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Tips for new Sonos owners

Setting up Sonos for the first time? Here are some tips to get you started. 1. Download the Sonos app.You’ll need the app to set up and use...
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albireo13Contributor III
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Replacing my 2.0 music system with Play3s or Play5s?

I've decided to replace my expensive ($5000) 2.0 stereo system with a Sonos system in my music listening room. It is a 15' x 15' living room. I already have a pair of Plays1, and a Connect, for music in the kitchen area. I love the Sonos system. Anyway, due to budget reasons, I was thinking of a pair of Play3s + the sub or ... a pair of Play5s. I don't play super loud. I'm more interested in the sound quality. What do you think? Are the Play5s that much better for mids and highs than the Play3? I'm open to all recommendations. Thx, Rob

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6 years ago
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Fred_18Contributor I
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Bluetooth

A portable Bluetooth receiver would be a great addition to your product line.

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6 years ago
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User573051Avid Contributor I
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Best upgrade: new play5 or sub?

I have currently one play5 gen1. What would be the best upgrade in terms of sound? 1. Replace my Play5 Gen1 with a new Play5 Gen2? or 2. Add a Sonos Sub to my Play5 Gen1? Thanks for your advice.

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6 years ago
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msaneckiContributor III
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Go out with my sonos - the well known wifi problem

Hi all, last week I took my sweet two sonos play1 with for a jurney. I just wanted to be able to listen the music in a new place where I stay. My sonos app was full configured with all playlists, favorites and streaming services I use every day. Ok all looks great. My first stop. I turning the speakers on hoping to changing the wifi settings and be able to listen the music. NO WAY! My android software version 6.4.8. How such a simple stupid think cannot be done with wifi only. Ok what options do I have to set it up: Add another sonos system. Let's give a try. Somehow I got it working. I could connect to my speakers. But her is the second disappointment. Where are all my saved steaming account, playlists, favorites I have already configured. Nothing is there. Why?! What did I do wrong? It cannot be that such a simple features are not there. Please help! Dear support Does the sonos implemented these or similar user stories: User story 1: As a sonos customer

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Anonymous
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Support for audiobooks bookmarks (.m4b)

I love the Sonos system but I am really disappointed there is no support for bookmarks in audiobooks (and podcasts). I love listening to audiobooks and since I'm from Sweden Audible is not an option if I want to listen to Swedish audiobooks. I buy my books in MP3 or on CD and make them real bookmarkable audiobooks in the .m4b-format with the program Audiobook Builder so they are not DRM-protected. It's also annoying that I can't play the audiobooks I have on my iPhone in the Sonos app, I need to use the computer version. So please Sonos, fix support for bookmarks in audiobook (and podcasts) so all your audiobook loving customer can bookmark their audiobooks. :)

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User676471Contributor I
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Can I leave the white bag on my play one? I'm keeping the speaker in a wood shop and want to keep it clean?

Keeping it clean

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p1rate_chrisAvid Contributor I
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Optimum sub placement

I am looking at getting the optimum response from my sub and rather than moving the beast around unnecessary, I would like your opinion on room placement! Currently I have the sub placed in position 1 on the picture, underneath my dinning room oak bench facing into the room. I am considering position 2 and 3, primarily so that the sound of the bass is not being blocked by the table. Obviously however, these positions would place the sub some way from the middle of my play 1s. It might be worth nothing that the area immediately in front of the sub under the bench is open. Is my setup okay as it is or can it be further improved? It also might be mentioning that I have young, inquisitive children who might think the growl of the sub means it is hungry and needs feeding....

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6 years ago
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DrTomContributor I
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Hardware request

Hi, I would like you to consider the following products: *A wireless, and/or outdoor speaker *An in-ceiling (custom) speaker (without having to use a amp/connect) Kind Regards T

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Chris
6 years ago
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cansnoContributor I
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Sub volume

Hi, Love my 2 play 5's and sub. Don't know quite how to explain, but here goes. I know sub volume adjusts with master volume, but it should be built into software so that sub volume is a certain percentage of master. A higher percentage at low volume and vice versa. I'll put it this way. When listening to low volume we use 'loudness' to give a little extra bass but at higher volume you generally don't need it. I find myself adjusting sub level according to master volume. Couldn't software be written to do this automatically using some type of gain so the listener can adjust to personal preference? Thanks, Play bar is next.

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StefanFeickertContributor II
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TuneIn: Choosing from different stream qualities.

I'm using the TuneInApp for several years now on my smartphone, tablet, Mac and - of course - on my Sonos devices. iTunes offers hearers the possibility to choose from different stream qualities a radio station provides. It would be great if I also may choose them from within the Sonos controller apps. This may also practical when a user is on holidays: when the user takes his Sonos Play: loudspeaker with him ;) and connects it to a mobile 3G/LTE router this could help saving bandwidth.

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SBSurfer
6 years ago
ivovic
ivovicTrending Lyricist I
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Auxiliary Source With Stereo Pair

Hi everyone, I'm about to pull the trigger on a pair of Play:5s but I have a question about auxiliary inputs with a stereo pair. Forgive my ignorance, since I'm not an owner yet, but when I set up a stereo pair in the app, is the aux input of one speaker pushed to the paired speaker? I'm asking because what I've read tells me that I need an AirPort Express if I want to actually use the Sonos units with AirPlay, and not via the Sonos app... am I right about that, or wrong about everything? I'd ask in a store, but I don't have a stockist nearby, so I'll be ordering online. Thank you very much for your help.

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6 years ago
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astrobboyAvid Contributor I
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Positioning of Play:1

I was wondering how directional the sound from the Play:1 is? If I place it on a bookshelf which is against a common wall to my neighbour (in an apartment block), will he get much noise from it if I was to turn the volume up. Obviously I wouldn't have the Play:1 facing the wall, it would be facing the rest of the room, but I am curious. thanks.

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Chris
6 years ago
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Van-GContributor III
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UPA-7 Power Amp Trigger w/ Connect

One of my zones uses a Connect and a 2 channels of a Emotiva UPA-7 power amp to drive NHT Absolute Zero speakers and 10d Sub. The other 5 channels of the UPA-7 are driving my HT 5.1 setup and triggered by the Denon 3312-CI. How can I trigger the UPA-7 when using the Connect zone?

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henContributor I
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ZP90 + Power Amp

Hello all, I'm designing a whole home audio system for my house which is currently under reconstruction. I'd like to go with Sonos. I think it'll be more cost effective than going with a multi-room audio system that they're marketing nowadays. I also am in desperate need of great sound quality and power. I plan to entertain a lot. Because of pitched ceilings, I'm really leaning towards the SpeakerCraft in-ceiling speakers so I can direct the speaker downwards. Some rooms are larger, others are smaller. I have about 8 zones all with two speakers except one which has four. I plan to use 8 individual connects to control each zone individually and/or multiple zones simultaneously. I want separate amps (not a Connect:AMP) that won't break the bank to give me the power Connect:AMP won't. The SpeakerCraft speakers I'm leaning towards are 8 ohms/125W. I'm stuck when it comes to amplifiers. Some say pre-amp + amp for the Connect, others say not necessarily. I would prefer a multi-input/multi-

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baz2963Contributor III
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Sonos Sub (Glossy) scratches ....

Hi, Anyone else getting small swirls, long scratches on their sub.. even using the supplied Sonos cloth ?? Quite disappointed with the finish.

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Belly M
6 years ago
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KemskiTrending Lyricist I
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Play one while camping?

Hi there everyone, 1st post and all that so if this isn't in the right place......sorry I've recently added to my Sonos setup by adding a Playbar and an extra Play one for 5.0 surround sound and the Play 3 is in the bedroom. I used to use the Sonos Bridge when I first got the speakers (1 and 3). Obviously now the bridge is redundant. My question is does the bridge create a wifi network for the Sonos to work from or does it just extend the existing network? If it creates ones would I be able to plug it into power while camping and run my play one off it while camping? Thanks in advance K

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6 years ago
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User573051Avid Contributor I
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Sonos Sub Placement

Since I am lacking space, could I put a Sonos Sub, right behind my Play5 (gen 1)? How will it sound? Thanks.

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6 years ago
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harrysmith0Avid Contributor I
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Play 5 2nd Generation Shorter Power Cable

Just got a Play 5 2nd Generation. It has a non-standard adapter. The cable is really long. My power plug is directly behind the place where I want to put the Play 5. Can I buy a shorter Power Cable? I see an option to buy a cable in the Sonos Shop but it does not specify the size.

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6 years ago
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albireo13Contributor III
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mids + highs of Play1 vs the Play5?

I know the Play5s will give better bass and more volume but, what about the quality of mid-range and the upper end at modest volumes? The Play1s do well in that regard but, how do the Play5s compare to the Play1s? The reason I ask is I am putting together a 2ch music system and can go with Play1s and a sub for bass extension. Otherwise I could go with Play5s and add a sub later, if I find I want to. If the Play1s best the Play5s in the mids and highs I would go that way. Cost is not a big factor. I am selling off my current stereo system which will pay for either way I go. Thx, Rob BTW, my current setup is: Connect for streaming Nuprime IDA8 integrated (100w/ch) ... serving as DAC and amp a pair of Stirling SB-88 speakers

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ratty
6 years ago
Vitor Madeira
Vitor MadeiraTrending Lyricist I
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How to give separate access to my children to the Sonos speakers in their bedrooms?

Is it possible for me to give access to my daughter to be able to control the Play:1 on her bedroom, and to my son to control the other Play:1 that's in his bedroom, while only me would have access to all the Sonos speakers in theentire house? I would like to give access to the children to be able to listen to their music on their tablets and smartphones, but not to the other speakers I have in the living room and in my own bedroom. Thank you.

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danno_TOContributor I
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Sub with Play:5 Gen2

Hello, I have a large open concept main floor. I just added a Sub and 2 x Play:1 to add surround sound with my existing Playbar. I also have 2 x Play:5 gen2 spaced out on the same floor. When playing music now I feel that the 2x Play:5 units are not putting out as much bass now that the Sub has been added to the system. Is this just my imagination or are the Play:5 units detecting the Sub and handing off more bass duties to the Sub?

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Lyzheng
6 years ago
davvis
davvisTrending Lyricist I
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Turntable cutting in and out.

Just hooked up my turntable/preamp into sonos connect amp. It works fine when the setting are compressed and in and out when uncompressed. I would hate for my system to compress my files. Is there any way to get around this? I would like to get the best sound possible with these speakers. As usual Thanks!

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Chris
6 years ago
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David_255Contributor I
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Power Consumption

On my Sonos 1 there is no 'off' button other than the pause button on top. When not playing does it go into a sleep mode and what is the power consumption when not playing? David Smith.

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EhlzContributor I
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Physical preset buttons on play units

Hi, i would like you to incorporate say 3 physical buttons on all Play units alowing users to activate presets without having to do it from tablet or phone. Say button 1 on play 5 in kicthen is preset to some radio chanel, button 2 is preset to a Spotify playlist etc.

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EuanJohnstoneContributor I
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Play 1 standby?

Is there anyway to put the play 1 into a standby mode or does this happen automatically? Thanks Euan

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6 years ago

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