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gdsrwq421
Contributor I
May 9, 2017
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Large kitchen/living room - mapped out thoughts - what would you change?

Total noob here.
Rough draft blueprint:



There's three sweet spots in my living room (green 😵.
Was thinking of positioning the two Play:5s and four Play:1s as shown.
Tried to get 3.0 in each of the sweet spots.

Curious what you guys think, and what if anything you'd change?

BIG thank you!
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    gdsrwq421Answer
    Contributor I
    May 9, 2017
    We do already have exist 5.1 in Family room.
    Four ceiling spkrs (light purple circles) and a Definitive soundbar (purple rectangle) in top right corner all connected to a 10 yr old JVC receiver:



    Just want make it as easy to use for 70 yr old parents.
    Original thinking keep Sonos vs home theatre separate so no need to fidget with receiver - simpler to use.
    Maybe I'm wrong - would love your suggest.

    Thx!
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    Kumar
    May 10, 2017
    If you are new to sonos, it might be good just to buy a pair of play 1s for the kitchen and see how you like it, how your parents handle it. You'll also get a better idea of where you need more sound in the dining area.
    Good suggestion, I agree. And play around with them in different places and see how they sound. Be sure to do the Trueplay thing for each new location before making final decisions on sound quality.
    gdsrwq421Author
    Contributor I
    May 10, 2017
    Ok - I'll be going with revision 3.

    Saved money - less spkrs/clutter.
    Got a more intelligently designed setup.
    Would have been lost without you guys.

    Thank you!!
    Kumar
    May 11, 2017
    Don't hesitate to move units around to experiment to see what works best - with Sonos, that is easy to do and your ears in your home with your preferred music are the best judge of what is best. Remember to do the Trueplay tuning every time the speaker location is changed, for optimum results.
      Jonathan H
      Retired Sonos Staff
      May 11, 2017
      I agree with what was mentioned above, I highly encourage growing your Sonos organically and systematically. There is no reason why anyone should rush into anything. What I personally recommend is going with the PLAY:1's for now. Then TruePlaying the area - if you find out that you need more. Add in PLAY:5's. Listening experiences are obviously subjective - I suggest listening to a stereo paired PLAY:1's first then going up from there.
      gdsrwq421Author
      Contributor I
      May 11, 2017
      One more for you guys.
      Unsure about best positioning for Kitchen and Family Room:



      Will set everything up with TruePlay.
      Which one you feel is best combo?

      Thanks!

      PS.
      Was thinking top one might be good too because for Dining can then have Positions 2, 3, & 6 playing.
      Keith N
      Keith N
      Sonos Staff
      May 11, 2017
      Putting a speaker in the corner of the room (on the side of the Fridge) doesn't seem like a great idea. You'd have a massive electric appliance blocking any wireless communication. I would stick with both top choices as the speakers are evenly spaced and open.
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      Kumar
      May 11, 2017
      Overthinking on paper isn't going to get you anywhere useful. Get a 1 pair and get into the real world by experimenting yourself.
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