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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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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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Need AdviceContributor I
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Compability Questions

Purchased Playbar, Sub, 2 X Play 1’s and a Play 5.Playbar fails to power up. Am told it is not reparable.Wish to replace it with Beam Gen 2.Questions:Is the Beam GEN 2 compatible with the original Sub and Play 1’s for Surround?Can I (or must I) use Sonos Version 2 App for all ORCan I only use Sonos Version 2 App?

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DukeOfHavocContributor I
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Arc no longer playing TV audio LG OLED55CX6LA

HelloAs per the title, I have a LG OLED and Arc. I’ve spent 2 hours tonight trying to figure out why all of a sudden I cannot get any TV audio to play. It works perfectly for music as part of a larger network or on its own.  List of what I’ve tried (in no particular order)Full factory reset of TVUpdated TV to latest firmware (04.40.70)Full factory reset of Arc.Updated Sonos App (15.4)Updated firmware for all speakers (15.4)Re-run the TV set up for Arc via the app.Uplugged the TV and Arc for 15 minutes.Tried resetting the HDMI handshake by disconnecting and leaving them for 15 minutes.Tried a different HDMI cable that I know works with other devices (I’ve always used the Sonos one).Used Sonos’ recommended audio settings on the TV:TV settings:DTV Audio Setting: AutoDigital Sound Out: Pass ThrougheArc: On.  The TV can see the speaker. It displays that the Sonos is connected and that I can control it via LG’s universal remote option which had always worked prior. I even get Sonos’ pretty w

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MNojoContributor II
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Arc dialogs are extremely "flat"

I’ve just bought the Arc and I am extremely disappointed with the flat sound of dialogs (center speaker). It sounds like it is all trebble - no midtones, no bass.I think the Arc is capable to provide much richer dialogs, because there is “ok” midtone and bass in music.I’ve tried turning voice enhancement on, but that is worse.Any ideas?

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10 months ago
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Moneypenny12Contributor II
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Sonos Arc

Hi we have a Sonos Arc and want to add two sonos play 5 (gen 2) to the TV sound. Anyone know how this is done.  thanks 

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Ken_Griffiths
10 months ago
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Carlos309Contributor I
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Why does my Sub G1 keep dropping out?

My Sub keeps dropping out randomly.As in it goes quiet for a bit then comes back on. Always comes on if I pause it and restart. Seems to do it more when I’m playing it medium to low volumes.Any ideas? 

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Airgetlam
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grunge03Contributor I
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Rear speakers for high ceiling

Hi everyone,I've just moved to a new house and we are trying to create a nice space for watching movie.I have an arc + a sub but I want to add some rear speakers.I'm hesitating between adding 2 era 300 or (just) 2 era 100 since my ceiling is very high and not straight, I've browsed a lot of threads here but couldn't find someone with the same ceiling.Even with true tuning trying to do is best, I'm not sure it's worth since the speakers will not be able to make the sound bounce from the top nor the side?Thanks for your help  

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LarsUSDContributor I
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HDMI ARC / Samsung Set-up - Unable to select Dolby Digital

EDIT: I was able to select Dolby Digital after restarting my AppleTV. But I am not able to select Dolby Digital+. Anything I can do to get that option? I recently set-up an Arc Soundbar, Sub (Gen 3) and 2 Era 100 speakers for surround sound. I noticed while watching TV Samsung QN82Q70RAFXZA) that there was no sound from the Era speakers so I checked the TV Sound Settings and for some reason I cannot select Dolby. The only option is PCM. I swear prior to installing the Era speakers that I had it set to Dolby. I double checked the HDMI and it is plugged into the ARC port on the back of my Samsung TV and plugged into the Arc Soundbar. Not sure why I am unable to select Dolby from the TV Sound Settings.Additionally, I checked my AppleTV settings as well since that is primarily what we watch TV and Movies with. What am I missing or doing wrong?Red HDMI plugged into Arc Soundbar.Samsung TV Sound Setting won't let me change to Dolby Digital even though I am plugged into the ARC HDMI port.Sams

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Norberto2nContributor I
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Configuración Cine en Casa

Buenos días.Tengo la barra de sonido Sonos Arc y los altavoces Sonos One y Sonos One Slquiero adquirir el Subwoofer Sonos SubMi pregunta es ¿puedo añadir también dos Sonos Era 300 para que la experiencia fuera máscompleta o no se puede ?Tendría los Sonos Era 300 en los laterales del sofá y los Sonos One detrás del sofá.O no hace falta añadir 2 Era 300, con 2 One ya sería suficiente ?Mi salón es de 4,5 metros de ancho por 5 metros de largo.Gracias por su atención.Un saludo.Norberto Rodriguez.

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TeabarContributor I
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Sky cutting out and listening to music !

Hi, so I quite often watch the sport on the TV with no sound, and listen to music instead on the Arc, (connected to the same TV), so no TV sound.However, I use a Sky mini box, which is very temperamental and quite often loses signal and cuts out.  Every time the sky box loses its signal and then reconnects itself, it cuts the music off of the Arc and plays the tv sound by default.  So I am forever restarting the music.Is there a way to stop the TV from cutting off the music every time ? and giving the music that is playing priority ?Thanks.

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DwarrelpootTrending Lyricist I
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sub mini worse than beam 2 on its own.

Installed a sub mini yesterday with a beam gen 2 and one sl as surrounds. When I turn off the sub I get MORE bass. Is this the intended result? I can get the same result by doing minus 6 on the beams bass setting. I have to put the mini to +10 to notice a difference. Tried it in multiple locations (in a corner, next to the tv cabinet, in front of the cabinet) might be a null zone issue, since on the left at the dinner table the bass is significantly improved, but that’s not the listening area. Somehow I can’t get a proper position for the listening area. Edit: counterintuitively I’ve placed the sub mini on the right side of the tv (its against a corner) and just in front of the cabinet and the corner wall. It seems to do a LOT more now, even a bit too much honestly. But when places back in the left side it does nothing. Testing with Limit of your love from James Blake

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Airgetlam
10 months ago
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Robbo2906Contributor I
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No sound through arc

Why when I watch uhd sport/films through sky q is there no sound coming through the arc

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Ken_Griffiths
10 months ago
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texbruContributor I
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Sonos play bar and sub gen 2 disconnects after less then a hour

I have two rooms with Sonos play bar+2 Play 1 and one sub. One room Sub disconnects after short period time and I get ?. Other room all is perfect.I factory reset sub unlimited times with same result. I factory reset all four units and regrouped them and setup surround group all working and after less then an hour I get ? instead of sub in S2 app. 

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tjs1040Contributor I
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Samsung TV audio

I use Sonos Beam as soundbar for samsung smart TV. I also listen to music services via wifi. All (wifi) channels work fine, but TV audio has stopped functioning even though the TV icon shows up on my phone app just as it always has. All attempts to reconnect with TV have failed. Again, only wifi works. Direct hdmi connection between TV and Beam does not. Message says “hdmi arc not connected.” Ideas or suggestions appreciated. Just know I am not a sophisticated technician when you reply. Thanks. 

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DiscosupaflyContributor I
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will my Sonos Arc+gen 3 sub+ era 300 (2) work with my new Hisense L5g

Title.just purchased a Hisense Short throw projector with a 120” screen, and I bought the Sonos Ultimate system (Arc/sub/era 300x2) to go with it, just wondering if I made a mistake, wanting to make sure they are compatible. I was told yes by Bestbuy, but seems after reading some things online there may be issues, just wondering if anyone has any tips and or insight to help me out

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10 months ago
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Mr markoContributor I
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4x ceiling speakers, 2 x amps

Hi all, I have g3 sub, g2 beam, 2 x g2 amps & 4 x ceiling speakers. Initially I had hoped to use all together then realised the soundbar was a issue with the 2 front ceiling speakers, I had then hoped to use the beam, sub and rear ceiling speakers as a set up on 1 amp for tv etc for 5.1 then turn on the 2nd amp with 2 front ceiling speakers connected to it to play music all together, however this does not sound good listening to music, likely because of the soundbar I assume. Also the rear ceiling speakers set up as rear surround and on max volume etc are hardly noticeable. Any way around this? Do I scrap the sonos and go conventional amp with center speaker etc to control ceiling speakers for 5.1 and music stereo or other option I thought possibly have all 4 ceiling speakers on 1 amp just for music, then sub, beam and 2 further sonos for rear speakers behind sofa, the only problem I see with this though is the sub would only work with 1 amp or the other amp whereas I would like it

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Airgetlam
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ggoddardContributor I
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Era 300 Placement for Surrounds

Hope you are well folks!I am trying to understand the guildelines from Sonos on placement  (specifically how high on the wall to mount them.  In the guide is states;Era 300 should be placed indoors and have approximately two ft (.61 m) of overhead clearance for optimal sound quality. Is this stating two ft (0.61m) is the optimum height as that is how it reads to me?  In my experience I would have thought the ideal placement would be closer to ear level?

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Ken_Griffiths
10 months ago
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OverSurgeContributor I
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I’m hearing a crackling/static sound coming from my arc and surround speaker ones

I’m hearing a crackling static sound periodically coming from my Arc and two surround sound Ones when nothing is playing through the speakers. For instance, if the TV is paused and/or music is paused. Anyone know where I should look to determine cause of this crackling? Diagnostics 1396450043

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alexis0391Contributor I
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Multiroom and TV

Dear All,I have a very simple question : i have a tv, and i would like to hear the sound of my tv through sonos multiroom environment in every room of my house. ​​​Could you please help me out on what equipment i have to buy and what protocol  i have to use in order to connect these equipments together ?I thought a connected tv with connected speakers would work together easily, however it seems not to be the casethanks for your help 

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Ken_Griffiths
10 months ago
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EdengrandContributor I
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Volume "jump"?!

Hi there! Can you set the volume not to change as much when using TV remote? Samsung smart tv change to much on every “click”. From zero to first it's a huge difference. Is it possible to change the settings in the sonos app? Would like it to be not so sensitive.Also have an issue watching soap2day or other, sound isn't synched with movie. Sound is dragging after and all I can find in sonos app is about the other way around. 

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Airgetlam
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Robin608Contributor I
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ARC + Sub (Gen 3) on LG OLED 65" C1 using eARC want to add RC80i rear surround sound.

I am changing over from a component system to SONOS. I already have a Sonos ARC with Sub (Gen 3) working fine but need to add the ceiling installed and wired Polk Audio RC 80i as surround. From what I have read, the Sonos Amp is what I need next, but the specs say the Amp uses eARC from the TV. The ARC soundbar is already using that  eARC from the LG TV. How do I get both to use the same eARC plug? I want to make sure I’m getting the proper product before I buy something that won’t work with my current situation. Also, when I setup the ARC and Sub, it didn’t want to work with the TV and come on when we turn on the TV. To solve that issue, I now leave the ARC and Sub on all the time. Is that the correct way to do things or am I missing something? Thanks in advance.

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Tez TezContributor I
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HDMI ARC problems with Sony KD-65X8500G TV

What can I do to get Sonos Arc Sound Bar working on my Sony KD-65X8500G TV ? Trying to setup my brand new Sonos Arc with my Sony KD-65X8500G TV. Have downloaded the Sonos2 app on my iphone. Within  ‘TV Setup’ it asks to ‘Turn on your TV, then plug the HDMI cable into the HDMI ARC port’ - to which I have done and then pressed ‘Connected to ARC’. I then get a message pop up ‘HDMI ARC not detected. Make sure the HDMI cable is connected to the ARC port and your TV is on’I have done this over and over, even re setting the Sonos Arc, turning off power to Sonos Arc, turning off power to TV, Disconnecting HDMI cable from both TV and Sonos Arc and re connecting - and still getting this same message - VERY FRUSTRATING !!  Is my TV settings wrong somewhere? 

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Saqlain burkiAvid Contributor I
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7.1.4 placement.

Wanting to get best sound by placing 7.1.4 at ideal position. Ceiling height 11feet. CURRENT SONOS PLACEMENT 

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Corry P
10 months ago
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MemskContributor I
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15.5 Update (Sonos Arc and Gen3 Sub) - BEST MY SYSTEM HAS SOUNDED - EVER!

Hi,I dont usually write in any forum however I was very compelled to state that ever since updating to 15.5 - my sonos arc and gen3 sub has never sounded as good as it does now.Its just superb, for a very long time I kept questioning to myself if the £900 arc and the £700 Sub was worth the cost for lets face it .. meh sound… however the 15.5 update has truly opened up the potential of the system (more so regarding the gen3 sub)>If there is any improvement on top of this (which is me being picky) is that the treble side of things on the arc can do with more clarity and more presence but thats it… I would love oif Sonos keeps the sound profile of the 15.5 update but tweaks it here and there as needed just dont revert it PLEASE! 15.5 Update has even had comments from the family - wow it sounds so much better what did you do .. erm updated it….:-D

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Rob Williams_1Contributor II
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Suddenly my soundbar will not work in S2

I have the original soundbar and it has the sub plugged into it. Was working fine LONG after upgrading a ton of stuff to S2. Suddenly no sound on the TV, no sub at all, and the horrible software is telling me the device is incompatible and gives me an upgrade link that goes to the website to buy a replacement. Yet the website says the device is compatible with S2.

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ImPeeContributor I
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Chromecast and Arc on LG-TV: no surround, only Stereo PCM

Hi all,My chromecast with Google TV always sends "Stereo PCM" to my Sonos Arc.Playing exactly the same content from the same source in any other way (app on TV, from attached laptop, AirPlay) results in surround audio on my Arc (Dolby Multichannel PCM 2.0) TV: LG OLED65CS6LADTV-audio: tried both "auto" and "Dolby Digital Plus"Audio format HDMI: bitstreamDigital output setting: pass througheArc: enabled Sonos ArcArc attached to HDMI-2 (eArc).Arc has wired internet connectionCombined with 2 Sonos One's as surround speakersGoogle Chromecast with Google TV (4K)CC attached to HDMI-1Advanced sound settings: tried both "Auto" and only "Dolby Digital Plus" enabled.Content providersNetflixVRT Max (national television station)Private content using VLC on CC or laptopI also powercycled all devices multiple times, but this didn't help.I've seen many threads on many fora, but never a real working solution except buying an Arcana as mentioned by GuitarSuperStare (https://en.community.sonos.com/home-

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