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Hi everyone,

I prefer wired connections where possible, but of course that’s not always feasible.
There are also situations, where Wi-Fi can't (mobile, or not disableable) or shouldn't (soundbar and surrounds/sub) be disabled.
If I’m not mistaken, mixed setups should be avoided, as they can lead to issues or at least additional complexity (IGMP-Snooping, STP, BPDU handling...).

In environments with home theater and other speakers, it would be great if one could use Ethernet and configure Wi-Fi to be used only for the dedicated link between a soundbar and surrounds/sub (since that has latency advantages, right?).
Or, if SonosNet-capable devices that use Wi-Fi could be prevented from using SonosNet.
But as far as I know, neither of this is currently possible - right?

Or better completely ditch Ethernet and just go full Wi-Fi?

Appreciate any input in advance!
Cheers, Martin

Since newer Sonos don't support Sonosnet I'd try to avoid it, my setup is wifi only and doing quite well.

I'd like to wire a couple but since that can't be done for the ones I'd wire without activating Sonosnet I'm not going to do it.

 

Or better completely ditch Ethernet and just go full Wi-Fi?

Yes, unless you have a high density configuration, eg multiple Amps in a rack, or where Amp is remote (not within wireless distance) from Sub.

 

In environments with home theater and other speakers, it would be great if one could use Ethernet and configure Wi-Fi to be used only for the dedicated link between a soundbar and surrounds/sub (since that has latency advantages, right?).

I measured 3ms delay on network ping to Sub via Arc using the dedicated HT SonosNet, loaded and unloaded, about the same time it takes Sound to travel 1m, so there is more latency in the distance the speaker is away from your ears, than the the network latency.

If you are that concerned with latency, get some headphones. 😀

Latency is not always bad. After all there can be a “latency” of decades between record and play. Sonos inserts a 30ms processing latency for surround sound and 75ms for distribution between Rooms. This latency allows the system to keep all of the players time aligned while the system recovers from lost packets.

For this reason it is impractical to use SONOS in a live music environment or to include additional speakers along with a surround Room.

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