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What’s the difference between digital audio out on auto 1 and auto 2? Is one better than the other for Sonos using Arc ?  

I’d like to start building a Sonos system and in time have a comprehensive multi room entertainment system. That said I’m starting with a budget and I’d like my first speakers to be useful in my 2 bedroom apartment. What would you recommend as a starter pack?

I’m trying to decide whether to pull the trigger on a Beam 2 today but have a few questions. I would be using it with a Samsung UN43TU8000FXZA (2020 Model) and my only source is DirecTV. I’m using a DirecTV RC73 remote that I have paired to the Samsung allowing Volume & Mute control. My questions:Is this going to be a plug & play setup for me and relatively trouble free? I’m pretty technically inclined and have lots of smart devices but don’t think I’m willing to troubleshoot a finicky product all the time. I’m not a young guy anymore so I’m unable to run Ethernet to the Beam 2, would you discourage purchasing because of having to use WiFi? There appears to be an option to pair the Beam 2 with my DirecTV HR44 Genie receiver. I’m assuming it will allow my DirecTV remote to control the Beam 2 Volume, but will I lose the command to turn off my TV? Will the Beam 2 display an Volume bar on the TV when adjusting the Volume? Bottom line I’m needing this because the Samsung’s TV speake

Hi,My kitchen is a T shape with the bottom/middle section configured as a “morning room” with a TV. The remaining area is supposed to have a pair of Monitor Audio CP-CT380-IDC ceiling speakers but they haven’t been fitted yet. I bought an Arc, Sub G3, Amp and a pair of One SLs for my lounge which hasn’t been finished yet and I’m sat here listening to them in my morning room. The trouble is that they’re so good, I’m thinking that there’s no point in fitting the ceiling speakers now!I’ve had the ceiling speakers (fully enclosed) running from the Amp and they’re good but still inferior to the Arc/Sub (perhaps the Sub makes a significant difference). I might hook up the sub to the same zone as the ceiling speakers for a fair comparison.I need a soundbar in my morning room anyway so does it sound crazy to use the ceiling speakers elsewhere and just go for another Arc/Sub for both TV and music?Thanks :)

Hi, Time to choose the sound solution to our new home. I would love a ceiling speaker solution.  Would be great to to get quality sound and save space. Has enough deepnes for the speakers.We would have some sound in the living room to the kitchen. ( blue area in on the floorplan)  Dont need to be loud only enjoyable when we cook or just hanging on the sofa after a work day. We dont need the system when we watching tv. ( or should i ? )Would be great some music on the terras too, what we can turn off when we are not there. Dont need to be loud , neibours wall is 10m from our terras. ( Terras is not priority )The costruction company has no knowladge about the speakers.Which sepakers you reccomend me from your shop? and player and... ? Where would you put them in the ceiling to get a good sound?( my idea atm 2x2 in the living room and nothing into the kitcen and 2 to the terras.) I attached teh floor plan if you guys has better idea what i need . Or how you would do yourself. Should i hav

Lost sub connection gen2

Dear Sonos, You make great speakers, but your app sucks. It doesn’t just suck, it sucks a**. I have loads of gadgets and apps to control them: routers, switches, smart home devices, smart speakers, etc. But never have I seen such a poorly designed app and associated hardware integration. I don’t even know where to start. Installation, adding devices, removing devices, adding services, vanishing speakers, vanishing services, things magically appearing after being absent for days. Honestly, just start from scratch and give us a world class app to go with your world class speakers. It’s not gonna be easy, but it will be worth it in the end. Thanks.  Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

I am currently trialing Tidal Hifi and playing it on a stereo pair of Sonos Ones.The Tidal App on my Android phone lets me stream to Sonos and I have the streaming quality set to the highest available. I can also use the Sonos app to select Tidal music. What I would like to know is whether there is a difference in the music quality using one or the other. I find the Tidal app better to use.Thanks in advance for any of your insights.Andrew 

There’s been a lot of discussion around this issue but I’ve seen no definitive answer from a Sonos rep so let me try asking based on my personal setup. I have a Sony PS5 connected to a Sony AG9 OLED via the HDMI 1 port (enhanced). That TV is connected to a Sonos ARC via the HDMI 3 port (eARC, enhanced) with the Sub (gen 3) and x2 One SLs.The TV sound settings are as follows:Speakers: Audio System A/V sync: Auto eARC mode: Auto Digital audio out: Auto 1 Digital audio out volume: Max Dolby Digital Plus output: Dolby Digital Plus Pass through mode: Auto The Arc has successfully output Dolby Digital Plus, DD+ and Atmos in testing with various Android TV streaming apps including Netflix, Prime, Disney+ and Apple TV+. So the TV using it’s built-in apps are performing great. The PS5 however is a different story... The PS5 settings are as follows:HDMI Device Type: AV Amplifier Number of Channels: 5.1 Audio Format: Linear PCMThe Sonos App tells me that the audio in this configuration is Multich

I’m wondering if pairing a Sonos beam with my pair o Play one speakers is a good idea to enhance the sound of my music only setup 

What is the best way to totally destroy my Sonos Play 1 speaker. I am so tired of it losing connection to my wireless and losing connection to my Google assistant. Then the ap is terrible trying to get it reconnected. Good sound. But will sound better when I run it over with my car.

Brand new Sonos Arc, subwoofer, and 2x 1SL’s.   Brand new Samsung QN90B.   Sonos is hooked up to eARC port with high speed new HDMI cables.The Dish gives 5.1 sound on regular tv channels and Amazon app on Dish.   But when I stream Netflix movie through Dish app, it’s flat stereo sound and nothing from rear speakers.If I use the Netflix app on the Samsung tv, I do get 5.1 sound.Why?And where on the Sonos app on Android phone does it show what the sound quality/type is?  

sick to the back teeth with Sonos messing around with updates think of selling up and trying someone els, one week it sounds ok the next it sounds terrible

I'm thinking about setting up a Sonos system in my master bedroom to drown out traffic noise. The idea would be to connect a streaming device via Bluetooth and play loud but peacefull sounds, like rainstorms, waterfalls, etc. I do this already with a small sound machine and it works ok but would really like to totally surround the bed and have flexibity in what I play.I am assuming that I don't really need any bass for this and wondering what type of Sonos system would work and how many speakers/ what equipment I would need. Note there is no TV in the room.

Bonjour je souhaite connecter ma tv à mon ampli amp connect. Est il possible de relier la tv au départ de la sortie optique de la tv à un convertisseur audio numérique vers analogique pour se rebrancher a l'ampli au RCA. Est ce que ca fonctionnerait, le son pourrait il aller sur les enceintes?Cdt 

I have an old TV that doesn’t pass through 5.1 sound through ARC.(Yes, time for upgrading TV, but let’s not get into that here.)I noticed that some of other brands’ soundbars have HDMI input and output, which will solve my problem.Does any of Sonos’ soundbars have HDMI input and output?I’ve done some research and it doesn’t look like they do. Want to confirm.

I have just bought a Sonos arc to upgrade from a beam. Can I put the beam in another room on another TV, and use them at the same time to watch different channels ?

Vivo en una casa de 3 pisos y tengo 2 dispositivos en el primero y 2 en el tercero, pero la señal de wifi del router principal no llega al tercero y por ese motivo tengo repetidores de señal wifi, pero el mismo tiene diferente nombre.hay alguna forma de que los parlantes se puedan conectar a todos los repetidores de señal y funcionen tocando la música en los 3 pisos??muchas gracias 

Bonjour Quel enceintes filaires pour un sonos Amp? je souhaite mettre 2 enceintes encastrées plafond et 2 murales pour un bar restaurant et donc la même musique sur les 4 enceintesquel puissance en watt max chaque enceinte et pour le tout?et il faut bien que les 4 enceintes soit sous 8 Ohms?Bonne journée

 Hi all,  My basement is currently under construction and I’m working on my surround sound system setup. The aesthetics of the space comes first - I don’t want speakers everywhere, which is part of the reason I’ll be going with Sonos. I’ve drafted a little plan and rendering outlining my intended layout and hope to get some feedback.  My current plan is the Beam, Sub Mini, and two Ones. The Samsung Frame TV is on a sort of bulkhead structure, and the beam would sit on the lower mantle part under it. I’d have the sub-mini off to the right of the TV in front of the built-in cabinets, then a One SL on a shelf behind the tv to the right at 40” off the floor, and another One SL sitting on the kitchenette counter in the corner. The CAD plan illustrates this better than I can write it out. There is a ceiling bulkhead behind the couch that comes down about one foot - is it possible to mount the speakers behind and up high on that, or do they have to be at ear level? I’m willing to compromise a

Why can't you get an Amp and a Port together in a set?

I like my music loud. (Old School)I have the Beam connected to my TV and my wireless Sonos sub connected to the beam.I have a Marantz receiver and a Sony Turntable connected to Klisch bookshelf speakers.I was thinking of adding some Sonos speakers to the system, are there any Sonos Speakers that will play well and loud? If so, I guess I’ll have to add the Port to the system to play them. I’m looking for recommendations please!!!

"does the walnut turntable and Sonos Five kit allow choosing the Black Five ?

So many of us heard the rumors that one of the upcoming devices is a streaming unit. I'm all in on that (apple tv and firestick is awful). At the same time, many of us using an Arc or Beam have either an issue of no E-arc on our TVs or on some units (samsungs for example) the TVs really struggle to connect and transfer data properly. As a result ma y of us have had to spend quit a bit on HDfury products to get around these issues. I'd hope had hoped Sonos's streaming device would include a selector and the option to seperate the audio similar to an HDfury Arcana, but I'm sure this isn't going to be the case. So I am really hoping now that they produce an hdmi selector that also acts in the manner that the Arcana and Vrroom works.

Hello, I am planning to have a full home cinema set-up: Arc+Sub+ 2x One SL. I want to have in the same living room also 1 or 2 Fives for music. I want to pair both rooms so that I play music with everything at the same time, taking advantage of the Sub and Fives, while keeping the home cinema for TV.However, I understand this set up will give me a lag between the two virtual rooms while listening to the TV. How can I make that the Fives will not sound when I am listening to TV (to avoid the lag), but both rooms will sound when streaming music?I do not want to be grouping or ungrouping every time I want to listen to music or TV.Is this possible at all?Thanks!