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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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cst6321Contributor I
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Connecting Sonos Amp to Sonos Beam 2 for Surround speakers

We have a Sonos Amp in our home, with pairs of indoor and outdoor speakers (not Sonos Brand), hard wired to the Sonos Amp, and we have no major issues playing music through these speakers, via streaming services and the Sonos App on our phones.For the context of this post, leave the outdoor speakers out of the conversation. This pertains to the in-ceiling speakers we have in our family room and wanting to set them up as surround speakers for our TV.We purchased a Sonos Beam Gen 2 cause we were told that we could connect the Beam to the Amp, and be able to setup the indoor (in ceiling) speakers which are controlled by the Amp as the surround speakers in our family room (we understand the Beam is the front center, left and right front speakers). The Sonos App recognizes the Amp from the Beam 2, and we see the link to “add surrround” in the Sonos App, but… the App says it fails to complete the surround setup, after several minutes. We then checked the App, it appears that it DID complete

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1 year ago
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HrosContributor I
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LG OLED 2022 and Sonos Playbase

Hi - there’s nothing on the forum which deals with this question where (1) using an LG OlED 2022 TV and (2) the Sonos Playbase. user interface has changed and none of the supposed “fixes” are working. Been spending hours reading various forums… has anyone got this to work? not sure if it’s an IR issue as the LG has a magic remote or some issue trying to get the TV to talk to the sound at directly…help please!!

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Corry P
1 year ago
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SnappyBobContributor I
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Describe the Stereo Quality for Music With a Sound Bar, HiFi Set of Fives and Subwoofer - All Facing the Listener

It’s imperative I preface this by saying I know this isn’t a proper set up for Surround Sound with ambient speakers behind the listener, I’m more interested in how it will sound for playing music in stereo.I’m dealing with a small room and 1 subwoofer, I want the best sound I can get using the HiFi Set of Fives, a sound bar, and the Subwoofer (which I already own) and I’d like to use this 5.1 setup with the Fives pointed at the listener, not from behind (there’s no room and I’m really more interested in Stereo Music than the quality of the TV sound).When I want to play music I’ll set the Music Playback option to “Full” and when I want to watch a movie I’ll set the Music Playback option to “Ambient”.My question is does anyone else have their ambient speakers, 2-Fives in my case, set facing the listener and what is the sound quality for “playing music” like when you have the “ambient” speakers facing the listener?thank you again Sonophiles

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skullc
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SnappyBobContributor I
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TV Room "Sub and Ray" GROUPED WITH Recreation Room "HiFi Set of Fives"

Suppose I have 2 “Rooms” set up.Room 1: Hi Fi Set of FivesRoom 2: Ray soundbar and a SubwooferFor listening to music from my music library in stereo, I want to group “Room 1” with “Room 2”. Physically rooms 1 and 2 are actually the same room. Assuming I can do this and I’m not at all sure I can given I’m grouping rooms with multiple speakers in each: Question 1: Will the stereo paired fives (Room 1) maintain their stereo status when grouped with the soundbar and subwoofer (Room 2)?Question 2: Will the sub act as a proper subwoofer, i.e. will the Sonos designed crossover still work?Question 3: Will the”Ray” play in stereo?Question 4: Could I reverse the process when i want to use the TV i.e. start with the “Ray and Subwoofer” (Room 2) and group with the “Hi Fi set of Fives” (Room 1) to use for TV sound?Thank You Sonophiles, much appreciated.

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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ProUSAConstitutionTrending Lyricist I
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How do I use my new Sonos ARC without updating? Seems the updates are ruining them, according to owners.

Not sure if this is the best forum spot to ask and get good answers.Sorry my first day as a ARC owner, or any Sonos product.Trying to setup and use my new ARC.My apple XS max is telling me I must update to use the ARC.Thinking it would be better to use with a old Sonos operating system.Is there a way to go back to old firmware?All helpful tips are welcome!Thank you!

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jgatie
1 year ago
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diegsaiTrending Lyricist I
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three options and one choice

Hello:   A couple of weeks ago I asked about the possibility of adding 2 one sl due to the configuration of my living room and during this time I have been reading several options and I would like to know what you have or what you recommend as best value.      I can only one thing and I am considering these 3 alternatives to improve a sonos beam 2 in a living room of about 3,5 x 2,5 mt2 one SL to left (1,5m) and right (1m) of the sofa 2 Symfonisk to left and right of the sofa Sub mini  (2 mt in front of me)   what would be a good choice as a first system upgrade? 90% of its use would be for TV rather than music.   Thank you very muchRegards

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olegolegContributor I
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Sonos system connecting with Optoma projector UHD42

Hi,Do you have any experience how to connect Sonos system with Optoma projector.I have Sonos system: Sonos Beam + Sonos Sub + 2 Sonos One.Projector: Optoma UHD 42I used to play movies from my McBook on my Optoma projector connected via HDMI cable, afterwards I choosed to play the audio from my Sonos system. Nowadays, this option seems not possible.Can you please let me know how can I synchronise those 3 devices: McBook+ Sonos system + Optoma projector. I was really thinking to purchase different projector, which will be more flexible to connect to Sonos system.Thank you in advance for advices or sharing experience. BR, Oleg

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MacgolfContributor I
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JBL headset and Sonos

JBL 460 nc headset connects via  blue tooth when I turn headset off it shuts down bluetooth connection to Sonos Playbay requiring reboot each time it’s used.

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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sadpanda27Contributor I
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sonos arc with lg c2 using included c2 stand

getting an lg c2 83.  for time being (until move and can wall mount) it will be sitting on media unit using the stand with sonos arc beneath it.  specs look like the arc will come just above tv bezel.  was wondering if anyone has this setup (any c2 using stand and an arc) and can comment and/or post a pic.  was looking to see if must get a sanus table stand or the like for time being...thanks in advance :)(and i looked, so sorry if repeat and missed)

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Pat5775Contributor I
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A pairing problem between Sub Mini and Playbar

Dear All,I just bought a Sub Mini ans tried to connect it with my Playbar on OS S2 (material version : 1.9.1.10-2.0). But I have an error message "A problem occured when adding your Sub Mini"The Sub is connected to my app, and it works when I connect it to my 2 Play:1.Could you please help me?

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1 year ago
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emanthemcContributor I
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Playbar Not Connecting

So I spent the last 1hour and 27mins on the line with a rep named “***” who clearly had no clue about Canadian Modems because she said they don’t have wi-fi!  I had to ask her if she was familiar because we don’t use routers here it’s just the modem that are FULLY WI-FI!  Long story short she never rectified a thing and once it got close to closing time all of a sudden her phone stopped working and she basically ended the call!  What a waste of my time!  So before I go on social media and start blasting “***” for this someone who has better experience with Play 1 not connecting please call me!!!!    Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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1 year ago
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sherriffbContributor I
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Beam 2 with sub mini

When playing music nothing comes out of the sub mini?

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1 year ago
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ME HumptyContributor I
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Beam Gen 2 connection issues

Hi, I bought the Beam Gen2 shortly after it came out. Ever since it has periodically lost connection to my WiFi for no apparent reason. I can’t get the system to connect again now at all.It’s not right that a premium product like this requires a factory reset every month or so. Has anyone else experienced this and do you have any hints or tips to make the system more stable?

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1 year ago
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dingdongContributor I
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Sonos arc sl

I can’t control the volume with the tv remote when playing music on Spotify. Works great when watching tv

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1 year ago
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lascContributor I
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Sonos arc and sound speakers on tv sony

Hi everybody with  arc HDMI connection on my sonos Arc I can no longer have sound on the tv speakers even by forcing the setting on the tv, the sound systematically comes out of the sound bar, do you have a solution? rdgs

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IlikedthecoreContributor I
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Playbar 5.1 audio dropouts through TV

I have a Playbar connected to my Sony TV via optical cable. I have a Roku Express, Humax freeview box and Sony DVD player connected via HDMI to the TV. I can get 5.1 sound going through the TV from each device but experience choppy audio (drop outs for a fraction of a second every few seconds).  As it happens with all devices (and not when the optical lead is plugged straight into the freeview box or DVD player) it seems like the TV is the problem. The Roku is an issue as it doesn’t have an optical connection. I have tried a HDMI/optical splitter but it seems the 5.1 signal doesn’t get passed through from the Roku and I end up with stereo (because it doesn’t go through the TV?). I’m not allowed a new TV so would welcome any other ideas to try and fix the problem? Thanks

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Corry P
1 year ago
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wmarContributor I
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Sonos Beam Gen 1 - Doesn't Work with Samsung TV from time to time

My Sonos Beam Gen 1 can’t connect with my Samsung TV from time to time. I had re-setup the Tv again then the next day, the connection is lost when I turn on the TV.  I have Mi-Box (Android TV) to connect the same Samsung TV.

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Woodworker 1Contributor I
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Dual connections

I just bought a new Sonos Arc.  How do I connect both TV and Receiver toit without running the TV through the receiver?  New Sony TV has an HDMI eArc port.

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jgatie
1 year ago
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GrayjohContributor I
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Set up with two accounts

I recently moved house and set my Sonos Arc up under one account and inadvertently set the sub up under another. How do I get them both under the one account?Thanks

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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KeanejpContributor I
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Rear speakers

Any way to get the ones rear speakers to play same content as beam gen2 whist watching normal TV stereo 2.0.  

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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Eran_1807Contributor I
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Ikea symfonisk stereo with two diffrent products.

I got Sonos Arc and I just bought an IKEA Symfonisk lamp. I want to purchase the IKEA Symfonisk frame and wonder if I Can pair the Lamp and the Frame to crest a stereo mode, or do I need the two to be the same product?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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sawyergeContributor I
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How to make AMP, ARC, and SUB working together

I have an AMP, ARC, and one SUB. How to connect/configure them so that they can work together for my TV/Stream?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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MikeE67Chromatic Producer I
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Arc TV output query

Hi. I have not encountered this problem before.Amazon music works but there is no sound coming from the TV.Fortunately I don't have many problems with my Arc soundbar but when I do I usually get no sound at all not some sound depending on what source is selected! Any idea why this is happening? Before anyone says, no the mute isn't on 😋 Cheers 🍻 

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Zwang31Contributor I
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Getting better volume from One SL

I have had the Sonos Arc for the better part of a year. I recently purchased 2 One SL speakers to get a better surround sound feel. I connected all 3 of the devices, but the One SL speakers put out very minimal sound. I went through the forum to increase the volume, but it did not work. Does anyone in the community know how to get the volume on these 2 speakers to increase?Thanks!

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jgatie
1 year ago
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didperpContributor I
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sonos beam gen 2 qui bug

Bonjour j ai un soucis avec mon installation , d'un coup le son se mets a fond et en saturation sans raison et je suis obligé de le débrancher pour que sa revienne a la normale merci pour vos réponses 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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