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eserem Contributor III

Avr/5.1 sonos and 3 or more new sonos amp

Hi I would like to buy an avr hi-fi 5.1 for my livingroom, where I would connect apple tv, nvidia shield, console and pc, but at the same time, I would like to have the various speakers at home powered by my sonos amp, playing audio from apple tv, nvidia shield or pc. How should i connect all my so...

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1 month ago

CubanPete16 Contributor I

Connect: Amp + Russsound Amp + In-ceiling Polk 6.5"

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I have an existing six channel Russound Amp supporting six different rooms with in-ceiling Polk 6.5" speakers. Would a Connect: Amp connected to the Russound Amp via Coax give me the ability to stream via the Sonos App? I assume I wouldn't be able to switch rooms, but was curious about being able to...

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1 month ago

ffiilee Contributor III

Sonos amp + kef q350

I was thinking of upgrading my old surround system. I would like some nice quality and also a very minimal and "clean" setup. I was thinking about buying the new sonos amp, then a pair of the kef q350 as the front speakers and a pair of sonos ones as rear speakers. Then later on possibly a sub, was...

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1 month ago

revdv Trending Lyricist I

What to replace Sonos with

I want to replace my Sonos system

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1 month ago

bjurasz Contributor I

Sonos Amp vs. single Play:5

I have a feeling I already know the answer but looking for reason to change my mind. I have a pair of PSB Image B5 bookshelf speakers (orig $400 pair) that are doing nothing. I am thinking about getting the amp to drive them. The alternative would be a single Play:5 (for the same money). I reall...

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1 month ago

prd0000 Contributor I

Link Sonos to wired amplifier with speaker cable

Hi, which sonos to get, if I want to link Sonos with my current home-theatre receiver? It is 5.1 Dolby atmos receiver with no pre-out on each channel, but subwoofer. Can TOSlink output 5 channels? Thank you

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1 month ago

jarancibia001 Contributor I

Connect

Connect advice

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1 month ago

SRH_82 Contributor III

Play:5 Updates?

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Looking to expand on my Sonos system and looking at the Play:5 to put in my office. Has the Play:5 been recently upgraded with a new version or is it a fairly old model? Anything coming down the pipeline to replace it if it is an older product?

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1 month ago

lukerowlzz Contributor I

Sonos Recessed Speaker Help

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Hi. I’m looking to buy a Sonos connect amp and recessed speaker system for my open plan kitchen diner area. I’m being told that it’s best to buy two speakers for both rooms for the left right balance, but then I’ve also been told that you don’t ‘have to’ have 2 speakers in both rooms..it will sti...

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1 month ago

MD5HASH Contributor I

Sonos AMP Basic Home Theater Setup

I'm brainstorming our media setup for our new home and would love to know if I'm being realistic. Here's what I have in mind: Audio: two wired speakers connected to Sonos AMP two Sonos:1s connected to Sonos AMP Sonos subwoofer connected to Sonos AMP Video Projector mounted to ceiling Input Nvidi...

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1 month ago

rjhutto06 Contributor I

Sonos Connect W/ Sonos Beam

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I currently have a Sonos Beam set up of course as the sound bar for my TV. I also have an Audio Technica turntable with a built in pre-amp. Basically, I have two questions: 1.) Would a Sonos Connect or ZP90 (I've seen some used for cheaper) allow me to play my turntable on the Beam? I've read somew...

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1 month ago

sgessman1

Buying my first speaker

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Hello all, I am a high school senior heading to college next year and hoping to buy a speaker to take with me into the next stage of my life. Because of where I currently sit financially speaking, my options are limited. However, I have narrowed it down to three possible outcomes which I would lik...

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1 month ago

longridge1 Contributor III

Adding to two one’s

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After months of debate got a pair of one’s and set them up as a stereo pair yesterday in a 22ft by 23ft room and love them There is just a bit of depth missing and want to have the option of just being a bit louder So I thought I would add a play bar (planing to get the sub later 1 do you think...

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2 months ago

Damian_11 Contributor I

Pricing for replacement power cables

I ordered a replacement power cable in September 2018 for a Play:1 and was charged $5.99. That same cable is now $24.99. Any reason for this quadrupling in price? This seems like an insane price for a power cable.

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2 months ago

TimWellens Contributor I

Play:1 purchased instead of Sonos One

Gentlemen please help. PI bought 2 Play:1’s some weeks ago only to discover that these are not the same speakers as the Ones I love their sound but still I feel err fooled. Only solution is just sell 1 play:1 and replace it with a One? I can then stream to both my Play:1 and One as a stereo pair?...

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1 month ago

n1njade Contributor I

2 x Play:5 OR Play:5 + Sub

So, my Zeppelin Air has finally given up the ghost. The Zeppelin Original I had before it died in a similar fashion, so I am moving from Bowers & Wilkins to Sonos. I am definitely getting a Play:5 but I am not sure what to pair it with. Another Play:5 or a Sub? I live in an apartment, these 2 de...

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2 months ago

rickj63 Contributor III

Sonos beam +sub or beam +play 5 gen 2.

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Currently have the beam and 1 play 5 gen 2 . Toying with idea to sell the play 5 and get the sub. Would love views of the experts on here.

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2 months ago

AjTrek1 World-Class Superstar

Sonos Speaker Comparison Charts

Hello I am a Sonos Community member just as you. The information below (although taken from Sonos marketing materials) is not an official Sonos piece. However, I did seek the consultation of Sonos Community Managers and other respected community members during the compilation of this information. B...

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1 month ago

jfkoch3 Contributor I

Need a TV to support my playbar dolby digital 5.1

I have spend about 24 hours searching online for a TV compatible to support my playbar with dolby digital 5.1 Losing my mind!! Support sent me outdated list of TV then a list of vendors. I want to online purchase. I like to get 65" or larger smart TV to use the dolby digital 5.1 surround sound....

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2 months ago

bjuliano Contributor I

What would you do? - existing 5.1 system with dead preamp

I have a 5.1 system from 15+ years ago that worked great until the pre-amp died. I've been trying to decide what to do and the wife bought some Sonos gear for my birthday - we're trying (soundbar + sub + 1s I haven't connected yet). The compactness is great as is the app, whole home sound, etc....

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2 months ago

KNMKHD Contributor I

Seeking speaker recommendations primarily for music

Currently, I have a 2nd Gen Play 5 in our office. Very happy with it, but the Mrs is not the biggest fan of the aesthetics. We're looking to add a couple more wireless speakers throughout the house and want to be able to control what plays where via the Sonos app. We're not married to Sonos specif...

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2 months ago

Mercernite Contributor I

One CD player, two amps

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Hi all, I moved into a house with four rooms with two built in ceiling speakers each, eight speakers total. All the wires are centrally located but there’s no equipment. I’m planning on getting two Sonos amps in order to be able to control each room separately, but one question remains: I would like...

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2 months ago

Nadian Contributor I

Sones One Pair add Beam for music ?

Hey guys, Since I currently own a pair of Sonos One speakers I wonder if a Beam will truly enhance the music experience. Because I already own an OK soundbar with subwoofer from Samsung (Sonos Sub sooo expensive.....) I don't really need a new soundbar.. unless it truly enhances my music when pair...

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2 months ago

jacob_7 Prominent Collaborator II

Turntable output through Sonos

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I've ordered a Bluetooth turntable which I was going to connect to an Echo connected to the line-in on my Play 5 which is in another room. Is this also possible as an alternative to Bluetooth? If I'm housing the turntable near my TV which has a Beam connected to it, as the turntable also has a buil...

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2 months ago

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