Skip to main content
Shane_17
Contributor I
April 13, 2014
Question

playbar and comittment for DTS playback firmware upgrade

I have just added the Sonos Playbar to my samsung smart TV and have discovered the lack of DTS functionality through reading this forum. I find it disappointing that the best we can get is a stereo effect through the playbar?  My originial search was based on identifying a way of using my existing Onkyo nr509 AV Amp with the playbar however that appears to be a no go option as well. The concept of buying and adding the playbar as a step change to the surround sound system I had has left me feeling I have done the wrong thing?  Slightly cheated in a sense too, I hear what Sonos are saying that the majority of content is streamed and agree we use netflix however I also enjoy having a collection of Bluray discs and feel Sonos should fulfil both requirements.  If anyone can give us an  idea as to when this may be re-considered as it looks like Sonos have closed the subject down from reading through the forums.  Do I revert to my old system and return the Playbar to John Lewis could buy a couple Play3's instead?  
      This topic has been closed for further comments. You can use the search bar to find a similar topic, or create a new one by clicking Create Topic at the top of the page.

      214 replies

      Show previous replies
      garrett5688
      January 6, 2015
      To the person who suggested contact a lawyer - what a great idea. I am actually a corporate lawyer and had never looked at the Sonos website which says in terms of surround sound "play anything". This is misleading and deceptive and a breach of Australian consumer laws. Time to contact the ACCC
      Hey what a coincidence, everyone else in this thread is a lawyer too, mate.
      Joe Stump
      Trending Lyricist I
      January 6, 2015
      To the person who suggested contact a lawyer - what a great idea. I am actually a corporate lawyer and had never looked at the Sonos website which says in terms of surround sound "play anything". This is misleading and deceptive and a breach of Australian consumer laws. Time to contact the ACCC
      I too am a lawyer that randomly visits website blogs about products I don't own. I think we should sue the government for letting Sonos form a company and sell products to people.
      Alejandro_3
      Contributor III
      January 8, 2015
      I am so glad that there is more competition in the maket from the likes of Bose , lg and other s. When I read the official reply I just laught about it as it has never been about dts . For a system of over 2000 pounds you just expect it works out of the box , irregardless of that you don't use that functionality. Like Nokia, blackberry or Kodak who owned the maket as they invented it, it migh just be down to late to listen. Don't worry Sonos , keep the track you are taking to see who laughs and cries ...
      Rich Morris
      Enthusiast I
      January 8, 2015
      Klipsch has shown a wireless home theatre system done right at CES. It's going to be a lot, lot, lot more than what sonos offers at present but competition has seen the brilliance of wireless and is catching up, the death knell has sounded fir sonos http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/klipsch-shows-reference-premiere-wireless-home-theater/
      Donovan_1
      Trending Lyricist I
      January 8, 2015
      Klipsch has shown a wireless home theatre system done right at CES. It's going to be a lot, lot, lot more than what sonos offers at present but competition has seen the brilliance of wireless and is catching up, the death knell has sounded fir sonos http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/klipsch-shows-reference-premiere-wireless-home-theater/
      Big statement to make really. Whilst I do think Klipsch makes excellent equipment, one major thing for SONOS is their SUB. Hands down the best SUB in its class and I've only heard SUBs In the $10k range perform as good. On top of that, not everybody wants big floor standing fronts.
      Chris
      Chris
      Lead Maestro
      January 8, 2015
      Klipsch has shown a wireless home theatre system done right at CES. It's going to be a lot, lot, lot more than what sonos offers at present but competition has seen the brilliance of wireless and is catching up, the death knell has sounded fir sonos http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/klipsch-shows-reference-premiere-wireless-home-theater/
      Very big statement in that I think of playbar as compliment to a while home Sonos system. Why would Klipsh making a nice soundbar have any bearing on the sonos whole home network and its success. I'm sure klipsh is nice. I have always found the sound too "bright".
      Respect the Queue (2)Move (3)Beam (1) Era100 (2)ARC (1)SonosOne (1)Playbar (4)Play5 (4)Play1 (3)Play3 (1)Port (2)Connect (1) Roam (2) Ace (1)Connect:Amp (4)Sonos Amp (1)Sub + (9) Echo + Smartthings; (2)Play)
      Rich Morris
      Enthusiast I
      January 8, 2015
      Klipsch has shown a wireless home theatre system done right at CES. It's going to be a lot, lot, lot more than what sonos offers at present but competition has seen the brilliance of wireless and is catching up, the death knell has sounded fir sonos http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/klipsch-shows-reference-premiere-wireless-home-theater/
      I like sonos and and have invested deeply into there home theatre system (ur right the sub is so epically awesome) the point I'm trying to make is that what sets sonos apart from the rest pack is the freedom of wireless. This is something from what I've seen and read the other can't do with the same simplicity and finesse as sonos. Klipsch from what I've read has and it has the quality to match
      mdekauwe
      Avid Contributor I
      January 8, 2015
      Klipsch has shown a wireless home theatre system done right at CES. It's going to be a lot, lot, lot more than what sonos offers at present but competition has seen the brilliance of wireless and is catching up, the death knell has sounded fir sonos http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/klipsch-shows-reference-premiere-wireless-home-theater/
      Anyone who is reading this is in all likelihood deeply invested in the system. I'd say it is unlikely they would just bin it. The call for dts seems a small issue to me, one they could fix. However it isn't just dts, there is also what Netflix uses.
      Donovan_1
      Trending Lyricist I
      January 8, 2015
      Klipsch has shown a wireless home theatre system done right at CES. It's going to be a lot, lot, lot more than what sonos offers at present but competition has seen the brilliance of wireless and is catching up, the death knell has sounded fir sonos http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/klipsch-shows-reference-premiere-wireless-home-theater/
      I think you'll be surprised at what SONOS has planned for 2015. Remember that SONOS only has to implement a software change to enact any number of speakers in surround.
      Dushan
      Contributor I
      January 8, 2015
      Klipsch has shown a wireless home theatre system done right at CES. It's going to be a lot, lot, lot more than what sonos offers at present but competition has seen the brilliance of wireless and is catching up, the death knell has sounded fir sonos http://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/klipsch-shows-reference-premiere-wireless-home-theater/
      er what? The SUB might be a fine piece of equipment, but compare it to an SVS SB-2000 or even 1000 and you'll wonder what you're talking about...
      Show more replies
      Terms & ConditionsAccessibility statement