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I live in an approx 650 sq ft studio apartment and 11’ high ceilings. I listen to music and watch tv. My systems ok; except that I’m hard of hearing and struggle to follow the tv audio (especially dialogue) when I’m in the kitchen, which is only maybe 12-15’ from the tv (maybe exacerbated by the ceilings?). I got the Denon Home 150 for the kitchen counter. It creates a lot of echo which, by itself wouldn’t be a problem (I just turn down the sound bar and floor speakers) except that some channels, most in fact, 1) have a significant stuttering effect and 2) don’t really get very loud - defeating the whole purpose. 

I’ve always read that Sonos is the king of audio visual pairing. Is there a single (tight on space) speaker that would work in my kitchen? Could I pair such an additional speaker with my Bravia TV and Denon receiver set up - or would I have to replace my receiver with a Sonos soundbar? 

Hi @bisforbetsy, Sony makes the wonderful SRS-NS7 Neckband Bluetooth Speaker that would work great for you … it sits on your shoulders with speakers aimed up at your ears. You would also need Sony’s WLA-NS7 Wireless Transmitter, which plugs into your Bravia and transmits (via Bluetooth) to the SRS-NS7. See this article for details …

https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00049501#Headphones

 

 

Hi @bisforbetsy 

Welcome to the community!

To be perfectly honest sending TV audio from a Sonos sound bar (Arc, Beam (Gen1/Gen2), Ray, Playbar or Playbase) to another Sonos speaker will result in a 75ms delay to that speaker creating an echo effect. The ceiling height high or low will not correct the issue. However, if the second speaker is not in close proximity to the Sonos soundbar the 75ms delay may not be a problem (i.e noticeable).

There is a work-a-round of sorts….

Sonos has a headset called the Ace that is compatible with the Sonos Arc that sends the TV audio direct to the headset. I’ve used the Ace up to 30 feet from my Arc. When using the Ace sound from the Arc is cut. Therefore you can use the Ace but guests would not hear sound from the Arc while the two are connected. Sonos has pilans to make the Ace work with the less expensive Beam2 and Ray in the future; although no ETA has been set. 

  • View the Ace here  in the link
  • View the Ace and Arc here in the link

EDIT: The suggestion offered by @press250 is most likely your best option although I have no experience with the speaker. 

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