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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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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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SimoneLa5Contributor I
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Build a surround with Arc and Sonos One(s)

Can anyone provide detailed guidance on how to set up a complete Dolby surround sound system in my living room using the Sonos Arc connected to my LG C3 TV and multiple Sonos One speakers? Any advice on configuration, compatibility, and setup process would be greatly appreciated!"

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AjTrek1
1 month ago
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jonzy63Contributor I
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Sonos arc fixed wall mount OR Sanus extendable wall mount

Last weekend I purchased/ordered a Sony Bravia A95L, 65” TV. Currently our TV sits on top of our entertainment center. We also purchased a new Sonos Arc w/wall mount. I forgot to mention that we purchased a Sanus Elite/Advanced tilt wall mount for the TV. My major struggle right now is do I want to mount my Arc onto the Sonos Arc mount or purchase the extendable Sanus mount? We have 10+ Sonos components in our home. Love their products and look forward to the Arc upgrade. Our ceilings are elevated/pitched, 18’ at the highest point. Estimated 12-15” directly above where the TV will be positioned. Just based on my readings, I'm leaning towards returning the Sonos arc mount and investing in the Sanus mount. The ability to extend out beyond the TV sounds like it may work best. But, I’m going to allow the Sonos community to share their findings. 

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hansonkeContributor I
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Surround speaker static

I have started to experience static and crackle in my Sonos one SL surround speakers but only when watching the Fox Sports channel on my cable.  Football crowd noise and NASCAR is where it’s most evident.  Has anyone else experienced anything similar?

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2 months ago
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MokusoUKContributor I
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Choppy sound every 2 seconds when using Arc with LG C3

Hi all,Searched everywhere for a solution to this but can't find anyone asking about the same problem I'm having.See video here to get an idea of what the issue is.But basically when I'm using the Arc I'm getting this static "tsch" sound roughly every 2 seconds whenever audio is playing.This is happening with the PS5, Apple TV etc. if there's audio l'm getting this noise.It doesn't happen though when I use the Arc to play music independently of the TV.I've done all the basics. Unplugging everything, turning it off, making sure the TV settings are correct etc. I really don't get it.It's a brand new tele and soundbar so just keen to get it working.Any help would be appreciated.Thanks!

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1 month ago
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Woodlake91Contributor I
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era 300 center driver

I’m new to the family of Sonos, and I went all out much to my wife’s dismay lol Bur the dismay quickly turned to be mine when I discovered that I can’t use the center driver when listening to music. I don’t watch TV, and this purchase was exclusively for music.I feel like it should have been made clear to music only users that the center drivers won’t work. I didn’t see that anywhere when I first started looking in to buying them. im finding it so hard to wrap my head around that we, the buyer and user - are not given the freedom to choose if we want to use the center driver for music! this feels very controlling and is not fair to us lovers.  I see many topics have been made about this issue, but all of them have been closed, this sucks :( 

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2 months ago
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tcarr87Contributor I
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splitting earc from tv to two sonos Arcs

I have two tvs side by side, each one has its own apple tv going into tv via hdmi and its own arc mounted below it fed from each tvs earc. Is it possible to put a hdmi switcher (2 in 2 out) between both tvs earc feeds and the two sonos arcs so that i can jump back and forth between the two different audio feeds from what each apple tv is playing to send to both soundbars hopefully maintaining volume control levels of each soundbar via the apple tv remote?

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DicciContributor I
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Help me complete my home theatre system

Hi all, New to the world of Sonos and home theatre so please forgive any ignorance.  I’ve just moved into a house that has four Sonos in-ceiling speakers wired up and ready to use in the living room. I’d like to understand how to complete this to create a quality home theatre system. With the four in-ceiling speakers, could I potentially get an Amp to connect to those which in turn is connected to an Arc with Sub Gen 3 which in turn is connected to my Sony A80J via eARC? Therefore giving me the Arc as a centre and surrounds with the in-ceilings paired to the Amp as overhead surrounds? Am I potentially better off with a dedicated home theatre system with receiver, bookshelves, centre, sub and using the in-ceiling Sonos as surrounds? Here is a diagram of the living area with the location of TV, sofa and in-ceiling speakers: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/zj29u1xhry7g4njcjkjtp/File-12-3-2024-11-18-38-am.jpeg?rlkey=wzvjmo0jeucg5lseo2mxaj5iu&dl=0 Any more effective suggestions?

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106rallye
1 month ago
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brucemacEnthusiast II
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Is this approach valid? Sonos AMP and (new) 3rd party amplifier + passive subwoofer

There are tons of 3rd party AMP/amp/sub topics out there, but I haven’t found one exactly like this.I’m looking for validation on updating my current patio setup and am curious if any of you see potential implications or drawbacks. I’ve recently ordered a Buckeye Class-D 4-channel Hypex NC502MP amplifier to power my primary home theater LCR. This particular Hypex design is only offered in even-number designs, evidently due to supply/economics. I ordered a 4-channel, so 4 separate line level inputs, 4 speaker outputs (4 pair of speaker terminals). There is no HPF/LPF, DSP or gain control. Stick with me...Existing patio setup:Simple 2.1 setup on the patio. 90% music / 10% TV/Movies.  Sonos AMP powering pair of Polk Atrium 6 AMP sub out to Polk SWA500 subwoofer amp SWA500 speaker outs to passive Polk Atrium Sub100. Considering:Remove SWA500 and run AMP sub out to unused Channel 4 of new Buckeye amp. I would use the Sonos App to control crossover and sub level--hopefully, set it and forget

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dmbmtcContributor I
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Home Theatre Setup/Pre-Built Setup

Hello - New user here trying to use Sonos as my Home Theatre Sound with current built in speakers. I have wired 5.1 speakers that go to utility room. I have a receiver that is wired to the speakers that I want to use for sound but no sources to the TV from the utility room.  Can I use Port to stream sound via Airplay 2, cast the video to the TV via Airplay, choose the Port as sound source, use the built in speakers as the audio? Or what would be the best way to get sound and video to setup knowing that TV is not wired to any location and sound is pre-wired to ceiling speakers via audio receiver.  Thanks 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 month ago
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Jan_49Contributor I
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Sonos home theatre upgrade

I have a Playbar + Sub mini + 2 Play 1’s. I am not in the market for the Arc yet, but thinking of replacing the Play 1s with the Era 100. Would this make a substantial difference given my current system? Thanks in advance for any advice.

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2 months ago
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StevenFangAvid Contributor I
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Sonos ArC and Gen 3 connection to Prism 65AL OLED TV.

Was searching to replace by aging TV to Prism 65AL. After reading much about EARC port requirement for Sonos to achieve Atmos sound. I thought to finally have such features instead of current 5.1.  Anyone connecting Prism 65AL to Sonos Arc and able to play through Netflix for Atmos ?  I saw Prism new model 2024 have EARC but not previously oldest series. 

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1 month ago
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JrgusaContributor I
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ARC HDMI cable connection

It appears Sonos ARC speaker has issues with the HDMI cable connection.  Does Sonos have a definitve response to all the potential solutions for this? Lots of people reporting issues that their HDMI cable will not stay in..all 3 of my ARC speakers have issues with the HDMI cable falling out. Really an unacceptable design flaw for the price point. Please suggest all the possible remedies.  HDMI connector,  some sort of stabilizing lock, anything. Beyond frustrating 

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Stanley_4
2 months ago
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cronshaContributor I
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Samsung ultra thin soundbar with Dolby Atmos

Have a Frame TV with Samsung Ultra Thin Soundbar with Dolby Atmos (wife thinks the ARC is too big).  Am I correct that I can play my Sonos music through the Samsung soundbar with the Port, but there is no way to pair the soundbar with Sonos rear speakers for surround sound?

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AjTrek1
1 month ago
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Juice1818Contributor I
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Samsung's telling me that Dolby Multichannel PCM 5.1 is Dolby Atmos

I have a Sonos Arc, Gen 3 Sub, & two SL Ones hooked up to my Samsung QN90B TV.  I can see my settings are correct and Dolby Atmos is turned on.  When I play Amazon movies or shows that have Dolby Atmos I can only see Dolby Multichannel PCM 5.1 in my Sonos app.  I spent over 2 hours with Samsung and they told me that my settings are correct and that Dolby Multichannel PCM 5.1 is just a name coming from the TV and that if my Dolby Atmos is on and I am using the HDMI eArc port, the sound is in Dolby Atmos.  Is this correct?  

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2 months ago
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Dutchie1949Contributor I
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Arc sound levels are low with Sony X90L

I bought the Arc to replace a Play soundbar a few months after the Arc came out. Originally it was connectect to a Sony A80J 2021 model TV and had no issues. Up until recently my system was the Arc with two One’s for rears and the Sub…the A80J went out and I replaced it with a X90L and after I got all the settings correct, everything was working but the sound was far lower than it used to be. Before, I ran the system in the mid 30’s, but now I have to run it at 60 or higher to get the same results. I have since replaced the one’s with a pair of Era 300’s hoping that would help, but it hasn't. I have Apple TV for streaming movies and like I said before, the sound is just not there. Everything is updated so I am at a loss what to try next…I’ve been through this community for a while now, trying different things and sometimes it works, but it seems to revert back for some reason…I hope someone can give me a hand getting this sorted out because I do love this system. Thanks in advance for

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1 month ago
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SlownosContributor I
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Sub Connects to Beam but no bass sound and app button wrong way round

Hi CommunityFirst post so hi to everyone.I am having issues with my sub connecting to my BeamThe sub connects to the beam but no difference in the sound and no bass increase.In the app if I switch the sub audio radio button off the sound is better and bassier,.Occasionally it works but that is random and either have to reboot router or call into support, but soon dropa out again.Reading the latest reviews tells all, the app is failing massively and with each update it gets worse.Anyone else seen this or have any fix ideas?ThanksMark 

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2 months ago
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HarrirbyContributor I
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Era 100 speakers - what is needed to connect?

I am in the middle of converting my garage to a mini man cave and I have just bought the Arc sound bar and 2x Era 100’s for surround effect. While they are a few days away from delivery I wanted to understand how they connect so I can have my electrician build the room properly before the new studwalls are erected…From what I understand the Eras need a USB or Optic cable (can someone please explain what the difference in between the two) connection - but does this go back to the Arc or is it hard wired to a power source? I have looked online for video / reddit or anything but I just don’t see enough detail to guide my sparky.ThanksBryan

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AjTrek1
1 month ago
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Ed123Contributor I
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in ceilings as surrounds

Hi there, I was given a gen 2 amp from a customer at work and have since installed a pair of Sonos sonance in ceilings above the sofa and running the TV through them. Since then I have bought a sub mini and just arrived is a beam gen 2. I'm a bit lost on setup. Anyone able to point me in the right direction. Cheers 

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1 month ago
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Schubi9000Contributor I
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Sonos One SL use for Surround

Hello, ive got 4x Sono One SL’s from a good friend, and my question is:Can i use all 4 without anything else to make surround sound for my tv setup? do i need something else to use all 4 as surround ? or only 1 extra bar and 2 one sl’s can i use 2x or 4x sl’S with another bar? got a teufel cinedeck atm, can i pair those ? i want to make the best usage for the 4 one sl’s ive got and i dont know how i can use them as best, i only want 1 setup for 1 tv, so i want to use all 4 if possible and try a good setup :) 

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Stanley_4
2 months ago
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Lobster79Contributor I
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Should I Buy Sonos Beam (2nd Gen)?

HiI need a new TV soundbar and want to invest in Sonos ecosystem. Should i buy Sonos Beam (2nd Gen) in March 2024 or hold out for a potential ‘Beam 3rd Gen’ later in the year… 2025(?!) ?Thoughts?

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Ken_Griffiths
1 month ago
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AudiosymbolAvid Contributor I
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Conflict between Arc and bluetooth headphones

I have an arc connected to a Samsung ( two year old model) TV via the eARC port . Everything works fine except when I want to use a pair of headphones via blutooth … I need to do this for late viewing to avoid disturbing sleepers ..The headphones gets paired with the TV without problems . Once connected , it just works fir a few seconds before the Arc reconnects itself . I have spoken to Sonos support a year or so ago but there was no resolution but apparently was flagged up .  Have spoken to Samsung support who says it’s an issue with the Arc . They say there isn’t a problem with their own soundbars and suggested I change over !!  Yeah right …A cumbersome work around is to connect an Amazon firestick and works with the headphone once paired .. Is this something that can be resolved without needing  the firestick ?  

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106rallye
4 days ago
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MillszoidContributor I
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LG C3 + ARC = atmos audio drops

Hey there I am hoping this thread picks up a fix but having read so many others I’m not sure.Firstly I have read similar threads to my issue but feels that its worth posting to see if this is a different issue.I have just bought a LG OLED65C34LA and connected it to my 4yr old Sonos ARC, configured the sound to run bitstream, pass through and it works fine when not Atmos, but when Atmos the sound isn't stable, I get a drop every few seconds.The issue is on native tv apps (Netflx, apple TV) and also when I connect my apple TV 3rd gen to the TV where its different with Apple is there is sound until I play Atmos content and then nothing.  Sky is similar with Atmos audio very unstable.I have upgraded all HDMI Cables, I have reset and rebooted countless times on all devices. all software is up to date with LG releasing an update this week that has not resolved the issue.  Also connected devices at different stages to see if the order and pace is a factor and it isn't.So any thoughts?  I am p

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1 month ago
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R StringerContributor I
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Arc + PS5 + Samsung QE65Q9FN = No Dolby Atmos

Hi all,Set up: Sonos Arc, Sub (Gen 3), One + One SL paired rears (awaiting back order of 2 Era 300’s to replace as rear)TV - 2018 Samsung QE65Q9FN (ARC only). Supports Atmos through Dolby Digital Plus.I recently upgraded to the above Sonos setup from Gen1 Beam and I have been trying to get Dolby Atmos on streaming services for a few days. Finally managed to get Atmos showing in the Sonos app using a Firestick 4K Max to stream Netflix and Apple TV. It’s not showing for Disney+ or Prime TV but my understanding is this is because I don’t pay for the higher subscriptions on those; they are playing Dolby Digital Plus 5.1. I have enabled Dolby Atmos on my PS5 and tried some games that support Atmos, such as GTA V and Hogwarts Legacy but I can only get Dolby Digital 5.1 rather than Atmos or even DD+. When I try to select it on my TV audio settings they are blanked out. Does anyone know why I can’t get lossy Atmos on the PS5 with this set up. I understand without eARC I can’t get full Atmos bu

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1 month ago
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Mikle1Contributor I
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ARC connectivity with samsung tv

Hi, when I connect Sonos arc with a couple of years old Samsung tv, tv says a device supporting atmos connected. however, from there on the source basically changes between tv speakers and arc in about two seconds intervals. Sound never comes out from arc but tc speaker instead. So no output even for a a few second when the settings says source is Sonos arc. Using Sonos supplied cable and tested million times if the eARC connections are loose. They seem not to be loose, also have tried with three different HDMI cables. Also done all cables and equipment off for 10 minutes but no cure. What should I do next. Sonon Arc works properly when using with my another (tiny) Samsung tv so Arc itself is no faulty. Could the eARC port in the television be faulty?

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1 month ago
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mwhitworth65Contributor II
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Will Sonos Beam Gen 2 work with LG or SONY TVs ?

Hello Sonos Forum,I will no longer be using Samsung TV due to Audio Tech Issues, as in not being able to use my sonos system. I will be purchasing a Sony or LG television, they ate both 50 inches, both say ARC, my sonos beam 2 is an EARC model, will I have any sound issues ? SONY IS DOLBY DIGITAL ARCLG IS ARC ONLY

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1 month ago
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