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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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BidznessContributor I
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Mounting Sonos Arc with Samsung Serif TV

I’ve got the Samsung Serif TV, as well as a Sonos Arc which I’ve been contemplating mounting above the television.  Because it stands on its own 4 legs though, I’ve been also thinking the possibility of mounting it below the television but then again access to the sound bar would be limited so back to my initial idea. Specifically given that the TV would sit ahead of the speaker, would it make sense to mount it right above the television? This would be above ear level but plenty of space between it and the ceiling. I’ve literally searched everywhere but seems no one has had this dilemma. All thoughts/ideas welcome please.

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Corry P
1 year ago
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dami1Contributor I
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Not overkill soundbar with xiaomi mi box?

Hi everyone,I am kind of lost when trying to choose my next sound bar… Any help appreciated!Here is my current video setup. [Epson projector EH-TW5650] <----HDMI---- [Xiaomi Mi Box streamer] ----optic--→ [JBL sound bar] For the music system, i have two play:1 one play: 3 one Sonos Port to play vinyl discs I am into finding a new sound bar to replace my JBL old and badly sounded bar. Sonos is obviously on the list.Knowing that:the Xiaomi mi box streamer supports only Dolby DTS that my Epson projector has only 2 HDMI ports (one standard, one MHL) and therefore cannot use HDMI to broadcast the sound streamWDYT:about the Sonos RAY in place of my current JBL sound bar ? Are we ok this will enjoy the DTS sound from the Xiaomi Mi box streamer? Seems to me that BEAM could be a nice upgrade for power and clarity but ARC is definitely overkilled in this setup? can i add my two play:1 in the setup to create a more spacial sound? If so, does that mean that sound will go : [xiaomi mi box strea

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Corry P
1 year ago
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henrikmalmquistContributor I
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Connect Beam to projector and Mac

I would like to connect Sonos Beam gen2 to a Mac and projector. The projector has two HDMI sockets. Ideally I would like to hide the HDMI cable in the wall, using HDMI modules that I fix to the wall. So in end I’ll connect a HDMI cable to the module and the beam, in the other end I connect a HDMI cable to the module and the projector.  If I connect one HDMI cable from the projector to the Beam for sound, and another one from the projector to the laptop for visuals, will that work?  I guess I can’t use standard HDMI modules like this, I need Arc, is that correct? Do you know of any modules that work with HDMI arc/Beam?Many thanks,Henrik

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ObizuesContributor I
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How do i stop my Sonos Arc from resetting its volume to zero when I turn off TV?

Whenever I turn off my TV, my Sonos arc always resets itself back to zero on the volume scale.So I ways have to grab my remote and turn the volume back up to what I want it to be.How can I prevent us so it just keeps the same volume on when I turn the TV on? TV is: VIZIO 75-Inch P-Series 4K QLED HDR Smart TV w/Voice Remote, Dolby Vision, 4K 120Hz Gaming, Alexa Compatibility, P75Q9-J01, 2022 Model

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Chr1stineContributor I
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connecting turntable

I’m looking to connect a Lenco LS-300 Black Turntable to my Sonos soundbar, I only have an optical on the soundbar and a L&R on the turntable. Before the trial n error starts to cost me money, can one of you experts out there point me in the right direction please?

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SRMoscoeContributor I
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Original Playbar / Soundbar Walll Hanging Bracket

I'm having a new TV installed with a wall mount and am looking to have the original Sonos Playbar / Sound bar installed right below the TV.  Can you comment on what the best bracket to do so?  Can't find one on the Sonos site that lists this model.  Best Buy recommended the Rocketfish universal mount for soundbars.  Thoughts?Moderator edit: Removed hyperlink

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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ArtichautContributor I
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configure panasonic tv lz2000 with 2 sonos one sl

Hello il there a step by step guide or any help to set 2 sonos one SL with the brand new panasonic tv LZ 2000 ?thanks ! 

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hammond177Contributor I
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sound cuts in and out

I have the Arc 2 play 1 and Sub when I watch any apps on my Samsung tv the sound cuts in and out.I have the Arc connect with a cable to my BT hub it’s all fine when I watch it on sky Q 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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AndyP99Contributor I
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Beam Gen 2 with ARC

Can the second gen Beam work with a Sony TV that has ARC but not eARC?  If so, are there any issues i should be aware of?

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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QuestionjoostContributor I
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sonos + samsung frame + beolab 8000mk2

I would like to buy 4 second hand beolab 8000 mk2 and a samsumg frame. I would like to listen to spotify (via sonos?) with all 4 speakers together and if I use the samsung tv frame I would like to hear only the 2 speakers close to the tv. Who can help?

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106rallye
1 year ago
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MadsutsContributor I
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Connection problems with tv

-I can't get my sonos system to work optimally with my Philips Ambilight tv. When I pair sonos with the remote control, sonos only registers every second key I press. Experience that sonos is easy to set up, but very difficult to use with e.g. television.-When I'm going to use disney, for example, no sound comes out of sonos at all, I've looked over hours of settings and tips but can't figure this out.Any suggestions?

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gmhallContributor II
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Update Beam, Play 1’s and Sub Surround fails Error 1013

Surround as in title won’t update. Running S2. Have rebooted both router and devices several times. Surround no longer working. Cannot remove surround since it needs an update. Update goes through “Getting ready” then jumps to “Finishing up” then to update failed.Any advice?

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feromexicoContributor II
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No waves on hdmi port where mi arc is connceted

The waves do not appear in the hdmi port where I connect my arc.  I don't detect the codec type in the Sonos app

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1 year ago
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NgonzalesContributor I
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Era 300 with Beam 2 and Amp

My current configuration is a Beam (gen 2) and two overheads that I have connected to an amp as surrounds. With my configuration, is it possible to add the Era 300 as extended surrounds (for atmos)?

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jgatie
1 year ago
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lsudaddyAvid Contributor I
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Arc + Era

i got an arc, two subs and a sonos amp pushing two rear speakers. i want to use the era as front firing height channes - is that possibe? i could care less about rear upward firing channels.for such an expensive ass speaker, i assumed they would be clear about something like this but i can’t find literature on it anywhere. i also agree with the other poster that they are too big for atmos and practically a waste of their size when just used for atmos. 

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Miki seContributor I
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Playbase makes no sound for connecting / No Audio-Pin Passcode

My playbase doesnt want to Connect because the playbase doesnt make Any Sound in the process were the mobile phone trys to hear a Audio code. Someone ever had the Same issue? Thanks for any help! ps: i reset already few times untill Green light

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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shanheContributor II
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Port and submini

hi :) i have a beam + sub mini + 2 one set up, i just connected my turn table to port and playing auto on my set up, I noticed there is no bass come from sub mini at all, is this meant to be or am i doing something wrong? many thanks Shan 

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1 year ago
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belohubyContributor I
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can't turn on microphone on sonos arc

can't turn on microphone on sonos arc

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106rallye
1 year ago
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henrikmalmquistContributor I
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Stream sound from mac to Sonos Ray

I plan to buy a Sonos Ray. I don’t have a TV but a projector and I want to stream the sound wirelessly from my Mac to the Ray. Does that work?Many thanks,Henrik

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BMF
1 year ago
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StefBlubContributor I
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Paring to wifi needed everyday !?

Hello,Everyday I have to pair again my Ray to the wifi network,I may have missed something but I don’t know whatThank you for your help

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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Acer99Avid Contributor I
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Arc - with a TV on a stand

I’m thinking of getting an Arc and a 65” TV but I’m failing at the first hurdle.  I cannot find a TV with enough room under the screen to fit an Arc underneath (without blocking the screen).  Even one of the Sonos marketing photos shows the Arc looking like it is slightly higher than the bottom of the TV.  I don’t want the hassle of wall mounting and don't really want to buy a bespoke stand as they seem a bit hit and miss.Considering how many people own Arcs surely there is a solution I’m overlooking?  The TV will be on a cabinet (much like most of the Sonos marketing photos).Thanks

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KullyContributor I
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playbase or arc

I have a playbase sub gen 3 and a pair of fives, and am wondering if I should up grade to the arc. My only fear is that there might be an arc gen 2 released this year which would make me suicidal. Also if I was to get the arc would it be a good idea to sell my fives and get the new era 300 for a 7.1.4 set up. The fives are good but not that great, and am guessing the era 300 is not as loud as the fives and am just buying them for atmos. I suppose what I really want to know is how good is the Sonos arc

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jgatie
1 year ago
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Sam ClarkContributor I
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Play one's not in the right room

I have a playbar and two play one’s I’m trying to set up in a second room (Kitchen) to extend the sound from the TV in the Great room where I have a playbar, two play 3’s and a sub which are all working as they should be.  The second playbar (Kitchen) works fine but I can’t get the play one’s to connect to the playbar in the Kitchen. When I open the kitchen room in settings it doesn’t ask me if I want to add a play one, it only gives me an option to ‘set up surrounds’ which it won’t do since it doesn’t recognize the two play one’s. On the occasion (after factory resetting and rebooting the wifi, etc) the app recognizes a play one it puts in in kitchen 2 or kitchen 3 which is obviously not the same room as the playbar. Help!! I have factory reset the play ones multiple times, rebooted the wifi multiple times, even did a factory reset on the playbar and both play ones and tried to start from scratch and to no avail. My app still thinks the play ones are in kitchen 2 and kitchen 3 and I c

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1 year ago
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AndyghfcTrending Lyricist I
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Getting Atmos with Beam Gen 2 via Sky Movies but not Netflix?

Hi wondering if anyone can help with the following issue.We have a Sonos Beam Gen 2 connected the the HDMI Arc port of our Samsung Tv.We have Sky Q connected to the Tv. We can get Atmos (verified via the Sonos app) via Sky Movies but can’t get Atmos through Netflix either on the inbuilt tv app, Sky Q App or the Roku Streaming Stick+.We have the highest subscription to Netflix and settings in Netflix are at the highest level too.There’s a good amount of Atmos movies Sky but it’s frustrating not knowing what’s stopping us enjoying the same sound through Netflix! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

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Shaja02Contributor I
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can you have 4 speakers and a playbar

I currently have a sonos base , playbar and 2 play 3 for surround sound , is it possible to add 2 more speakers for surround sound

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