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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
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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210BamContributor I
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In wall sonos speakers

I would like too know if I bought 2 pair of in wall Sonos speakers and 1 amp. Could I use a pair for each side left and right and still set up the surround sound off the arc and 2 subs? 

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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Gauthier PhilippeContributor I
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implantation d un home cinéma dans mon salon cathédrale.

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

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Sotiris C.
1 month ago
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denfitzgibContributor I
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connecting to Bluetooth

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

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Schlumpf
1 month ago
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MicrofoneContributor I
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only stereo from Sonos arc

HiI had a sonos arc installed with my samsung PN50B850 I have PCM stereo soundHow to get 5.1 soundI still love my TV but my sound is horribleThank you very much for your knowledge

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25 days ago
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Yannick_2Contributor I
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Arc and Samsung QE65Q70

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

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1 month ago
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HighlandersfContributor I
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Help Needed: Sonos Arc Not Syncing with Orei UHD48-EX230-K HDMI Switcher

Hello everyone,I recently upgraded from an Orei UHDS-202 HDMI switcher to an Orei UHD48-EX230-K, and I'm experiencing issues with syncing my Sonos Arc sound bar with my main LG TV. Previously, the audio setup worked perfectly with the Orei UHDS-202, but now, I can no longer get the Sonos connection to appear on my LG TV. Here’s my current setup:- **Devices Connected**: TV box, Amazon Fire Stick, and PS5, all connected via HDMI.- **Outputs**: Two TVs connected.- **Soundbar**: Sonos Arc, which used to connect through HDMI ARC via the old switcher.With the new Orei UHD48-EX230-K, the sound bar isn’t recognized by my LG TV anymore. I’ve tried checking the HDMI ARC/eARC settings on my TV and ensuring all cables are high-speed and properly connected, but nothing has worked so far.Has anyone faced a similar issue or does anyone have insights on how to resolve this? Is there a specific configuration for the Orei UHD48-EX230-K that supports audio transmission more effectively?Thank you in advan

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Airgetlam
24 days ago
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arslanelverAvid Contributor III
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sonos beam2 sub mini 2 Era100's vs samsung q990c

hey community, i know it’s an odd question. First of all i have to say i am loving my setup. the only thing i am not feeling 100 percent amazing is beam gen 2 maybe doesnt feel sometimes “full” enough or “expansive” enough for casual tv watching or dialogue for movies. It’s very very clear and clarity is amazing it’s due to size of the bar it feels at times a bit “narrow”. My hunch was wait for the arc gen 2 and either sell my beam gen2 second hand or repurpo in a different room. Having said that i saw samsung q990c system which is a true atmos bar with upfiring bar and rear speaker and it made me question myself a bit. Might sound like i am looking for reassurance and maybe i am :) but i truly love the Sonos system and the flexibility and advantages of modularity of it. I usually watch movies but i also with the quality of system i started to listen to more music in my living room with Era100’s set to Full for music, it’s beautiful.I was just curious if anyone listened to q990c or own

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AjTrek1
1 month ago
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Seger buddyContributor I
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Bluetooth on Playbar

Can I use my playbar as a Bluetooth speaker from my phone?

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Schlumpf
23 days ago
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Slouma7001Contributor I
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use as home cinema

hi, I have several Play:1 speakers and I’m thinking of buying a BEAM or RAY to connect to my TV. Will it be possible to stream my tv sound on the Play:1 devices ?

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Schlumpf
1 month ago
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arslanelverAvid Contributor III
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era 300 volume level for music listening

hey everyone. i got myself a refurbished era 300. it came with a good discount and considering the 100 days return policy, i wanted to give it a shot. i love it overall! i was just curious about one thing. I only have 1 unit (not stereo) and i think music gets loud and room filling after 50 percent more like 65-70 range. is that normal? i guess the only reason i ask this silly question is my home theatre setup which is beam gen2, sub mini and 2x era100’s get very very loud. it’s probably a output total watt kind of thing but i wanted to check. thanks

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22 days ago
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croomeyContributor I
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Sonos One Gen 2

Hi there will my Sonos One Gen 2 pair connect with the Sonos Ray soundbar? I’m hoping to use them to connect to my TV for surround sound.

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buzz
1 month ago
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ajhoerresContributor I
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Sonos Arc Popping, Loud Blare, Complete loss of functionality

My Sonos Arc, which has been working perfectly in the middle of a show on Netflix had some audio drops, where it would mute for a bit then come back on. Finally tonight, audio dropped then an incredibly loud blaring noise played for a second. After that all functionality was lost and my TV defaulted to using its own speakers. I saw someone say that an update was sent out ~4 months ago that solved this issue. This clearly isn’t the case as this has been a reported issue for over 2 years now. Is there any way to fix this, and does Sonos plan to actually fix this issue?

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Sotiris C.
1 month ago
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ItaymelContributor I
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Sonos era 300 wall mount free space

I have bought 2 sonos era 300 to sync with my sonos arc to be used as surround. I plan to put them on wall like in the photo. In the instruction it says there should be 20 cm from each side. On the right era 300, there is only 16 cm space from the wall picture. Will it effect the sound? 

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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KcjefffContributor I
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Feature Request -DTS decoding for discs with Master Audio, DTS:X, and DTS:HD

How do I make a feature request? I love how great my surround setup sounds with Dolby Atmos, but it’s really disappointing not to have DTS decoding for discs with Master Audio, DTS:X, and DTS:HD.  I assume this is just a licensing cost decision but for the premium we pay for Sonos, I’d expect it to be supported (and did when I purchased).  Thanks

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1 month ago
LGB65
LGB65Avid Contributor I
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ERA 100 - placement while surrounds

A qué distancia de las paredes laterales y traseras se recomienda colocar los ERA 100 como envolventes?No dispongo de mucho espacio ni lateral ni trasero desde mi situación de visionado Moderator edit:Google Translate-At what distance from the side and rear walls is it recommended to place the ERA 100 as enclosures?I don't have much space on the side or back from my viewing position.

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Sotiris C.
1 month ago
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CellAvid Contributor I
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Beam And Stereo Balance

I’ve a reasonable Sonos system consisting of various One’s Move, Playbase, Sub etc. I quite often do a full group play around the house while doing stuff. It’s not that often though I sit in from of my Mac and listen to music on one individual Beam. I had been aware though with YouTube that the sound of definitely around 70/30 to the left in pan. Made more aware of it this evening while listening to some actual music.  I’ve tried various sources, Mac via hardwired HDMI through a CALDigit TB3 Hub (normal setup)Tried airplay from my Mac, iPhone, iPad but all with the same pan issue. I do however have a second Beam connected to a TV in one of the bedrooms. Quick swap out and the issue persists.Double checked the stereo on the Playbase and that’s perfectly down the middle.  Any advice please?

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
BOL74
BOL74Avid Contributor I
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Buy a Sonos Arc,or what….

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🫶

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Corry P
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Richard 85Contributor I
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problème son

Bonjour,comment utiliser la télécommande Free pop pour commander le son de Sonos beam 2merci pour votre aideModerator edit:Google Translate-Good morning,how to use the Free pop remote to control the sound of Sonos beam 2Thanks for your help

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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alastairmContributor I
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trying to add existing speakers as surrounds

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

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jgatie
1 month ago
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Coline POUGETContributor I
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one SL

Bonjour je viens de réinitialiser mon enceinte one SL car j’avais changé de wifi. Mais maintenant dans l’application j’ai un message sur la connexion: un câble ethernet connecté à votre routeur est nécessaire pour désactiver le wifi.hors je suis en wifi et je ne veux pas désactiver le wifi, mon système est bloqué et je ne peux me servir de mon enceinte, une idée?

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Airgetlam
27 days ago
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Blurnosedaz7Contributor I
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dolby atmos v dd plus

Hi I’ve got a Panasonic oled fz802 with arc hdmi port , I’m streaming Netflix and prime through 4k firestick through my beam 2 era rears and sub mini , sound is great and showing 5.1 dd plus , should I be bothered about not getting full atmos showing on the Sonos app with atmos movies ? I can get atmos when streaming Apple Music not sure what difference I would hear with a upgraded tv or a Arcadia fire etc 

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Schlumpf
1 month ago
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OzpomContributor I
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playbar wont connect to wifi

I have multiple sonos products inc 2 surround sound setups.  Recently my playbar has stopped connecting to the wifi.  I’ve reset the playbar and router multiple times & still no resolution.  The playbar connects to network if I use an Ethernet cable but that’s in a different room to where the playbar lives.  Have researched extensively and can’t find a resolution.  Any help appreciated as all my other devices connect to the same network with no issue. 

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hernan.armbrusterContributor I
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One of my two Sub always gets disconnected

I am a long term customer of Sonos. Currently I own more than 20 devices. In my home theater I have an Arc, two 300's, and two Subs, one of them is a Gen 1 and the other Sub is Gen 3. My Gen 1 Sub shows as "Not connected", and for a couple of years now… I tried resetting many times, changing positions, etc. I don't know what else to do. Any recommendations? 

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Airgetlam
26 days ago
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Fabrice49320Contributor I
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ray ne fonctionne pas sur TV

Bonjour la communauté, j’ai un système sonos s1 qui fonctionne bien et qui n’est pas compatible avec S2.j’ai acheté une Ray que j’ai branché sur ma TV avec un câble optique qui a fonctionné immédiatement.j’ai eu le malheur de vouloir la synchroniser avec le reste de mon système S1 ; je me suis rendu compte après coup que la ray n’était pas compatible ( uniquement S2)j’ai réinitialisé la ray en espérant tout effacer et la rebrancher sur ma TV et m’en servir que pour le son .depuis elle clignote en vert mais ne fonctionne plus ;pouvez vous m’aider SVP ?j’espère ne pas avoir tout planté    

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Airgetlam
26 days ago
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achwedecContributor I
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sound breaking every 30-60 sec after update to 16.1.1

Dears, I noticed severe quality degradation since system was updated to 16.1.1. Sound is breaking every 30-60 sec. Any solution here? My set: Beam 2 + MiniSub+ 2xOne

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Airgetlam
26 days ago
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