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What's happening in the world of music and digital media? What are you listening to this week? #NowPlaying

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Two Sonos Systems same property, same WIFI

1-How do I create a second system on my Android S22utra to control the new and old system separately? You can’t control both systems fr...
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Martech
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Why is there input delay on line-in and digital inputs?

So, I know this topic has been discussed a gazillion times already. But I’m really getting upset by this. Why does there have to be a delay...
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KM4MEAvid Contributor I
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I'm back with Sonos

Hi all, Up until HomePod appeared I had multiple sonos players in my home for years. From connects to play 5s and play 1s. When HomePod came out I got one and sold all my sonos stuff. Despite this I was never really happy with the HomePod sound. (It replaced a play 5 2nd gen) I thought a software update might help and eventually it did, with Apple altering the original sound signature. But this didn’t end the list of things I didn’t like. For starters this “place HomePod anywhere and it will sound great” is rubbish! Despite adjusting to its location, it’s still highly temperamental in its placement. The sound curve changes dramatically based on where it’s placed. The last straw was last week I bought a third one to stereo pair with the one in the lounge room. It didn’t work correctly. Even after the room correction stuff the right speaker was clearly louder than the left but the left had a higher overall bass response. Nothing I did fixes it. Even reversing the physical positi

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4 years ago
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T00LF00LProdigy I
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Can I get everyone's opinion on alternative controllers for Sonos hardware?

I'm ready to explore other options as the new v5.0 'update' is a complete turd. Sonopad looked promising in the App Store, can I get everyone's opinion of which controller is the best? Sonos employees need not respond...

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5 years ago
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LandruAvid Contributor I
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Spammers

It’s a shame

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Ryan S
5 years ago
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Kumar
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Blast from the past!

Nostalgia from the BBC about how we listened to the music in the past makes for interesting reading. See the bit about how useful a pencil was as a tool in the signal chain! http://www.bbc.com/culture/story/20190408-old-music-tech-people-under-30-wouldnt-understand

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
THrippyC
THrippyCContributor I
posted in Owners café

Happiness

I like to put my L&R play 1s up to my ears like headphones on max volume, max bass, and listen to EDM. It's my true happiness when alone

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5 years ago
shaunmoloney
shaunmoloneyContributor I
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CR100 Voucher

[b]Never Received CR100 Voucher/s[/b]. I submitted my CR100 serial/s and do you think I received the voucher/s.........NOPE!! Extremely disappointed. This is very poor, considering that I have my own AV Installation company and over the past 12 months we have spent just under $82k on Sonos products for our clients. Not to mention those clients who purchase the product themselves and we only provide the installation service for them. Thanks Sonos....!!!

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Ryan S
5 years ago
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Niraj.ShrAvid Contributor I
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Interesting article in WIRED about SONOS

https://www.wired.com/story/sonos-nick-millington-exclusive-interview/

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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ROSREMContributor I
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Cannot access Virgin Radio UK using Tune-in

I'm having trouble connecting to Virgin Radio UK through Tune-in. I live in France. Does anybody know if this is possible? I can connect to just about every other radio station in the UK just not Virgin!

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5 years ago
80zforever
80zforeverTrending Lyricist I
posted in Owners café

List of Favorite Reggae Stations-Requesting Recommendations

Can others recommend any of a list of their favorite reggae internet radio stations? Ideally, I was looking for ones that play more of the old school artists like: Yellowman, Steel Pulse, Eek a Mouse, Burning Spear, King Tubby, Third World, Linton Kwesi Johnson, Mikey Dread, Sugar Minor, Culture,Israel Vibration; Gregory Issacs , Black Uhuru, etc. However, any feedback or recommendation would be welcome. Thanks for sharing.

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80zforever
5 years ago
chicks
chicks
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Apple Buyout Targets Could Include Sonos, JPMorgan Says

Ya never know. It would suck big time, though. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/apple-buyout-targets-could-netflix-141628746.html

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chicks
5 years ago
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evans33Contributor I
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Can't get Soundbar to play through digital optical

Soundbar connection problems

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
chicks
chicks
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IKEA will start selling its Sonos-powered smart speakers in August

How do you Symfonisk? https://www.engadget.com/amp/2019/01/18/ikea-sonos-smart-speakers-release-date/

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Stanley_4
5 years ago
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SAVContributor I
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Sonos goes bankrupt! What then?

I'm looking at the possibility of setting up a Sonos surround system upstairs and downstairs as well as Play:5's for music in different areas of the house. This is a lot of money. My concern these days with technology is that it seems to have a shelf life of max 5 years and then it is considered throw away. You used to be able to buy a expensive set of speakers that would keep their quality sound for 20 years. To prove this, all you have to do is go to any high end stereo store that sells old high end systems. Amazing sound! I'm in the financial industry and I've learned over the years that even the good companies don't always last. Their products though should still be usable. What I would like to know, if Sonos, for whatever reason, goes bankrupt. What is the implication for my system? I know that there would no longer be any updates for the software, but would the system still function as it did at the moment that Sonos no longer existed? I tried searching this on the

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rogereContributor I
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non support of older sonos speakers

was reading about your new IPO and in the article it said you would no longer be supporting some of your older speakers in the near future, what speakers do they anticipate no longer supporting?

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bockersjv
5 years ago
chicks
chicks
posted in Owners café

Google Kills the Chromecast Audio

Wow. May have to stock up while they’re still available for $15. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/01/google-kills-the-chromecast-audio/

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olami
5 years ago
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rodebeerContributor I
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Mycroft integration

Currently the Sonos can be integrated with Alexa. There are plans for including Google Home an I even seen plans for integration with Siri. Are there any plans to integrate with Mycroft (https://mycroft.ai/) as well? I would be greatly interested in this integration as my recorded data will not be stored on a server and it is not used/sold for marketing purposes. In addition their new speaker with a display would be a great addition to the Sonos line as well. Anyone who would support these features here on the community? Kind regards, Frank

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benzo_32Contributor I
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Setting up new speakers with a second network

I am trying to set up new speakers at my second home using the same app I use for my main home. Can someone provide me with assistance? I am teying to connect a beam and two 2 play 1. I want to use it as a center and two fronts. When i turn on my app, it recognizes the wifi at my second home. I tried to add these speakers to this by clicking on more options. On there, it gives me an option to add another sonos system. After clicking here, it gives me an option to sign in or create an account. I chose to sign in and followed the prompts. When it comes to the part where I need to push the button on the back, this initially flashes red or orange then eventually solid red or orange. Not sure what to do from here. Thank you.

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Stuart_W
5 years ago
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mikesheaContributor I
posted in Owners café

Sonos and Google Home

Love the Sonos gear and ease of use. It just works, and that's all anyone could ask for - almost. :-D Here is a feature request - I'm asking for Google Home and Sonos be integrated to work together. I'll not be using Alexa, so that won't help. Google tech covers much ground and is quite a bit ahead of Amazon - IMHO.

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5 years ago
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Wilkins77Contributor I
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Connect beam to Samsung sub

Can I connect my beam to a Samsung sub.

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Edward R
5 years ago
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David HanafordContributor I
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How can I get of your email mailing list? When I click on the unsubscribe link it takes me to a login screen which is no use to me.

How can I get of your email mailing list? When I click on the unsubscribe link it takes me to a login screen which is no use to me. Just get me off your system please

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Ryan S
5 years ago
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BuddingAudioEngineerContributor II
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Sonos Stock

I'm not sure how many customers you have so this may not be feasible, but would you consider offering one share of Sonos stock to existing Sonos customers?

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
melvimbe
melvimbe
posted in Owners café

Sonos Apparel

Is the new? I like! https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/accessories/apparel Only thing I'd say is... more options, more colors. I think "Listen Better" will be added to my Christmas list. Maybe a hat.

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Benjamin CContributor I
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Sonos ONE’s stereo pairing with SUB

Hi everyone, im pretty new in this community here. Been reading and eyeing on new updates always and often wish there are newer ones. I’ve been a sonos lover since 2016 yet unfortunate enough to afford any of them. Been saving up my penny as much as I could to purchase one of them. Initially, my favourite is always the PLAY 5 (Gen 2) as I just want them in my bedroom and some nice stereo surround. Im no audiophile or whatsoever but i do enjoy good music and watching movie. So, basically Im based in Melbourne and been to few general stores like jbhifi and myer to test out how these bad boy sounds. Unfortunately my surroundings are always too noisy and distracted therefore I cant really determine how good the PLAY 5 would be. I was comparing it to the BOSE soundtouch 30 to be honest as most my mates do own BOSE and make me to get them instead of SONOS. Alrighty, here we go. So, one fine day i decided to search up for some personal stockist that sells SONOS, BOSE, B&O and etc. I fi

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RwkaContributor I
posted in Owners café

Why should I be forced to update controller software

Am I the only one getting fed up with the Sonos policy of forcing updates whoever they feel like it. I am an intermittent user and have a couple of old iPads that I use as controllers. Now it appears that I Can't use them until their software is updated. All I want is a basic and stable system that operates when and as I need it. Unless I want all the extra features I don't see why I should have to waste so much of my time Grrrrr!

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martin0795Contributor I
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Google home

When the hell is sonos going to deliver on promises to work with google

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Paulw123
5 years ago
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