not have the 5Ghz antennas necessary to connect to the Arc to act as wireless surrounds, which is why it needs to be wired. The Sub will continue to connect to the Arc on that 5Ghz signal, no need to wire it.

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It’s great you now understand the logic behind using your C:A to drive your in-wall speakers as surrounds. Just in case you didn’t know…once the in-wall speakers are set as surrounds with the C:A you will not be able to stream music to them as a separate room independent of the Arc. When steaming music to the Arc the in-wall speakers will participate. Enjoy your Sonos.

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