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October 31, 2021

connect Amp with new soundbar?

Hi,

 

I currently have a surround sound setup that consists of 5 speakers (centre, 2 front and 2 rear) wired through a receiver.  With universal remotes being phased out and smart TVs recognizing inputs we are finding it more and more complicated to maintain this setup.  I am considering purchasing a sound bar and if I understand correctly I can then continue to use my wired rear speakers if I also purchase an amp.  I actually have an older connect amp that is not getting much use (that is currently set up in a different room). What I am wondering is if I can use this connect amp with a new sound bar or is this not possible because it is on the old  Sonos ‘system’ and a a new sound bar would be on the new app/system?

thanks

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12 replies

November 3, 2021

To be absolutely clear, the soundbar and its surrounds do not communicate with each other over WiFi  Communication between 'rooms' may use WiFi. 

Please also note that none of your Connect:Amps (assuming they are all pre-2015) will be able to be in the same system as an Arc or Beam gen 2.

Dusty262Author
Trending Lyricist I
November 3, 2021

Awesome!  Thanks everyone for the help!  

 

Yes, I understand that my existing Connect Amps are not compatible with anything new I buy.

 

Thanks again!