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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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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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ElgatowisContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sub Mini’s

Why can’t you use 2 sub mini’s in a system?  This seems a perfect solution…

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melvimbe
1 year ago
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Flyingtame69Contributor I
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no suround sound on sony kd55 - 55xe8396 from beam 2, mini sub and 2 one sl ( only getting stereo pcm) Help

Can only get stereo pcm from config as above, help please

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1 year ago
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IDibContributor I
posted in Home theater

RF TV Remote control of Playbar Volume

It’s been a while since people asked a similar question, but perhaps advice has evolved. Is there a workaround to make a single RF TV remote control Playbar volume (IR). I realise they won’t communicate natively,but is there a good workaround. TV is Loewe Bild i.55 and gorgeous remote uses RF

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controlav
1 year ago
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whydavewhyContributor I
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Inconsistency in Sonos Home Theater Sets

In the Sonos “Home Theater” section of the website, Sonos sells different combinations of products, sold as “sets” for home theater setups. The “Arc” and the “Beam” soundbars have built-in voice control, so when using other Sonos speakers with voice control as rear speakers with these soundbars, the voice control is disabled on the rear speakers. For this reason, it makes no sense for Sonos to bundle the Sonos One (with voice control) with a soundbar that already has voice control, but that is what they have done… The “Immersive Set with Arc” = Arc + Sub + two Sonos One speakers (whose voice control will be disabled, making them the same as two Sonos One SL speakers) The “Immersive Set with Beam” = Beam + Sub + two Sonos One speakers (whose voice control will be disabled, making them the same as two Sonos One SL speakers) The “Premium Home Theater Completion Set with One” = Sub + two Sonos One speakers (whose voice control will be disabled when using to complete an Arc of Beam home t

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1 year ago
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ProUSAConstitutionTrending Lyricist I
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Sonos Arc value or lack of

I just hooked up and finally got the Arc working. in my opinion, unless I am missing something the Arc is in NO way worth $900!My Arc only displays 5.1 in the S2 app NOT ATMOS!One of the multiple seemingly all foreign( I mention foreign due to our language differences and therefore difficulties of communication) Sonos employees I tried to get the Arc working with , said ATMOS is just marketing and no different or better than Dolby Digital 5.1. I am seriously thinking of returning the Arc and buying some self powered Yamaha HS8 studio speakers for $800. In my opinion the the dynamics, sound quality, and overall enjoyment will be far superior with 2 quality self driven studio monitors. For less $.Prove me wrong?What do you think is a better way to go for the $900 usd. I’m just trying to be honest and factual. All productive comments are welcome!No BS or propanda please. Thank you and best wishes to all. 

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1 year ago
DustyMC
DustyMCContributor II
posted in Home theater

surround sound

Can I use a pair of Fives as surrounds with my Arc? Does anyone have that setup? Will it be better than using 2 Ones? thanks

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buzz
1 year ago
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Oscar GContributor I
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Tengo una Sonos Beam Gen2,y 2 Sonos One SL en la sala de mi casa.

Tengo una Sonos Beam Gen2,y 2 Sonos One SL en la sala de mi casa. La distancia entre la Barra de Sonido y los parlantes Sonos One SL es aprox 4,5 m. Cuales son los settings que se deben colocar en la App de Sonos, en el Grave, Agudo, altura de sonido, para tener la mejor experiencia de sonido?

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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KieronneillContributor I
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tv surround system

Hi I have a arc a sub and 4 Sonos ones. I have the arc under the tv, 2 x ones on the wall either side of the tv and 2x Sonos one’s behind me on the wall. Now I have had to set them up as a group to make all work with the tv but if I turn up and down volume with the tv remote it only controls the arc so I have to use the app to turn up and down tv. Is there a better setup so I can control all from remote .

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jgatie
1 year ago
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PeterHommieContributor I
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Atmos Puzzle with Apple TV and Sonos Beam gen 2

I have a Sony KD-55AG8 TV connected with my Sonos Beam Gen 2 via the HDMI Arc port. Futher more a have Apple TV 4K (gen 3) connected to my TV via HDMI. The Apple TV sees the Sony TV only as an Dolby Digital 5.1 output device. For example Netflix movies played via the Apple TV only result in Dolby Digital 5.1 sounds being played on the Sonos Beam. If a play the same move on Netflix installed on the TV it self, Dolby Atmos is detected and played as such on the Sonos Beam. What to do to get the apps (Netflix, Disney+, Amazone Prime, Apple TV+) on the Apple TV 4 to make use of the Atmos possibility of the Sonos Beam ?Place a AV Dolby Atmos Receiver in the middle (Apple TV → AV Receiver (HDMI In), AV Receiver (HDMI 4K Out) → TV, AV-Receiver (HDMI Arc) → Sonos Beam  ?  Buy New TV with HDMI eArc  Accept what it is.. Or… ? Would love to read your suggestions

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1 year ago
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Didier 68Contributor I
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Décallage son Beam Gen 2 et Five

Bonjour , je viens de recevoir ma Sonos Beam Gen 2 ,Je pensais pouvoir faire un 5 canaux avec mes 2 Sonos Five ( Paire avant gauche et droite) afin de renforcer les basses et d’utiliser mes 2 Sonos Play 1 pour l’arrière et La beam en central pour la voix claire.Mais gros problème j’ai un décalage entre la Beam et les Five en wifi.Les brancher en RJ45 resoudrais mon problème ?J’ai chercher a jouer avec les ms ,mais pas moyen ...😓 Merci

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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user.at.largeContributor I
posted in Home theater

ZVOX SB500 volume leveling

We switched from aZVOX SB500to Sonos Beam.We forgot what a great job ZVOX did controlling the volume of commercials.Sonos Beam does not, or I do not know how to turn on volume leveling.The wife wants me to dump the Sonos and put back the ZVOX.Please help. Thanks, Vic 

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buzz
1 year ago
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Bobby2socksContributor I
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connection

Hi there first time I have used this site, I have a projector which works perfectly with hd fury connected to ark when I want connect back to tv I have to swap hdmi cable from hd fury to earkcable from tv is there a compatible splitter that will work instead of having to swap cables,thanks .

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buzz
1 year ago
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Orodriguez831Contributor I
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Sonos Sub mini

Hello, Does anyone know of an update to add 2 sub minis and pair them to the sonos amps for home theater? 

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1 year ago
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Gg1961Contributor I
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sonos arc sound drop out

HiI have dropouts with my Sonos Arc when watching . The dropouts happen several times on a evening, about 8 second evert time.  The tv is philips 70 " about year old. The arc is 6 month old and the problem has been there since I bought it. The arc is wired.  I have tryed every possible soundadjustment without Any changes.  What can I do ? 

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1 year ago
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adamppContributor I
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Beam Tivo Bolt Remote issues

I have a Sonos Beam (first version) that lives with a Tivo Bolt and a Sony Android TV. They worked together successfully for awhile but recently the Tivo remote will no longer control the TV volume or on/off functions. I have re-paired the remote with the TV and all Tivo functions work including channel up/down, but volume and on/off now have to be accessed through the TV’s remote.  The Beam is connected to the TV through an HDMI eArc port. 

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buzz
1 year ago
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DariusAaaContributor I
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I need help wjth my Sonos Arc SL

My Arc SL cannot connect to the Sonos App

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106rallye
1 year ago
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TBillickContributor I
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Mixed ethernet and wifi and google home

In my living room I have 2 x (Play One SL); a Sub; and Playbar.I have four other sonos one SL’s in my house outside the living room. My wifi and mesh are all the same network. I also use google home for everything and right now it’s all on the same network. Will I be able to connect my living room speakers via ethernet and still be able to control them WITHOUT putting them into SonosNet mode? I think as soon as I put them into sonosnet mode, I no longer can control them with google home. But I haven’t tested this yet.  The goal is to free up bandwidth on my wifi by connecting my four living room speakers (2xOne-SL, sub, playbar); but still have my four house speakers; and still control them all on the same network, albeit ethernet and wifi. 

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106rallye
1 year ago
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Matthieu.LContributor I
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connexion barre de son

Bonjour,je suis complètement novice dans le domaine et compte sauter le pas d’acheter une barre de son arc oui s’étire sur éléments dans le futur.Mon problème d’où ma question, est que ma tv est fixée au mur et impossible de la décrocher pour permettre le raccordement d’un HDMI arc supplémentaire.Est il possible de la connecter uniquement sur secteur et wifi ou un raccordement physique à la tv est impératif?merci par avance pour votre aide.Matthieu

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1 year ago
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RMJ_AIAContributor I
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Sonos keeps disconnecting HDMI Arc with LG TV and reverts back to TV Internal Speaker

I recently purchased a Sonos Arc soundbar with Gen 3 sub and two Sonos One surrounds.  Connected to LG Model 49LJ550M TV.  Didn’t sink together initially, but finally got thing to connect.  Problem I’m having is after about an hour or so, the sound switches back to TV internal speaker.  The only way I have found to reconnect is to unplug the TV and then plug back in to power.  I love the Sonos sound, but the constant disconnection is driving me bonkers.  Anyone else having this issue?  If I can’t find a solution, I think I will return and try to find some other system that is more stable.  Help

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1 year ago
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SlamDesiAvid Contributor III
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Samsung 50" Q60B QLED and Playbar Integration

I have a 2014 Samsung TV and connected my Playbar to it. I experienced problems with getting Dolby 5.1 to play through my system. I ended up buying a dip switch online and connecting it between my BluRay player and Samsung. My question is… IF I buy the Samsung Q60B, are there ways via menu items that help connect SONOS components easily and successfully? Has SONOS changed any firmware issues that make integration with new TVs easier?

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1 year ago
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jmfwiltsContributor I
posted in Home theater

Netflix UK Spatial Audio

Netflix UK has rolled out Spatial Audio. I have a Beam Gen 1 with sun so 3.1 Netflix set to 5.1. For spatial audio do I need to set Netflix audio to stereo? Using optical cable if that makes a difference. 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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OlivierGRContributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos Tele

Bonjour,Sur ma telé Samsung j ai une play bar connecté en optique, couplé avec un Caisson Sub et 2 enceinte play 3 en Surround. Mais j’ai tres peu de son en retour dans les 2 play3. J essaye de jouer sur les parametre “Niveau de la musique” et “Niveau de la télé” , mais j’ai très peu de résultats. J’aurais aimer entendre la meme chose que dans la play bar mais au niveau des 2 play3.est ce possible ? Merci

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1 year ago
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Rhyder0725Contributor I
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SONOS component compatibility with ARC

I am looking to upgrade my SONOS Playbar (Gen1) with the ARC.  I want to verify my current SUB (Gen1) and Play:1 (rear) will work with the ARC.

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1 year ago
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Cintxo81Contributor I
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Parpadeo TV samsung al conectar sonos Beam

-Me gustaría saber si: ¿El cable hdmi de la sonos beam gen1 es el mismo que el de la sonos beam gen2?-Tengo un problema, cuando conecto la sonos beam gen 1 a un televisor samsung del 2018 a la toma hdmi (arc), estando la tv apagada , el led rojo de stand by de la tv parpadea lentamente, ¿¿alguien sabe a que es debido y como se soluciona?? Tengo otra Tv samsung del mismo año conectado a otra barra y no le pasa.En principio la tv y la sonos beam parece que  funcionan correctamente . Muchas gracias

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Jamie A
1 year ago
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DvearnContributor I
asked in Home theater

how do I config Apple TV to use 4x Sonos One’s for surround sound?

Is this possible, or does surround sound only come via a Soundbar at the front?Apple TV just seems to give me the option to select the pairs of speakers, with no way of saying which ones are front and rear. 

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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