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Stanley_4
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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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AjTrek1
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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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YipYipContributor I
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Sonos optimisation for music

So… I’m new to Sonos. I bought an Arc, a Sub Mini and 2 ERA300 6 months ago. The 300 are used as surrounds, in the back wall. I love what I’m hearing. In fact, I had a very good hifi system before and this set up comes pretty close to it. No complaints.But I’m wondering if adding 2 ERA100 on the front wall would give an even better spatial sound for music reproduction. My room is 12x16 and is optimized (treated) for sound repro. Would it be worth the investment to add the 100s?Thanks.

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6 months ago
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GSX8S-KevinContributor I
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Beam gen 2

I’ve connected to my Sky Glass today using earc. Dolby Atmos sounds better (tested using Top Gun Maverick). Two problems 1. I can’t get the remote to change the volume. If I pair the remove to the beam it will change volume but all to controls are gone.After getting Alexa to play Radio 2, I asked her to stop but then TV connection was lost until I unplug the Sky glass and turned it back on.

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Airgetlam
6 months ago
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MissionspartaEnthusiast II
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Sound Profile

I have intentionally not updated my Arc and the rest of the system forver after the drop sub update debacle. I now have tried to add some new music services to my app and its a no go until I updated the system. So away I go to 14.20.1. For the love of God, why can you people not stop messing with the sound profile and volume ratio???? I bought this system one way. What makes you think I want a change forced on me? Everyone flipped out about this before, and you rolled back the volume and profile changes after many updates. Now after being forced to update, I find you have done it again? The system has lost so much of its punch. If you want to do this, make it a setting that we can select for the day 1 spund profile and volume ratio. KNOCK IT THE HELL OFF ALREADY 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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RaulyyaestaContributor II
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Sonos Era 300

Buenos días, tengo una barra  Sonos Arc, un sub y 2  Sonos One, y queria saber si le puedo añadir 2 Sonos Era 300 o  bien para poner detrás del sofá tipo sonido envolvente o al os lados de la barra de sonido Arc a esta composición de cine en casa?Lo que me gustaría saber es si se puede añadir, no sustituir, o si se puede añadir 1 solo Era 300, ya que quiero tener el mejor sonido posible, aunque el que tengo ya se escucha muy muy bien, un saludo y gracias

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3 months ago
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SammIamContributor I
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physical join button no longer works on my Gen 1 beam

just got off the phone with support, they had me to do what I had already done, the long &  short, it looks like the join button no longer works…..  anyone else experience this? any fixes?

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Corry P
1 year ago
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MarkB61Contributor I
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Samsung TV losing Beam after standby

Hi, I have been using my Beam with a Samsung TV for over 2 years with no issues but iit has just started losing connection with the Beam when the TV is turned on after being on Standby. I have tried every solution offered on forums etc with no result.There is a work round by unplugging the TV and then it works OK. Obviously this isn't ideal and wonder if anyone else has a similar issue and found a solution.  

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8 months ago
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Bob KunathContributor I
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Control volume with TV remote

I have an ARC soundbar and a pair of ERA 100 speakers for surround. I can change volume of all three as a unit with my Mobile APP, but when I change volume with the TV remote only the ARC is changed.  Can this be fixed?

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Ken_Griffiths
4 months ago
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tomp1Contributor III
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How to combine sonos with existing old 5.1 system

So I currently have a sonos beam (gen 1) and soon to add two symfonisk picture speakers as rears, plus a (gen 1) sub.In the same room, I have an existing, old 5.1 setup, which is 3 KEF motorised ceiling speakers, two rear ceiling speakers of unknown make, a KEF PSW3500 subwoofer and a DENON AVR-2807 amp.What I am trying to work out is whether I could replace the amp with some kind of sonos amp and link it all together for some sort of mega super duper dolby atmos 7.1 or better system?I doubt both subwoofers could be used. I also know that I would need at least a gen 2 beam for atmos.(btw, i know it’s a bit mad to have two 5.1 systems in one room. The reason I bought the beam, and began the whole sonos journey to begin with, is because the ceiling mounted cinema system speakers are right beneath the kids bedrooms and can’t be used while they’re in bed, which is every night after 7pm. But we still use them when they’re not.)  

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Airgetlam
5 months ago
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AndyDoContributor I
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HDMI Splitter problem with Beam Gen 2

Hi. I have a not uncommon problem in that my 2nd Generation Beam and Samsung TV frequently don't want to talk to each other. The problem seems to be related to the EArc capabilities of the TV, as if I disable that, they play together nicely. As a workaround I've borrowed a 1 In / 2 Out HDMI splitter from work. My intention being to feed my media system (Vero 4k+) into the switch, with one output feeding the TV for the vision and the other the Beam. However, on trying this I get no sound at all from the beam. The app shows nothing on the beam's input (I've made sure it's an allowed format being used, deliberately dropping to 2 ch stereo for the test). Swapping the splitters 2 outputs around makes no difference. I assumed the splitter was somehow blocking the audio, but, with the splitter still in circuit feeding the tv but reconnecting the beam so it's fed as normal from the EArc/Arc output I get the media systems audio as normal from the beam. So fed straight from the splitter - no aud

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1 month ago
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GibboPau1975Contributor I
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ps4 5.1 surround sound fortnite

Hi, thanks to this forum and a very helpful chap I’ve got Apple TV working in 5.1! Woohoo! Now I’m trying to get the ps4 to do the same. I’m getting stereo pcm. Did the switch to Dolby on the ps4 sound menu - still PCM stereo.Is there a way to get surround when playing Fortnight - my son will be very grateful if he can cheers! paul 

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Schlumpf
3 months ago
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buddingaudiophileContributor I
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connecting pro-ject t1 sonos edition to 2 era 300, arc and the sub.

I know the arc doesn’t have a line in. I was wondering how how I can connect the turntable to play through the home theater.   So far I have only been able to connect to the era 300 by line and use them as a stereo pair but I want the full effect of the complete home theater. Do I need to buy an amp or a port? or am I able to do this with what I have already 

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jgatie
6 months ago
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majinvegeta5297Contributor I
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5.1 Setup

I have a Sonos Arc, Sub Play 1 x2 and Symfonisk lamp ×2, but am unable to turn it into a 5.1 in the app. It's either makes me pick the Play 1, or the lamps in a fresh set up. Are the Play 1 like the Symfonisk speakers where you can only have 2 as part of the 5.1 system? Tia

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8 months ago
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Lake_life4everContributor I
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connect apple tv, sonos ark and 2021 lg uhd tv

How can I get my 3rd gen Apple TV 4K to work with my Sonos arc and lg tv to play the higher quality sound options.  My tv has eArc and passthrough both enabled but the Apple TV either gives me pcm or 5.1.  That’s it.  If I watch anything through my smart tv apps I get the higher quality sound.  Is there a setup or another device I need to hookup in order to achieve the sound quality I want when streaming through my Apple TV?

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1 year ago
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pankaj.swamiContributor I
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Arc soundbar and external headphones

I recently added the Sonos Arc soundbar to my TV. I connected via the HDMI eARC port and the sound quality is pretty good. In my previous setup, I was able to turn my Yamaha soundbar and surround system off and connect my TV to my bluetooth headphones if I was watching TV late at night to not disturb my family members. I am unable to do that anymore. My headphones still connect to the TV but the sound is always directed to the soundbar. Has anyone else experienced a similar issue? Is there a way to continue using headphones even after connecting the soundbar? I don’t want to unplug the soundbar every time I want to switch to headphones.

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2 months ago
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shaggcal
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Sonos Arc connected to WiFi but Sub + One SL's can't find WiFi

Last night my Sub + One SL’s (x2) suddenly stopped working with my Arc. My system has been up and running without incident for 2+ years. No changes to my network or environment.Support articles I have tried and did nothing:Unable to connect to Sonos Reset your Sonos product Connect to a new router or WiFi network Changing SonosNet channels (all 3)Things I have tried that achieved mix results:Connecting the Arc via Ethernet disconnects the entire system and no device can connect to the internet (tried disabling WiFi in app with similar results) Reconnected Arc successfully to WiFi after enabling WiFi and disconnecting Ethernet Sonos app cannot “find” Sub or One SL’s, but Arc is available and connected to WiFi Connecting Sub via Ethernet reconnects entire system (including SL’s) with no input from me in the app (this is not ideal as I have to run a very long Ethernet cable) Disabled/Enabled Sub WiFi via app, disconnected Ethernet with same negative results when trying to connect to WiF

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Stanley_4
3 months ago
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MKwheelerContributor I
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Best Sub Position Option

I have two Play 5 v2 in a stereo pair, a Sub that works with them and a Playbar that supports the TV audio.  My overall listening space is about 12” x 18”.  However the room is L-shaped with a hallway opening not he right side that is about 6” x 12”.  Currently I have my Sub positioned in the “closed corner” on the left side of the room.  Do you think this is the best position for the Sub or would you put it on the opposite, “opened” end of the floor near the 6” x 12” opening?  Why would you make a particular choice?

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3 years ago
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jason_a69Contributor I
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Play a Bluray audio disc

Hi there,First of all my setupSonos Beam 2 Sonos Era 300 x 2 LG 55C8 Tv (with Arc port, no eArc) PS4 (thinking of getting a PS5)I would like to get this Bluray audio disc and play it in at least surround sound, the end goal is to hear it in Atmos.https://shop.pinkfloyd.com/product/X3AMPF1239/the-dark-side-of-the-moon-blurayIf I play it on the equipment I currently have, via the PS4, will I get 5.1 surround?If I replace the TV (or get an HDMI extract audio thingy) to get an eArc port and then also get a PS5, will I get Dolby Atmos?Many thanksJason

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6 months ago
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harveybabesContributor I
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Unable to setup Beam

This seems to be a common issue so forgive me if I am duplicating threads….We have brand new Beam and unable to set it up either wirelessly or on ethernet.I have tried all suggestions i.e. reboot router, reboot & factory set Beam etcWe have n existing Sonos system and I have had training so am now at a miss with why it will not allow us to set it up. It is nothing obvious. After trawling the internet we have run out of ideas. Very disappointing but if anybody has any other ideas we could try I would love to hear.

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3 years ago
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John27rgContributor I
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Arc on a cabinet top, hiding cables

I'll likely be buying an Arc for a 65" TV. The TV will be sitting in a cabinet (that I'm designing) and will be lifted up in front of a window when we want to watch TV. Otherwise we want to keep the view through the window.The Arc will sit on top of the cabinet even when the tv is hidden (so we can listen to music). The Arc will be at the top front centre of the cabinet, and the TV will rise up behind that through a hinged lid. What I'd like to know is what to allow for holes in the cabinet top so I can hide the cables and keep it all clean. As I haven't yet bought an Arc, I can’t tell if the cables come from behind or the middle or left side for example. I don't even know how many cables I'll need. Presumably at least power! The TV will be a 2021 model so have all the appropriate connections.Thanks John   

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2 years ago
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AtomicdadaContributor I
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Sonos ARC 5.1 with BenQ W4000i

Hello there,I’m having diifculties choosing Sonos with my video projector BenQ w4000i.I’m reading incompatibilities. I’d like to connect them through the Sonos ARC.Anyone have had problems dealing with sonos and video projector ?Thanks a lot

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Ken_Griffiths
5 months ago
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SenadmanContributor I
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Is more than two subs possible for a large space like a big Gym

Hi all, As the title says, can I group more than two subs to a large space like a warehouse gym

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Belly M
1 year ago
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JoachimHankaContributor I
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Beam(2) with Samsung UE75 and HDMI / output switches from speaker to HDMI and back

Greetings!Beam (Gen2) ist connect to Samsung TV UE75 HDMI Arc Port (HDMI2).Beam works nicely as streaming device for music.Here’s the issue: on the TV setup, the audio output device switches every few seconds from HDMI (Beam) to the internal TV speakers, back to HDMI, back to internal…For the few seconds, when the output device is HDMI, Beam works and sounds great.Any ideas?TV and Beam are on the latest software releases. Both have been rebootet. The HDMI cable in use is the one which came with the Beam system.Thanks a lot in advance and best regards!Joachim

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1 year ago
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Phipsi ZetaContributor I
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Beam Issue not setting up with Samsung TV

Hello ,Still trying to resolve set up with my New Beam.    Its an older Samsung Model TV.  HDMI ports don’t support ARC.    I had issues getting my older Playbar to work, but was able to finally get the optical port to work on the TV.     Now, I have moved the older TV downstairs and trying to hook up a BEAM with it (smaller space) and can’t get the optical adapter to work.    Makes me think the optical port on the TV was bad.   Any ideas how I can bypass this?  Could the Optical port on my Sumsung TV be a different size that the adapter sent by Sonos?    Airgetlam, hoping you might weigh in.     Thank you, Mark 

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Mark P
3 years ago
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jonb-odieContributor I
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Beam - Not showing up as Airplay device on iphone 8 any more (shows on Mac and iPad)

Hi, My bean has stopped showing up on my iPhone as a possible airplay device. This appears to be the case with or without the Play:1’s connected as rear speakers. My Mac can see the beam as an airplay device in the audio drop down and is select-able. Oddly, my other iOS device can see it and it s running the same OS - 14.4.1 I have disabled all active VPN’s on the device but i imagine there could be something else interfering with this if its working on other deices. Ive reset both router and sonos devices a few times already to no avail. Is this something any of you have seen or reported before?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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Howie411Contributor II
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WIFI on Sonos Sub Gen 3

So last week I updated the firmware on my router and it for whatever reason it dropped the Sub.    How exactly does this work, I thought the SUB builds a mesh network with the ARC and only uses the local wifi for setup. On the App it showed ARC (+?)    I had to basically reset the Sub and re-pair it from scratch.  Is this going to happen every time I update my router?

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3 years ago
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