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bass booster backwards compatibility for Play1 and Play 5

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I want to add a bass booster to give my home entertainment system more low-mid range bass. I already have 2 sets of Play 3, 2 sets of Play 1,l

speakers,’plus a Playbar for my TV but also connects to music if I choose.

All about 10 years old but still work great. Can anyone recommend a unit? I’ve looked at the shop but worried about backwards compatibility with both app and existing Play1 and 3’s and whether I need a small or larger bass booster- my house is a small mid terrace open plan.

Appreciate any advice.

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Pools-3015Answer

Prodigy I

If by “bass booster” you mean subwoofer, then I would suggest the Sub Mini if you will be listening to music most of the time.

The Mini is a sealed designed and produces a tighter more punchy sound that is best for music IMO.

The Sub 1,2,3 and 4 are ported and produce lower frequencies than the Mini. The design is very suited for films.

This is just my opinions of both and what I would use them for.

You can use either Gen 1,2 or 3 of the Sub or the Mini with the speakers you own. Here is the compatibility list for the Mini

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-mini

Pools-3015Answer

Prodigy I

If by “bass booster” you mean subwoofer, then I would suggest the Sub Mini if you will be listening to music most of the time.

The Mini is a sealed designed and produces a tighter more punchy sound that is best for music IMO.

The Sub 1,2,3 and 4 are ported and produce lower frequencies than the Mini. The design is very suited for films.

This is just my opinions of both and what I would use them for.

You can use either Gen 1,2 or 3 of the Sub or the Mini with the speakers you own. Here is the compatibility list for the Mini

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-mini

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Stanley_4

Grand Maestro

What is a bass booster?

If you mean a Sonos Sub or a Sub Mini.

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-your-sonos-sub?utm_source=www-care&utm_medium=sonos-sub-4%2Fcompatible-products&utm_campaign=www-care-sonos-sub-4%2Fcompatible-productssonos-sub-4/compatible-products

Compatibility
Home theater compatibility
Sub (Gen 1, 2, and 3) are compatible with all Sonos home theater speakers.
Sub 4 is compatible with all Sonos home theater speakers except Playbar and Playbase.
Product compatibility
Sub 4 is not compatible with Play:1, Play:3, Play:5 (Gen 2), Connect:Amp, SYMFONISK Bookshelf (Gen 1), or SYMFONISK Table lamp (Gen 1).
All Sub products are not compatible with Move products, Roam products, Port, ZP80, ZP90, Connect, or Connect:Amp (Gen 1).
App compatibility
Sub 4 and Sub (Gen 3) are not compatible with the Sonos S1 Controller app.

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/sonos-products-that-support-sub-mini?language=en_US

List of products that support Sub Mini
Speakers
Era 100
Era 100 SL
Era 300
Five
One (Gen 1)
One (Gen 2)
One SL
Play:1
Play:3
Play:5 (Gen 2)

Home Theater
Arc
Arc SL
Arc Ultra
Beam (Gen 1)
Beam (Gen 2)
Playbar
Playbase
Ray

Components
Amp
Connect:Amp (Gen 2)

SYMFONISK
SYMFONISK Bookshelf (Gen 1)
SYMFONISK Bookshelf (Gen 2)
SYMFONISK Floor lamp
SYMFONISK Picture frame
SYMFONISK Table lamp (Gen 1)
SYMFONISK Table lamp (Gen 2)

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DarlingbudsAuthor

Contributor I

Thanks both. Yes I meant Sub woofer not bass booster but yeah, you got the gist and helped me out 👍🏼

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