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creating surround sound

  • January 21, 2023
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I bought my sonos about 5 years ago.  I have a playbar and a sub.  I would like the easiest way to create surround sound using my existing equipment. 

Thanks!

Best answer by nik9669a

The Playbar is already your front 3 channels. Add a pair of Ones bonded as surrounds to build the system up to 5. Your Sub is the .1 resulting in your 5.1 system. 

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  • January 21, 2023

The Playbar is already your front 3 channels. Add a pair of Ones bonded as surrounds to build the system up to 5. Your Sub is the .1 resulting in your 5.1 system. 


Stanley_4
  • Lead Maestro
  • January 21, 2023

One SL or Play 1 would be my choice, IKEA /Sonos speakers might work too.

Used Play 1s might be the cheap option but compare to sale pricing on the One SLs.


106rallye
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  • January 22, 2023

If you’re interested in adding voice commands to your system (SVC, Alexa or Google Assistant) you could buy a One and a One SL for surrounds: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-connect-google-home-to-sonos-speakers-4690001