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Sonos Speakers: Product Comparison Chart

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Sonos Home Theater Speaker: Comparison Chart

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Abe_SlinkinContributor I
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Will a turntable connected to the Port “work” with a Sub connected to the Arc?

Apologies if this has been answered before, but many of the threads I’ve found are questions regarding third-party amps or speakers.  I recently purchased an Arc. I’d like to connect my turntable (Audio-Technica AT-LP60X, with built in pre-amp) via the Port. Will this “work” with a Sonos Sub in the same room?Just trying to listen to some LP’s. Thanks in advance for any help. 

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Velvet Rebel MusicContributor I
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Are Amps Shipping Currently?

I ordered in April with a May 6 shipping date. It has been “preparing to ship” since the 6th. Has anyone ordered an amp of late and are you on the same delay? Not a huge deal but I have an all new music room set-up and all that is missing is the amp. 

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noshareContributor I
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Connect to 2016 SONOS speakers

I’m still using my SONOS speakers (playbar, sub, 5 and 1) from 2016. I’m planning on getting a turntable and want to stream the music through all of the speakers. Currently, all of the speakers are connected via Wi-Fi.Questions:(1) Will the Port make this all work?(2) If I get a turntable without a preamp, will I need the SONOS Amp?Another advantage of getting the Port is that I will be able to stream directly from Apple AirPlay 2.Thank you in advanced.

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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Anonymous
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How can I get a purchase receipt for a product that I bought on the Sonos website?

How can I get a purchase receipt for a product that I bought on the Sonos website?

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melvimbe
1 year ago
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IntensmileContributor I
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Trasmit dj set to other parts of the house

I have a pretty elaborate dj setup that I use a lot in my office and my wife is often doing art in her studio. She sometimes wants to listen to what I am playing but they are on opposite sides of the house. Do I just need to get a Sonos Amp or Port to play my dj set through the Sonos system?I am not concerned about delay or anything like that since I won't be using any Sonos speakers near me.Thanks to anyone that takes the time to answer.

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buzz
2 years ago
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mrgrievesAvid Contributor I
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How does a home cinema setup integrate with normal home audio?

Apologies for the really stupid and basic question….If I buy a sounder such such as an Arc or Beam and then add in a stereo pair of Ones to use as back speakers, how does it appear in the Sonos system?  I have a few Sonos speakers which we use for music and radio, and want to see if I can reuse one of my existing Ones, add in a stereo pair and it still be usable as both a home cinema setup and also for my current audio needs.If listening to audio in the home I probably wouldn’t need the Arc/Beam to be joining in, although maybe it doesn’t matter.  But if I start watching TV I wouldn’t want it to broadcast across the entire house.What I’m trying to get at is that I want a really simple system that doesn’t involve any fiddling about with configuration and settings to use on a day to day basis.Again sorry this feels like such a stupid question and it was quite hard to phrase so I hope it makes some sense.

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1 year ago
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paolucnContributor I
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Connecting Sirius Boombox to speakers

I was wondering if there any way to connect a Sirius XM receiver which is in a Sirius home dock to Sonos speakers without use of the internet.  Would a Bluetooth adapter maybe work for this?

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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emvales ParklandContributor I
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Sonos amplifier

Home wifi, 2 Sonos speakers working well. We have a turntable and a DVD-player (that we use to play CDs but the amplifier and speaker connected to the turntable and DVD/CD player are very old.I want to stream the turntable music and music from CDs through the SONOS speakers. Can I simply obtain a SONOS amplifier and just plug both devices into the SONOS amplifier and have the music appear in my SONOS speakers?Thanks for advice! Michael S

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Stanley_4
1 year ago
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AMCrossAvid Contributor III
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UK buyer and VAT reciept from buying direct at sonos.com

as title have you purchased and got a receipt or invoice at all

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1 year ago
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Jack_12Contributor I
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outdoor speaker layout for big screen-in porrch

Hi All,I’m planning a speaker layout for a large screen-in porch (950 sq ft).It would be pretty straightforward to mount 4 outdoor speakers (powered by 1 Amp) high up on some of the posts (please see included image below).Would that sound good though throughout the space? Or do I need the speakers further apart from one another (the posts are 15 feet apart)? Or do I need more speakers for this space?I could figure out a way to do recessed ceiling speakers (4 or 6), but only with more time and expense. I’m okay making the investment if it’s necessary though.I would greatly appreciate some opinions on whether what I’m proposing will be sufficient or if I need to take a different approach.Thank you! 

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melvimbe
2 years ago
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jconoverContributor II
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New Build Pre-Wire and Sonos Sonance and Arc

Hello.  We are building a home and we are finalizing our low voltage pre-wire plans now.  We are having Sonos amps and Sonance in-ceiling speakers mounted in a few rooms.  I would like to use the Sonance in-ceiling speakers located in the living room as rear surrounds.  We plan on purchasing a Sonos ARC and Sonos sub to round out the package.  I planned on having all three Amps located in the bistro closet.  Do I need to have the living room Amp in the living area or is fine in the closet?  Also wondering if the living room Sonance can pull double duty as the rears as well as just streaming music when not watching tv.  Thank you in advance for any assistance.

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scottmmoore10Contributor I
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Does Sonos AMP allow speaker to be turned off?

Hello,I am thinking of purchasing a Sonos Amp to power both my den bookshelf speakers and my outdoor speakers.  I would like to be able to turn off the indoor speakers when I am outside so that music doesn’t get blasted inside the house late at night and wake up the kids.  Old amps used to allow you to turn on specific speaker groups with the touch of button (ie. “speaker A, speaker B”). Does the Sonos Amp have this functionality?

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melvimbe
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WobindAvid Contributor I
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Please Help - can't stop the dropping out

Hello to all,Hoping someone can help me with this - I have a decent turntable going into stereo fives and then a number of ones throughout my house. All going through my wifi. I run Google points re a mesh system as I have a large house and one router/ point isn’t enough. Also - where I have the turntable and two fives are at the opposite end of the house to where I have my cabled internet. This works fine for normal streaming of tv and internet needs, but something isn’t happening for my Sonos system.My question relates to the Sonos Boost and will it fix my issue. If I buy one I have to hook it up at the opposite side of my house to the turntable and fives because that is where I can plug in an ethernet cable so it has to stretch that far out.Also, can I have multiple Boosts. I have bought a three point pack from Google for my Mesh, can I do something similar with Boost or will I be confusing it all?Thanks in advance everyone - Robin

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Corry P
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NorfolkEnchantsContributor II
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Using Sonos with a pair of turntables

I currently have an Arc, a Sub and pair of One SLs, which sound great. I’m thinking of trying to connect my old Technics 1210s via an analogue Pioneer DJM-300 mixer (which should have the necessary pre-amps) and then a PORT.From what I’ve read, this sounds like it should work OK, and my primary purpose would just be for playing vinyl, but I’m wondering if it would be feasible to use this setup for actually mixing tracks. Would there be too much delay for that purpose?

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jgatie
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LintoContributor I
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Arc

Hi, I am planning to buy a new ARC. However, a little bit concerned that after my  purchase in a few months time whether Sonos will introduce a new arc in the market. So really confused whether to buy it now or wait for few more months. Kindly advise. 

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Robert_WebberContributor I
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Home theatre using existing stereo speakers.

Hello. I am moving from a house  to an apartment. In the house I have a stereo system and a home theatre with a 5.1 AV receiver. In the apartment I will only be able to have one system. I could go with an ARC with Sonos sub and surrounds. But I do like my stereo speakers. If I went with a Sonos AMP and add the Sonos sub and surrounds will I miss too much by not having a centre speaker? 

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BudgetAudiophileContributor I
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Projector setup to protect lag & quality

Hi Community - will I lose any sound quality, create lag, or run into compatability issues in this setup? + Projector (back of room ViewSonic px701hd)+ AppleTV/AmazonFireStick/Roku Stick - directly connected to projector with HDMI+ Sonos Connect Gen 1 - running optical to HDMI output adapter out of Connect and HDMI cable into projector (no eARC avail)+ Sonos Beam - at front of room wirelessly bonded via Connect+ 2 Sonos Play:1 - back/side surround speakers wirelessly bonded via Connect I assume running a direct line across the room out from projector 3.5mm and converting to optical for Connect wouldn't gain anything? Or even degrade? I'm a bit confused what actually introduces lag that people talk about in this forum, since I don't use network/cable TV, hopefully I'm not introducing that? Am I right to assume compatibility of Sonos mobile app won't be an issue as long as I get a Beam Gen 1? I believe Beam Gen 2 and Connect Gen 1 don't like to be on the same app. I already have one of t

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RhythmsContributor I
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sonos sonance in ceiling with Amp plus sub

Hi, I currently have play1 s set up as L / R plus sub. Really like this setup.  We are redoing our living room and the new design is forcing me to consider in ceiling solution. I am planning on going with sonos in ceiling speakers with existing sub and amp. We already have the wiring ( previously installed ).  This will be purely for 2 channel music.  Does any one have this set up ? How is the quality of sound compared with two play ones + sub. 

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lewisc
2 years ago
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cwhriceContributor I
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Sonos Ray and Sonos One

I bought 2 Sonons ones for my home.  Did not realize they would not work with Bluetooth. I want my tv sound to come out of my Sonos one speakers.  If i buy a Sonos Ray will I be able to connect that to my wifi Sonos one speakers? 

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1 year ago
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MrombergContributor II
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Sonos Sub with 2 One's.....however

I have two ones, one in the kitchen and one in the living room.  There are no physical walls separating these spaces and the speakers are about 30 feet apart. I’m considering adding the sub but I’m looking for affirmation that this new setup will sound good.  Because of space limitations the sub would have to be placed in a corner approximately 20 feet from each speaker.  Thoughts?

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JimCali75Contributor II
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Playbase vs Beam Gen 2

Hi all,Just looking to upgrade the master bedroom.. I’ve already got a couple Play Ones in there for music. Looking to pair them with either a Playbase or Beam Gen 2. I have an opportunity to get a new Playbase for $300. Vs $450 for the Beam Gen 2.  The TV is older so the lack of Dolby Atmos isn’t an issue at the moment. I am a bit concerned about future support for the Playbase. Not really concerned about not having Dolby Atmos in the bedroom. Any thoughts? Thanks :) 

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Airgetlam
1 year ago
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Bhobden83Contributor I
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Outdoor non-bluetooth TV / Sonos question

We are about to do an outdoor TV / audio set up. I just want to verify what I’ve learn and hopefully get some people’s input here. From what I’ve gathered…Option 1 - It sounds like we can either get a television that is bluetooth capable and then pair that with whichever individual speakers we would like.. correct?Option 2 - We can get a non-bluetooth TV and a Sonos sound-bar.  Then additional speakers will connect via the soundbar. Any suggestions here?  Is my thinking correct?  Anyone have input as the best way to go in utilizing Sonos for an outdoor television set up? Thanks! 

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buzz
2 years ago
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Tfurey58Contributor I
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4 sonance ceiling speakers without Arc

My wife doesn’t like the look of a sound bar like the Arc. Can I get surround sound with 2 pairs (4 total) sonance ceiling speakers and a Sub all connected through an Amp?

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AjTrek1
2 years ago
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MelBrazContributor I
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Sonos One Speaker

What is the difference between Gen 1 & Gen 2 Sonos One speaker?

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1 year ago
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Patrick723Contributor I
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What is the best setup for a room with projector and music?

Hi,Questions:What is the best solution for us?  Do we need two Sonos Amp to get the 4.1 system? Ideal situation:We are thinking about the following, but dont know if it is posible: Connect Sonos amp to the projector. Connect two sonos five to the Sonos Amp for the front speakers. Install 4 * sonos five directly to the power troughout the room Use the two speakers connected to the projector for sound to the projector. Usining all six speakers for musicBackground:We have a room in our office that is 86m²= 925.6963ft². This is the only room with sonos. We will have a projector here for viewing movies, gaming and holding presentation. We usually have parties here also so want good music for that.

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Airgetlam
2 years ago
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