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Sonos Speakers: Product Comparison Chart

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Sonos Home Theater Speaker: Comparison Chart

Published 5/10/20 Exciting things are happening at Sonos. They have just announced the June 10, 2020 release of a much anticipated addition...
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IndyChadContributor II
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Ceiling Speaker Placement Advice

I’m renovating kitchen area and looking to use the Sonos ceiling speakers with Sonos amp, but wondering how many ceiling speakers I would need and advice on placement. I haven’t heard them live yet so I don’t know how much area 2 ceiling speakers would fill up. The kitchen is open design and around 250 sqft (17ft x 15ft). For example, would 2 ceiling speakers be enough or would it be better to have 3-4 ceiling speakers?

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Chris
4 years ago
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andybry66Contributor I
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Record player

Hi everyone I have a TEAC TN-280BT record player and a Sonos Beam. I have tried a Bose Bluetooth speaker on it via Bluetooth but volume does not go very high in sound? I was thinking of getting a sonos move and pairing it via Bluetooth but I’m a bit worried it will be the same as the Bose  or get a play 5 and use audio output lead to connect to record player? Anybody know if I will get better sound and volume this way. Also I’m hoping to be able to pair the new speaker with the Sonos Beam. Thanks in advance for any help. Andy  

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4 years ago
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houshasenContributor I
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Naim Qb or Kef LSX vs. paired Play 5

From pure sound quality point, which would be better? Naim Qb (2nd Gen) vs. Kef LSX vs. Play 5 Stereo Paired. For the price, these are relatively similar range.  Both Qb 2 and Kef LSX have top class metacritic reviews.   Here I am purely interested in sound quality comparison when same source (non-Hires) are played. 

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4 years ago
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rtideContributor I
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How to get audio in a Projector + Sonos Amp setup.

I'm working on an outdoor projector/speaker setup.  I currently have the following: A projector which has an HDMI input, but no high quality audio output.  A Sonos Amp wired to outdoor speakers. An iPad that has a lightning to HDMI output connector.   I’m trying to figure out if I can use an HDMI splitter to send the video signal via one HDMI cable to the projector and the audio signal via another HDMI cable to the Sonos Amp HDMI Arc input. Will the HDMI Arc input accept sound via an HDMI cable in this manner?  Or do I have to get an HDMI splitter with optical output and then connect an optical cable to the Sonos Optical Audio Adapter which then plugs into the Sonos Amp HDMI Arc input?  Would appreciate any suggestions.  Thanks!

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Airgetlam
4 years ago
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crbg888Contributor II
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Paypal Credit

Hi, is PayPal “Credit” (6 month interest free) available as an option to pay for items? I know they accept regular PayPal.  I’m asking about “PayPal Credit”. thanks

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3 years ago
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DaveHeadliner II
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Sonos Move

I would be looking at buying the SONOS MOVE for use in our MotorHome (That’s an RV @Ryan S and @Chris) So as the motorhome runs on 12v which I know the Move doesn’t then I need to have a good idea how long it will run from a full charge connected to my iPhone via Bluetooth.I can plug in 240v but if hooked up on a site it would probably knock out the power due the high amps. ThanksDave

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melvimbe
4 years ago
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oleam19Contributor II
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Using a Sonos Soundbar with Projector and Fire TV

I am writing this question because I do not know how it is possible to connect any Sonos soundbar with my Projector (EPSON TW-5600) and Fire TV Stick.  The Fire TV stick is connected to my projector using the HDMI port, the projector doesn’t have an ARC connection.  The fire stick has bluetooth so I can send the audio to a bluetooth enabled soundbar but this doesn’t help when using a Sonos speaker.  I think it is not possible to use a Sonos soundbar with a projector but I am hopeful there is a way!  I have not purchased the soundbar yet, I have many Sonos speakers so it makes sense for me to buy a Sonos soundbar but it is problematic.  Thanks in advance!!!   

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AjTrek1
4 years ago
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OliverBCContributor I
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Play 5 Pair versus Beam with Sub for TV/Movies

I currently have two Play 5s (Gen 2) set up a stereo pair with a Sub. I use them for music as well as watching TV/Movies.   All of the TV / Movies we watch is via the Apple TV, sending the audio to the Sonos system via AirPlay. It works perfectly, no audio sync issues at all. The only negative is having to re-select the output (Airplay to Sonos) every time we turn the Apple TV on, but that is hardly a big deal.    In terms of performance, I feel that movies with a lot of music in them sound incredible. The Play 5s really shine. However, for movies with a lot of dialogue or movies with sound effects (think action movies), something is missing. The system doesn’t sound bad by any means, but for example dialogue could be more clear and sound effects could have more direction and impact.    So I am wondering about buying a Beam, to be used with the Sub specifically for TV/Movies, and moving the Play 5 Stereo pair (without the sub) to the other side of the room as a dedicated music system.

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4 years ago
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JaervsoContributor I
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Sonos Genelec

Hi, Thinking about installing a pair of Genelec 4020 in our restaurant. The rest of the hotel is pure Sonos and I really would like to continue using the Sonos app. How should I set it up and what kind of equipment is needed?

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jgatie
4 years ago
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mikeb3408Contributor III
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Sonos Amps for Home Theater Receiver

Hi all, We recently moved into a new house that had some passive Definitive Technology speakers wired for surround sound in the family room, there are also some in ceiling speakers throughout the rest of the house wired back to the family room. I was drawn to Sonos for the ease of use and clean designs so I purchased 3 Amps direct from Sonos. I set this up to run a 4.1 Surround System in the Family room and the 3rd Amp is powering the Ceiling Speakers. Works great. I then wondered if I am missing out on a Center channel so I am also testing a 7.1 Onkyo receiver which can do much of what the 3 Amps are doing for much less money, roughly $500 versus $1800 for 3 Amps. With the Onkyo I set it up for 5.1 and the 2nd Zone powers the ceiling speakers. But here I am wondering if I should go back to the Amps, I like the user experience better and slick design of the Amps. It feels more modern to me than the larger AV receivers Plus I enjoyed a few features that sonos allowed me to do that I can

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melvimbe
4 years ago
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PTB218Contributor II
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Generation 1 or 2 bridge

Hello...How can I tell what generation my bridge is?  and should I switch to a boost? Thanks

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4 years ago
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webharvestContributor I
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Sonos Arc White or Black?

I’m new to Sonos and I’m looking at buying the Arc, Sub and Ones for surround.  I will mount the surrounds to the back wall and mounting to the wall under my TV.  The wall is white so I was thinking about buying the white Arc but not sure what that would look like given the TV is black.  Was curious if anyone here has pictures showing what the white Arc looks like mounted to a white wall?

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Mark P
3 years ago
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bjmn93Contributor I
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Sonos Move Battery Replacement IPX7

Hey Sonos. So i have been reading that i will be able to replace the battery on my Sonos move at home sometime in the future which sounds great! However, i am curious: When i choose to replace the battery myself, will this cancel out the IPX7 rating on my Sonos Move? Or will it still be IPX7 rated even after i change the battery myself? Sincerely BJMN.

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4 years ago
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Probablyme666Contributor I
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Loudness levels of Move vs Beam

Hi, I recently bought Sonos Move and I’m really astounded by its sound quality. I use this speaker literally in every room in my flat. Now I’m considering buying Sonos Beam to improve my TV sound quality. The only thing I’m concern about is the loudness level of the Beam. I read some opinions that it’s not loud enough for some people. Does anyone has got both speakers and can compare their max volume level? For example, the max volume of Beam is about 60% of Move, etc.. Second questions, how would you compare sound quality for both speakers? I know it might hard because it’s a different sound system, but just give your personal feeling about it. Thanks in advance.

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Mark P
3 years ago
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b lakeContributor I
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Physician Discount

Hello all,  I see there is a discount for nurses and first responders. Is there also a discount for resident physicians? I’m a resident at Texas Children’s hospital. Some of the nurses were talking about how much they love their sonos speaker. I thought it would be nice to put a few in my office and patient rooms to play some calming music on stressful nights. 

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melvimbe
3 years ago
DDear
DDearContributor II
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add my partner to my sonos

I want to add my partner to my Sonos account but be able to access his own music on his phone rather than just having access to my music.

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4 years ago
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donkuokContributor I
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Should I upgrade to Sonos Arc from Beam?

Currently, I have 5.1 setup with Sonos Beam, Sub and 2 rear play 1 speakers. But my Smart TV does not support eARC and atmos. Should I upgrade to Sonos Arc for better sound? Or the current setup does not justify for the expensive price of Sonos Arc since I have the Sub and rear speakers and the TV does not support eARC and Atmos.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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nk127Contributor I
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Does "Play Hours" under My Data display the right amount of hours Sonos was used?

I discovered this section(Play Hours) recently and was quite surprised that my usage was very low. But after following this section during December and January, i am starting to doubt if this data is reliable. For ex, during whole of January, the section says i played Sonos for 7 hours. But in reality it should be much more than it. I know it because i had many holidays and my usage should have been more than 12 hours.  I use my Sonos One to listen to music via spotify. Does the feature not count the hours if i directly play Sonos from Spotify app rather than Sonos App?  Also, i listened to 1-2 hours of audible. Neither was this data captured at all.  

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4 years ago
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cesarlopez15Contributor I
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Multiple devices to sonos ARC

Hi,   I currently have a setup with an amplifier and 5 sorround standard speakers with a connection to a blu ray playewr, PS4 and a nintendo switch. Would it be possible to replace the amplifier and speakers with a sonos ARC and how would I have to do to connect multiple HDMI devices in to it?   The TV I have is 6 months old OLED capable of handling Dolby Vision.   Many Thanks in advance.

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buzz
3 years ago
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SRG89Contributor I
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Sonos TV Audio without soundbar

Hi all, Hoping someone can help me out with a bit of mess up I've made recently. Basically we renovated a house which required a full rewire. For all media I've ran multipe CAT6 lines which will terminate to a patch in a server cupboard. In our TV Room, we've created a false wall which has a recess built to the size of the current TV we have. I didn't give any thought to audio at the time, I knew I needed some sort of speaker system in the TV room, so on the back wall I ran CAT6 to each corner with a power socket with the loose intention of putting a Sonos one in each corner. The mess up I've just realised is that in order for the Sonos One's to connect and play TV Audio, I need a sounbar also. Due to current design there's no way for me to do this. So my questions is can I put a Sonos Amp in my server cupboard and connect this to the tv via CAT6 in order for the two Sonos One's to work with the TV? Would of been so much easier if I could fit in a soundbar! Thanks everyone in ad

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Ken_Griffiths
4 years ago
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VanVittigContributor I
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sonos outdoor or bose 251

Hi everyone. I want to buy some speakers to use outside. I have bose lifestyle in my living room and I love them. So I have been looking at the bose 251 but I can see they are very old, so now I’m also looking at the sonos outdoor. I know I want to use the sonos amp for the speakers, but I don’t know what to choose between bose 251 and sonos outdoor speakers. Anyone who will help with some input? Maybe one out there who have tried both? Thanks in advance

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Chris
4 years ago
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m lombardiContributor I
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Sonance Warranty.

My outdoor Sonos speakers by Sonance recently stopped working correctly.  There is no bass and sound terrible. What is the warranty term, and how can I get them repaired or replaced? 

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Simon B
3 years ago
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dcgunmanChromatic Producer I
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Sonos Move or Sonos Play 5?

Looking to add a Sonos product in my Kitchen/dining area in the near future. Which one should I get? Move or Play 5? Which one has a better sound? With the Move I could take outdoors which is one advantage.

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AjTrek1
4 years ago
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peter3Contributor I
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Using the "Trade Up" discount to buy Sonos-certified refurbished products

The question is simple enough: Can I use the Sonos Trade up discount of 30% to buy Sonos-certified refurbished products?

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Ryan S
4 years ago
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stevopikeContributor I
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Sonance Patio/Garden Question.

I am looking at the Patio/Garden series and had a few questions,Are the Patio satellite speakers the same as the Garden?I assume I need to get a connect or something similar to fold into my other sonos system, correct?If I am wanting to listen to what is on the outdoor TV, do I just connect the optical out from the TV to the optical in on the amp? and will i be able to pair that with other connects i have throughout the house?I have noticed some of Patio versions on sale and could get two of them for the price of one Garden, bonus would be an extra sub, but getting back to my outdoor TV sound question, would I be able to pair the two Patios connects together to listen to what is on the outdoor tv. Thanks! 

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melvimbe
3 years ago
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