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TheLedgerman_Supreme Contributor I

Sonos AMP + Apple TV 4K + Epson Projector
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Hi everyone, Longtime lurker here on the boards, and fairly new to the world of Sonos (have a few Beams around the house). I'm currently designing a fairly minimalist home theatre room (my wife doesn't want any highly visible speaker gear), and have chosen to go with the Sonos Architectural speak...

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mrfourpointo Contributor I

Transition from hybrid Sonos/Russound to all Sonos

Sorry if this is long, I just wanted to provide all information. Here are my current rooms and equipment: Dining – 2 in-ceiling Kitchen – 2 in-ceiling Master – 4 in-ceiling, Sonos Playbase, Sonos Sub, 2 Sonos Play One Master Bath – 1 in-ceiling Living – 2 in-ceiling, 1 non-Sonos sub Office – 1 Sono...

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cbrogdon Contributor I

Use Sonos App to control tower speakers
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I have a Denon AVR-X4300H with 5 Klipsche speakers hooked up for 5.1 surround sound in my living room. I'm using sonos thru out my house to control both wired in ceiling speakers with amp and wireless play 1 speakers. I use the sonos app to control all of these except for the home theater setup. I w...

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Bumrah Avid Contributor I

Play:5 to replace Cyrus/PSB setup

I already have several SONOS speakers (Play:3, Play:1, ONE. I have always been impressed with the sound quality, especially for the size. The convenience is also a big factor for me. I also have a Connect going into my main system (Cyrus 8vs2, PSB Imagine, CA Dacmagic) and found this a great mix of...

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Harj Contributor I

Sonos soundbar to link with sonos 1
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hello I have recently decided to jump into the soundbar/soundbase in the sonos ecosystem as I feel that they are personally the one which I am drawn too and they look the best in my opinion My question is it better to get a sonos playbar, beam or playbase I dont understand what the HDMI ARC benef...

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Nellylad366 Contributor I

how do I increase the sound quality on my 5.1
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I recently purchased a playbase+Sub+ X2 1s as rear L+R surrounds....it seems fine for movies but I’m starting to regret not buying the Play 5s as the rear speakers to give better music sound quality. I stream music from apple+Spotify. Could anyone advise if adding the play 5s to the surround would m...

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mbitbb Contributor I

CONNECT - Analog IN and OUT at the same time?
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I want to pipe in audio from an external source into my Sonos system, which I can do with a CONNECT using analog in. I want this to play on my Sonos speakers, and I also want to play the music on external speakers, which I can do using the analog out RCA output on the CONNECT. Question: Can I do t...

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Lasaintp Contributor I

How do I add my TV to my already existent Sonos system?
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I have a restaurant/bar with ceiling Sonos speakers throughout. They are all connected to a Sonos Connect in a media room. I would like to be able to play a tv over the Sonos system for football games. How do I add my TV to the Sonos system? I cannot directly connect the TV to the Sonos Connect beca...

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meredithlyons8 Contributor I

klarma
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Hi I just ordered one of the speakers and I chose the payment plan but I am not sure if I set it up correctly and i think i May have payed for the whole thing. What are the steps to set it up?

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Sonos_newby Contributor I

best 3rd party active subwoofer for Amp
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Could folks please recommend moderately priced active subwoofer brands that connect into the Amp subwoofer out port.

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BrooklynScotsman Contributor I

Play 5 vs Sub
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Hi there! I have a playbase and two Ones in my living room. That set up has been great so far and, living in a New York apartment, has more than enough power to fill my space. But one thing was missing -- I wanted to connect a record player. I recently went to a Sonos promotional event and was to...

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jugo Contributor II

What equpment should I consider?
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We have a new exercise room in a recently finished basement, into which we have installed a TV with Sonos Beam. We mainly use the room for a bike trainer and a treadmill. It's a 12' x 12.5' room, with 8.5' ceilings, with cork floors, and is pretty echoey. I've been finding that it's pretty hard t...

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Raptess Contributor I

Necessary to have Internet service?
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Necessary Internet service?I don’t have a reliable Internet service, it goes down constantly. Is it still possible to use Sonos speakers from a source in the home, such as Hi-Fi or TV? Or is the Internet service necessary for the Sonos speakers to work?

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Arno01 Contributor I

sonos dealer / supplier Namibia?
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Looking for Sonos supplier in Windhoek, nambia. Any suggestions?

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Alex Mottram Contributor I

cinema package
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Hello, i’m looking to upgrade my sound bar and sub. I have an open plan living room/kitchen with 2 play 5’s. should I just go with a like for like swap and get the Sonos sound bar and sub or is there an alternative that would suit better. kind Regards Alex

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SwannyAVFC Contributor I

Adding turntable - advice needed
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Hi there, So currently have a beam and 2 x PLAY:1 speakers and essentially want to add a vinyl collection and be able to play it through those speakers. I’ve found the Sony PS-LX310BT which has a built in phono pre amp so I want the most cost effective way of achieving the goal of playing the tur...

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JenTid Contributor I

Do I need to replace all?
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Hello! I´m having 2 Play1 and 1 Play3 today but I want to integrate my Sonos with Google Nest and ofcourse Assistant. Do I really need to replace them all with Sonos 'One'? Can I buy one One and still make Assistant start playing music in all rooms? 🙂 Feels not very cost effective to replace th...

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JimCali75 Contributor I

Sonos Play 5’s on Amazon

Just a heads up.. Amazon has Play 5’s for $455.84. That’s before a 20% discount taken off at checkout. So $364.67 before tax.. They’re listed under “used like new” I’ve had good luck with Amazon’s like new items. Often just returned items or damaged boxes. Not sure how many they have. I ordered one...

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Tanya Rosemond-Stephens Contributor I

recommended phono preamp for project essential turntable to play5 pls
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Looking for a phono preamp to connect my project essential 3 turntable to sonos play5 speaker

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joebootch Contributor I

Speaker reccomendation - kitchen area/family room

All - attached is the layout of my kitchen area & family room (~42’x17’). In my family room, I have marked where my Playbar and sub are located. I have also labeled where I intend to put either one’s/symfonisk bookshelf speakers as rears. My question pertains to my kitchen area and what speakers...

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bharkinson Contributor I

Best Home Cloud Solution
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Can anyone recommend a good home cloud solution that is simple to set up, not requiring extensive expertise? I'd been using an older Seagate NAS for years but it has died and is no longer supported by them. Just looking for something that's fairly plug and play and plays nicely with Sonos. Thanks...

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Dr John Contributor I

Integration of Sonos for multi-room audio with 2-3 sets of TV surround speakers
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Hi Folks, I'm a real novice on AV but I've done some reading ... About to get my first Sonos and multi-room audio in a new house. The home has a dedicated Home Theatre room and one (future two) other place(s) with 75" Sony TVs . My question concerns what Sonos equipment and speaker configurations...

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antoine200 Contributor I

what is the difference in playbar quality from beginning of make til now (2019)?
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I have a playbar from 2014 and it sounds great, works well. What are the differences if there are any, from the 2014 model to the 2019 model?

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Alessio Italy Contributor I

Sonos Play 5 1st gen: should I get a second one or upgrade to two Sons One one and a Sub?
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Hello everyone, I'm new to the community, even though I've been using a Sonos Play 5 1st generation since 2014. I would love to consider upgrading the system, and of course, money is often one of the main factors involved in taking decisions. I've never listened to a pair of Sonos 5 (1st or 2nd gen...

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robino23 Contributor I

What to get

I have a 66 in TV mounted in the corner of my basement. The basement is about 500 sq. ft. It's more narrow than wide. I'm not sure if I should get a beam, playbar, or playbase for the basement. We do entertain a lot. Fights, football, etc. Because the basement is narrow I'm not sure how I want to ha...

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