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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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EranosAvid Contributor I
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Play 1 compared to Sonos SL

Just wondering if the Sonos One SL without microphone is really better than Play 1 in terms of sound and functionality other than making the controls more aesthetic and being Airplay ready? Are there any real upgrades in performance for playing regular music. Play 1st are now on sale in many locations.  

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richardhrContributor I
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Amp + Arc + Sub = can they all co exist and sync?

Is it possible to get sound coming out of Sonos Amp - driving 4 speakers Sonos Sub - connected wirelessly Sonos Arc Can I get music to play from them all as well as getting whatever is on the TV playing through all the speakers too? Ta

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3 years ago
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mlf59Contributor I
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ceiling speaker hole size

my electrician cut 10” holes for my ceiling speakers.  Is that too big?  I know the recommended cut out is 8.25”

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3 years ago
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klausfaiContributor I
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CR200 Controller and TradeUp

Hi, How does TradeUp work for a CR200 Controller - essentially a product for which there is no (hardware) replacement? The TradeUp page allows me to check the box next to it and then “Click to receive your credit” (which I haven’t done yet, because I’m unsure about what I let myself in for). This doesn’t indicate that the recycle mode will be initiated. Does this mean I can claim 30% per controller that I own, but it won’t stop working? Can I then use the discount on any Sonos product? If I understand it correctly, then as long as I leave a legacy product (e.g. a CR200 controller) in the setup, none of my components will receive software updates, right? I guess I can’t use more than one TradeUp discount (30%) on a single new product? I don’t really need new products, but if I start adding the discounts for my controllers for the purchase of one item, I may “need” a new product ;-) Thanks….

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4 years ago
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Opinion - Arc VS Playbar

Hi everyone, I got the Arc a few days ago, I have issues with bass and to round this up I am not so impressed with the product especially at this price point. I still have my Beam but I never quite liked it, especially for music. I am considering getting the Playbar, I know it sounds backwards but I cannot play Dolby Atmos content, only 5.1 so I wanted to ask Playbar and Arc owners their opinions. Before the Arc comes out the Playbar was unanimously better than the Beam in terms of sound. What I would love to know is if the Arc is much better than the Playbar on its own and if it is noticeably better in a home theatre set up with Sonos ones + Sub? How is the dialogue on the Playbar compared to the Arc? Again I am not so much interested in the Atmos side of things, only music and Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks.   I really appreciate your help, cheers!

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3 years ago
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adotjdottContributor I
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Vinyl Quality Through Play:5 Line-In vs Connect/Amp/Port RCA

Is it right to assume that the RCA inputs of a Connect/Amp/Port will provide a better Vinyl experience than the Line-In of a Play:5? Thinking about for multi-room L-R speaker separation… Thanks!

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3 years ago
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Niko79Trending Lyricist I
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ARC and Sonos One or SL for surround sound?

Will be getting ARC next month. Should I upgrade Play:1 to One or SL as surrounds? Since ARC has GA built in do I need surrounds to have GA capability too?

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3 years ago
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cambjonesContributor I
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Which HDMI for 5m run to a Sonos Arc

Hi I’ve just preordered a Sonos Arc and I’ve just received a Samsung Q95T which is a TV which has its brains in a separate ‘one connect’ box that sits separate to the TV allowing the TV to be thinner.    The one connect box has all the plugs for the TV including HDMI. So I need to run a HDMI cable 5m form the one connect box to my soon to arrive Sonos Arc.    Should I be looking out for a specific brand or type of HDMI cable?    Many thanks 

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3 years ago
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mattlukeaContributor I
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Play Five vs Sonos Five differences

Hey. Hope you’re all well. I bought a Sonos Play Five a month ago and I’m loving the quality of it - however I was a little annoyed when the newly rebranded Sonos Five was announced so soon after buying the Play 5. Apart from more storage and the new radio feature in the newer model, will there be any noticeable differences to the sound between the old and new and would it be beneficial to buy the newer model? Thanks 

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3 years ago
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jbooneContributor I
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Use sonos speakers in a non sonos system

I’m struggling to find the answer to this, but what equipment do I need to add sonos one speakers to my existing (wired) audio system? Everything i’m finding seems to be streaming music with the sonos app to an existing system which isn’t what I’m looking for. I have an amp and wired speakers and play music through a sirius xm player, plugged into the amp. I would like to be able to add the sonos one speakers to this setup. Thanks

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4 years ago
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ExoticuserContributor I
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Speaker for Sauna

Can Move be used in a sauna?

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3 years ago
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vinhattieuAvid Contributor I
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Sonos Amp and B&W CM7 floorstanders

My system currently consists of a Synology NAS + [Sonos Connect + Lindemann DAC + Creek Destiny amplifier] + B&W CM7. I am thinking of going minimalist by replacing three components in the bracket with a Sonos Amp. I know that specs-wise the Sonos Amp is powerful enough to drive my CM7, but I am not quite sure of its musicality, i.e. sound stage, balance, details, etc. when compared with my DAC & Destiny setup. I have read the forum and found a few reviews on Sonos Amp and floorstanders but it does not seem to be a very popular setup. Any insight and experience on this matter is much appreciated.

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chenziContributor I
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Sonos Arc, Xbox One X and Sony 4K projector

My current home theater setup is a Sony 4k Projector VPL-VW285ES, Xbox OneX - that is connected to Sonos Playbar. i have a Sub and a pair of Play 3 speakers in this setup. I am interested to get Sonos Arc for Dolby Atmos upgrade but I am finding conflicting information on how to do this setup / if at all this setup would work now. Please help.

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VeloweaveAvid Contributor I
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Boost Advantages?

Boost says it creates a dedicated wireless network for my Sonos products to utilize.  Does this make it so I’m not clogging up my home WiFi?  In other words, when I’m trying to work on a VPN and my kid is playing PS4 streaming games, and my daughter is streaming Roblox on the computer and my other kid is watching Youtube and I have all my Sonos speakers playing music my work computer can get a little slow because I’m probably clogging up my wifi network with all that is going on.  Does Boost untether my Sonos speakers from the home Wifi thus freeing up bandwidth?  I’m a little fuzzy on what Boost actually does and how it helps.  

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ratty
3 years ago
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kishletteTrending Lyricist I
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5.1 set up question - upgrade to Play:5s?

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. My question is whether it would be worth replacing the two Sonos Ones with two Play:5s (Gen 2). To give you an idea of the space, it’s essentially a big, long room - open plan living at one end, dining area in the middle and kitchen at the other end. The TV, Playbar and Sub are on the furthest wall in the living, the couch faces those and the two Sonos Ones sit behind the couch on a console table that separates the living and dining areas. I love my current system and it seems adequate enough. I don’t feel like I need another speaker in the kitchen when listening to music, for example. That said, I’ve never owned a Play:5 before and don’t know what I’m missing. (I never thought I needed the

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4 years ago
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mfs26Avid Contributor I
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Setup for Sonos Arc

Please forgive me. I am not tech savy at all. I currently have the Sonos 5.1 home theater system with playbase. I have ordered the Sonos Arc. How will  I go about removing the playbase from the system and then installing the arc ? I also would like to sell the playbase to a friend. How do I factory reset the playbase ? Thank you in advance for kind responses.    

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3 years ago
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EranosAvid Contributor I
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Brennan B2 and Port

If I want to use the Brennan B2 as a CD player and Internet Radio as well as a passive NAS, to do this, can I hook it up to any Sonos product with a line in? I was thinking of a Play 5 but may now considering the Port since I have to wire the B2 to the router with a ethernet cable in a different room.

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nige83Contributor I
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new to sonos

I’m looking to purchase a Sonos turn table, don’t know where to start and would appreciate some help on where to start from regarding the set up ?   i currently have the apple home pod and was hoping I could link this in with Sonos products.    

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3 years ago
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nostikContributor II
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Adding Sonos AMP with Playbar

My TV currently has a Playbar connected via Optical Cable and the sound has been wonderful. However, we have two rear speakers that we have not been utilizing and now it’s time for a slight upgrade. I’m looking to add a Sonos AMP (new version) to the mix.    Question for the community: Will Sonos AMP be connected wirelessly to Playbar? Or do I need to physically connect it to HDMI ARC from the TV as well?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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Slowhand515Contributor I
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Arc setup

I have (2) play 5 gen 2 and a sub gen 2 as a stereo pair. If I add a new arc what is the functionality of the system? Will I still have a dedicated stereo and acr function wit sub as home theatre?

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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MPracharAvid Contributor I
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Feature Request: Reverse touch panel buttons on AMP

When wall mounted, the up down buttons are essentially reversed compared to the other units in the house, causing me to skip the wrong way or adjust the volume the wrong way. It would be great to have a setting that allows you to reverse the order.

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Harris in VAContributor I
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Future Sonos Soundbar

Has anyone heard of when Sonos is ever going to update their Soundbar?  I have a Beam now for a small room but moving into a bigger home early next year.  The current Soundbar is so very dated and doesn’t have any fo the standard features of newer soundbars (voice assistant, ATMOS, HDMI, etc.). It even just plain looks old.  Rumors?  

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4 years ago
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rob1373Contributor I
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Arc wall mount

I have a white arc and want to wall mount it but can only find the bracket in black. Does this matter? Will the black be visible? I can see other soundbars come with wall brackets in the same colour.

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Airgetlam
3 years ago
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MarkoVContributor I
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From where is Sonos shipping within EU

Hi all! Want to buy Sonos One directly from Sonos. I live in Croatia. My question is from where Sonos ships when ordering within EU? My worry is that it is shipped from USA and it will incur customs tax. If it is within EU, then it will be ok. Anyone knows? Thanks!

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jswissContributor I
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Sonos Port, Airplay 2, and Play:3?

Hi there, I may be way off base here, so apologies in advance, but I couldn’t find a clear answer anywhere. I have an older Play:3 (and some other stuff, but the rest doesn’t really matter for now) that does not work with Airplay 2. I also have a record player. As such, I was considering getting a Port to connect my record player to my audio system., but have a few assumptions/questions:   I understand that the Port supports Airplay 2. I understand the Port will connect my record player to my existing system. I assume the Port will work with the Play:3, and therefore my record player will work with the Play:3. If my understandings and assumption above are correct, then will I be able to use Airplay 2 from my iPhone (let’s assume in Spotify), play via Port, and then choose the Play:3 to play music through, effectively giving the Play:3 Airplay 2 support? Again, apologies if I’m missing something. I hope I’m right, but reckon I’m probably wrong here :)

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3 years ago
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