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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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dannielmoContributor I
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add front speakers to Arc

I have arc sound bar, sub(gen3), era 300 in the back and Now My question: does it make sense to put  2 era 100 above the screen? I Can only finde description on My setup so far and none of 6.1

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jgatie
9 months ago
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expensivetrashContributor I
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overpriced gear doesnt work

why cant the overpriced sub pair up with arc?

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Stanley_4
9 months ago
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Marcdavid1980Contributor I
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philips 55oled855/12 and playbar not working together?

Hi. I can't get any TV-sound from my playbar. It is connected to digital out on my Philips 55oled855/12, but it is not working. Tv remote works on playbar, but no sound.It worked fine on my old Samsung TV but not on my new Philips. Any good ideas?

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9 months ago
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XandraeContributor I
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Projector to 1xAMP (+2xONE in WiFi) with HDMI-ARC (Rear) + 1xARC(front) in WiFi = Atmos?

Hello everyone,I ve been looking for a similar case during 30 minutes, but unfortunately not been able to find anything. So, sorry if it has already been answered in other topic.Here is my situation for the AMP connexion for 2 different usage:As home theatre:I would like to connect my projector to the Sonos AMP through a HDMI-ARC to beneficiate Dolby atmos.- This Sonos AMP would be connected though WiFi to two Sonos ONE to build the rear surround.- This Sonos AMP would be connected though WiFi to one Sonos ARC to build the front line.As turntable amplification and connexion for the whole Sonos system:I would like to connect my turntable to the Sonos AMP through Audio-IN and stream to all my Sonos speakers.1- Is that possible?2- Do I still beneficiate the Dolby Atmos feature?3- If not, how can I manage it to work?A picture is better than a lot of words.Thank you all for your support 

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melvimbe
9 months ago
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MurasgulAvid Contributor I
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Sonos surround (rear speskers) volume difference (Era300’s)

Hi all, today I installed the Arc, sub mini and two era 300 speakers as rear speakers. I finish everything and while watching tv and listening to music from the tv, I realized the rear speaker is right centered, meaning it’s more louder than the left one, even when I do a surround test demo on YouTube. Can this be related to true play? Anyone else had this problem?

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9 months ago
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JSWolf42Trending Lyricist II
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Lack of Trueplay on iPhone 15 Pro Max

Why is it that all of the iPhone 15 models EXCEPT the iPhone 15 Pro Max allow Trueplay? Given that they IPhone 15 Pro Max has a better microphone then the IPhone SE 2020, I want to redo Trueplay. But I cannot because Sonos decided not to allow it. When is the iPhone 15 Pro Max going to be supported? Support for the other  iPhone 15s came quick. This is disgusting service and I’m highly disappointed in Sonos.

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Airgetlam
9 months ago
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SpewdogContributor II
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audio dropouts playbar system

Since upgrading to 15.10 getting audio dropouts on playbar+sub+play one surrounds.  This is on tv audio, however it has been dropping in and out when grouping with other devices also, these are far more severe drops where audio will not play for ten seconds then it will join again.  have taken diagnostics of tv audio issues1987513514 also to note, can have the audio issues replicated by pressing volume up or volume down on remote/iOS app 

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Corry P
9 months ago
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padraig1Contributor I
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One SL and Beam

Hi there, I am thinking of buying a pair of oneSL’s to use as surround sound for my TV. I already have a Beam and wondering if the pair of one SL’s will work with the Beam or connect to the Beam etc to act as surround sound?If anyone else has any help or suggestions if something else works better. I am a Noob

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Ken_Griffiths
9 months ago
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Contrarian33Avid Contributor I
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Sub or no Sub Decision

I just got the Arc installed in my 16’ x 17’ media room. I’m happy with the purchase but it’s not as full a sound as I was hoping for. Trying to decide whether to add the Sub … or try (2) Era 100 speakers for surround sound.Curious if others have tried Arc + 2 Era 100 without the Sub in a TV room and what your thoughts are on sound depth/fullness for TV and movies.

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xdustinxContributor I
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Is it true I can no longer use my record player once my Era 300s become rear surrounds?

Originally, I just had an Arc for the TV and one Era 300 for my record player. I loved this and would play records every day. Well, I finally upgraded and got a Sub Mini and a second Era 300 for the full Atmos surround sound. At the end of the set up, I was notified I would NOT be able to use line in on my first Era 300 (to play records). WHAT?! Why?! What can I do? Any workarounds or advice? Thank you.

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AjTrek1
9 months ago
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DeerBloodContributor II
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Rear Speaker Placement

I have two architectural Sonos in wall speakers that I will be using for my rear surround sound speakers.Should I mount both speakers on the back wall or one on the back wall/one on right wall?I believe back wall is the preferred but majority of the time we will be sitting in the corner of the couch.See below for the proposed locations. 

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Stanley_4
9 months ago
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kouvienbContributor I
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multiroom

Hello, I want to buy 2 Sonos Five but is it compatible with Sonos Playbar and Sub ?  Thank u

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K
9 months ago
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JeffroSRTRContributor I
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sound

We have a Samsung QLED 75 tv a Sonos Arc, 2 1SLs, sub and 2 Roam. The issue is that the sound skips about every 20-30 seconds and occasionally cuts out for about 2 seconds.  We did the complete unplug of everything about 5 days ago. Had to go back through the tuning steps and thought we had it resolved. It started again today.  Don’t want to have to go through this every 5-6 days. Not a super tech savvy guy but can follow instructions.  Thanks for any advice. 

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Corry P
9 months ago
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jmccolgan93Contributor I
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broadcast TV audio to whole system

Hey everyone, Wondering If this is possible… I have a Sonos system with 6 amps that have speakers all over the house/backyard. I'm wonder If there's a device that would allow me to use the tv I have on my back patio as a audio souce for some of the amps (mainly the amp for the backyard)

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NilssonnetContributor I
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Era 100 or Port for turntable

I have got a Beam and Play:1 in my living room. Have got other Sonos speakers in other room but no speaker with line in. Want to get a turntable and looking into alternatives.Sonos Port have got an autoplay alternative, and if I understand it correctly, should automatically be able to play the turntable sound to a Sonos group when the turntable starts to play.Era 100 has got a line in possibility and is quite cheaper than Port. However, as I already have other speakers in my living room the Era 100 will never be used to play anything. Will it be able to autoplay the music like the Port or it will play on it self and I then need to group it with living room-group?

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9 months ago
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DiverdanTrending Lyricist I
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home cinema set up

I have two Sonos play1 and Sonos boost ,is it possible to use them as part of a home cinema set up with a sound bar ,need one with e-ARC Thanks for any help 

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Ken_Griffiths
7 months ago
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src1Contributor II
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Arc - Side Speaker to Wall Min Distance

I’ve been after a soundbar for a long time. Playbar would have been perfect but tech has moved on and with BF there are a few really attractive deals for the Arc.The TV is in a recess area that is 155cm / 61 inches wide, the Arc is 114cm / 45 inches wide. This gives the Arc 20cm / 8 inches either side. Would the side firing speakers reverberate off the side walls detorting the sound? Or is it possible to turn them off completely.please excuse the condition, currently preparing for carpets and skirting etc  

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9 months ago
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Steve StaceyAvid Contributor III
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Alexa confused by Kindle Fire

Hi Another bizarre, confusing issue with Sonos Arc connectivity to Alexa.Arc stopped responding to voice commands, even though set up correctly, skills enabled in Alexa app etc. I think it’s a conflict between the Arc and my Kindle Fire HD. Ie, the voice command is only heard thru the Kindle, not the Arc. If I disable the skill on the Alexa app on the Kindle, it reiterates that status, disabled etc. (Ie thru the Kindle)If the Kindle is off, no sound thru either Arc or Kindle and no response to voice command.What’s weird:1. This has only occurred in last few days. Kindle has been on and in same room as Arc for months, without this glitch?2. When I checked Alexa app on Kindle, it initially didn’t recognise any devices anyway. Now it does.3. Alexa app was running happily on iPhone alongside Arc. Suggests that it’s only conflicting with the Kindle?4. I’ve noticed the Alexa app lists the Arc (“living room”) and TV (“living room TV”. Is that right? I’ve tried disabling and re enabling but no

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Corry P
9 months ago
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Dr.KrigoContributor I
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Asymmetrical surrounds with better spread or symmetrical with smaller spread?

Hello,I'm new to Sonos and surround systems, and I'm planning a 5.1 setup with Arc, Sub gen 3 and two Ikea Symfonisk speakers, either picture frames or lamp stands.Problem is, I have a doorway in the perfect spot for the right surround. Is it better to place the surrounds asymmetrically further apart (1), or closer together, symmetrically (2)?The system will be used for movies and playing music in the entire living room/kitchen. Because of the latter, I was thinking it would be an advantage to put the surround speakers as far into both corners as possible (to “fill” the room), is this correct?Please excuse the crude drawing, but I hope it illustrates my conundrum. Thank you very much! 

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jgatie
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MandylaTrending Lyricist I
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Era 300s, Beam 2, Ikea rears, and Sub 3

I just go a pair of Era 300s.  I have set them up as a Stereo pair room/group.  I then added them as grouped fronts to my Beam2, Ikea rears and Sub2, set up for TV.  When is listen to Movies and Music from my Apple TV the combined systems works great and produces awesome Dolby Atmos audio with no discernible synch problems.  The combined group works fine.  However when I just want to listen to the Apple Music Radio App from Sonos the right stereo 300 keeps going off.  I’ve done trouble shooting suggested by Sonos support, but the right Era 300 keeps dropping.  If I set that speaker up as a solo unit the Apple radio app works fine and the lone speaker stays on and Dolby Atmos works. Is the problem due to some interference issue which I can resolve, or is there something defective with the particular speaker?  Ideas, comments, or suggestions please? Armando  

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Ken_Griffiths
9 months ago
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PGENYCContributor I
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Surround sound

Greetings world.  I have an arc.  And just added 2 era 100s and wanted to work them as surround.  They work great by themselves. But when hooked up as surround speakers they sound OK then start this in and out sound (kind of like a speaker stutter). I reset them up as surround 2x. Nothing changed.  Happens with both speakers.  Any ideas? 

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Stanley_4
9 months ago
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Mr_Bacon_jrContributor I
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ARC Turning on LG TV by itself

I have a home theater setup with an ARC, 2 Play:1 as surrounds, and a Sub (Gen 3).  Every day at the same time in the evening, the Sonos system turns on my LG OLED TV (OLED77C2PUA )I have verified it is the ARC by disconnecting the HDMI cable between the two; TV does not turn on by itself when disconnected.  ARC is connected via the Simplink port; if I connect via another HDMI port, TV does not turn on by itself, but the ARC will not turn on when I turn on the TV.  I have deleted all of the components form the Home Theater setup, and recreated it.  I have confirmed all firmware is up to date.This week a news issue has cropped up; when whatever happens inside the ARC that turns off the TV, it is now also muting the home theater audio so it is at zero.I have been troubleshooting this issue since June with Sonos, with no resolution.  I just called for what seems like the 20th time for an update; this was escalated to Level 2 6-8 weeks ago.  Offshore support says they will send an email tw

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Airgetlam
9 months ago
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eccgolfpro1Contributor II
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Connecting Sonos ARC with Epson LS800

Need help!  Lol.  Having trouble setting up my new Sonos Arc to an Epson LS800 projector.I currently have:-DISH network box connected to the HDMI port 1.  -The Sonos arc connected to HDMI port 2 (arc).-Apple TV connected to HDM1 port 3.I still have sound coming out of the Epson speaker in the front with nothing coming out of the Soundbar.what am I doing wrong? Thank you in advance!

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Filmdog73Contributor I
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connecting Sonos Sub 3rd gen to Sonos soundbar arc

I cannot get my Sonos sub 3rd gen to connect to Sonos soundbar arc via wireless network.  

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Airgetlam
8 months ago
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zmkContributor I
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Audio Dropouts with Beam + LG C3 + Nintendo Switch

I just set up a new Sonos system (Beam gen 2 + Era 100 surrounds) connected to a new LG C3 TV (65”), and while things are mostly great, my Nintendo Switch seems to cut out for a second every few minutes. Some searching around here and reddit shows some posts from years back with similar issues, but seem to be blaming it on some software update that seems irrelevant today. my setup:65” LG C3 TVApple TV on HDMI 1 (and has thus far been fine, generally playing Atmos content)Beam gen 2 on eARC HDMI 2Nintendo Switch on HDMI 3Xbox Series X on HDMI 4Era 100 speakers as rear surrounds (though this problem existed before I set those up)TV set to "pass through” audio, to use eARC, and the audio output is set to “bitstream"Nintendo Switch set to “Surround Sound”, which I believe sends 5.1. Sonos app claims it's getting “Multichannel PCM 5.1"Sonos firmware 15.10LG software version 03.20.17 The drop outs don't seem to have a super consistent pattern. They could happen once every five minutes, or th

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