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Trending Lyricist I
December 24, 2023
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surround sound

I have 2 SL1 speakers and a beam. Trying to get the best surround sound. Should they all be on the same volume or should I just have the left and right speakers on with the beam low? The beam is under the TV and in front of us. Thanks 

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jgatie
jgatieAnswer
December 24, 2023

You want the input to be some form of Dolby Digital - 5.1, DD+, Atmos.  Try different settings on the TV.  If you have Passthrough, use that.  Bitstream often works also. 

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jgatie
December 24, 2023

First you need to make sure you have added the One SLs as surrounds.  Are they all listed as the same room? (Beam + LS +RS)  If not, see this link:

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/add-surround-speakers-to-a-sonos-home-theater

TantrevAuthor
Trending Lyricist I
December 24, 2023

Hi. Ive added the two speakers separately but they are all in the same room. 

 

jgatie
December 24, 2023

That’s grouping.  You need to follow the link I gave to add them as surrounds.  Otherwise they are just repeating what the Beam is playing, not surround sound.  Ungroup them and then add as surrounds so they are all in the same room.

TantrevAuthor
Trending Lyricist I
December 24, 2023

Ok, thanks. I’ll give it a go!

TantrevAuthor
Trending Lyricist I
December 24, 2023

I’ve done that but it’s as if the sound in now only coming from the beam in front. I’ve listened to the speakers and there’s sound but you don’t really hear it. 

 

TantrevAuthor
Trending Lyricist I
December 24, 2023

If I adjust the volume from my phone it only adjusts the beam

jgatie
December 24, 2023

If I adjust the volume from my phone it only adjusts the beam

 

It actually adjusts them all.  The Surrounds are now part of the room.  You can adjust the individual level in the Settings for the room. 

TantrevAuthor
Trending Lyricist I
December 24, 2023

Unless I actually go up to the speaker, I can only hear sound from the beam in front of me! I can’t find where I adjust the speakers since they have been added as surround. I notice that there is ‘stereo pcm’ is that correct?

 

jgatie
jgatieAnswer
December 24, 2023

You want the input to be some form of Dolby Digital - 5.1, DD+, Atmos.  Try different settings on the TV.  If you have Passthrough, use that.  Bitstream often works also. 

TantrevAuthor
Trending Lyricist I
December 24, 2023

I’m lost with that! I’ve checked the settings on the TV. Anything here I should be adjusting?