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I’m building an outdoor pavilion with a roof and walls on 3 sides (back and 2 sides), with the front side open. I’m mounting a TV on back wall, and want to purchase Sonos speakers to connect to the TV to use for TV sound in addition to music. 

Given the covered set-up, would the Arc or Beam be suitable for use? I couldn’t find details like IP rating on products except the Move and Roam. The set-up would be protected from direct water / rain and sun, but it does often get foggy overnight, which would likely wander into the space. Temperatures rarely get below freezing and sometimes get to 100 in the summer, but given the shade under the roof, it likely wouldn’t get that hot.

Alternatively, if the Arc or Beam wouldn’t be suitable, can you connect the Amp to the TV and use the Sonance outdoor speakers sound from the TV in addition to music?

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I’d recommend using the Sonos Amp with Sonos outdoor speakers by Sonance. You also have the option to use a second Sonos Amp with Sonos outdoor speakers by Sonance to use as surrounds. My only concern would be adding a Sonos sub which is not intended for exposure to outdoor conditions. Even if you think the sub would be well protected from the elements I’d be concerned about bugs or some other creature making the sub a home given its open design. Hopefully the Sonos amp (or amps) would be protected from the elements.

My choice would be to go with the Amp and Sonance outdoor speaker set.
https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/amp-and-outdoor-set

There are also weatherproof enclosures for the Amp for outdoor use from various 3rd party suppliers online. Here is one such example…

https://www.solutionsdirectonline.com/sonos-amp-outdoor-enclosures

If you want to use SUB, you could protect the openings with some gauze. This will discourage all but the smallest creatures from crawling inside the enclosure. There will be minimal sonic impact. At the risk of higher sonic impact a light fabric could also be used to block the ports (openings).

Got it, thanks for the replies! it sounds like then that the Beam or arc aren’t recommended for this set up? I’ve seen some pictures of people with a similar set up, using a Beam with their TV in a room that’s outside but covered with a roof. For example, https://danver.com/projects/chatham-refinishing/

Depending on the temperatures and humidity in your location you could use BEAM or ARC if they would be protected from direct rain and snow. If you have winters, I recommend bringing SONOS and the TV inside during the winter,

You can view product operating temperature ranges here.

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