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GothamContributor I
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Multiple connect:amps or multiple connects + multichannel amp

Here is the situation: I have a fairly large space (including living room, kitchen, dining room, tv area) which is pretty much all open plus a deck. Currently renovating and planning for audio. Number of speakers: Living room 6 , kitchen 2, dining 2, TV area 2, deck 2. I'd like on/off/volume control for different areas. I can't see playing different sources but I suppose that would be a feature. Option 1) 1 Connect:amp per speaker pair. That's 7 x $500 = $3500 Option 2) 1 Connect for each area + multichannel amp. 3 Connects (living room, kitchen/dining/tv, and deck) plus something like the Russound D1650. That's 3 x $350 + $1000 = $2050 plus I get two extra channels or I could bridge to the outdoor speakers. The D1650 has screws for volume control on each speaker so I could fine tune before using Connect for volume control. I'd lose some of the savings in wiring and figuring out some 12V trigger workaround. Thoughts?

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mkegregAvid Contributor I
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What are people's thoughts on the Flexson floor stand for the Play:5 Gen 2?

Just ordered a pair of Play:5's and am going to need a floor stand. Looks like the Flexon is the only one that fits the new Play:5? It will only allow landscape orientation though, which is kind of a bummer. Are there any other floor stand options available that will fit this speaker?

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sonosfan123Avid Contributor I
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Anyone use Isoacoustics size 130 and 155 for the Sonos 1 and 5?

Isoacoustic stands often provide dramatic improvement for monitors and subs regardless whether they are mid-fi or hi-fi by tightening the bass and mids - increasing the fidelity. Question: 1. Anyone tried the smallest L8R130 for the Sonos 1/One? 2. Anyone tried the L8R155 for the Sonos 5? 3. For good measure, anyone tried those for the Sub? And did you hear improvements? Thanks in advance for any help.

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6 years ago
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djjcContributor I
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Connect:amp vs Connect Configuration Recommendation

I have 2 configurations I’ve been debating on for an outside inground pool sound system. Option 1: (1) Sonos Connect:Amp (4) TIC GS3 - each speaker is 100W and an Impedance of 8 Option 2: (1) Sonos Connect (1) Pioneer VSX-D411 Receiver/Amplifier - has 5 channels at 100W per channel with an impedance of 8 (4) TIC GS3 - each speaker is 100W and an impedance of 8 I’m leaning toward Option 2 due to the matching of the Watts per channel and impedance. The Sonos Connect:Amp says (2x55w) which makes me feel like I’m going to underpower the speaker and potentially stress out the connect:amp. It also seems like I won’t be able to maximize the sound of those speakers (which could lead to less quality). Am I right in thinking this? Or am I way off? I think I’m just looking for a nudge/confirmation that my instincts are correct. Thanks for any help the community can provide.

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melvimbe
6 years ago
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cgneuhausContributor I
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Speakers for shower ceiling

Hello, I am remodeling my bathroom and shower and would like to put speaker(s) directly in the shower area on the ceiling powered by a Connect:Amp. The shower is approximately 60”x36”. Is that enough space for a pair of Polk RC60i speakers? My concern is that the ceiling will be a little crowded with two can lights and a ceiling mount shower head. Would I be better off with a single stereo speaker like the RC6s?

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marygarthContributor I
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Need help with starting home system

We are looking to spend about $1k to begin a Sonos sound system in our large home. Currently we have a decent stereo with two 17-year-old Klipsch speakers and a Yamaha HTR 5240 receiver (which was a freebie from a family member after our other very expensive receiver broke) in the family room, where the TV is. We run the TV audio through that receiver. We have a Tivoli radio with a line in (no bluetooth) in the kitchen. Main living space has open floor plan with a kitchen, dining room, and large living room with no TV. The living room is 24' X 15.' We want speakers in the main living area, connectivity to the family room stereo, a speaker in one bathroom, our kids' bedroom, and our own large bedroom where there is also a TV. The router is currently in a hall that adjoins living room and kitchen. We want to be able to stream Spotify and Audible; we're not as concerned about the bedroom TV being connected. We currently have no speakers at all in the bedrooms or bathrooms -- we

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melvimbe
6 years ago
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michael.taylor27Contributor I
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Playbase Airplay:2 Question

I was recently impressed when my daughter threw Channel 4 on my ipad onto her TV via an Apple TV box. I have two Play:3 speakers and a Boost in my lounge. My question is: can I throw Channel 4 onto my TV via Playbase with audio out to my Play:3 speakers? A secondary question must be can I subsequently push my TV audio out to the same Play:3 speakers. Advice and Guidance much appreciated.

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6 years ago
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Dangerboy79Contributor II
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TV set up. Playbar vs playbase

I fairly new to sonos and currently have 4 play 1's spread out throughout my apartment. I fell in love with the sound from the play 5 and want to add somethings to my living room set up. have a vizio tv with a 4th gen  tv. Recently upgraded to a larger tv I want to set up a system for my living room. My tv is currently in a cabinet. I like closing the doors to hide the tv. I have been obsessing over whether to get the playbase or the Playbar. I initially wanted a playbase for its looks and setup but the playbar blew me away with its full, round sound. The playbase seems better for dialogue and tv use but the bar is much rounder and fuller for music. I listen to music more than watch tv. I don't plan on getting a sub. If I put the speaker directly under the tv it will be inside the cabinet and may limit the sound; I will have to open the doors everytime I want to listen to music. Will the sound be poor if I place it on top of the cabinet? The cabinet is about 5.5 feet tall and the

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SRutlandAvid Contributor I
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New House / New Setup

Hi. Moving into a newly built cottage in June. Trying to decide on the best Sonos package for my needs. Thinking so far. Living Room: Sound Bar + 2 Ones + Sub package. Kitchen: 2 x Ones + 1 x Spot or Dot Main Bathroom: 1 x One Bedrooms: A One in each room Just a couple of questions please: Is it possible to create a stereo pair from a One and a Play One? Ideally I'd like to be able to take and make mobile calls across the Sonos speakers. Am I correct in thinking this is possible with an Amazon Spot or Dot connected to a One? Would a call's sound come through the Sonos speakers in the kitchen rather than the Dot/Spot? I had considered a 5 for the kitchen as I like bass and depth in my music. The general consensus seems to be that I'd miss stereo sound more if I were to do that, so at the mo I'm opting for 2 x Ones instead. Is the loss of overall bass with that setup horribly noticeable over a single 5? In the UK we can't have mains power sockets in bathrooms, so

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6 years ago
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RajPContributor I
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Wireless streaming system needed for multiple zones/rooms

Im a complete novice when it comes to Wireless music systems and Sonos products, so apologies for the dumb questions, but here goes ... I am having my house renovated so have the opportunity to install speakers in the ceilings of my home so I can stream music around the house. I want to have 3 zones in total each one with ceiling speakers: Zone One in our front lounge (which is a kids room, 5m x 4m in size), connected to the smart TV in the same room. Kids can then stream their own music (from their phones). I want to have this zone connected to the TV in the same room so the sounds comes from the ceiling speakers. Zones two and three are also on the ground floor but in a separate very large open space (kitchen/diner/lounge) which is about 15m x 6m in size. I want to stream the same music to both zones simultaneously from my phone. Also I want the option to stream different music to each zone simultaneously or to switch off one zone and just stream music to the other z

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6 years ago
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jmulliganContributor I
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Newbie Needs Help

New to Sonos, not an audiophile at all but bought a vacation house and the smoking hot young girlfriend thinks bringing in some music would be a good idea. Love the concept of WiFi rather than bluetooth. Here are the areas I would likely want sound: - Living area: Large, open (including open to the kitchen) with a 65" flatscreen. Playbar and Playbase seem like logical choices. But, aforementioned smoking hot young girlfriend is very fussy about fit and finish. Wondering if a One or one of the Play models would be suitable for this room? - Master Bedroom: Any reason not to just put a One or a Play:1 in there and call it a victory? If the aforementioned smoking hot young girlfriend is in the bedroom listening and I am in the living area watching tv through Sonos can the units work independent of one and other? - Guest Bedroom: Screw 'em, gotta manage the budget! - Large patio area. The patio opens up from the living area. Wondering if with the doors open the sound from the li

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davebart41Contributor I
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Play 5 Pair vs...

I am looking for anyone who has heard a pair of play 5's vs Play play 1's + sub? Performance differences?

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Sonosjunkie
6 years ago