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blipson
Contributor I
December 1, 2013
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Do you need the Playbar to create a home theater system?

Is the Playbar required to create a home theater system?  Or can a home theater be created with just 1s and 3s? 
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    Pierre C
    Pierre CAnswer
    Retired Sonos Staff
    December 4, 2013
    Hello Bryan,

    Only the PLAYBAR will let you create a 5.1 Home Theatre system. 

    You can then choose if you want to use PLAY:1 or PLAY:3s are Surround Speakers.
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    Pierre C
    Pierre CAnswer
    Retired Sonos Staff
    December 4, 2013
    Hello Bryan,

    Only the PLAYBAR will let you create a 5.1 Home Theatre system. 

    You can then choose if you want to use PLAY:1 or PLAY:3s are Surround Speakers.
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    ynalezinski
    Trending Lyricist I
    January 31, 2019
    This is only partially true. If you are looking for a low-end solution, for a small room, the soundbar can approximate the front L/R channels. If you plan to add the Sub and larger rears than the play:1 you will be disappointed since the soundbar is not powerful enough to keep up with the Sub and rear in a larger home theatre implementation. Given the bar, sub, rear L/R price point I would look elsewhere if you want the best possible sound experience for the dollar.
    To be honest, not a very happy customer. But hoping Sonos gets better eventually.
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