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Sonos Home Theater Speaker: Comparison Chart

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DS1Contributor I
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Speaker Size and Arrangement Advise (5's vs. 1's)

Hello, I’m going to put a Sonos solution into the first floor of my house.  It’s essentially open concept and I can’t determine if I should just get a pair of 5’s in the living room area, or split everything up with a bunch of 1’s and a sub (put under couch).  My set up thoughts are outlined in the following image.  Red is 5 placement, Green is the 1 placement. Location of 5’s would be in a built-in bookshelf.   Any recommendations on which route to pursue?  Majority of listening will happen in kitchen and living room.   

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V1nc3Contributor I
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Setup for both Home Theater and Music

Hi,For a living room of about 40 m², is it possible to have a configuration that serves both for TV (Home theater) and listening to music, with 1xBeam + 1xSub + 2xSonos Five?The both 5 will be located quite far behind the sofa.And if you only want to listen to music (without turning on the TV), is the sound played on all of them at the same time? Many thanks.

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hrdwckContributor II
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Sonos Beam x2 One SL, 42inch tv

Hey.  really keen on creating a surround sound system on my tv. Currently we just use the tv speakers but have a pair of stereo One SLs behind the couch. a few questions:  If we added a Beam and connected the ones to it would it make a decent surround sound? could we still use the Ones SLs as a stereo pair for music? will the beam be big enough for the tv? is the beam future proof? I.e when we upgrade the tv to a 55inch, will I soon be wanting the arc?  is it worth the purchase ya think?

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3 years ago
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HeiskanenContributor I
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Music listening with single Era 300 compared to Arc

Hello everyone! I got me a single Era 300 and would like to know how you would compare it to Arc with music listening? Better, worse, same? I would like to update my passive stereo setup (2.1) to Arc to improve the sound when watching TV in my living room but the same stereo is being used for the music currently. I would prefer not to keep the stereo system for music only and would like to hear your opinions if Arc would be a good enough replacement for music also? I did try the Era 300 in front of the TV and listened to Dolby Atmos music. It didn’t sound that much of a surround but more like wide stereo with some sounds coming from above the speaker. Is the Arc better in creating a surround sound? Would you think that this experiment would give me any hint if the room is going to work for surround sound coming from single speaker? The room is not ideal but not the worst either. And by the way, the Era 300 is not going to be in the living room. It was just an expirement.I know I can tr

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morrisgrContributor I
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Arc Compatibilty

2 questions really. 1 I have 4 hdmi ports but no Arc or eArc. Would Sonos Arc function in a normal HDMI port. I have 4 Move speakers - would Sonos Arc connect to these.

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3 years ago
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Sparky4066Contributor I
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can i build home theater with 5.1 package and add amp with wired dumb speakers rear?

I'm hoping to get into the Sonos ecosystem and can't seem to find much than conflicting or years old information. I want to set up Sonos 5.1 (Arc/Beam) but use the surround satellites as side surround or at least high surround.Reason is.... Hoping to use Amp/Connect as rear to hook up existing dumb speakers as rear surround at ear level.  I can't run wires to sides and want to clean up rear wires running under rug and instead have a wireless device in back Is it possible that Sonos can send rear surround signal to the Amp (left/right wired rear) and then use Sonos Ones as side surround? Any help would be appreciated

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3 years ago
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ErnestonetContributor I
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Sonos sub mini or 2 one sl for a beam gen2

Hi i just get a sonos beam 2, what do you recommend to bought first the sub mini or the One SL pair?

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BeelzebubContributor I
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Upgrade

I currently have 2 Play3 speakers a Sonos soundbar and a Sub (Gen 2) all connected to a Bridge.  I want to upgrade to the Arc and 2x One SL Speakers no bridge.  2 Questions.  Can I continue to use the Sub Gen2 and do I need a new wall mount?

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So-nyaContributor I
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Is the Arc sufficient?

So im looking to change my tv sound system. Right now i have a bar, sub, 2 small speakers. Im tired of having so many speakers everywhere! I heard that the Arc is the new full surround sound system that plays the role of all those speakers combined. That was the opinion of a few people, but id like more opinions. My objective is to have 1 speaker that does wonders in terms of surround sound to end the clutter in the living room.thanks!!

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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Andy_WatsonAvid Contributor I
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Sonos radio

They always say that there are no silly questions, well here is my challenge.Just been reading up on the Sonos radio station, I already have an Apple Music subscription for me and my partner which we currently listen to on our current Sonos system, is there any advantages to paying for this service?  Do any of you guys have multiple streaming services?Cheers in Advance  Andy 

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cpmiller22Contributor I
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Newbie: Home Theater Setup

Hi all! I’m thinking about going with a Sonos based design for a home theater setup in one of my rooms.  I’d love some advice/thoughts on what I’m thinking.  I’m going to get an 85” 4K tv prob a Samsung.  I was thinking of going with a Sonos Arc soundbar, a Sonos Sub, then a Sonos amp to power 2 in ceiling speakers to provide the rear left and right.   Any thoughts on how this would work, or alternative recommendations? thanks!  

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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D454Contributor I
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Roam shipped but card refunded

Bit of a strange question, I pre-ordered Roam, card charged ahead of shipping and DHL tracking information sent to me last night.All good, apart from Sonos refunding my debit card this morning, despite tracking showing my order has been picked up and on its way.Now I don’t want to seem ungrateful for the refund, but has anyone else had a similar experience?

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EverythinginwavesContributor I
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Quiet listening - downgrade for Sonos One SL + Sonos Sub

Hi there, this is my first post here, as until now i was very happy with my Sonos 5 / Fives. Now the Situation is changing, therefore i need some advice. I will be moving to a new place soon, which is oddly shaped and smaller than the current one. Current Setup: 2 Sonos Five Current State: Happy with the output, but the Fives do need to be at least at 40% to deliver performance. I currently do have the space and freedom to accommodate the fives and crank up the volume.Upcoming:  I will move to a smaller place and the Kids will be residing right behind the wall where the TV and the speakers are located. Question: Interested in downgrading my fives to one sl + sub (no need for smart). Reason: Less space, can not listen that loud anymore.Space: Approx. 370 sq.ft. The listening will happen at the couch and at the table. Now i might add another pair of one SL in the kitchen area down the road. But the question is if the the ones with the sub are better suited in such a scenario. How do the

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fullerscopesAvid Contributor I
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Play 5 (2) or Fives, or One's SL or Era 100?

I have a Play 5 Gen 2 and was hoping to add a new Five to form a stereo pair. I have just discovered this is not possible and I have to either buy two Five's to achieve this or find myself a second hand Play 5 Gen 2 to marry up with my existing.I'm now considering other options such as a pair of One's SL (still available) with a mini sub. Has anyone any experience regarding the sound quality of this setup compared to a pair of Fives?Also looking at a pair of Era 100 with or without the mini sub. Anyone got any thoughts?

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rfitzpatrickCOContributor I
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Does Sonos Cancel Orders Without Warning?

I recently tried to track my order, which I’ve done periodically since making my order. Normally I just see that my item is “backordered.” However, as of yesterday I’m told “Order not found” when trying to track my order. I placed my order on 3/27 with an expected ship date of 4/8. I’ve received 2 emails stating “Not to worry. We’re still on it.” I understand there are shipping delays, but the projected date is now almost a month past due. Now it appears they may have just cancelled my order - no communication, nothing. I may be overreacting but has this happened to anyone else?  P.S. I do have an email into support - just covering all my bases…

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NorfolkEnchantsContributor II
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Using Sonos with a pair of turntables

I currently have an Arc, a Sub and pair of One SLs, which sound great. I’m thinking of trying to connect my old Technics 1210s via an analogue Pioneer DJM-300 mixer (which should have the necessary pre-amps) and then a PORT.From what I’ve read, this sounds like it should work OK, and my primary purpose would just be for playing vinyl, but I’m wondering if it would be feasible to use this setup for actually mixing tracks. Would there be too much delay for that purpose?

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BrybContributor I
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Room set up for Music

I have a 16X30 Kitchen and wondering what the best set up is for music. My tastes go to Country, Funk, Brass Bands and softer rock. Do I want a pair of 5’s or 1’s with a sub?  

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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mdpaverContributor II
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ZP90 Upgrade eligibility

Hi there,  First time posting - I’m looking to upgrade my Play:1 and ZP90… when I log on I can see that the Play:1 is eligible for a 15% credit, but the ZP90 doesn’t seem eligible… It’s weird as the only info it says in the upgrade section is ‘S1 ONLY’ - exactly the reason I want to upgrade…! Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! Mike

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3 years ago
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Mrw555Contributor I
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Move as a subwoofer

I have an Amp powering four KEF Ventura 6 speakers on my patio. All four speakers face outward away from the house covering a pool area and a patio.  The back of the house is about half a mile from a highway and I sometimes hear more road noise than I like so I run the speakers a lillte loud to drown out the road noise.Can I place a Move opposite the KEFs (facing the house) and group them together to create a more “immersive” sound so I could run the KEFs at a lower volume? Will there be a lag?

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3 years ago
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MansourdomContributor I
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Plans for cinema and games room

Hi allI am designing the speakers for our new games room and cinema room. The layout is: a rectangular shaped room (roughly 10m x 5m) one half has a pool table and bar, the other has a large 85inch flat screen being built into the wall.  I’m looking for a system that primarily is for the TV but is also great for music.  We have sonos all over the house currently  my current thinking is a combination sub, arc and something for surround...which is where my question is; do I get in ceiling speakers and if so, how many do I need? Is the arc&sub enough for the cinema area and would two in ceiling speakers work at the back around the pool area? Or do I need 4 in ceiling  + arc and sub? final thought is if it’s 4 I need, then should I get in ceiling for all 4, or 2 wall speakers either side of the TV with 2 in ceiling at the back?thanks - any tips would be welcome!

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3 years ago
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graham_51Contributor II
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Returning an order

Hi, I recently purchased a Sonos Amp but have decided against the upgrade for now from my ZP100 so want to return it.  It hasnt been opened or used.  I see there is an RMA form i need but i cant speak to anyone on chat as its too busy and cant contact by phone. Anyone from Sonos able to get me the form.  Have got 95 days left :)

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3 years ago
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Craig234Contributor I
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Picking a soundbar

I’m in the strange situation I have bought some Sonos equipment and not yet hooked it up. I have two Sonos 1 speakers - 1 with mic, 1 without - and the cheaper soundbar. The playbar was just too expensive and sounded like more than I need, I have a modest living room I’d guess is 200-250 square feet. Now the playbar is on sale for a more affordable $500, and I’m wondering, would it be worth considering buying that and selling the cheaper one?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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DundersaltContributor I
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Need help finding a suitable setup

Hi, Im planning on setting up a sort of home theatre in my living room, without it dominating the whole room. Plan is to have a motorized screen mounted to the beam going across the middle of the room (see picture), so that is not very visible while not in use.Since the scrren will be in the middle of the room, there will not be a wall or any furniture to place a sound bar or audio system. Any speakers / sound system would have to be mounted on the same beam, or in the ceiling. What do you guys think would be a good setup for this? I havent used Sonos systems before, so not familiar with the different products and wheter og not they work well together. We dont want the system to dominate the living room while not in use, so my thought is two smaller speakers on each side of the projection screen. - Can i use two “ONE SL" speakers and have them work together to provide stereo sound? - Would it be better getting a soundbar and mounting it in the roof or above the screen? (Will probably n

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AjTrek1
3 years ago
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Robert_164Trending Lyricist I
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Do the stands I purchased for SONOS PLAY 5 Gen1 fit the new PLAY 5?

Do the stands I purchsed for SONOS PLAY 5 gen1 fit the new PLAY 5?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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R31somContributor I
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best cinema set using playbar.

Hi All.I have a playbar and want to use it in a cinema set up with our 85 inch tv. Question is is it best to use it just with a sub, or buy Sonos cinema system and get rid of playbar. Any advice or suggestions welcome.

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Paul A
3 years ago
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