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Sonos Speakers: Product Comparison Chart

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Sonos Home Theater Speaker: Comparison Chart

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NickelPlateRoadContributor I
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Bricking my old Sonos gear

I just purchased a Sonos Roam - probably my 9th piece of Sonos equipment. I tried to hook it up to my system and basically it says that I cant connect this thing unless I throw out all my old SONOS gear. Are you guys short on money or something? This just seem pretty pathetic for a real company to brick all their old equipment. My father has Bose speakers from the 70 that work great.... I just cant believe you would do this to your customers. Is there any way to just listen to this thing with my blue tooth or do I need to register and have the app? What about my friends... Do they need to register and have the app too? If I want to listen to this at my friends house and he has existing Sonos can I use it without him having to brick his old Sonos gear? So many questions abut your goal here??

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ratty
2 years ago
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criscingContributor I
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Home theatre: Arc vs Amp

Planning a Sonos home theatre set-up (not music) and I’m considering two different solutions:4.1 SurroundSonos amp with Elac dbr62 stereo speakers (which I already own and use for music) Sonos Sub Mini Sonos One/Play:1 as rears7.1.4 Spatial audioSonos Arc Sonos Sub Mini Sonos Era 100 as rearsI’m looking to compare performance not cost as I can get both set-ups at similar prices. Specifically I’m interested about these tradeoffs:Centre channel: virtual vs real  Soundstage: narrow with smaller drivers vs wide with larger ones Obviously I’d rather have spatial audio capabilities but I wouldn’t compromise sound quality from the front channels for it.Can’t test both set-ups before committing so I’d like to hear if someone has experience with both set-ups or similar ones.Thanks!

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paulaurynContributor I
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Rechargeable surround sound

Hi, my wife and I are building a new home and we have to make a decision on prewiring for surround sound.  In our old home I prewired and had a wired Bose surround setup with a receiver. Our new home is open concept.  Considering that, my initial thought is to set up the surround sound using Bluetooth or WiFi.  I don’t want to have to plug in rear channel speakers and I would rather not pay for in wall wiring. I am hoping that there is a rechargeable option   I have no issue with the front channels and sub being wired but again would prefer they not be.  I am hoping that someone who knows more than me can give me some ideas/suggestions  Thanks in advance for any help. 

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3 months ago
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BeeReelTrending Lyricist I
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input for mix of various speakers

Hi folks Ling time Sonos user. First post ever. Appreciate any input/feedback/opinions. Thinking best response wins a $20 Amazon gift card. Lol Trying to get other opinions on possibly setup ideas and placing what speakers where. WiFi connectivity is not a problem in any room. Below is what I have currently: The main tv (living room area) is about the only thing set with arc, sub, and 2 new symphonics just bought today for surround to free up Ones elsewhere. After that trying to figure what to place where in regards to larger attached area (dining room) off the main tv/arc and the 2 bedrooms (master and guest ) along with back porch/sunroom where I’ve been using the Move. Here are some pics and room sizes Room where arc, sub gen 3 , and symphonics are is pretty set (living room). It’s the larger space attached/adjoin (call it dining room) to the main tv (living room) that is challenging Have had second sub tied into the arc (living room) as well which sounds great. Just tried pairing g

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DeanoBakerContributor I
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Music through a Beam Surround Set

Hi, I am thinking of buying a beam 5.1 surround set (beam, 2x one sl and sub) for my TV and general music. If I set this up to all come on with my tv, can I use a voice command to play music through this without the tv?Then if possible, how difficult is it to play music with the beam off?And how difficult is it to configure the two one sl’s to play loud music rather than background surround sound? Thank you.

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Job88Contributor I
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What stereo setup to choose

Hi all,I have a question. We are constructing a new house which has a medium/large kitchen area. I want a stereo setup in this kitchen. The speakers will have to be placed close to the ceiling (cannot do in-ceiling), the ceiling is quite high at 3,30m.I’m considering a pair of ERA 100’s (mounted at around 3,20m height) combined with a Sub Gen3. However, I cannot find any info online about this setup. Is this not a suitable setup? Or will it work? Or what other setup would you advise?Thanks in advance. Job 

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cabd87Contributor I
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Beam plus sorround speakers

Hi I am buying a sonos beam now in the balck friday for a small living room. I would like to know your opinion if it worth it to buyl 2 rear/sorround speakers to enhace the sound? The living room is small so not need to have that many speakers in there unless the experience is much better (beam plus two one). Do you believe that the sound quality and lisining experience imrpove a lot when adding to speakers to the beam to justify the extra cost in a small living room?Thanks in advance

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UKMedia
3 years ago
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DidzContributor I
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Platine vinyle et play 5

Bonjour, je souhaite acquerir une platine vinyl mais j’ai qq interogations concerant le fait de prendre une platine avec BT. Je suis equipé d’une enceinte play 5 et a ce que j’ai compris par cables pas de probleme mais est ce que l’enceinte play 5 peut capter les differentes platines equipés d’un BT ?exemple de platines qui m’interesse :pro-ject T1 BT  teac TN-280BT-A3 NoyerMerci 

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lukeh11Contributor I
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Boost or another router?

I’ve got a Playbar, sub, and two ones. Will be setting this up for a house with 8 people. Planning on having a modem/router, and another router wired to this modem/router. My questions is, Would it be better to connect the Sonos system to the modem/router and have the rest of the people in the house use the other router as their wifi? or have people use the modem/router as the wifi and connect the system to the other router. I understand that either way, one must be connected to the same wifi as the system to control it, but from a network stability and less lag concept, wondering what would be better. Side note, the Playbar will be connected to a smart tv via optical cord. Planning on wiring the tv via ethernet to the internet that the majority of people will be connected to, so that they can use system when using tv, but when not using tv, only I will have control(since I will be connected to the wifi the system is connected to). ALSO, would having a Sonos boost work better than a de

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ratty
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jamie__m_Contributor I
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Surround for Arc

I see that Amp is supported for providing surround to an Arc soundbar, but can I use a Port + Active speakers to give surround for Arc?

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3 years ago
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Ryc326Contributor I
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In-Ceiling speakers compatible with Arc and Sub?

 I have a pair of One SL, the arc and the sub (gen3) all connected and working together. My question is if I replace the pair One SL with the in ceiling speakers with it be compatible and plays well with the other devices? Also would the amp be necessary at this point?  thank you 

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WebbycContributor I
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connecting an older playbar to sky glass tv

Hi all I have an original playbar with the digital optical connection, and I’m hoping someone will know what I need to be able to connect it to a new sky glass tv with HDMI connections and no optical connections. 

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HottytoddyContributor I
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help designing sonos solution for large areas indoor and outdoor

I have a large indoor room (kitchen/living/dining combo almost 1000 sq ft) and would like accomplish 2 things with Sonos:  1.  Greatly enhance sound quality of TV sound but don’t need a truly immersive experience.  2.  Play music while cooking and entertaining.  I also have a large outdoor covered deck. Want to accomplish exact same goals outside as above stated for indoor room. Outdoor area is 1050 sq ft What would you recommend?  Thanks very much!!!

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AjTrek1
6 months ago
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ThesilAvid Contributor II
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Sonos amp with sonos connect.

Hi all I already have a connect running in my home. Can I add a connect amp to use in another room connected to different speakers ? Will it interfere with the connect. My wi fi is eero mesh with no problems with Sonos 

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3 years ago
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jazzboombapContributor I
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Why does anyone use FedEx??

They are a horrible shipping service. They are always late. I want to file a complaint and I hope this goes to head of management. I would rather have you guys go with UPS, who is a much more qualified shipping option. Gosh, I would even rather go USPS over FEDEX. Can someone please give me a response because I’m seriously livid with how crappy FEDEX is! Just please give me my damn package and stop updating incorrect information for the status package and when I call for more information and updates, don’t hang up on me all the time. FEDEX is crap!

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Simon B
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noshareContributor I
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Connect to 2016 SONOS speakers

I’m still using my SONOS speakers (playbar, sub, 5 and 1) from 2016. I’m planning on getting a turntable and want to stream the music through all of the speakers. Currently, all of the speakers are connected via Wi-Fi.Questions:(1) Will the Port make this all work?(2) If I get a turntable without a preamp, will I need the SONOS Amp?Another advantage of getting the Port is that I will be able to stream directly from Apple AirPlay 2.Thank you in advanced.

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Airgetlam
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bluesmanAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Playbar

Our Canton DM5 soundbar has recently packed in after 6 years, unfortunately i cants get it repaired. We have a pair of Sonos speakers in the lounge paired in stereo, a One model ,the other an SL, they are both controlled by a Amazon Echo Dot. I was thinking of maybe buying a Sonos Beam, but i wouldn't want it connected in any way to the speakers we have, neither of us are interested in surround sound or cinema sound. Would we be able to just have the Beam soundbar for the TV with no Alexa on it., and in no way linked to the stereo pair. Another option is a Sonos Playbar, that would be a refurb one from Sonos , i did have a demo on one of these a good few years back but couldn't justify the price then. Any advice appreciated

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Airgetlam
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mro53Contributor I
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Playbase or Amp with One surrounds for Music and TV

Hi, I've been thinking about moving away from Google Home and Chromecast devices for a while as they've been unreliable for Multiroom audio. I bought a Beam and 2 x One's to get my head around how everything works and try a few configurations.I had initially planned to buy a Sonos Amp and speakers and a pair of One's for my living room but after testing the Beam in the Living room I've been very impressed. The Beam plus One's for music is pretty good and for TV is as good as I need. This has made me think that a Playbase with the 2 One's may be good enough for the Living room and with the current discounts would be under half the price of the Amp plus decent speakers. Can anyone comment on how much better the Playbase with be over the Beam and how much better than that for music an Amp plus say B&W 607 or Dali Oberon 1 speakers might be.I'm never going to add a Sonos sub but I do have a nice small sealed 8" sub which I could use with the Amp if it would help as the speakers cannot

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3 years ago
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Sly 671Contributor I
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sonos move ( paired up in stereo) Would love to pair them with a bass mini!

I would love to buy a bass mini for my sonos move . Can sonos consider doing this ! 

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All-about-sound-dkTrending Lyricist I
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Sonos Port + BeoPlay speakers or go with Symfonisk or One?

Hi all, I’m relatively new to the Sonos-world, but quite hooked on sound and convenience already. I’m now wondering how to expand my system in my kitchen. I have an old set of BeoPlay S3s that have served me well, and that actually perform quite ok. They have dual class D-amps (one per speaker unit) and I believe that they play louder than e.g. Symfonisk or Sonos One. I now wonder whether I should re-use the S3s and get a Sonos Port to connect them to my system - or if I should just replace them with Symfonisk or Sonos One? I did a test against Symfonisk (playing via BT on the S3s), and TBH, the sound seemed more spacious and dynamic on the S3s. Now, the Ones would perform better again, I’m sure - and that would be a more fair comparison. So - are there any Port-users in here who have experience with a setup like this? Would sound quality (via phono-to-mini jack) and connectivity be as good as with native Sonos speakers?Thanks in advance, /Bo

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RoeroContributor I
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Home Theather Surround set-up with sub, in-ceiling and soundbar

Hello all,I am currently working on a surround set-up for our new home theatre which includes the following:Epson Eh-ls12000b projector feintech vax04101 HMDI eARC splitter Sonos Sub 2x Sonos sonance in-ceiling as rear speakers + Amp Soundbar: Arc or Beam2Our living room is about 50sqm largeDistance between Soundbar and seating position is about 5 meters. Shall I go for the Arc because of the large room or would a Beam do it since there are rear speakers and the sub? Thanks in advanceVin

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2 years ago
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Sting1Contributor I
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Home Theatre setup (Add speakers)

HiI have a Sonos “Playbar” & “Sub (Gen 2)” bought at end of 2018I have them connected to my TV as a home theatre system.(Also have the New 2021 Apple TV 4K)I find the volume (tried and tested all settings) to be not loud enough for me to enjoy the action flicks.I was thinking of adding 2 x Sonos 5 speakers (whichGen can I add)to the home theatre setup. Is that possible ?Also what other speaker options do I have ?Thanks  

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CharlieBenContributor I
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Sonos and Bose Lifestyle connections

I have an old Bose Lifestyle 30 that sounds great.  What Sonos kit would I need to put Spotify though the Bose speakers and what connections would I use? Thanks

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EjrhodesContributor I
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Product Question

Hello, I am looking to buy my husband a system for Christmas but need some help picking out the pieces needed. We currently have two mounted outdoor speakers and a sound bar by two different brands and I want to replace them with a sonos system. I want the speakers and sound bar to be able to connect to one another and play the same tunes. I was planning on ordering the outdoor speaker pair and the multi room entertainment set with Arc and Move. Will all that work together as I expect? Is there anything else I need? Or is there a better product for my needs? thanks! 

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BBWContributor I
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in cieling speaker connenction

Just moved into a new home with 4 ceiling speakers already installed in my living room. I use a Beam under my tv right now but wonder if getting an amp for the ceiling speakers is worth it. Any recommendations?Thanks. 

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