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Sub gen 4 compatibility with Arc and Play5 Gen 2

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i have 2 play 5's gen 2 with an ark and sub gen 2. i want to purchase the sub gen 4. Is the sub compatible with the play 5's gen 2 ?

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Mr. TAnswer

No, the Sub 4 cannot be bonded with Play:5 (Gen2)s when they are a single unit or stereo pair.

In addition, if the Play:5s were being used as surrounds with the Arc, you are unable to dual sub a Sub 4 with a Sub (Gen2)

See https://support.sonos.com/en-gb/article/set-up-your-sonos-sub

Mr. TAnswer

No, the Sub 4 cannot be bonded with Play:5 (Gen2)s when they are a single unit or stereo pair.

In addition, if the Play:5s were being used as surrounds with the Arc, you are unable to dual sub a Sub 4 with a Sub (Gen2)

See https://support.sonos.com/en-gb/article/set-up-your-sonos-sub

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nik9669a

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But, the Sub Gen 2 could be bonded to the Play:5 Gen 2 stereo pair, and a Sub Gen 4 could be bonded to the Arc.

Stanley_4

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Shuffling Subs around isn't difficult and I'd rather buy a Sub 4 and rearrange for compatibility than buy an older Sub.

Mr. T

Shuffling Subs around isn't difficult and I'd rather buy a Sub 4 and rearrange for compatibility than buy an older Sub.

I’d rather buy a brand new Sub (Gen3) for almost half the price of a Sub 4 whilst also giving greater flexibility over use.

Stanley_4

Grand Maestro

I'm more interested in making sure my main listening areas are going to see any future features Sonos releases that don't appear on older devices.

Older gear (new, refurbished or used) is cheaper but I'm not sure it is the best value long term.

Individual choice call, so go either way based on your needs.

Mr. T

I'm more interested in making sure my main listening areas are going to see any future features Sonos releases that don't appear on older devices.

Older gear (new, refurbished or used) is cheaper but I'm not sure it is the best value long term.

Individual choice call, so go either way based on your needs.

Considering the Sub (Gen3) wasn’t listed on the recent update on “older devices” that’s not something to worry about in the foreseeable future if making such a purchase.

Stanley_4

Grand Maestro

On the other hand the Sub 4 is shown to have more memory and processing power.

Mr. T

On the other hand the Sub 4 is shown to have more memory and processing power.

And yet it still plays the same bass for double the price…

Stanley_4

Grand Maestro

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