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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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FrankCostelloContributor I
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Dolby audio on arc

I recently bought a Sonos Arc, upgrading from the Beam Gen 2. It’s amazing on Atmos, but non Atmos content just doesn’t have the same power of Atmos content. Like, the sub barely works and the audio is just sort of weak. 

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Connecting 2 ERA 300s to Arc as surrounds

Hi - I just received the Arc and new 300s yesterday.  I installed each of them separately into my sonos system in the same room.  However, in the app, when I try to “add surrounds” to my Arc, the 300s do not appear as an option and instead the only options are my AMPs (which are in different rooms).  Any advice? 

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Connect Samsung Tv and Samsung HW-N950 soundbar with sonos Amp with Sonnance wall and ceiling speakers

Hi,  I'm moving into a new place where the developer and working with an audio company who specialise in Sonos. They are offering to install the Sonos Amp with the Arc soundbar and sonnance wall and ceiling speakers with an LG TV.  I already have a 65 inch Samsung QN800A 8k TV and Samsung HW-N950 soundbar. So my quotation is,  would my current TV and soundbar be compatible with the Sonos Amp and sonnance speakers? ThanksMichael

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Era 300 right on the edge of which way to mount

I’m setting up a Sonos system, primarily for movies, music secondary. I am particularly trying to “tune” for Dolby Atmos. The system will be Arc, x2 Era 300’s, Sub Gen 3.The question is regarding the Era 300’s. They will be 5 feet (150 cm) behind the back of the couch on the top of some bookshelves, about 6 feet (180 cm) high. Space to each side and behind isn’t an issue. Distance to ceiling is, well, borderline, depending exactly how measured.I’ve read the Era 300’s should be mounted upside down if within 2 feet (610 cm) of the ceiling. However, the Trueplay tuning, which I love, hasn’t yet been implemented for the Era 300’s while upside down (according to what I’ve read here).My distance … exactly 2 feet (610 cm) from the top of the shelves to the ceiling. However, if I measure from the top of the speakers, which I suspect is correct, then I have about 15” (450 cm).So, given the above, including I’d like to use Trueplay if I can, should I still mount the Era 300’s inverted?I’ll try b

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tv must be set to auto for stereo pcm

Hi,I have a lg up7000upa with an arc,sub and era 300s. When I set my tv settings up I have to set the hdmi output to Auto. This disables the ability to select 5.1 or 7.1 uncompressed on Xbox series x. If I set it to passthrough as I have read you are supposed to for Atmos and other audio types.  If I play stereo pcm content on appletv the arc is distorted and the sound crackles. Has anyone else ran into this or knows a way to fix it?

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Newby: I want to connect my TV to a Connect Amp Gen 1. Help?

Hi. First time posting. I did a search, so if this is answered elsewhere, do direct me please.Goal: Use a Connect Amp (Gen 1) and two B&W speakers as the sound output for my nice but old Philips TV.Output: My choices on the TV are HDMI, HDMI ARC, Digital Audio, and the trusty-old Headphone jack (3.5mm).Input: The Amp has RCA left and right. My hunch: Headphone jack directly to the RCAs and call it a day. I ordered a $10 cable from Amazon and hope it works.Questions: Think it’ll work? What about the mystical “delay” that seems to exist or not depending on … something? Generally speaking, will the use of the headphone jack simply direct the sound that way or does one need to select that as the preferred output? Can I set the Sonos volume to something reasonable and then use the TV audio controller to raise and lower the sound rather than control the Sonos using the phone?Thank you and best wishes.

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bashirContributor I
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Connecting Sonos Ray to my BenQ 850i 4K Projector

Hey Sonos Community,I have receintly purchased a Sonos Ray soundbar to use it on my BenQ 850i Projector but can’t seem to get any sound. Any advise that’s very techinical.  Thank you  

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dlhaltContributor I
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Beam to ARC LG OLED C2... how to connect Nintendo Switch?

I have a Beam (with Ones for surround) connected to the ARC port on my LG OLED C2, My Nintendo Switch is connected to the TV with HDMI. I don’t have AVS. How do I play Nintendo Switch audio thru the Beam and surrounds?

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Rest_UpContributor I
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apple tv 4k and ikea lamps

I have a 2022 Apple TV 4K I am wanting to know if I can use 2 symfonisk lamps in a pair as my tv speakers. Thanks 

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frankelarsenContributor I
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Strange music on dolby 5.1

Recently I have noticed, that using my Sonos Arc, Sub and Play 1 in Surround setup causes music to be “pulsing”, when the source is Dolby 5.1 (older movies). The problem doesn’t happen on Dolby Atmos. 

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TrisNZContributor I
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Nintendo Switch surround sound not working - Philips TV has no eARC, am I out of luck?

Hi there! New to the world of Sonos, have been enjoying my surround sound setup a lot these past few days. However, as others have experienced on these forums, surround sound on my Switch is proving elusive. Details:I have an Arc, Sub and two Era 100s Switch runs fine in stereo When switching to surround on the Switch, the audio test only plays 2 out of 6 sounds, from the front speakers TV is a Philips OLED754/12, which only has ARC, not eARC Audio options to tweak are extremely limited on this TV - basically just switching between “Stereo”, “Multichannel”, and “Multichannel (Bypass)”. Tried the latter two, doesn’t seem to make a differenceI suspect I’m out of luck without eARC right? But I wanted to double check just in case, especially with the new Zelda coming out! Thanks all. 😊

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kenshinContributor I
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arc 3

hello I have an era300 +sub gen3 that I use as a stereo.I am thinking of adding an arc 3,Can I use the arc without adding to the era 3 as I want to use them only for music stereo with the subwoofer?Also, can I create a room only for arc and subAnd another room for era300 with subThanks 

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TP2Contributor I
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Sonos Ray and iPad

My Sonos Ray has lost contact with the Sonos app. I have tried every obvious means of re-establishing contact. My efforts to reset the system have also failed. I’m using an iPad updated to IOS 17.01 Can anyone suggest what’s wrong and how to put it right.

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Positioning the Arc + Era100 in the room for surround sound.

Hey, everybody. I have an Arc and two Era 100. The question is how best to position them in the room. It is possible to put them as in the picture. But I'm not sure if it is optimal to put Era100 on the sides of the head? Thanks 

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mrchopmeContributor I
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Sonos Connect to 2 Sonos Ones and 3rd party soundbar

Hi everyone,I am a college student trying to cobble together the best home system I can with Used sonos’s. I have 2 Play ones and recently purchased a Connect.The goal: Have TV output come out of a 3rd party speaker and the 2 sonos Ones that are mounted in the rear of the room. My TV has a optical cable for audio output. I have bought a converter from Optical (out of the TV) into RCA to go into the Sonos Connect. And RCA to Analog into the 3rd party speaker. So far I cannot find a way to make it workFirstly, I wanted to make sure that this set up will work as expected. Secondly I would love advice on how to make this work or what I might be doing wrong.Thanks!​​​​​​​ 

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AJ3Contributor I
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ERA 100 wifi connexion & TV sync

I must connect my ERA 100 every time when I open tv!! Only ARC is auto connected.is there any solution to adjust era 100 volume with tv remote ?

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AkhiContributor I
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Sonos Era 100s and Sonos Fives as home theatre system?

I have been using a Sonos Beam with 2 Sonos Fives as surrounds for watching content on my TV. The Beam standalone is not as good of a speaker compared to the Fives in my opinion and I have been contemplating if I should just sell it. On a side note, I am exploring the idea of grouping 2 Sonos Era 100s and 2 Sonos Fives and connect them to my Apple TV. Has anyone tried this before and have any feedback/inputs? 

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Juraj21Contributor I
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home theater playbar, play 1 and connect:amp

My set is: : playbar + sub , 2 surround connect:amp in wall, I would like add two more play1 at the front, is the possible ? 

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altodelcerroContributor II
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2 hdmi beam

Hola buenos días , qué aparato debería utilizar para no tener que andar quitando y poniendo el Hdmi en la barra beam 2 ? la finalidad es tener la tv y el proyector conectados a la barra de sonido , sin tener que andar quitando y poniendo el cable gracias 

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JerseyContributor I
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sonos arc and Era 100 surround sound

My question During set up I put the arc as living room.The video says to assign the pair of Era 100 to a different room?I dont assign them with the living room?So do I assign them to the kitchen?Thanks Moderator edit: changed Ethos to Era

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zubzoloffContributor I
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Sonnos ArcZ Smart Soundbar install procedure

Sonnos ArcZ Smart SoundbarThe unit on has a spot to connect traditional speaker wires, but includes a USB cord and a sticker that says wireless. Specs include bluetooth connectivity.What should the package contents include? How does the unit receive power for the bluetooth to work? Are there other components i need?

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GuynamedmikeContributor I
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Has anyone else had issues with the sound constantly cutting in and out?

I have had issues intermittently with the sound cutting in and out or skipping with my system. I have an epson projector with an hdmi cable 50ft run through the ceiling and down the wall to my Sonos arc. From the Arc I have a sub and two SLs connected. I have good internet signal and everything worked great for about a month, then I started to notice the skipping or cutting in and out of the sound. It’s annoying as heck when trying to enjoy a movie. Has anyone experienced this? If so then how did you fix it? I tried calling SONOS for help and it just direct me to someone in another country following a set list of trouble shooting.

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Laurent3333Contributor I
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A SINGLE SUB FOR A HOME CINEMA INSTALLATION AND ANOTHER MUSIC INSTALLATION ?

Hello,I'm planning to buy a Sonos Sub Mini and I need your help please.Is it possible to use a sonos sub for a home cinema installation (beam gen2 and 2 one) AND for a music installation (2 five)?Everything is located in the same room.Of course I don't want to use the home cinema while I listen to music.Have a good day.

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DerekCharlesAvid Contributor III
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Arc Volume Peaks and Valleys

When watching CNN, the volume seems to peak at the beginning of someone speaking, for a second or two, then come down and level out.  I only hear this on CNN or at least it is most noticeable on that channel.  My settings pretty much mirror Peter Pee’s suggested for Arc + Gen3 Sub + 2 300s.  My source is Directv.  Is this common or do I have a problem?  Is there a setting that will level this out?

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Steve251Avid Contributor III
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No sound when set to English. Sonos Arc

I have a very new Sonos Arc and a Sony x800M2 which play through my 9 month old LG 65OLEDCS6 I have had no sound problems so far I bought my first 4k disc to play. Close Encounters. It has 3 versions on it I sat down tonight to pay it but there is no soundThere is sound when I start the DVD off and it goes through the pre-amble but when I select the version I want, and I have tried more than one version there is no sound. English is the first optionI scrolled throught the others, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian and German etc and when i select those languages there is sound But when I select English again nothing Very frustrating as I have waited a long time to get this disc. Any thoughts. ?

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