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is there a solution for combining the playbar with 2 sonos era 100 speakers? Can we synchronize 2 systems, one with the playbar and subwoofer and the other with the 2 Era 100 speakers? And the cherry on the cake, can we have them in surround?

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AirgetlamAnswer

Similar in size, yes, but completely different electronics inside. Several years between the design of the speakers, new tech in the design. Unfortunately, the now ‘ancient’ tech in the PLAYBAR is unable to keep up.

The Era 100 can also be added as a surround speaker to the Beam, not just the Playbar.

Moderator edit: corrected Arc to Playbar

Moderator edit is incorrect.

The Era 100 can not be added to the PLAYBAR. It can be added to the Beam, and Arc, as I wrote initially, as well as to the Ray.

From the FAQ on the sales page:

What soundbars will pair with Era 100 for surround sound?

You can connect two Era 100 speakers with Arc, Beam (any generation), or Ray for surround sound. Era 100 is not compatible with Playbar or Playbase. You can also use an Era 100 pair as surround speakers when your TV is connected toAmp.

Bruce

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GuitarSuperstar

Lead Maestro

The Era 100s cannot be used as surrounds with a Playbar. But you can group the speakers together in the Sonos app. When playing TV audio, there will be a slight delay on the Era 100s, but streaming music will be in sync.

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Peter_254

Prodigy II

The Era 100s cannot be used as surrounds with a Playbar. But you can group the speakers together in the Sonos app. When playing TV audio, there will be a slight delay on the Era 100s, but streaming music will be in sync.

Can you answer why this cannot be done?
Aren't they "just" an updated play 1/One SL.

Does that mean you MUST have an arc (and a sub) before they can be connected as surround?

Airgetlam

Similar in size, yes, but completely different electronics inside. Several years between the design of the speakers, new tech in the design. Unfortunately, the now ‘ancient’ tech in the PLAYBAR is unable to keep up.

The Era 100 can also be added as a surround speaker to the Beam, not just the Playbar.

Moderator edit: corrected Arc to Playbar

Bruce

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Peter_254

Prodigy II

Similar in size, yes, but completely different electronics inside. Several years between the design of the speakers, new tech in the design. Unfortunately, the now ‘ancient’ tech in the PLAYBAR is unable to keep up.

The Era 100 can also be added as a surround speaker to the Beam, not just the Playbar.

Moderator edit: corrected Arc to Playbar

Thanks for your reply 🤗

Am thinking of upgrading to Arc and Era 100 myself...

AirgetlamAnswer

Similar in size, yes, but completely different electronics inside. Several years between the design of the speakers, new tech in the design. Unfortunately, the now ‘ancient’ tech in the PLAYBAR is unable to keep up.

The Era 100 can also be added as a surround speaker to the Beam, not just the Playbar.

Moderator edit: corrected Arc to Playbar

Moderator edit is incorrect.

The Era 100 can not be added to the PLAYBAR. It can be added to the Beam, and Arc, as I wrote initially, as well as to the Ray.

From the FAQ on the sales page:

What soundbars will pair with Era 100 for surround sound?

You can connect two Era 100 speakers with Arc, Beam (any generation), or Ray for surround sound. Era 100 is not compatible with Playbar or Playbase. You can also use an Era 100 pair as surround speakers when your TV is connected toAmp.

Bruce

Airgetlam

And, in reply to @Peter_254 , I’m considering a pair of Era 300s to replace my PLAY:1s….the PLAY:1s will go somewhere else in the house. ;)

Bruce

Corry P

Sonos Staff

Hi @Airgetlam

Similar in size, yes, but completely different electronics inside. Several years between the design of the speakers, new tech in the design. Unfortunately, the now ‘ancient’ tech in the PLAYBAR is unable to keep up.

The Era 100 can also be added as a surround speaker to the Beam, not just the Playbar.

Moderator edit: corrected Arc to Playbar

Moderator edit is incorrect.

Apologies - I read it as “just not the Arc” rather than “not just the Arc” as you wrote. My mistake!

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