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Inputs when using surrounds

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This topic falls somewhere between a conversation and a question.

When there is need for a multi-solution sound system with limited funds Sonos might not be the optimal choice, but with what I assume to be simple means it could be a better choice.

Speaking from personal experience:

I’ve previously bought 2 Era 100s and use them as TV-speakers awaiting an upgrade on the Arc to later use them as surrounds. Meanwhile I own a turntable which I’m looking to hook up to the same system (disclaimer; I am well aware that it’s sub-optimal and that there are better ways to enjoy your vinyls, though for the sake of convinience, this would be my personal preference).

It is common knowledge that when the era 100s, or 300s for that matter, loses its capability to use the line-in function when used as surround speakers. Something to do with optimizing their primary use as surround speakers.

However, browsing the web there seems to be a fair few who would like a function to easily switch between surrounds and to line-in other sources.

Could it simply be adressed through software changes? Are there any other solutions to bring in a turntable in a surround system without having to purchase additional speakers.

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Antita

Lyricist I

Think you misunderstood my suggestion….my system is an arc ultra with two era300s as surrounds. As a compromise solution, I'd be happy if any line in content played just through the era300 to which it was connected… No need to stream to the other devices, and therefore no need to reconfigure any network settings.

melvimbe

Think you misunderstood my suggestion….my system is an arc ultra with two era300s as surrounds. As a compromise solution, I'd be happy if any line in content played just through the era300 to which it was connected… No need to stream to the other devices, and therefore no need to reconfigure any network settings.

You stated previously that your suggestion would ‘satisfy a lot of use cases where users want the same music piped through the house...’. Anyway, I am doubtful that a lot of consumers would be satisfied with the line in connection that could only play on one speaker, from what I’ve see from other posters. Even then, there would be other issues to resolve, such as how the speaker connects individually to the Sonos app for control, and how the speaker should handle receiving audio from the soundbar while it’s connected via line in.

Danny

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