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mikael1208
Contributor I
February 22, 2023

Help to placement of 2 sonos one

Hello everyone,Can you tell me what is the best placement option to put two sonos one high against the wall.I don't know if it's better to install them on the side 1st option like in the picture or 2nd option behind just above the sofa in height.of course they will be tilted for a direction to the listening areaTHANK YOU
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skullc
skullc
Prodigy III
February 22, 2023

Dam you have a lot of speakers 😜

2nd picture I would go with play around with the swivel direction if that makes sense 

I had a separate system before sonos with 2 behind 2 to the sides and 5 speakers at the front with 2 passive subs and I prefer the sonos over that

it's google photos it's not mine 😂 but ok it's better to place them sideways rather than behind and tilt them downwards in a direction towards the listening area

In theory yes but try both go with what you prefer 

Sounds subjective for all of us but the 2 rears need to be opposite the TV and soundbar 

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mikael1208Author
Contributor I
February 22, 2023

Dam you have a lot of speakers 😜

2nd picture I would go with play around with the swivel direction if that makes sense 

I had a separate system before sonos with 2 behind 2 to the sides and 5 speakers at the front with 2 passive subs and I prefer the sonos over that

it's google photos it's not mine 😂 but ok it's better to place them sideways rather than behind and tilt them downwards in a direction towards the listening area

In theory yes but try both go with what you prefer 

Sounds subjective for all of us but the 2 rears need to be opposite the TV and soundbar 

Thanks for your help 

    AjTrek1
    AjTrek1
    February 23, 2023

    Hi @mikael1208 

    If possible I’d move the couch to the right to allow enough space to place a speaker on a 36 inch stand in the corner and matching speaker on the right at same height.  Anyone seated on the short side of the couch is going to be hard pressed to enjoy perfect surround in any setup so; I wouldn’t overly concern myself with that seating position.

    Those seated on the long side will get decent surround effects assuming the speakers are tuned using TruePlay (requires an iOS device). Of course the center position will be the sweet spot. However, rarely are all listeners in perfect center as one speaker will always be slightly dominant (right or left). 

    Using a Sonos Arc (with side and upward firing speakers) will compensate for a lot of surround sound inequities due to rear speaker placement for all listeners; including those seated on the short side. A Beam 2 will offer forgiveness as well; but not as much as an Arc. Include a Sonos Sub and you have a great setup (IMO).

    Hope this gives you another viable perspective to consider. Enjoy your Sonos!

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    mikael1208Author
    Contributor I
    February 23, 2023

    Hi @mikael1208 

    If possible I’d move the couch to the right to allow enough space to place a speaker on a 36 inch stand in the corner and matching speaker on the right at same height.  Anyone seated on the short side of the couch is going to be hard pressed to enjoy perfect surround in any setup so; I wouldn’t overly concern myself with that seating position.

    Those seated on the long side will get decent surround effects assuming the speakers are tuned using TruePlay (requires an iOS device). Of course the center position will be the sweet spot. However, rarely are all listeners in perfect center as one speaker will always be slightly dominant (right or left). 

    Using a Sonos Arc (with side and upward firing speakers) will compensate for a lot of surround sound inequities due to rear speaker placement for all listeners; including those seated on the short side. A Beam 2 will offer forgiveness as well; but not as much as an Arc. Include a Sonos Sub and you have a great setup (IMO).

    Hope this gives you another viable perspective to consider. Enjoy your Sonos!

    Thanks for your help.  unfortunately I can't move the sofa because I didn't draw but on the other side there is a table and I don't have room to place everything.  so the two options i have is the one i draw

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