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ARC / AMP Location proximity or distance limitations?

  • August 23, 2021
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Hello, 

I cannot seem to find any information regarding the topology of an ARC, AMP & SUB configuration. I am building a room for an ARC, an AMP and (1) Sub. I’m not clear how Sonos connects the amp when utilized as a surround device. In short, can I have the ARC and SUB in the room with the connected display and the AMP located in a network closet wired both to the ceiling speakers and connected to the network via CAT6. 
I’m not clear if SONOS joins them as a network device or a wireless device, in which case I presume there are proximity/distance limitations to the AMP from the ARC. Any information would be lovely. 

 

Best // Cortez

 

 

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Airgetlam
  • Airgetlam
  • August 23, 2021

The traditional connection is the Arc connected to the TV via an ARC or eARC connection across HDMI. 

The Arc then generates a 5 GHz ‘hidden’ channel that the Amp and Sub(s) connect to. The router, however, maintains the DHCP information.  5 Ghz is purportedly used due to latency concerns, but it is much more susceptible to distance limiting factors such as dry wall, wood, and other materials, probably why Sonos uses a 2.4Ghz signal for most music connections.   Since, in a Home Theater context, all devices should be relatively close to each other, I suspect they were more comfortable using the 5 GHz channel, as they have with all their sound bars. 

I don’t believe I’ve ever seen an official post on it for the Arc, but I can’t see any reason why, if all devices are wired directly to the router with Ethernet cables, it shouldn’t work fine, it’s just not ‘as designed’. 

Bruce
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Ken_Griffiths

The Arc connects (ideally) to the Amp/Surrounds/Sub(s) over a 5Ghz ad-hoc wireless connection between the main player and those ‘bonded’ devices. It is often suggested/recommended that all HT devices should be in the same physical room for best connectivity.

All may be wired back to the main router/same switch, or the Amp may be cable daisy-chained via the main player back to the router, but personally speaking for HT purposes. I would recommend putting the Amp in the same physical room, rather than using a network closet, particularly if it is perhaps some distance away through walls etc.

Airgetlam
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