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IlyoDContributor I
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Need advice on best Sonos speakers for mounting

Currently use Sonos in rooms where I can easily access them.Am looking to mount new speakers about 8ft up in close to ceiling for a sunroom.  Although I can always get a ladder if there was an issue, ideally am looking to have these mounted and connected to power and then remote control them from Sonos App/remotely.Thoughts?  Recommendations?  2x Era 100 or 300 better than a single sound bar?Thanks in advance

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4 months ago
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michromeContributor I
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How to get more even sound in larger room

Hi thereLooking for some advice. I have a 9m by 4m kitchen dining room as shown. At the north end it’s all glass (so I can’t put a sideboard or shelf there) dining area. At the south end is the kitchen area with sink, hob, cooker etc. Right now, I have one Sonos Five, positioned on a sideboard as shown in the picture. The “problem” I have is I have to crank fairly loud to get the most out of it in the kitchen area - but that can be too loud for anyone sitting at the dining table.I am considering buying a second Five to put at the south-east corner of the kitchen to fill the room with sound more evenly. But when I look at pairing two Fives, the documentation seems to want them to be a left and right channel about 8ft apart. I also wonder if adding a Sub would be more “room filling”.Curious how folks would get more even sound distribution in the room … sadly putting speakers in the ceiling is not an option!It’ll only be used for music - no TV in this room.Thanks! 

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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No1MillerAvid Contributor I
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TV recommendations for Beam Gen 2 Sub Gen 1 & 2 x Play 1’s

I currently have a 2014 Samsung TV that’s on its way out. It has an HDMI Arc port plus 3 regular HDMI ports. My Beam is connected to the HDMI Arc, and SkyQ & Firestick to regular HDMI ports.My current set up works perfectly well with no issues, lypsync or sound quality etc but I’m looking for a tv with eArc to enable Atmos but want to be sure on compatibility and avoid potential issues.Recommendations on tv’s to suit my set up would be greatly appreciated (without spending a small fortune). I was thinking Samsung or Sony.Thanks in advance.   

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1 month ago
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WeeboooContributor I
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adding beam gen 2 to era 100s

I have 2 era 100s laying on my desk in front of me with a sub mini.I am thinking of adding a beam gen 2 to the setup and converting the era 100s to rears.Want to mention that my room is is slightly big yet closed with not a lot of open space. My question is : in my case is the beam worth it ? will it enhance my experience a lot, mainly for listening to music and watching movies/tv series (w/o dolby atmos) ?

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Stanley_4
1 day ago
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taylorjsContributor I
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new home, pre wires and in ceiling speakers

hi, i recently moved into new home, already equiped with in ceiling speakers and outdoor speakers.  also, in the wall are a couple knobs for volume, and several L&R wires in the media room which i assume were connected to the source.I am in no way very technical and want to make this as easy to utilizs as possible.  i need to know what i need in order to be able to use these pre-wired speakers. i think the way i understand it is this…. i need the amp to connect to the pre-wires, from there i download the sonos app and can start streaming. sound right?but also, if i want to play my cds/vinyl, i would need the port as well to tie into my tuner/ cd player/ record player?does this sound right? any and all insight is appreciated. best,

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carealtor
2 years ago
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sjdsContributor I
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Simplest way to add preamped turntable?

HelloI have beam gen2 plus sub gen3 and would really like to add my turntable to the set up. I’m going round in circles (pun intended) trying to decide between an amp, a port or a 5 with a line in. I’ve tried cabling it up to my tv with the RCA but it won’t play through the HDMI arc, it will play via its own input but I don’t want the tv on whilst playing.A second hand 5 is probably most cost effective but would that work with what I already have?  Also tried combining the HDMI into 1 input into the beam but it didn’t like it.  Many thanks in advance. steve  

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Airgetlam
1 month ago
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RecordsContributor I
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Connect Steepletone ST918 to Sonos One

Would anyone have advice on connecting the Steepletone ST918 turntable to the Sonos One speakers.It has Line Out (RCA) AND sub woofer out connections.  I have been researching online and think I could use the Sonos Port but I don't want to buy it unless I'm sure its worth it.  Any advice appreciated  

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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RedlazzaContributor I
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Upgrade options

HiI have an old Bridge and two Connects - Can I trade (upgrade) these products towards one BOOST and get a total of (15% +30% + 30%) 75% off the price?CheersLazza 

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jgatie
11 months ago
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jfeinsContributor I
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first time buyer needs advice

Hi,I’m remodeling my house  down to the studs.  I’m planning on doing in ceiling speakers in family room, kitchen, mater bath.  The Sonos in ceilings are too expensive so I was going to do non-sonos in ceiling connected to Sonos Amps.  We entertain a lot so I want to be able to have music on in the living room, kitchen, family room and backyard, but I want to be able to control which is on when and sound levels to each speaker set.Can you pls advise on what I what I think I should buy?Family room w large tv (this will be the “media room”: I was thinking sound bar and in ceiling dumb speakers.  Can I connect the Arc to dumb in ceiling speakers?  do I need an Amp for that?  will there be any audio lag?I think the Arc surround package might be a better way to go, esthetically, I’m not keen on having exposed speakers in the corners of the room.Living room w Samsung Frame 55”This will be the room I’m sure I’ll watch weekend sports while the kids are in the family room watching Disney+.  thi

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Corry P
11 months ago
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JazleoContributor I
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¿Se puede usar Sonos Port para mas de una sola zona? o ¿hay algún producto de Sonos que pueda usarse en varias zonas?

Quisiera saber si el Sonos Port me puede funcionar para poner música en diferentes zonas de una residencia o si hay algún producto de sonos que me pueda ayudar a hacer lo mismo

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2 years ago
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rmoynihaContributor I
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MY IPHONE WILL NOT DOWN LOAD __SAYS MY EMAIL IS ALREADY USED_MY 2nd is gMAIL SAME THING

says my email already used for sonos acct on iphone dso cannogt dnload sonos 2 ap

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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Wbrick1Contributor I
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attaching old receivers and speakers to Sonos

Can anyone recommend a professional in NYC to connect built-in speakers and receivers to a new Sonos system?  I am lost.  Bill

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ratty
1 year ago
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MarkMarkyContributor I
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What config for high celling?

Hi all,I’m new to this forum. My name is Mark, and I need some advice on the setup with a high ceiling. I was looking to buy Arc or Beam, but not sure if Dolby Atmos would work in this setup. The top of the ceiling in the middle is 4m.Soundbar preferred as I want to minimise cables, but open to other configurations if the ceiling is an issue. Assume windows would be closed while watching TV, and the view here is from the wall closing the room.Any suggestions on the recommended setup would be much appreciated.Cheers,Mark  

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Corry P
25 days ago
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AngelcoContributor I
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Hice un pedido Five que no figura en mi cuenta

Buenos díasAyer martes hice una compra de 1 unidad de Sonos Five, con el número de pedido 102596522. Me remitieron un email con confirmación del pedido.Luego intenté confirmar desde mi cuenta Sonos el estado del pedido. El pedido no figuraba en mi cuenta. Al volver a comprobar salía un mensaje que indicaba que estaba en proceso de cancelación.Yo no he cancelado nada, el pedido por mi parte está ok.Por favor me pueden indicar si el pedido ha sido recibido o si presenta algún problema.GraciasQuedo a la espera de sus noticias **** Good MorningYesterday Tuesday I made a purchase of 1 unit of Sonos Five, with the order number 102596522. They sent me an email with the order confirmation. Then I tried to confirm the status of the order from my Sonos account. The order was not on my account. When I checked again, I got a message indicating that it was in the cancellation process.I have not canceled anything, my order is ok.Please can you tell me if the order has been received or if there is a

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2 years ago
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Not_a_teach_personContributor I
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Not. texh savvy person-so this may seem like a silly question to most

We recently purchased a new home with ceiling speakers already installed. In order to get them working do we need do purchase and amp?  

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buzz
1 year ago
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JkarpinsContributor II
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TV + Playbar + wired rears

Hello all, I know this question has been asked in a variety of ways, but I can’t seem to find my exact answer.  I’ve listed the components of my system below: Sony Bravia x950HApple TV 4kPlaybarSonos Sub I have the apple TV going into the Bravia via HDMI.  Optical out to the playbar and wirelessly connected sub.  No problem with this setup to date.I recently moved into a location that has built in rear speakers that I would like to connect to this system as dedicated rears.  It seems I can purchase the Amp to accomplish this.  I have 2 questions: 1.)  Will I notice any latency in connecting the rear speakers with the Amp?  If so, is there a way to avoid this with my current setup?2.)  What would be the best way to setup?In my mind, I would just add the Amp wirelessly to the group.  However, I have access to all the “guts” very easily, meaning, the location of the amp can connect to the same ethernet as the Playbar, and I also have access to the HDMI-arc from the TV or apple TV if neede

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Airgetlam
11 months ago
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Turk1952Contributor I
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Advice Building New Home with Home Theater

Have picked out the Ultimate which includes the ARC, Subwofer, and 2 ERA 300s. I have 3 questions:Do I Need, Should I get, 2 additional ERA 300s for the front of the room or will the ARC suffice? Is that overkill? Because of 11 or 12 foot ceiling should I get adjustable stands versus fixed for the two rear ERA 300s? I just purchased a Yamaha RX-A4A how will the Sonos system connect up to it?

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jgatie
1 month ago
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roberthmcleanContributor I
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is the Sonos Beam Compact Smart Sound Bar - White826/8208 at argos compatible with generation 2 products

is the Sonos Beam Compact Smart Sound Bar - White826/8208 at argos compatible with generation 2 products

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1 year ago
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NorthfarmTrending Lyricist I
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Ceiling Speakers

I'm looking at the ceiling speaker package with Amp. What size room would these speakers be appropriate for?  Can anyone comment on sound quality compared to say a set ofPlay5s?

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ratty
1 year ago
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Misk013Contributor I
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Entertainment Setup Advice

HelloI am an owner of the old gen Play 3 and Play 5 speakers and thinking about upgrading to a home entertainment system with surround sound in my new home.Wondering what the best configuration would be for a relatively small room? Livingroom is basic rectangle shape with patio doors, dimension 5.7x3.7m approx.In the process of getting a media unit built above a fireplace so TV and sound bar would be mounted (similar to attached picture - note this is not my livingroom!). Have space for a 60-65” TV.Would my room be big enough for the complete Arc, sub woofer and 2x Sonos 1s? Or is this overkill?Also - would the Arc sound quality be compromised by mounting it as shown in the pic? Sounds like positioning is a key factor in sound quality.Apologies for the basic questions - relatively new to TV sound systems and want to optimize it as best I can  

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1 year ago
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SrubioContributor I
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Sonance Speakers

Hi everyone, does someone knows if there´s a Sonance small aperture speaker? Like de VP40 but for exterior, I’ve look’ed the VP6XT but not the VP4XT. Does someone knows if those exists?

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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GimgornContributor I
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connect Sonos beam 2 with Platine vinyle Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB

Hi I want to connect a Platine vinyle Pro-Ject T1 Phono SB with sonos beam 2 In this configuration, it is preferable to use a sonos amp or a sonos port.I don't see the difference between the twothanks

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Airgetlam
3 months ago
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tylane31Contributor I
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Help please.

I have an arc and would like to pair a speaker with it so a hearing impaired person can use it when watching tv. Can this be accomplished?

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Ken_Griffiths
1 year ago
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yandiegContributor I
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How to have a multiroom system audio with external space for restaurant

Hi everyone,I am new in this community and i would ask you, that are more expert than me, how to create a system audio, using sonos, for a restaurant that has multiple room and external space.This is the structure:External space (200mq) ----- main hall (150mq) ---- secondary hall (50mq)I was thinking to put a Sonos Move in the external space, in the middle of the space (no cable).Two Sonos ONE SL in the main hall and a sonos one SL in the secondary hall.Between the external speaker and the main hall’s speaker will be more than 30m, same with the one in the secondary hall.I would like to play the same music in all the spaces.The audio source can be in the main hall.Can i group, using my WIFI, all the devices and play the same music? (the source can be a phone or must to be connected to spotify?)In case the WIFI is not working, can i connect the device between them using some chain link system, maybe based on bluetooth or wlan?Thanks 

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buzz
4 months ago
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Dcgman#1Chromatic Producer I
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RAY

I thought I was done purchasing more Sonos speakers. But I know have  42” smart tv that showed up inside my garage where I have a paired Sonos Play1 for listening to music when I’m hanging out in my garage. I’ll bring in my Move to play along with my Play1’s. The tv was my sons old tv as he upgraded to a 48” OLED. I’m using a Fire stick to watch on the new/old tv. Sound is terrible so I thought about a sound bar to enhance the sound a bit. I thought about my old Vizio sound bar, but if I were to buy the cheaper Ray I could also play it with my Play1’s and Move when I’m watch TV in the garage. Any thoughts? Is this a waste of time and money as the tv is only in the garage? How does the Ray sound? How would it sound in the garage? 

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AjTrek1
2 months ago
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