Home theater

I shelled out for Sonos equipment and was exasperated to find that i can't get a drop of TV dialogue out of my two Era 100 speakers, after configuring them in a surround system with my Beam soundbar. Instead, they are just expensive paper weights if, say, I'm watching TV news or another talky broadcast (shows which barely have any surround sounds to emit). In other words, I can choose to set my new Sonos speakers up merely as extra speakers (good for news and talk shows) or as surround speakers (good for movies). But not both, nor with any way to toggle among sound profiles, nor adjust the sound to let dialogue through in surround. Whether by money-grubbing design (to get us to buy more speakers) or engineering incompetence, I simply can't use my expensive Sonos speakers for both surround sound AND dialogue. Do others have the same experience?  

Bonjour,j ai déjà des enceintes Sonos, que je gère avec l application Sonos1, je souhaite m équipé d un home cinéma pour un salon cathédrale, j aimerais mettre des enceintes Sonos Architectural encastrées. est il possible d avoir un son spatial avec ces enceintes et sont elle préconisées pour un salon cathédrale et seront elles compatible avec mon système Sonos1 pour la gestions des enceintes. Merci si vous avez des réponsesCordialementPhilippe Moderator edit:Google Translate-Good morning,I already have Sonos speakers, which I manage with the Sonos1 application, I would like to equip myself with a home cinema for a cathedral living room, I would like to install recessed Sonos Architectural speakers. Is it possible to have spatial sound with these speakers and are they recommended for a cathedral living room and will they be compatible with my Sonos1 system for speaker management.  Thanks if you have any answersSincerelyPhilip

Hi, today I upgraded my Beam 1 to a Beam 2. I have two One surround speakers and a mini sub.I’m using a 2022 LG Oled with earc, I own, Switch, PS5, Xbox series X and Apple tv. Now, since upgrading I’m totally lost what my settings for each should be :( Currently with switch I’m getting Multichannel PCM 5.1. Which is what I should be getting.But on PS5 I set my settings to Dolby Atmos but the sonos app tells me that the audio is multichannel PCM 7.1. Even when using a Atmos game. Apple TVis also showing as multichannel PCM 7.1  Is that the correct audio that I should be getting as my system is only 5.1? Why 7.1 and not dolby?On Xbox, I have set it to Dolby atmos and with that it shows as Atmos in the app. But then I read that atmos on Series X has a delay. So, I'm lost as to what my best settings should be. Can someone here please be kind enough to what the best TV/console settings are for each device? I’ve done a search but there does not seem to be any PS5 settings suggested after it

I've used the Sonos arc, sub mini, and one SLs for over a year and I've never had any issues. Last week I decided to get two era 300s to replace my one SLs because I watch a lot of Atmos content. After I installed the era 300s, the whole system's sound cuts out randomly, and does not come back. I'll be watching a movie on say Disney+ and the sound will just cut out, not just in the 300s but all of the speakers, and the tv will continue to play the movie. All speakers are connected via wifi, I have rebooted my router and unplugged everything and plugged in the router, then tv, then the arc and each speaker to make sure they're all connected to the same network (2.4ghz). The Sonos arc is connected to my LG G2 77 tv via the hdmi cable that it came with to the tvs eARC port.  One way I've found to get the sound back, as it doesn't ever come back on its own, is I go into my TV's sound settings - > click on digital sound output - > change the sound from pass through to auto, and then b

I've connected my Arc to my Samsung QE65Q70 via the Arc HDMI, but only have PCM audio (no Dolby or DTS surround) through the Arc when playing blu ray discs on my PS5. Other audio sources, such as Netflix, do have surround. Is my TV compatible and what settings should I use to get surround sound when playing blu ray ray discs? Thanks

Hello! Today, I upgraded my Beam to gen 2. My TV is 2022 LG oled. This means that i can now get surround sound on my switch. Great! Except, that I use PS5 and switch in the same HDMI port with a switcher, because I’m out of ports. I read that to get surround audio on my switch I set digital sound output on my TV to PCM and HDMI input audio format to PCM. My question is, will these same settings give me surround on PS5 or do I have to change the TV’s settings each time I change console? Obv, not the end of the world but it would be nice if I didn’t have to switch. Tagging in @GuitarSuperstar and anyone else who is kind enough to help me!

Howdy!First my issue:TV Autoplay has a default behavior of setting the Arc volume to 10 if it is less than 10 when TV Autoplay triggers. I would like to have an option to either a) not have that default behavior happen or b) have that minimum 10 volume behavior also apply to grouped speakers.Or both, that’d be cool.Anywho, I have a full ARC setup with surrounds and subs in my living room. Works great. I mostly use it by chromecasting content to my TV. Usually I have all the sonos speakers in the common areas of my house grouped to the home theater. A lot of times I have the volume of all of the speakers set to 7 or 8 for background music (again, the source is my TV). When I come home or pick up where I left off and chromecast more content, TV Autoplay kicks in and sets my home theater to volume 10 while all the still grouped common room speakers are still on volume 6 or 7. Then I have to go open the app and fiddle with the volume to get them all equal again. Kind of a pain in the butt.

Sorry another Atmos plea for help.As per the title I have a Apple TV 4k (2nd gen), Arc (purchased 2021) and Samsung QE50Q60TAU, I’ve had this setup in place since the release of that Apple TV version. I’ve never had a problem with atmos when streaming, but in the last week or so, when I stream a show that has atmos audio I just get silence until I powercycle the TV and then the Arc picks up the format and I can watch the show. Swapping audio format (by going to the main menu) causes the problem with Atmos to happen again.So far I’ve tried:Turning everything off for 5 mins Updating TV firmware Unplugging the Arc HDMI and plugging it back in Perfoming a factory reset on the ArcI can confirm:The soundbar is plugged into the eArc port on the TV I’m using the HDMI cable supplied by Sonos Apple TV has Atmos enabled in settings Samsung is set to use eArc as the output format Samsung TV has Atmos enabled in settingsI’m out of ideas, can anyone recommend anything else I can try!?

My Arc, sub and both era 300’s are on surround sound and I can’t connect via Bluetooth I’ve followed Sonos instructions but still can’t connect. Any ideas please. Dennis Moderator edit: added Arc detail from user profile, and corrected Era 500 to Era 300

I was able to connect my Ray to my Projector through the HDMI ARC. Sounds great but my surround sound speakers (two SL’s) are extremely muted and have a little lag when I bit my ear up to it. They work if I’m playing music through Sonos but when I’m playing something from my projector they cut out. Not sure what to do :/ 

Hello Sonos Forum,I will no longer be using Samsung TV due to Audio Tech Issues, as in not being able to use my sonos system. I will be purchasing a Sony or LG television, they ate both 50 inches, both say ARC, my sonos beam 2 is an EARC model, will I have any sound issues ? SONY IS DOLBY DIGITAL ARCLG IS ARC ONLY

Can I connect a Samsung subwoofer to a Sonos Beam (Gen 2) soundbar?  (Note:  I am using a Samsung TV)

HiI need a new TV soundbar and want to invest in Sonos ecosystem. Should i buy Sonos Beam (2nd Gen) in March 2024 or hold out for a potential ‘Beam 3rd Gen’ later in the year… 2025(?!) ?Thoughts?

I have an Arc, Two Era 300’s, and a sub mini in a small to medium sized room. The Arc is underneath the wall-mounted TV around 10 feet in front of the seating position, with the sub mini below it to the side. The question I have is about the 300’s: Due to the fact I have a corner shaped sofa, I’m only able to put one of the 300’s to the left of me (slightly behind but sufficiently away from the wall with the requisite 8 inch side clearance) but the right hand one isn’t able to go symmetrical to the left, so it’s forward, positioned around halfway from the sofa to the TV. Will this suffice still, in getting good enough surround sound for HT and also when paired for music? Thanks in advance for your input.

I’m wondering if someone could help with this and apologies if I’m missing something obvious. I’ve added two era 300 to my system and want to use them as surrounds. When I added the 300s they each set up in their own new rooms.I have an existing room called TV with a beam and sub. When I click on that room and select add surrounds, I get a message saying I need two identical speakers to use and this is what I don’t understand. I have two identical 300s but they were automatically placed in their own rooms when I added them, so is that why my tv surround room can’t access them? What do I need to do to be able to add them as surrounds?Thank you. Alastair

Hi I am new to sonos concept and i am having the living room build and have reached the stage for plaster boarding ceiling and walls etc. It is an open plan layout kitchen one end and living area at the other. i would like to mount a nice tv on the wall and enjoy movies etc with good sound. so looking at a soundbar with sub , BUT i have an issue with rear speaker placement. I dont want rear speakers on stands behind the sofa dog will knock them over etc.   Would speakers in the ceiling work for surround sound and Dolby Atmos ?   Thank You

I have in the living room the TV screen, one Beam, one Sub Mini and two Era 300. I use them for movies but for music without the TV too. Wich would be the best way to configurate, group the speakers?And adding the Move 2 to the configuration would improve the sound?Best regards,

Hi there, I was given a gen 2 amp from a customer at work and have since installed a pair of Sonos sonance in ceilings above the sofa and running the TV through them. Since then I have bought a sub mini and just arrived is a beam gen 2. I'm a bit lost on setup. Anyone able to point me in the right direction. Cheers 

Good afternoon.I had a question about home theater system.I currently have a home theater system with sonos beam, two sonos one speakers and the sub mini of which the system is 5.1ch.My question is, to create the system to 7.1ch I have to add two more sonos one? Or could it be two other models like two sonos era 100 speakers or any other model? 

Hi everyone👋 Just need an opinion…i’m thinking bout buy another Sonos Arc. It’s for my bedroom. But rumors are telling that Sonos might be realease a new soundbar in near future,so what is the best thing to do here. Buy a Arc now or be patient? Anyone care to share any timeline for Sonos new products-release? Have a nice Easter-holidays🫶

I’ve read a few snippets round the traps that the Era300’s lose functionality and performance characteristics when they’re configured as rears in 7.n.2 configuration.Having just purchased a pair this would seem a tragic waste to me .. have I just invested in a pair of premium speakers that I’ll never get full use from?Surely if this is the case Sonos should have provided a variant priced below the Era300 that doesn’t carry components that’ll never be used in home theatre config.

When my SLs are in separate groups they work alright but they’re not collectively working together, so I can pick and choose which speaker I’m listening to which is annoying. I want them to be all in the same group so I can true tune them but when I try my SLs get super muted and staticy. I don’t know what’s up

I just got Fios set up and the installation went great- the TV plays over my soundbar just like I want. The only problem is, now my Sonos app doesn’t recognize my soundbar for anything other than the TV. I used to be able to play music on my soundbar even when the TV was turned off. Now the app only shows the TV in the living room instead of the soundbar. Help!!!

There are tons of 3rd party AMP/amp/sub topics out there, but I haven’t found one exactly like this.I’m looking for validation on updating my current patio setup and am curious if any of you see potential implications or drawbacks. I’ve recently ordered a Buckeye Class-D 4-channel Hypex NC502MP amplifier to power my primary home theater LCR. This particular Hypex design is only offered in even-number designs, evidently due to supply/economics. I ordered a 4-channel, so 4 separate line level inputs, 4 speaker outputs (4 pair of speaker terminals). There is no HPF/LPF, DSP or gain control. Stick with me...Existing patio setup:Simple 2.1 setup on the patio. 90% music / 10% TV/Movies.  Sonos AMP powering pair of Polk Atrium 6 AMP sub out to Polk SWA500 subwoofer amp SWA500 speaker outs to passive Polk Atrium Sub100. Considering:Remove SWA500 and run AMP sub out to unused Channel 4 of new Buckeye amp. I would use the Sonos App to control crossover and sub level--hopefully, set it and forget

Upgrade/replace a Sonos beam (gen 1) to beam (gen 2):I had moved from a house with a large living room to an apartment and needed a soundbar to replace my home theater that I couldn’t take with me. In Dec 2022 I bought my first Sonos speaker for the living room TV, a Beam. From an Amazon seller. It was listed as new and Gen 2; true it was new, but the item was not Gen 2 it registered as a Gen 1 when setup. I did get an amazon credit for the slight difference in price. Since the Beam sounded Great, I kept it and got a Sonos sub (Gen 3) two days later. At that time, I did not know the sub-mini was available. Fast forward to March 2024.I had recently added a Victrola stream turntable for the living room in October an wanted to hear it well in the bedroom too. This time I went directly to Sonos after seeing their pricing was competitive with other retailers. I was looking to add a beam to the bedroom TV. I settled on a bundle called Entertainment set with Beam with a Beam (Gen 2) and a sub