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brandtson Contributor I

home theater set up
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Finishing our basement and looking to do home theater with Sonos. I haven’t bought anything yet but thinking playbar and sub but wondering if I could add the Sonos/sonance in ceiling speakers as rears and connect them to the playbar and sub? Thanks!

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Vix1 Contributor I

what is better with Playbar and Play5 the SUB or Move?
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Looking to get a subwoofer, and a guy in the shop showed us the Move with the soundbar and sounded awesome. I went back and heard the SUB with it and also awesome. But which is better to get? I want to be able to alter the settings on what we get to get a good sound for films and music. Will be used...

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Leaninglion Contributor I

Does One SL require internet access?
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I understand internet access is required for setup. Is a connection required to play via AirPlay once setup is complete? I’m looking to gift this to my parents who do not have Wifi. 

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Kevin C Contributor III

Sonance In-Ceiling Speakers

Does anyone have any experience with the new Sonance / Sonos in-celing speaker set up?  How do you like them?  Did you include a SUB?  

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lukecd Contributor I

4 Sonos One speakers in one living room
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Hi, my living room is about 25m x 15m, and currently i have two Sonos One speakers in it. The sound is great, perfect really.. But there are slight chnages to the audio levels as i walk around the room. I really want to feel like I'm just blanketed by sound while laying on my sofa. I was considering...

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Grey Skies Contributor II

Is the Connect the good fit for my needs ?
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Hello, before pulling the trigger on the Connect, I want to make sure of some things. First, I think that for my needs, I'M better of purchasing an old Connect instead of the new Port. I have an old 2.0 traditional system with a NAD amp and 2 passive speakers. I also have a pair of Sono One SL. I wa...

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BrazucaNY Contributor I

Setup sonos dream

Hello, I am new to sonos equipment not sure how will work but I will try to explain my project… I am installing speakers in my bathroom and master bedroom all speakers in the ceiling and walls.. my first question would be what is the big difference on sonos amp and sonos connect I will have to insta...

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Pretzel Contributor I

dream sonos setup

Just started my setup. But wondering if budget was the limit, what is your dream setup?   assuming this is going in kitchen, family room (soundbar as well), and living room, and maybe one in the washroom as an added touch. House is roughly 2200sq.   i purchased two Sonos 1s, and looking to build for...

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Pretzel Contributor I

Beam vs Playbar vs Playbase

I’m new to SONOS, but long time fan. I’ve always told myself I’d build myself a SONOS setup once I have the right place. Well, next year I’ll be purchasing a new place and wanted to slowly start making purchases so it doesn’t hit me all at once.   That said, I purchased two SONOS Ones yesterday. I’m...

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The_real_Kai_H Contributor I

Sonos Beam - Microphone deactivation - Which level of deactivation: Software, hardware, remote activation?
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Hey all, Thinking about getting a Sonos Beam as TV Soundbar, but somehow concerned about the level of data privacy/security when bringing in another microphone in my home.  Can you please explain how the Sonos Beam is designed once it comes to deactivating the Microphone when pressing the button on...

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mav.middleby Contributor I

Wireless system
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Hello Can you use the Sonos one as computer speakers? For Youtube, facebook, reddit sounds?

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BremR Contributor I

I have a Sony PS-LX300 turntable, should I get a Connect or a Connect:Amp?
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I have a Sony PS-LX300USB turntable, it has a build in preamp and I want it to play on my Beam/Sub/2x One SL system which is connected to my tv. My Question, will just a Connect suffice to get the line signal via wifi to the rest of the system or do I need a Connect:AMP?

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lango792 Contributor I

sonos connect
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Hi all, I am in the middle of a extension and just in the process of deciding on music speaker system. I am looking at ceiling speakers in my extension and a sonos beam on the TV . daughters bedrooms will have sonos 1 each. I am looking at fitting the ceiling speakers to a sonos connect. My question...

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diggers10 Contributor I

Basics for a dumbo potential buyer
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I’ve just purchased a Sonos one sl and am wondering if it was a mistake! Not too bothered about great sound quality as these days my ears don’t know the difference. What I was after is the ability to move from one room to another and ideally have the radio and/or tv audio switched or playing the sam...

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MrDave77 Trending Lyricist I

Sonos amp with Bronze Monitor Audio 2 vs Beam for TV (and music).
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Hi all.   I currently have the Sonos Amp (not new one) with a pair of Bronze Monitor Audio 2 book shelf speakers (decent £250 bookshelf speakers) that I use for music in my lounge. Sounds great.  Not plugged into TV due to the audio delay (i tried years ago to sort this but there didn’t seem to be a...

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Liffeyman Contributor I

Sonos amp + turntable
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Hi all,   Stupid question, but was planning on buying a Sonos amp, 2 Sonos 1 speakers to connect with my Thorens turntable.  Do i need to buy a pre amp to use my turntable with the Sonos amp, or can i just connect the turntable directly into the Sonos amp?   thanks, Paul  

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jlcolo Contributor I

connexion avec mini k free
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bonjour , j’ai changé de fournisseur d’acces internet , j’ai un soucis , des que je connecte le cable ethernet à la box mini k free , le wifi se coupe . impossible de faire une connexion sans fil !!! quelle est la solution ? merci pour vos reponses  jl colo

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jarwatha Contributor I

One x 2 w/ sub vs Amp w/ Q Acoustic 3020 (or similar)
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I’m excited to switch over to Sonos for our house. I’m trying to figure out what to put in the living room / family room, which would be the place where I’d like the best quality for listening to music.  With the sale prices at the moment, for about the same money I could put in a stereo pair of One...

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skhv77 Contributor I

Home Setup
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I will be renovating my house shortly and really need some advice for my audio setup. I am going crazy trying to figure out the best way. After the renovation we are going to have an open floor plan that for our family room and kitchen that will extend 45 ft from wall to wall. I currently own a Beam...

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jrgatlin Contributor I

Will the new Sonos "Port" work with my two existing Sonos 5's.
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I am currently using two Sonos 5’s to send music to two different rooms of my house, and they work great. I have a Parasound Halo amplifier, two channel audio only system which I would like to include in the Sonos play system.  Would the new Sonos Port work to add my Parasound system to the two exis...

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MTBendy Contributor I

Two Play:1s or Two Ones?
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Just got the Beam and Sub and have them connected to my Samsung Smart TV.  Love the setup.  Looking to get two speakers for stereo sound in a separate room for music listening.  Use Sonos/Alexa/Spotify skills to listen to music in my current setup and would like to continue using it on the new speak...

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Kyra Contributor I

Which speaker has the loudest volume?
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Hi all, out of the sonos one, sonos one SL and sonos play, which speaker has the loudest volume? Many thanks,  Kyra

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Justme1 Contributor I

Wireless surrounds
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Just bought a Denon AVR-S950H - I have DefTech ProCinema 600 speakers. I want to replace the rears with wireless (not for music). Can I do this with Sonos speakers? If I could retain my DefTechs for the front, center and sub, that would be great. I’d be willing to go all in with Sonos (Playbar, sub,...

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kishlette Trending Lyricist I

5.1 set up question - upgrade to Play:5s?
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Hey All, I could really use some advice on whether it’s a good idea to update my current 5.1 set up or stick with what I already have. I’ve currently got my TV set up with a Playbar, Sub and two rear Sonos Ones (Gen 2). I use it for both the TV audio and often play music through this set up as well....

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MatteoLI Contributor I

Connect Sonos one with smart TV
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Ciao, I apologize for the stupid question, but i could not find the answer int he different discussion already ongoing. My question is: is it possible to connect the Sonos one directly with a smart TV (via wifi) to play the audio of the TV? thank you very much in advance Matteo 

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