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Sammy1848
Contributor I
December 26, 2024
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Sonos Amp V1 or Amp v2?

  • December 26, 2024
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What is the difference between the Sonos Amp v1 and v2?

 

I have a set of in ceiling speakers but the previous owner of my flat took the Amp so they don’t work and I don’t think I can afford a brand new V2 Amp. Would a Gen 1 Amp do the same job?

 

 

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Best answer by 106rallye

If you are going for a new Beam, it will be a Gen 2, so that would be S2 only. So if you still thinking about buying a Connect Amp it would need to be a Gen 2. The Connect amp would have to be wired to your router to be used as surrounds, the Amp would use a dedicated wireless link to the Beam.

You can use in-ceiling speakers as surrounds, but their placement (high up) would be less preferable. be sure only speakers that are behind your seating position are used as surrounds.

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jgatie
jgatie
December 26, 2024

The Amp doesn’t have a Gen 1 or Gen 2.  The Connect:Amp, which preceded the Amp has a Gen 1 and Gen 2.  The difference between those 2 models is Gen 1 is S1 only, Gen 2 is S1 or S2.

    jgatie
    jgatie
    December 26, 2024

    Yes, but that is S1 only.  If you are running S2, or intend to purchase other Sonos devices in the future, you should look for a Gen 2 which will run S2. 

      Sammy1848Author
      Contributor I
      December 26, 2024

      No I am not looking to purchase more Sonos any time soon. I have an original old Play 1 and a Beam (connected to the TV).

       

      Sammy1848Author
      Contributor I
      December 26, 2024

      How does the TV sound connect to the ceiling speakers?

      Does the Beam act as a bridge?

      jgatie
      jgatie
      December 26, 2024

      How does the TV sound connect to the ceiling speakers?

      Does the Beam act as a bridge?

       

      If you are looking to use them as surround speakers, you need to connect the Connect:Amp to the Beam via Ethernet cable vias the router or directly.  See this link:

      https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/set-up-connect-amp-as-surround-speakers

        Sammy1848Author
        Contributor I
        December 26, 2024

        And if i didn’t have a Beam? Is it still possible then?

        Stanley_4
        Stanley_4
        Grand Maestro
        December 26, 2024

        No, without a Beam, Arc or other home theater setup you can’t have Surrounds.

        If you just want to play music on them then having any other Sonos in addition to the Amp is completely optional.

          Sammy1848Author
          Contributor I
          December 27, 2024

          Thank you. Would the ceiling speakers work as surround sound for the TV if the Amp was connected to the router through a wire?

           

          It’s impossible to connect the Beam and the Amp due to location of each. 

          106rallye
          106rallyeAnswer
          December 27, 2024

          If you are going for a new Beam, it will be a Gen 2, so that would be S2 only. So if you still thinking about buying a Connect Amp it would need to be a Gen 2. The Connect amp would have to be wired to your router to be used as surrounds, the Amp would use a dedicated wireless link to the Beam.

          You can use in-ceiling speakers as surrounds, but their placement (high up) would be less preferable. be sure only speakers that are behind your seating position are used as surrounds.

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