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googullEnthusiast I
asked in Home theater

How does the PLAYBASE compare against the PLAYBAR?

I am wondering if anyone has compared the PLAYBASE to the PLAYBAR - my vision for the PLAYBASE is somewhat defeated by the cheap two part plastic TV stand under my LG OLED65B6P that resonates and rattles atop the PLAYBASE. If anyone has a clue for an alternative compatible TV stand I would appreciate hearing about it. (?).

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7 years ago
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ymk1231Contributor III
posted in Speakers

Pairing a Speaker Selector to a Sonos AMP

I wanted to ask how many 8 OHM speakers I can connect (using a speaker selector to match the impedance) without overloading the amplifier (assuming I occasionally would play them all together) or degrading the sound. I understand sonos recommends a maximum of 4 per amp, but wondering what's the max I can get away with without degrading the sound too much. Ideally I'd like to connect 8 in-wall speakers to a single Sonos AMP. I'm not an audiophile nor do I listen to my music super loud (rarely, if ever happens) but don't want it to sound like a tin can either. Also, assuming I use the speaker selector to impedance match, do I run the risk of damaging the AMP if I connected 4 pairs of speakers to it? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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5 years ago
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somelegendContributor I
asked in Home theater

Playbase Remote Volume control

Grouped Volume Any ideas why sonos won't allow the volume control using a remote control on the Playbase won't allow you to lower the volume of a grouped speaker also. Use the Playbase with a grouped speaker in our open kitchen and would like the volume to go and down in sync.

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Chris
6 years ago
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CB_AudioAvid Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Playbase: TV that does not pass 5.1 out the optical?

Have a Panasonic TC-P50ST30 that apparently only passes the 5.1 signal unmolested from the internal tuner on the TV. Devices connected via HDMI to the TV set are downgraded to 2 channel when output from the TV's optical. Any workarounds besides a new TV others have found? Live with the 2 channel input to the PlayBase? [i]"*When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio."[/i]

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Airgetlam
5 years ago
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youngy228Contributor I
asked in Home theater

Playbase size

Can the playbase hang over edge of TV unit slightly? It's slightly too deep for my current cabinet

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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jenmhContributor I
posted in What to get

Soundbar, what now?

I've recently purchased the Soundbar. I want to build on it now. This would be for TV viewing and music. I've been reading the reviews and will likely stay away from the Play 3. So, would you do a SUB for sure? If I did a SUB, then thinking 2 Play 1's. Or, should I skip the SUB and do maybe 1 Play 5? This is a downstairs open living room (with TV), dining room, kitchen area. It's about 1300 sf. I know I'll add Play 1's later for upstairs bedrooms. Thoughts?

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7 years ago
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todd1010Avid Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Sonos Connect-can you wake/power on your receiver with the Sonos app?

I was considering getting a Sonos connect to connect to my AV receiver. The one thing I'd like to be able to do is if I wanted to listen to Sonos through that stereo do I have to power on the equipment selected the input and then I'll have access to playing Sonos through it? I was kind of hoping the Sonos connect could wake up or power on the AV receiver.

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5 years ago
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JustChad2000Contributor I
posted in Home theater

Sonos - Optical / HDMI ARC hub with IR receiver ?

I like the "Play" Speakers and the Sub, but I'm not crazy about the playbar / and the playbase will be too obtrusive which would still limit the surround configuration. Something that I thought would be amazing is if Sonos could build a stand alone hub that can input optical or HDMI ARC and stream all of the decodable surround channels based on how many speakers you buy & configure. basically using a hub to deploy any configuration from 2.1 4.1 5.1 7.1 7.2 and more for atmos overhead configurations! Thus using "Play" speakers and the sub without the wires. This would be an amazing opportunity for Sonos to get me to buy lots of their current speakers! and also quadruple their sales with products already in place.

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7 years ago
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Tan PhamContributor I
asked in What to get

Playbar Vs Playbase

Now that the Playbase is out, is it better than the Playbar? Any thoughts? I currently have the Playbar, Sub and two Play 1s and 65'' LG OLED TV for my home theater. Should I sell my Playbar for the Playbase? Can the Playbase handle the weight of my TV? Thanks!

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The7hil
7 years ago
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albireo13Contributor III
posted in Components and Architectural

CONNECT to router: WIFII or cable?

I currently have a CONNECT and 2 speakers pairs in my house ... one pair Play1s .... one pair Play5s. I have the CONNECT placed next to my router so I can have a cable connection for best performance. It all works fine but I wanted to change things. I want to move my connect into another room where I have a receiver/CD so I can connect that as a source into the Line-In on the CONNECT. Doing so means my CONNECT will now make a WIFII connection to the router .. no longer a cable connection. The house is small and WIFGII reception is good through the house. Will I see any performance hit? Is this not recommended?

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ratty
7 years ago
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MoBeatsListener
posted in Home theater

Another dj question unfortunately

Firstly before anyone jumps down my throat, we bought Sonos for our kitchen as a kitchen set up not for djing. Im not that bothered if ive got a delay although it would be nice not to. I've been reading through the forum and it doesnt look like this question has yet been asked that i can see of. If you can use sonos as a surround sound with a playbar does this negate the 70ms delay. As a 70ms delay would be as bad for watching tv as it would djing would it not. Do people find a delay using their sonos surround? And if not, could this be a way around the dreaded 70ms delay? You can get mixers with an optical out, so the signal is already digital before it hits the system.

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J
5 years ago
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ricwilsonContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Mac OS 10.12.4 update breaks Sonos Controller

I recently updated one of my computers from Mac OS Sierra 10.12.3 to 10.12.4 and all seemed fine until I tried to use the Sonos Controller and it can't see my system - no problem from other computers or iOS devices. Tried all the recommended troubleshooting steps not realizing it might have been the Mac system update. Then today I updated another machine and the Sonos Controller won't work there either. I'm starting to sense a pattern! Has anyone else seen this? Any thoughts? Thank-you. ric

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7 years ago
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Geoff_33Contributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services

Stream audio from iPad apps

I have 2 Play1 and a Playbar which are great and I control them from my iPad. I can play anything from my music library and podcasts but I have apps on the iPad like BBC iPlayer which I can't stream onto my Sonos speakers. Any ideas

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jgatie
6 years ago
Corrode
CorrodeEnthusiast II
posted in Home theater

PLAYBASE Bass Response Underwhelming

I've had my PLAYBASE for a couple days now and I like it, but I really expected more on the low end with this new S-curved sub design in the unit. Everything is crisp and clear and the stereo separation is impressive but the bass is totally lacking. I would compare it to my PLAY:1s (I don't own a 5) and the 1s might even outshine it in the bass category. I was really hoping for more after hearing all the work they did in making sure it was good for both movies and for listening to music, which left me expecting a bigger sound. I'm not in the financial position to add a SUB, so I'm curious to hear what others think. Is there an off-chance I got a faulty unit?

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6 years ago
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GravityTrending Lyricist I
posted in Home theater

Recommend HDMI switch for my setup

Planning to buy a Playbase and sub this week. Already have the 2 Play 1's. While I've done a search and realize there's plenty of suggestions for HDMI switches, I was hoping someone could review my setup and confirm an HDMI switch that would work for me. I have a Samsung UN55D6050 TV from 2011. Unfortunately upon checking manual, it will not pass 5.1 from the HDMI inputs. The TV input will pass 5.1, however I don't use the built in Smart TV. I understand an HDMI switch can resolve this issue. I have 5 devices I use with my TV: 1) Cable Box (HDMI) 2) Blu-Ray Player (HDMI) 3) AppleTV (HDMI) 4) Roku (HDMI) 5) Wii (Component) I use a harmony remote to control all devices with one remote. If I purchase an HDMI switch that supports ARC I should be good right? Will the audio from the Wii get passed via ARC to HDMI switch and out the Playbase as well? Or will I need an HDMI switch that also has component inputs? And can someone recommend a few different options for these

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6 years ago
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ophtenContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services

Wireless discovery on dual band networks

I have a Sonos playbar configured for surround with dual play:1s and sub plus a standalone play:1 in an alternate room. These are all setup on a wireless network. The wireless network using a Linksys LAPAC1750 access point with a Cisco DPC3827 Docsis Gateway on the frontend. The wireless network is configured with dual band radios on both 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. These share the same SSID and same WPA2 passphrase. The networks are configured with band steering. Devices with connect to the 5ghz radio are unable to discover the Sonos systems (connected to the 2.4ghz radio). Devices on the 2.4ghz radio and on the wired network are able to discover the Sonos system without issue. How can I allow devices connected to the 5ghz radio to discover the Sonos system?

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ratty
7 years ago
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tripconantContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural

Connect to Connect with Multiple Devices

Hi, I wanted to know if you can connect to a Connect player with multiple devices? I currently have one of my Connects connected to an amp/speaker system through the coaxial connection, but could I also connect it to another speaker system using the analog plugs?

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K
7 years ago
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hartjContributor I
asked in Home theater

Playbar wall mount depth

Hi..when mounting a playbar above a TV. The depth of the unit is 85mm.. when using the mounting kit, how much extra does this add to the total depth. I.e. How far from the wall is the front of the unit? Second question, I have seen the playbar recessed in a wall and like the idea of hiding the playbar behind a custom grille. Any thoughts on what clearance should be allowed around the playbar to avoid ruining sound quality?

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Airgetlam
7 years ago
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CBNeilsonContributor I
asked in Home theater

5.1 Surround sound from Apple TV with Netflix and iTunes

Hi all, I'm hoping someone can provide some clarity on settings and surround sound. I've just set up a Sonos home theatre system as follows: Playbar connected to TV, a Samsung UA55ES7100M, with optical cable and TV settings to external speakers; Sub and 2 x Play 3's as surrounds. I have an Apple TV (4th gen) connected to the TV via HDMI but only seem to be able to get stereo. When I set the Apple TV to Dolby Digital 5.1, under Audio and Video/Surround Sound, I get no sound when playing from iTunes movies or Netflix. Both play fine if Apple TV is set to Best Available Quality, but only in stereo. With the above settings active, in the TV output settings I can select PCM when playing Netflix, and both PCM and Dolby Digital with iTunes movies, however no sound from the Sonos speakers regardless of the setting. With any other apps on the Apple TV I do get sound, but only the PCM option on the TV. Is anyone able to confirm if this is an issue at the Apple TV end, or the TV not

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7 years ago
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GeiriAvid Contributor III
posted in Speakers

My Sonos died tonight

Funny story. We were having guests over for dinner and I was real excited to show off my new stereo system which consists of two play 5's. Then a nasty idea crept into my mind. Sonos will surely fail tonight since it has performed flawlessly from day one, because I'm gonna be showing it off. I start cooking and my wife puts on some music using her iPhone as a controller. No problem there. After dinner I'm showing my friend the system and grab my iPhone to change the music. Tada!!! Can't find any speakers. Hmmm ok don't panic, I think to my self, just kill the app and restart it on your phone. But still no speakers. I send a diagnostic report and as I'm doing that I think, fudge it I'll just restart the phone before I do anything else. I restart the phone and bam all is good again. Maby this may be of help to someone who finds him or her self in similar situations. Everything was ok but my phone just needed a restart. Remember that the device used to co

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G
7 years ago
Corrode
CorrodeEnthusiast II
asked in Home theater

PLAYBASE Scratch Resistance

Just got my PLAYBASE. Am about to set it up, before I do, can someone front Sonos confirm scratch resistance? My TV is 70lbs (under the 77lbs max) but I definitely don't want a blemish on my brand new Sonos.

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chicks
7 years ago
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christopheneContributor I
posted in Home theater

PLAYBASE for music in large living room?

I'm thinking of getting the new PLAYBASE, eventually with 2 x Play:1's for surround sound. But this would be the main source of sound for music in my fairly large living room. (44m2) Will this be enough? I'm used to having two spread apart stand mounted speakers and a sub. My reason for getting this is I want a more minimal and wireless connected set up, I wil have Play:1's or 3's in other rooms too. But will I be happy with the sound in the main room? I guess the other option could be to add 2 x Play:3's as front speakers and use these for music instead of the PLAYBAR, but this wont help with the minimal setup, or budget...

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K
7 years ago
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charmanContributor I
asked in Home theater

TV with no Optical Out with a Playbar. Options?

Hi, all - Just purchased a Playbar and stupidly assumed that my modern TV had an optical out. Would the following be an adequate workaround with 5.1? https://www.amazon.com/Tendak-Optical-Extractor-Converter-Splitter/dp/B017B6WFP8/ref=cm_wl_huc_item If it matters, TV is a Vizeo VIZP702VI-B3 Also have an Onkyo Receiver with an unused Optial out (TX-NR737) I did try Google and these forums, and wasn't able to find a response. Appreciate it!

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7 years ago
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Matt VContributor I
asked in What to get

What to buy/ Where to start?

Ok, I'm interested in setting up a SONOS sound system throughout my house. This is what I would like to accomplish. Living Room: A good speaker connected to the TV. Which also could be used as a speaker for music from the SONOS system. Game Room: A speaker connected to the SONOS System. Backyard: A speaker connected to the SONOS System. One thing is that I would like to have at least one speaker be able to connect to any music device and not use the SONOS app. I want friends to be able to come over and use their phone, or a DJ to use their system to connect to the SONOS system. This is what I think I will need. Living Room: SONOS sound bar. Game Room and Backyard: One Play one, and one Play 5. The play 5 is necessary as it is the only device able to connect to using a 3.5mm jack. Does this sound correct to you all? Thanks.

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Cazualchatter
7 years ago
Peter Mc
Peter Mc
posted in Components and Architectural

Connect bit-imperfection workaround

Connect digital output in fixed volume mode is not bit-perfect as discussed [url=https://en.community.sonos.com/components-228996/connect-no-longer-bit-perfect-6738927]here[/url]. There is a simple limiter applied with a maximum gain decrease of just under 1dB. This cannot be defeated in fixed volume mode. However, in variable volume mode the maximum limiter gain becomes less as the volume slider is decreased from maximum. The limiting disappears completely after 13 taps on the slider. This is shown in [url=https://www.dropbox.com/s/i7simuhad7a02e6/vol_limit.png?dl=1]this[/url] link. The associated volume decrease in the signal is shown [url=https://www.dropbox.com/s/ez6mj04lfks5nlr/vol_decrease.png?dl=1]here[/url]. It is interesting to note that as the volume slider is moved back from maximum, the rate of volume decrease becomes larger at the same 13 tap point. I haven't gone beyond 20 taps to see if there are further changes in volume sensitivity. What are the implications?

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5 years ago
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