Hi, I have two Sonos fives ( latest version) setup as a stereo pair, when attempting to watch the tv with the sound coming from the Sonos speakers, the vocals are really low in comparison to everything that’s happening in the movie…… is this because I need a dedicated center or is it something else that I’m doing wrong
ideal center to go between two sonos fives
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Not knowing how you’ve connected, I’ll guess you’re using the headphones outlet, which is a variable level signal and may not be turned up loud enough. With the audio delay you may also have lip sync issues? Either way, the Fives aren’t intended as tv speakers. But they will only play (in stereo) whatever audio mix the tv sends out, according to how the audio is mixed in the film itself.
An Arc or Arc Ultra will give best quality, but either soundbar provides all front channels, not just centre. Either keep the Fives for stereo music play, or use them as surrounds behind your viewing position.
Sonos don’t (yet?) offer separate speakers for home theatre systems, though many have requested it.
Currently, Sonos can’t receive an AirPlay 2 signal that is greater than stereo. While Apple has just released a new SDK to the public which allows greater, Sonos has not had the opportunity to integrate it.
+1Headphone connection is used as line in from the amp for my turntable……. It’s just bugging me a little as to why the vocals are that much quieter than the other sounds coming from the movie
Headphone connection is used as line in from the amp for my turntable……. It’s just bugging me a little as to why the vocals are that much quieter than the other sounds coming from the movie
It’s probably how the audio is mixed in the movie, rather than how Sonos (or any other speakers) might play the audio.
As said above, not the ideal setup but you could Group an Era-100 with the Fives and it would add volume, but not actually a center channel, just centrally located.
A Play 3 might look better but they are pretty old.
As has been stated Fives are not intended to be used as Left/Right speakers for TV audio. Just because you can; given the versatility of Sonos speakers, doesn’t mean you should. The only speakers intended for TV audio in the front position are Sonos sound bars past or present. The only other option is to use a Sonos Amp with wired Sonos branded in-wall speakers or 3rd party speakers in-wall or outboard.
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I don’t like your tone, I suggest you wind your neck in
Ouch 😂
Try orienting the FIVE’s in their vertical position.
I don’t like your tone, I suggest you wind your neck in
Who’s?
I believe that was directed at me 😂
+18I don’t like your tone, I suggest you wind your neck in
Sorry, but why this aggressiveness to someone who is just making the valuable point that you can enhance your Sonos experience - a point which your question alludes to.
Especially since you end your post with the question if there is “something else that I’m doing wrong”, the answer by
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