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Home Theater Speaker Layouts

You can only add two surround speakers to a Sonos home theater setup. I would use the Era 300s as surrounds with the Arc and use the One SLs...
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Maximum amount of speakers supported in a surround sound setup for Home...

You can add up to two Subs (one must be a Gen 3) and two surround speakers to a Sonos home theater setup. So if you want to use the Era 300s...
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Mattb1705Contributor I
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Sonos Arc vocals left-sided

Hi everyone,I have recently purchased a Sonos Arc and note that the vocals are left-sided. I have read a few other brief discussions about this issue on here, but I would be grateful for more recent insight into the problem. I'm very surprised that it is not a more prevalent issue for people. I've researched the Arc extensively online and only a couple of people amongst a vast number seem to have mentioned it. I know that the central arrangement of the speakers are asymmetrical, with the tweeter to the left of centre. Annoyingly this is proving to be very prominent and distracting. I sit about 7ft away from the Arc. I've tried altering the equaliser settings, loudness toggle and trueplay process, but it's still clearly to the left. I doubt anything will compensate for the physical asymmetry of the speakers. Is this really not a big deal to most? Thanks. 

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JozegomzContributor I
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dolby Atmos Sonos beam doesn’t work

I just buy a Beam Gen 2 connected With HDMI eARC but when i play anything in Dolby Atmos on my Sonos App I just have the indication PCM Stereo What do I have to do to get Dolby Atmos sound?

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olliemann1Contributor I
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Beam playing sky q audio, but not the TV audio...

Hi everyone, I was hoping someone might be able to help me…I have a Sonos arc (might be a play bar) that is connected to my Panasonic TV and sky q box. The beam works correctly when playing sky through the tv, however, when selecting the apps (Netflix for example) through the TV, the audio from sky continues to play in the background. This has never happened before and I fear someone has messed with the settings or similar…. please help!

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EpicnonjaContributor I
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Your wireless network will not support the use of a Sub or surrounds with your Sonos Arc

Getting this error in the sonos android app version 16.1 Have a sonos arc, a 'sub', and 2 play 1s. All connected through a 2.4ghz network on an Archer A10 router. With an RE650 wifi extender in the same room as the system. All of the pieces are connected to the same 2.4ghz network and all have IP addresses. The surround and sub work for a bit if I factory reset the extender and they all connect to it but then stop working after a seemingly random amount of time.  It's getting tedious having to reset my entire network every few days when I want to watch a movie. Has anyone had this issue and found a resolution?

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tcarr87Contributor I
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splitting earc from tv to two sonos Arcs

I have two tvs side by side, each one has its own apple tv going into tv via hdmi and its own arc mounted below it fed from each tvs earc. Is it possible to put a hdmi switcher (2 in 2 out) between both tvs earc feeds and the two sonos arcs so that i can jump back and forth between the two different audio feeds from what each apple tv is playing to send to both soundbars hopefully maintaining volume control levels of each soundbar via the apple tv remote?

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SimoneLa5Contributor I
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Build a surround with Arc and Sonos One(s)

Can anyone provide detailed guidance on how to set up a complete Dolby surround sound system in my living room using the Sonos Arc connected to my LG C3 TV and multiple Sonos One speakers? Any advice on configuration, compatibility, and setup process would be greatly appreciated!"

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AnilcanContributor I
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Can you use a Playbase with a Move 2 as a Sub

Hello, I currently own a Sonos Move 2 and have connected it via Line-In to my TV, luckily my TV lets me account for audio delay so, after setting it to 75ms, I can use the Move 2 as a TV speaker, now my question would be that if I were to buy a Playbase and group them together (if possible), if I could use both devices without latency/ added latency that I can't account for, as well as if I can use the Move 2 as a Sub, by f.e turning the Treble down/ Bass Up.

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FletchernewContributor I
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how to unassign a device from a room in the sonos app.

I recently bought the Sonos arc, era 300 (x2) and subwoofer in order to create a TV surround system . The app seems to force me to set the ARC up in a separate “room” versus the era 300 and mini sub. It appears the only way I can get them to work together is to combine them in a “group”. Is this the correct set up or should the app allow me to put all devices in one “room”? If so, how do I remove the ARC from one room and reassign to the room with the 300 and mini sub?  it does not appear to be easy or obvious based upon my previous attempts.  Thanks

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jonzy63Contributor I
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Sonos arc fixed wall mount OR Sanus extendable wall mount

Last weekend I purchased/ordered a Sony Bravia A95L, 65” TV. Currently our TV sits on top of our entertainment center. We also purchased a new Sonos Arc w/wall mount. I forgot to mention that we purchased a Sanus Elite/Advanced tilt wall mount for the TV. My major struggle right now is do I want to mount my Arc onto the Sonos Arc mount or purchase the extendable Sanus mount? We have 10+ Sonos components in our home. Love their products and look forward to the Arc upgrade. Our ceilings are elevated/pitched, 18’ at the highest point. Estimated 12-15” directly above where the TV will be positioned. Just based on my readings, I'm leaning towards returning the Sonos arc mount and investing in the Sanus mount. The ability to extend out beyond the TV sounds like it may work best. But, I’m going to allow the Sonos community to share their findings. 

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DicciContributor I
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Help me complete my home theatre system

Hi all, New to the world of Sonos and home theatre so please forgive any ignorance.  I’ve just moved into a house that has four Sonos in-ceiling speakers wired up and ready to use in the living room. I’d like to understand how to complete this to create a quality home theatre system. With the four in-ceiling speakers, could I potentially get an Amp to connect to those which in turn is connected to an Arc with Sub Gen 3 which in turn is connected to my Sony A80J via eARC? Therefore giving me the Arc as a centre and surrounds with the in-ceilings paired to the Amp as overhead surrounds? Am I potentially better off with a dedicated home theatre system with receiver, bookshelves, centre, sub and using the in-ceiling Sonos as surrounds? Here is a diagram of the living area with the location of TV, sofa and in-ceiling speakers: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zj29u1xhry7g4njcjkjtp/File-12-3-2024-11-18-38-am.jpeg?rlkey=wzvjmo0jeucg5lseo2mxaj5iu&dl=0 Any more effective suggestions?

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Tj1057Contributor I
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wiring

The hdmi cable from my sound bar needs to be much longer to go through the wall to hide wiring and the one supplied is to short. Will any hdmi cable work? 

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pluckyhd1032Contributor I
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FireTV 4k Max no atmos, get atmos with Firestick 4k

As title says I have been using a FireStick 4k getting atmos from all streaming services just fine. I recently upgraded to the max and now sonos app only displays dolby digital plus 5.1. My tv identifies the stream as atmos going out to arc but sonos does not. This is an older non earc tv is the atmos signal sent differently (aka like appletv) over the 4k max vs the normal 4k stick?

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AdmiralblackContributor I
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how to connect sonos arc, era100, sub + port to Denon AVR

 What is the correct way to connect this system. Sonos ARC, era 100's, sub and just purchased the Sonos port to seemless connect my Denon AVR? As it stands the ARC is connected to the arc output on the Sony TV (has earc) The port is line out to line in on the AVR I don't have any wired speakers as of yet but the system will allow wireless because Denon makes a whole  line of wireless. Looking for my next move in hopes to have the AVR power and amplify the system? Thanks for the help hopefully it's right here in front of me and I'm having a brain fart.  

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MokusoUKContributor I
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Choppy sound every 2 seconds when using Arc with LG C3

Hi all,Searched everywhere for a solution to this but can't find anyone asking about the same problem I'm having.See video here to get an idea of what the issue is.But basically when I'm using the Arc I'm getting this static "tsch" sound roughly every 2 seconds whenever audio is playing.This is happening with the PS5, Apple TV etc. if there's audio l'm getting this noise.It doesn't happen though when I use the Arc to play music independently of the TV.I've done all the basics. Unplugging everything, turning it off, making sure the TV settings are correct etc. I really don't get it.It's a brand new tele and soundbar so just keen to get it working.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks!

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vivictiContributor I
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sound offset between wired and wifi speakers

Hello everyone,I need help before installing a home cinema. I have a sonos Amp connected to two speakers sonance by wire and i want to intal a sonos sub by Wifi. But i think there will be a sound delay between the sound of the speakers connected by wire and the subwoofer (or others speakers potentially) connected by wifi.Can you help me please. Sorry if my english is bad, i’m french Victor

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Kai-in-SwitzerlandContributor I
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Connect:amp driving passive subwoofer, to be connected as sub in S2 system

Hi,I've got an arc under the TV, and two IKEA Symfonisk connected as rear surround.Now I'd like to use my Connect:AMP to be seen as a Sub (click connect sub) in my S2 system, and use the amp to drive my passive subwoofer.Any idea if this is possible? I know that I can create two groups, one as I have it today and one with the connect:amp, and then group them together. But, that isn't really what I want as then I lose the option of Sonos sending the right frequence range to the Connect:amp (being a sub). 

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aaramirezffContributor I
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Era300 PS5 Optoma ZK400

Hi,I have a setup Projector Optoma ZK400 + Era 300 + PS5.There’s no TV or PC in the setup.PS5 cannot be connected to Era300.How can i play the sound of the PS5 in Era300?

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BeepContributor I
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Sonos Ray connectivity

I am in Singapore and just bought a Sonos Ray. However, I am unable to either detect, connect or reset the speaker. I have tried everything as per their Website and even tried to get help from online support (they’re useless). I am just unable to connect my speaker. The white light in front continues to flash.Any suggestions or should I just return the speaker and never consider Sonos again.

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CranberrySauceContributor I
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Can Era100 be used to mirror audio from Ray?

Can the ERA100’s be set up to MIRROR/extend the audio coming from the Ray sound bar?  We purchased the system (on advice from BestBuy) in order to have a sound source closer to the listening position.  (I’m attempting to keep the TV from having to be turned up so loud in order to be heard.)In surround mode, there is minimal sound (if any) for most TV shows.  As a stereo pair, I can’t seem to join them to Ray.

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BurgessKochContributor II
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Its subjective but will the average TV/Movie audio listener hear any difference between compressed and lossless audio w ARC/2Era300/Sub?

I have ARC/2Era300/Sub 2 Gen in my home theater and a 2018 Samsung TV only with arc not eARC. I’m debating whether to insert an Arcana unit or other converter to get full Dolby Atmos sound. I enjoy the great Sonos speakers and a full surround experience, but is it worth it to add an eARC converter and all that that entails? Will an average listener like me really notice a difference between compressed and lossless audio? I know it’s subjective but what is your experience, opinion or insight?

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FUARKFLOContributor I
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Sonos Era 300 Placement

Hi Community,I'm currently planning my living room and would like to integrate my Sonos surround system. I own 1x Sonos Arc, 1x Sub (3rd Gen), and 2x Sonos Era 300.Due to limited space for my entertainment area, I'm wondering if I can place my Sonos Era 300s as shown in the following photos.My intention was to build a recess in the wall behind the couch so that the Era 300s can face outwards against the wall of the recess and reflect back to the couch. The recess should be about 50-60cm high.Thanks for advance for your inputs. 

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serravalcAvid Contributor I
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arc dialogue poor

hi everyone, I'm Italian I'm using a translator and I hope to be clear, my kit consists ofarc2xera 3002xsubI'm quite satisfied with the sound in general and above all with the very intuitive app but there are some things I don't like the dialogues they are very poor compared to Bose even with the (dialogue enhancement activated) why doesn't Sonos make an effort to create 3 steps (low, medium, high) of dialogue balance on the app? era 300 sounds very good with atmos but why can't I listen to music in stereo while also activating the central speaker? I paid the cash not to collect dust, I hope I managed to explain myself well, thanks

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airJORDANtwo3Contributor I
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New to Sonos - Sporadic Chirping with Sonos Arc

Hi all, After many years of different soundbars, bookshelf speaker/sub combos, I finally bit the bullet and bought into the Sonos ecosystem with the Arc and soon to be Sub Mini (small townhouse living room, plenty of bass for the size).The Arc sporadically emits this odd electronic chirping sound which I cannot trace back to anything in particular. I see some threads with other Sonos devices exhibiting the same.Is this a common thing with Sonos speakers, in general, or sign of an issue? I have mine connect via eARC to my Vizio P65-F1.Loving the products, so far! 

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pfmesserContributor I
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lg magic remote not working with roam units

My LG magic remote works fine with the arc soundbar but not the roam units. For example if I hit the mute button only the arc soundbar is muted and the roam units keep producing sound.  

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dougworldContributor I
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Sonos Era 300 - sound issue between stands and wall mounts

Hi Folks, I have the Arc, Sub Gen 3 and two Era 300s as surrounds.  I had the 300s mounted on stands and on the sides of my couch and everything sounded great especially the Amos effect when watching movies like Ford vs Ferarri.  I decided to mount the Era 300s to the wall to have them behind the couch.  The weird thing I’ve noticed is the height effects are not nearly as good as they were when the 300s were on the stands.  Has anyone else experienced this?  Granted I get that its all about the room, but curious if anyone has any insight here.Thanks!db 

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