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Sonos Era 300 placement for surround

I’d say place the 300s for optimum TV sound and add a stereo pair positioned to work for sitting at the table, or a Five if you can’t find p...
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BJOutdoors
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Two independent systems

I have two SONOS systems. I would like to set them up to operate independently of each other. How do I do that?
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Arc Placement

Updated 9/14/23 to include Era 300’s as surrounds (which have upward firing drivers) that replaced Sonos One’s. All other information and gu...
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IlikedthecoreContributor I
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Playbar 5.1 audio dropouts through TV

I have a Playbar connected to my Sony TV via optical cable. I have a Roku Express, Humax freeview box and Sony DVD player connected via HDMI to the TV. I can get 5.1 sound going through the TV from each device but experience choppy audio (drop outs for a fraction of a second every few seconds).  As it happens with all devices (and not when the optical lead is plugged straight into the freeview box or DVD player) it seems like the TV is the problem. The Roku is an issue as it doesn’t have an optical connection. I have tried a HDMI/optical splitter but it seems the 5.1 signal doesn’t get passed through from the Roku and I end up with stereo (because it doesn’t go through the TV?). I’m not allowed a new TV so would welcome any other ideas to try and fix the problem? Thanks

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Corry P
1 year ago
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wmarContributor I
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Sonos Beam Gen 1 - Doesn't Work with Samsung TV from time to time

My Sonos Beam Gen 1 can’t connect with my Samsung TV from time to time. I had re-setup the Tv again then the next day, the connection is lost when I turn on the TV.  I have Mi-Box (Android TV) to connect the same Samsung TV.

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1 year ago
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Woodworker 1Contributor I
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Dual connections

I just bought a new Sonos Arc.  How do I connect both TV and Receiver toit without running the TV through the receiver?  New Sony TV has an HDMI eArc port.

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jgatie
1 year ago
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GrayjohContributor I
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Set up with two accounts

I recently moved house and set my Sonos Arc up under one account and inadvertently set the sub up under another. How do I get them both under the one account?Thanks

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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KeanejpContributor I
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Rear speakers

Any way to get the ones rear speakers to play same content as beam gen2 whist watching normal TV stereo 2.0.  

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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Eran_1807Contributor I
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Ikea symfonisk stereo with two diffrent products.

I got Sonos Arc and I just bought an IKEA Symfonisk lamp. I want to purchase the IKEA Symfonisk frame and wonder if I Can pair the Lamp and the Frame to crest a stereo mode, or do I need the two to be the same product?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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sawyergeContributor I
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How to make AMP, ARC, and SUB working together

I have an AMP, ARC, and one SUB. How to connect/configure them so that they can work together for my TV/Stream?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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MikeE67Chromatic Producer I
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Arc TV output query

Hi. I have not encountered this problem before.Amazon music works but there is no sound coming from the TV.Fortunately I don't have many problems with my Arc soundbar but when I do I usually get no sound at all not some sound depending on what source is selected! Any idea why this is happening? Before anyone says, no the mute isn't on 😋 Cheers 🍻 

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1 year ago
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Zwang31Contributor I
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Getting better volume from One SL

I have had the Sonos Arc for the better part of a year. I recently purchased 2 One SL speakers to get a better surround sound feel. I connected all 3 of the devices, but the One SL speakers put out very minimal sound. I went through the forum to increase the volume, but it did not work. Does anyone in the community know how to get the volume on these 2 speakers to increase?Thanks!

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jgatie
1 year ago
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didperpContributor I
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sonos beam gen 2 qui bug

Bonjour j ai un soucis avec mon installation , d'un coup le son se mets a fond et en saturation sans raison et je suis obligé de le débrancher pour que sa revienne a la normale merci pour vos réponses 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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Teflon DonContributor I
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Receiver output + Optical adapter + Sonos Arc = Success?

If I take my Pioneer VSX-21 Elite Optical output, to the Sonos optical adapter, to arc adapter and plug into the sonos arc soundbar I should be able to switch inputs on my receiver and have that audio stream so i can then pair either a couple of play ones and a sub? Simple question but nobody at Sonos can give an answer.  

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1 year ago
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bmarkkContributor I
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PLEASE ADD SUB MUSIC and TV INDIVIDUAL CONTROL

hello,i am formally requesting to add separate SUB level control for music and TV. The sub volume for TV is great but way too low for music! everytime i listen to music i have to increase sub, then reduce when i watch TV. please add individual sub control, i dont see a down side to this. i’m requesting the same implementation as the surrounds currently have. 

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1 year ago
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Putz0425Contributor I
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Home theater

Will be using in theater room that is 12 feet wide by 25 feet deep with 7 foot drop ceiling. Hooked up to 98 incg TCL tv. What would be best setup: Arc theater in a box with 2sl’sorArc, the sub and 2 5’s? or a different one? I am looking for the absolute best setup for movies/sports/tv. Not for music as I have other setups for that. 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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MatrakContributor I
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Status light

Hi folks, Here is my Sonos setup : Beeam Gen2 / Sub mini / 2 x OneSL  When i disable surround Audio, Sonos One SL are flashing green (slowly), not pleasant during the night... So I want to simply disable all status light , when i do that wih iOS app in the piece , Sons One Sl remains illuminated… (Beeam & Sonos Sub are OK off), Can you help me ? Best regards,

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Corry P
1 year ago
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jb01Contributor I
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decalage de son system beam+mini sub et video source ordi connecte a un videoprojecteur

Bonjour, j’ai un retard de son entre la video et mon systeme SONOS (beam gen2 + Mini sub). J’ai essayé de mettre le projecteur en muet, ce qui ameliore un peu, mais j’ai toujours un decalage significatif. Si quelqu’un a eu le meme probleme et a une solution a proposer. Merci d’avance… 

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1 year ago
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DSA1591Contributor I
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Sound volume

I have a Sony Bravia tv linked to a Sonos Beam Gen 2 vis HDMI Arc. Most tv channels are ok but some show Stereo PCM where the sound volume is very low and poor quality. I have to double the volume setting to make it audible.Is there a solution for this? 

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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displaynameContributor I
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Sounds dropouts and glitches on Beam gen2

I have very recently added a Sonos Beam gen2 to my Sonos setup - I also have a Sub and two Ones which i’ve had for years and have been very happy with.My problem is that the Beam keeps dropping / glitching audio whilst watching TV - it’s not a complete dropout, but very noticeable particularly on louder sections. It happens regularly every 5-10 minutes or so, but if I rewind what I’m watching it never happens at the same point in the program.I was previously using a Sony Blu-ray/home cinema system with the same Panasonic TV and that never demonstrated this problem.The other relevant info is that the Sonos will not work with the HDMI-ARC output on my TV - I’ve had to use the optical HDMI adaptor. (and I know the TV ARC output works as that’s how I’ve been using my Sony system for many years)It happens regularly enough that I’m thinking of returning the Beam whilst in the returns window.TV is Panasonic Viera 58DX750   

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Corry P
1 year ago
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alonr29Contributor II
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Audio delay

Hello I I had a Sonos surround with an arc/ sub/ on, so -2 pcs.And everything was excellent!I have a Samsung tv and an apple tv last generation.recently I upgraded my one so to Sonos five.One now I have a delay in the sound when I watch tv.It's only when I watch one of the regular channels.When I watch movies and tv serials, there are no delays.Is there something to do about it?Thank you 🙏

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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ArceophonContributor I
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Sonos Beam Gen 2 not playing Dolby Digital +

I recently purchased a Beam Gen 2 and finished setting it up. My tv is an LG UH6500 which supports Dolby Digital Plus (LG 43UH6500 | ▤ Full Specifications & Reviews (productz.com)  I am connected via the HDMI ARC port, but when I stream a movie in Netflix/Disney Plus  (“All Quiet on The Western Front” “Starwars Episode 3”) The Sonos app only lists “Dolby Digital 5.1” instead of “Dolby Digital Plus 5.1”Is there any troubleshooting for this? My understanding is that Netflix and other streaming services should stream in Dolby Digital + if the beam is connected through ARC, not standard 5.1 

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1 year ago
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Angus666Contributor I
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setting up Arc and Fives

How do I set up an Arc without having an Arc HDMI?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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ris66Contributor I
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Samsung NeoQLED - Sonos Playbar

I have a Samsung NeoQLED (QE65QN85B) connected to my Sonos Playbar with the optical cable.What do I have to do so that I can adjust the Sonos volume via the Samsung remote control. Unfortunately, this does not work. Thanks for an idea. 

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106rallye
1 year ago
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Rie NakayaContributor I
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playing back SACDs

Hi. I am not having any success in playing back SACDs through my Sonos Arc sound bar.  My disc player is a Sony UBP-X800M2. It is connected via HDMI cable to a Sony BRAVIA KJ-50X80WK TV, which is connected directly to a Sonos ARCG1JP1BLK ArcSoundbar.  I have no problem playing back regular CDs. I have tried connecting the disc player directly to the sound bar, with no luck. I have tried adjusting the audio settings on the TV, with no success, and have asked Sony for advice, but they are unable to help me. Thanks in advance for any advice you may be able to offer. 

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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JonSorberContributor I
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playbase

Why won’t my Playbase play with the rest of my Sonos system when the TV is off? 

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1 year ago
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PreethContributor I
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playbar grouping with sonos one and submini

I have 4 play one and 1 playbar . Recently upgraded to 2 Sonos one and a sub mini and disconnected my existing play one I tried to group the playbar with Sonos one and sub mini to get a 5.1 but it’s not working . I have grouped Sonos one and sub mini as one unit and playbar as another. everytime I pay Tv or music I try to group the two but it’s not working . Only playbar works and it plays only on playbar how to rectify this

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106rallye
1 year ago
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PreethContributor I
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unable to group playbar and one

I have 4 play one and 1 playbar . Recently upgraded to 2 Sonos one and a sub mini and disconnected my existing play one I tried to group the playbar with Sonos one and sub mini to get a 5.1 but it’s not working . I have grouped Sonos one and sub mini as one unit and playbar as another. everytime I pay Tv or music I try to group the two but it’s not working . Only playbar works and it plays only on playbar how to rectify this

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106rallye
1 year ago
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