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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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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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Anonymous
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Sonos Arc with Samsung TVs (HDMI-eARC message)

Everytime I turn on my TV I get the following popup message “Audio device connected via HDMI-eARC. The screen may flicker as the audio settings are changed.”I think this only happens with Sonos Soundbars when connected with eARC. I suppose it is because the soundbar HDMI-port gets in some sort of sleep mode when TV is off. Is it possible to fix this so we don’t get this message everytime?As a note I also want to add that sporadically I get disconnects during this handshake. I get following messages:Audio device connected via HDMI-eARC… Audio device disconnected from HDMI-eARC… Audio device connected via HDMI-eARC…This causes the HDMI port to flash number of times each time I turn on the TV.I think this should be low hanging fruit for Sonos to fix for Samsung TV users.When using HDMI-ARC (no eARC) I get no popups whatsoever. This only applies for eARC.For reference I have a Samsung Q90R from 2019.Hope anyone from Sonos can help!

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Gold333Contributor I
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7 meter / 275 inch screen. Is Sonos Arc the right solution?

I need product information and the sales rep knew surprisingly little about their own speakers.Can someone tell me if Sonos Arc is the solution for me? I have a home theater (7 meter / 275 inch) screen. I need a speaker which can output surround sound (e.g. Dolby Atmos, Sonic 3D, Sennheiser GSX 7.1, CMSS-3D, Windows Sonic, etc.)  Any one of those formats will do. I can output all of them using Hesuvi.I run normal and 3D Blurays from a PC to a projector using HDMI 1.4a to power the projector.The pc also has the standard audio jacks:1. S/PDIF OutRear Out Cen / Sub Out Line out Line In Mic Inand Bluetooth. Are Sonos products like the Arc the solution to a home cinema setup? If so how can I connect it best. I will ideally purchase one before the weekend if it is suitable.

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buzz
1 year ago
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robert.constantinescu.rcContributor I
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Can I make soundbar commute automatically between TV and MI box ?

Hello, I just bought a soundbar Sonos Arc 5.0 Dolby Atmos and it seems to have some conectivity issue when I commute between the TV and a MI Box I am using. It only works on one of them and when I commute between the devices Sonos does not output the sound anymore, the sound is output by the device itself (only after the commute).My current setup is:Samsung TV UE48J5600MI BOX 4 -> connected to HDMI  (STB)Sonos Arc 5 -> connected to HDMI  (ARC)Xbox -> connected to HDMI (MHL/DVI)Is there anyway to solve my problem ? And make Sonos output for all devices ? Thank you !

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MadrizContributor I
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Era 300 sound profile change after mounting on stands

I got a pair of era 300s a couple of weeks ago and placed them on top of 2 different furnitures that were at different heights and distance from the optimal listening point. After trueplay tuning the speakers sounded as if they were at the same distance and the overall atmos effect was very apparent and magical. However, the stands that had been in backorder finally showed up yesterday. After mounting and retuning trueplay, the sound completely changed. The height channels are now vey thin and have lost power. The surrounds are more apparent and almost distracting. To be fair, I have placed the stands right behind the couch as advertised in the sonos site pictures. I’m wondering if the speakers can detect the stands the same way the Arc detects the wall mount and change it’s profile to compensate. Anyone else having this experience with similar setup? BTW, here’s what I have: Arc, Sub gen3 and 2x era 300 (On stands now)

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Dave44Contributor I
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stereo pcm from the ps4 and blu ray player

HiI don't know if you can me out? I have a sonos Arc and 2 Sonos one SL as surrounds I stream dolby atmos from Disney plus the app that works find (very happy)but i'm getting stereo pcm from the ps4 and blu ray playerI'm running this on a optoma cinemax p2 it’s got  ARCrunning through a switcher.Thanks for your time Dave44

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GvMAvid Contributor I
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configuring sonos ones

Both my rear home theatre speakers are sonos ones, ie they both have microphones that can be used by alexa. I understand in this situation that alexa will respond only to the right hand speaker. Can I reconfigure this so that alexa will respond to the left speaker? If so, how do I do that? TIA ... Greg 

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Schlumpf
1 year ago
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bobliteContributor I
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Can Sonos Beam be used with Apple Mac?

Can Sonos Beam be used with Apple Mac? What connections would I use? (The Mac has an HDMI port and an Ethernet port). 

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AjTrek1
1 year ago
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SB_Music_nowContributor I
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Sonos Arc and sub mini in high ceilings room

Hi I have the Arc soundbar and sub mini in my living room which has high ceilings (about 16 feet). Can you please share any recommendations on things I need to do to get the ost optimal performance from Sonos set up? Also is it important to leave a 4” space between the TV and Arc soundbar?

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Stanley_4
1 year ago
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SB_Music_nowContributor I
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Settings for Arc and Sub mini

Hi,I have purchased a Sonos Arc and sub mini. Can you please advise on the appropriate EQ or any other settings in Sonos app so that I can get an optimal performance from the Sonos combination that I have.

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Schlumpf
1 year ago
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Hazgod3Contributor I
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Sonos arc +era 300 or sonos amp + Kef r3

Hello everyone, I have had a dilemma for a few days. I currently have a sonos play bar + sonos sub gen 1 + two play one gen 1. I wanted to keep my sub and my play ones and buy a sonos amp and kef r3s and possibly add a second gen 3 sub later and maybe a turntabel. But since I saw the era 300 I wonder if I should not take the sonos arc with the era 300. I know that in my initial idea I was going to have a 4.1 and with the arc we are talking about dolby atmos. Has anyone ever tried or owned these products? my use will be 90% for videos and 10% music. THANKS

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devilduckContributor I
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Will Sonos Beam Gen 2 work with ATV4K & KDL48W650D

EDIT: Wrong TV model number, it is KDL-48WD65xI am buying a soundbar for my old mom, to make voices more clear in movies and series.She has an Apple TV 4K gen 3 (the new model) which she uses for watching everything.The TV is a KDL-48WD65x from 2016 which is only used as a monitor for the ATV.The TV has 1 HDMI ARC port, it supports Dolby Digital Plus.So I am guessing the setup would be:AppleTV 4K > TV HDMI 2  - TV HDMI 1 (ARC) > Sonos Beam Gen 2 HDMICan’t find mentions of audio passthrough of dolby signals, so not sure if the TV is compatible?Is this guaranteed to work, or are there possible pitfalls with a TV this old? Link to TV manual:https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/res/manuals/4584/45847741M.pdf

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1 year ago
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t3hAliensContributor I
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Sound Issues on Apple TV4k

5.1/Atmos stopped working for some reasonWe have an Apple TV4k, Arc, Sub and 2 x 100s which have been working fine for the last week. I came downstairs tonight to watch TV and I fire up Netflix and I cannot hear anything. Apple menu sounds work and so does the Netflix logo, menu clicks but as soon as I start a show I get video but no audio. I checked if there was an update available on the sonos app and nothing. I checked on the ATV and there was so I updated and was hoping for the best but still no luck. Soundbar is connected to eARC and audio pass through is enabled on the TV. If I force the audio output to stereo it works but if I force it to 5.1 it stops working. However if I open the HBO Max app and watch say Tenet it plays fine in 5.1. I am at a loss here! Any help would be great!

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1 year ago
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sobrero.mikeyContributor I
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Mount Arc above TV 10 foot ceilings

Hi There,I am mounting my Arc and am wondering if I can mount above my TV.  If mounted above the TV, the arc will be 4 feet below the ceiling - does this give enough space for optimal performance? -Mike 

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1 year ago
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User77023Contributor II
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Sonos SL keeps connecting and reconnecting

Hi Have read forums but am still struggling and apologies for the ramble but am hoping this triggers something. I have a Home Theater set up with Sonos Arc, Sub Gen 3 and a pair of SLs. All was working fine for a year and half or so but have been having problems since then. The rear Left SL used to keep dropping off the surround set up. I never managed to work out what was going on as it would either remarkably join, or I would do the old “reboot router” trick and that would sometimes work I put it down to the location in my room (I have an Orbi Mesh router with the satellite being in close proximity to the Sonos). I tried to swap the rear left and rear right round and all was fine for a while until the rear Right (the old left) SL disconnected. After reading some forums I connected the Arc via ethernet to the Orbi Satellite and all looked good! I checked the Orbi and based on the ip’s all four Sonos were wired to the Orbi.  The next today the rear right Sonos SL has dropped off again.

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BcdoneslContributor I
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connecting Sonos 5 to existing Sonos Arc setup

HiI recently installed have a Sonos Arc and Sub setup with two one SL surrounds. Is it possible to connect one Sonos play 5 to the system. Will the app allow it to be paired with the arc. If so possible how can it be done?  I recently went to a friends place and he had two sonos sub and two fives as surrounds which gave awesome sound for music. I was hoping to add one 5 to the setup as I cant return my one SL now and so that I could get more sound especially for music.  

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Tampa2BucsContributor I
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open living room

Hello,I have an Open Living room where ceiling is 9 ft high and my setup is as follows.85” Sony TV 950HArc2 ERA 300Sub Gen 2 left side is sliding glass door / partial wallsitting position medium window / partial left ERA 300 is placed then right side other ERA 300 this point is open concept will I experience Dolby AtmosThank you     

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BrewcContributor II
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Arc+ Sub+ Era 100 surrounds cut watch Netflix Atv4K

Replaced my 1SL with pair of Era 100 for surrounds was watching Netflix and whole sound cut out, like muted. Video was on a ATV4K still playing had to pause and exit all the way out to main menu restart the show to get sound. Watched some regular cable tv and doesn’t appear to be doing it that way. 

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Corry P
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Barely_LuckyContributor I
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Maximum Sonos One pairings

Can I connect 4 Sonos One speakers to my existing Sonos Arc & sub? If so, what is the limit of speakers (Sonos one) I can connect to my soundbar and sub to play simultaneously?  I already have two Sonos Ones paired as surrounds to the arc and sub. I just want to know if I can add more. 

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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Jonb2950Contributor I
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sonos arc with one era 300?

Can I add 1 era 300 to my current setup of the arc and sub gen 3. Plan on getting another era 300 when budget permits.

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11 months ago
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EchoroomContributor I
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Sony A1 and sonos arc

I have just attached my new Sonos arc to my Sony A1e and the only audio input I see on the arc is Stereo pcm. I have tried testing films from both an Apple TV plugged into the Sony tv and the Netflix app on the Sony tv but I get the same result . I know the Sony only has ARC, not eARC, but I would have expected to at least get Dolby digital into the  Arc. Any ideas what connections or settings I can try?

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SimonCW18Contributor I
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Era 300 with Beam 2 and Sub Mini?

Hello, My currently set up in a medium size bedroom: Beam 2, Sub Mini and 2 One SL’sI want to stick with Beam 2 and Sub Mini as I think it enough for my room, but I would like add more enhances surround sound when playing Atmos content. My question is: Worth upgrading my One SL’s to Era 300’s? Since the Beam 2 does not have Up firing Speakers will the 300’s still work well?  Thanks!  

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JFranciscusContributor I
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sonos 7.1

I have 2x era 300 as surround speakers with my arc and sub and I understand my system should now be able to generate 7.1 channels. I'm trying to get this out of my PS5 whilst playing games, however the Sonos app keeps displaying 5.1. So is this a bug? Am I really getting 7.1 instead of 5.1? What am I missing here?

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NjayNLContributor I
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Era 300 + Arc upward fires not working

Hi, Ran into this issue twice, the only way to solve this, is to disconnect and reconnect the surrounds. Tested using the 7.1.4 testtone file is this a bug?

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Treeman421Contributor I
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How to make Sonos recognize Live Music coming from TV to utilize full music playback from surrounds?

I have an Arc/Sub/One/One SL setup.  Because their is no bluetooth function in Sonos Arc to stream, I use my laptop to play music and stream to my Roku which is the only way to connect.  I want full stereo coming from the speakers I paid for and not ambient.  Since the signal is coming from Roku/TV and not some Apple/Google device, Sonos thinks it’s a tv signal when it really is a music signal and I want full stereo in my two One’s which are my rear surrounds.  It’s been quite difficult to play my flac files and such, but this is the perfect work around with a Roku until I purchase a NAS.  If you know how to force a music or tv playback let me know!  This should be an option.  What about live music shows for a party and you are stuck with a weak ambient signal coming out of your surrounds when you really need full playback in stereo?  I know Sonos just wants you to buy more speakers but I’m not putting multiple sets of speakers in the same room, except maybe another sub!  Don’t get me

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You can call me MikeContributor I
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third rear speaker

 Would a One SL be recognized and effective as a rear center?

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1 year ago
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