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eljay327Contributor II
posted in Home theater
Pairing Play 5's with Playbar for Surround sound

I currently have play 3s as my surround speakers and was wondering if the play 5s in that position would be worth the $1000 bucks? Would love to hear from other users. Thanks

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7 years ago
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munich_veteranContributor I
asked in What to get
Excited to get started, but is this what you would do?

Greetings! Complete newbie here looking for some guidance. If I lay out my initial needs, can you point me in the right direction? Firstly, my wife bought me a Crosley turntable for my birthday. I have no existing speakers, and up until this point, the extent of my music listening experience has been through the Pandora app on my Smart TV, or iTunes on my cheap little Bluetooth speaker. I know, I know, but we all have to start somewhere, right? Anyway, I bought a phono preamp for my turntable, so now I just need to figure out my set-up. The turntable will most probably reside in my home office, which is upstairs away from the rest of the house. I say “probably” because that’s where I’ll get the most use out of it for now, but it’s possible that eventually I’ll want to move it downstairs once my kids get older, and my wife figures out our furniture needs (we only recently moved in to this house, and we don’t have much). So, the obvious choice appears to be to purchase a P

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7 years ago
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alex mcshaneContributor II
asked in Speakers
Sonos 5 Line In to PC

I understand that the Sonos 5 Gen 2 can be hard-connected to external devices including a PC. I would like to do this occasionally for non-music audio. The Sonos has a 3.5mm Line-In port at the back. How do you connect the other end to the PC? Do I need to purchase a specific cable connection? For example, at the back of my PC I have six soundcard 3.5 mm port of different colours (black, yellow, green, orange, etc.

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Stuart_W
7 years ago
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David BowerTrending Lyricist I
posted in Speakers
Playbar Sound Quality using Sky Q

I have my Sky Q connected to my Playbar using HDMI in and Optical out through my Samsung Smart TV. The sound quality is poor, very tinny. I find if I set Sky Q to Dolby some channels have no sound at all, so I have to set it to Normal. My TV audio is set to PCM. I don't have a Sonos sub, and I am finding I have to set the bass to maximum to get any depth at all to the sound. I also have two Play 1s set up for surround sound but when using Sky Q I hardly hear anything through them, just the occasional almost undetectable sound. Playing music through the system is fine, and playing Netflix on my TV through the Sonos system is fine as well. it's just Sky Q. When I switch to Spotify or Netfix from my Smart TV the volume blasts out all of a sudden, the Sky output volume is extremely low. I don't want to connect Sky Q audio optical out directly to the Playbar as then the playbar won't receive any other audio source from the Smart TV, e.g. Netflix, Amazon Video, Spotify etc. and I don't

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Paulw123
7 years ago
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swrightContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Changing speakers around and deleting rooms

How can I change my controller settings after moving my speakers round.?, delete rooms, add playbar to living room from a TV room

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MikeV
7 years ago
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zero71Contributor I
asked in Home theater
Getting rid of message on Samsung TV?

Got my soundbar all hooked up and turned off the tv speakers. now when I turn the volume up/down I get a on screen message that says "!Not Available" My volume does indeed turn up and down I just want to get rid of this message, I found the list that shows how to do this but it appears to be for different cable/satellite providers remotes, not the actual TV remotes. I do not have cable or satellite so that list does not help. How can i get rid of this message using my Samsung TV remote? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Also, if I missed a list of tv remotes I apologize

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7 years ago
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sean33Contributor II
posted in Components and Architectural
New Devices/Speakers

I would really like some of the speakers and/or connect devices to have a display. I'm slowly replacing my Squeezebox components and really miss a display and local controls. I do not want to have to have my smartphone or ipad every time I want to change music. Let's get some serious kit made to be real HiFi components... I need a viable replacement for my Transporter.

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7 years ago
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kasekatContributor I
posted in Home theater
Surround problems

Had my playbar and 2 play1's working as surround, but then moved them to my other tv. Now the 2 play 1's dont work while watching tv. They do work when watching blu ray. Is my problem because this tv is second running off the same dish reciever? If not, what is my problem?

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7 years ago
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Martyn_7Trending Lyricist I
asked in Home theater
Sonos Sub Placement

Hi All This should be very quick to sort out. I'm looking at getting a Sub to go with my play bar. (FYI We already have a Boost in the house just in case this affects anything). As the Sub is wireless and we do not have space for it by the TV and the Playbar I was thinking about putting it by the sofa where we sit to watch TV. Two benefits to doing this are space and hopefully it would lessen the subfrequencies traveling through to our neighbors. Are there any reasons to not do this? Many thanks in advance ?

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7 years ago
timroswell
timroswellAvid Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
SONOS hardware a dead end?

I read that SONOS is concentrating their efforts on streaming instead of hardware. So I'm wondering from a hardware standpoint, is SONOS a dead end hardware-wise? The really havent released any thing new except for the Sonos Boost, mostly been hardware/software up dates. Although SONOS works flawlessly for me, other manufactures are developing their system, typically with improved loudspeakers etc

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7 years ago
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timroswellAvid Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Recommendations on a Digital Optical Audio Splitter SPDIF

I have only 1 digital out on my Sony TV, I use a fiber optic cable to connect with soundbar. I've purchased a Sennheiser RS195 wireless headphone set up. It has a optical input too. Since only output on TV, I guees I need a splitter 1 inpu, 2 output I also understand with using a splitter either my sound bar must be off or RS195 off. Any way around that? Any recommendations?

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ratty
7 years ago
timroswell
timroswellAvid Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Why are there 2 ethernet connections on the soundbar? Not that I use them.

Why are there 2 ethernet connections on the soundbar. I don't use either one, but I could I do have a network connection I could use, any advantage of using that over wireless?

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7 years ago
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ghiazzaContributor I
posted in Home theater
Projector + Play 5 + Connect configurations

Trying to setup my home theater but running into many complications. Currently setup: appleTV connected to my projector via HDMI cable. Audio output is then wired through a connect box. I have a play5 that is then setup in the room. The issues is that I have a bunch of wifi interference and changing the channel settings does nothing. I've tried compressed (major sound delay) and uncompressed (audio skips constantly). Ive purchased a boost and it had no impact. I've also tried connecting the play5 directly to the projector and it also has a very long delay. Before I give up anything else I can try?

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7 years ago
Dave
DaveHeadliner II
asked in What to get
Home out-side workshop (Shed)

Hi all. Just completed building my workshop and need to get Sonos in there, however I'm concerned about the temperature issues. Not sure which Play device would best cope with the cold weather or if a connect amp would be better. Worshop is insulated and plywood lined but insulation is minimal. Any help or advice would be appreciated! Regards Dave P.S. Any update on Echo integration Ryan?

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bockersjv
7 years ago
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afmuirContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
What to do with Play1 now I have Alexa?

So about a year ago I bought into sonos with a play1 in the kitchen. Great speaker, play Spotify and all good. Then came Alexa dot into the kitchen, excellent device and the way ahead, can play Spotify, radio etc all with a simple command. Sound is pretty crap though. Can't connect dot to sonos as latter has no connectivity options. So I have an excellent music interface (Alexa dot) and an excellent speaker (play1) but they don't connect. Alexa voice is the way I'm going for ease of use. I could buy an echo for bit better sound quality, or wait for next round of products. But what do I do with what's becoming a redundant play 1? It's like having a smartphone with no touch screen.

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7 years ago
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AldrichioContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
SONOSNET - can't view it from my android device.

Sonosnet will simply not show up on my android device, I have switched it on, tried every channel - I presently have a boost connected to my router and then five products running on this boost set up. Can someone give me some advice on why I cannot see the Sonosnet please as I have very thick walls and the interference is a real pain. Thanks in advance Nick :?:?:?

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Stwilliams
5 years ago
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EricSteinarContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
App for Windows Phone

We really need a Sonos original app for Windows Phone. Please include this in the roadmap!

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jonathanbaker
7 years ago
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joporrasContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Sonos Controller CR200 unable to connect to a Sonos component

I have a Sonos Controller CR200 unable to connect to a Sonos component.... the exact error message I get is "The controller was unable to connect to a Sonos component. Please try again. (1) ".. I already ran the Diagnostic report, confirmation number is: 7091539.... please help!

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6 years ago
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branstromContributor I
asked in Controllers and Music services
Desktop software connects to wrong network

My desktop has both a wifi local network, where my Sonos system resides, and an Ethernet connection to a larger building network. When searching for a Sonos system, the Sonos software seems to default to the Ethernet connection, where it finds another Sonos system. There is no way to select which Sonos network I want to connect with. How can I connect with my home Sonos system?

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7 years ago
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lou1147Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Connect: AMP and using a switch to do indoor and/or outdoor speakers - OHMS question!

Hi, We are in the process of buying a house that has one set of speakers with control pad (called Systemline E50). We cannot add to the system so my plan is to take the pad out and use Sonos instead (but still use the speakers that come with the system in the ceiling. I would want to use a sonos to control what is played through these speakers (but I want to add some outdoor speakers). I believe I will have to find the speaker wire and plug it into a Connect: AMP. We apparently have wiring outside to connect outdoor speakers. My plan is to use the Connect: AMP for both of them and get a switch such as QED SS30. I want to play either the same music in the living room and outside but also have the option of playing them separately. i.e. A & B, A or B. My Question: [b]I want to know that if I buy the following if they will work together and achieve what I'm looking for.[/b] [b] The speakers I have in the living room ceiling say this on the spec: (there are 2 speakers

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7 years ago
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WMSContributor I
posted in Controllers and Music services
Chrome extension for Sonos?

Is there any plan to introduce a Chrome extension to control Sonos?

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4 years ago
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Nik of TimeTrending Lyricist I
asked in Home theater
Using Octava HD41-ARC with Playbar 5.1 Surround

Hi all, Was wondering if anyone else is using the Octava HD41-ARC switch box to help get true Dolby 5.1 surround on their SONOS home theatre system? I've been using it a few months now and it's allowed me to get full 5.1 on almost all my TV inputs. So far I have DD 5.1 from my cable box and from my PS3 and it's pretty awesome. I am having one, very annoying limitation though-- my Chromecast 2nd Gen plugged into my Octava Box wont' give me DD 5.1, it only outputs in stereo. Seeing as this is my preferred method for watching Youtube and Netflix on my TV, it's really starting to bother me. There is no settings on the chomecast to force DD 5.1, essentially the chromecast has to realize that DD 5.1 is available and choose to output in that format all by itself. Does anyone know if there is any way to make the Octava box force Chromecast to output in DD 5.1? I know there's some sort of EDID management ability, but I can't really figure out how to use it.

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7 years ago
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suedelyContributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Can I mount a connect (not connect:amp) upside down?

I'm limited on space and for a cable management, I need to mount the Connect upside down in my desk. Any concerns? I'll be using the 10 lbs, super heavy duty velcro. Does the connect get hot at all? I'll be hard-wiring it.

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7 years ago
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george1978Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Multizone SONOS system with buit-ins inclusive of a TV surround zone

I am looking to wire up a house and use built in speakers to create 6 zones (inside & outside), inclusive of a TV surround set up that I would like to have available as a separate SONOS zone when not watching TV. I am assuming CONNECT:AMPs for zones to connect to built in speakers, CONNECT for my existing traditional set-up with amp/preamp/speakers, and I don't know how to create a full surround TV zone that uses only built in speakers? Any ideas? We're starting the wiring two days from now... Thank you!

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7 years ago
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gd292Contributor I
asked in Components and Architectural
Sonos Boost

Can I use a Sonos Boost to extend the range of my Sonos Net but without it being the component that is connected directly to the router? I have a Sonos Connect attached to the router near the front of the house and want to extend the signal to a Play5 at the end of the garden. If I place a Sonos Boost at the back of the house (halfway between the Sonos Connect and the Play5), will it work?

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Stanley_4
6 years ago
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