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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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MarineDr9Contributor I
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Sonos Symfonisk et décodeur TV UHD Orange

Bonjour,j’ai récemment fait l’acquisition d’une Symfonisk étagère chez Ikea, mon but premier étant de l’utiliser pour remplacer la barre de son de ma télé qui m’a lâché. Voyant que ça fonctionnait en Wifi et non en bluetooth et qu’il n’y avait pas de prise jack, j’ai bien demandé à la vendeuse si je pouvais la relier à mon décodeur TV via mon réseau Wifi et elle m’a dit oui. Pour le moment, je n’ai pas réussi à la faire fonctionner pour faire sortir le son de ma TV, et d’après les quelques infos que j’ai pu trouver sur internet ça me paraît impossible. Quelqu’un a déjà réussi à la faire fonctionner de cette façon ? Si c’est impossible, quel modèle me conseilleriez-vous pour cet usage là ? Actuellement j’utilise ma JBL charge 3 temporairement branché en AUX mais j’aimerais une barre de son (ou autre modèle du genre de la Stmfonisk). Merci !

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Airgetlam
3 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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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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garandluContributor I
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Home Theater Setup with Arc

We’re setting up a home theater in a small-ish room [11’ x 13’, 8’ ceiling] and have ordered an Arc to use with a LG 65Nano90. Would it be good to add a Sub or would we find it to be too much for the room? I know the Sub will add bass [you can feel] and all that [yes, we like bass], but is this what we need for the room? Would a couple of one’s balance out the room better. Thanks!

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Simon B
3 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
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
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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
4 years ago
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MogeContributor I
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Setup for small living room

I have fairly small living room (about @15-20 sq. m) and my current setup is: Beam +  2 Symfonisk as surrounds (+ when listening music) and Move.  I would like to get Five as my main music player but would that be overkill in my small condo? Symfonisks as stereo pair and Move are already pretty good in it. What you guys think I should get next?I'm getting 65" inch TV with Dolby Atmos, should I get arc with it? Ive been super happy with beam tho..

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Rowena B.
3 years ago
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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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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
4 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
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
4 years ago
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kyleamcginnisContributor I
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Speaker stands that work for play 5 gen 1 speakers.

I can’t find any made for the gen 1 play 5.  Does anyone know of a generic stand that works well for the play 5 gen 1?

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Paul A
3 years ago
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jonnio12Contributor I
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System trade up confusion. - eligible devices

Hi - Pretty sure im not the only one but i’m extremely confused by the the trade up and whether my products are compatible with S2.   I have an old play 3, play 1, connect amp and a bridge.. On the my system page under the upgraded section it lists the connect and bridge.  I can print off a shipping label for these.   Does this mean that if i send them off then i will get a free replacement sent to me? On the trade up page i see my play 1 and play 3 as expected.   And i’m able to use the 30% offer. Im interested to find out as i wanted to upgrade to a new play 3 and a sonos beam set with 2 play1’s and a woofer.  Im holding back on this purchase as i’m unsure what i need to do with the connect amp and boost. Im also a little concerned about system reception, as it stands its a little flakey and im unsure as the whether it has fallen back to wifi rather than sonos mesh.   Will the connectivity be better with s2, i have sky, will that still cause issues as it does now. Thanks for your hel

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Paul A
3 years ago
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voodooevilContributor I
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Sonos:arc placement.

hi.i am currently looking to replace a 20yo bose 5.1 setup…my tv sits on top of living room furniture.the tv is sitting high. i was hoping it would be ok to mount the sonos arc above the tv. our seating is the normal couch and chair setup.how bad would sound quality be with it being mounted so high? I do not have the option of putting it anywhere else at this time…thanks...joe

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Mark P
3 years ago
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Home Theater Upgrade-Best of 5 Choices?

I am replacing my home theater tv with a new LG CX (which is eARC compatible). Currently I have a 10 year old Yamaha with regular front, center, rear ceiling and sub driving everything (no Sonos). Looking at potentially upgrading, and the way it appears I have 5 options:Leave as is and just plug in. Cost $0. No sound enhancement, no Sonos & lots of clutter. Sonos Arc, Sub & Amp for rear ceiling. Cost $1500 or so using 2 trade up credits.  Sonos Arc, Sub & Rear. Cost $1300 or so using 1 trade up credit. Plus would probably buy stands to put behind and not hang because of cord so another $200+. 2 Amps, one to drive the current front speakers and current sub and 1 to drive the current rear speakers. Lose center channel I believe? Cost $900 or so using 2 trade up credits. Use 2 configuration as above, lose the Amp for rear ceiling and repurpose either two Play 1s or Play 3s for rear. Uses only 1 trade up credit but would have to buy stands so about $1100 + $200+ for stands.If m

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Krishma M
3 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
4 years 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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Mark P
3 years ago
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