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DenV
Contributor III
December 14, 2018

Should I get Sub or 2x Play: 1 to add to Beam?

$599 sub vs $269 2x Play:1s - good deal for either. Which one will have more impact to augment the Beam for party music/video?
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    Keith N
    Keith N
    Sonos Staff
    December 14, 2018
    Hey there, DenV. Personally, I think it depends on what you are looking for. Are you looking for a wider range of sound or a wider soundstage?

    Adding the Sub allows for more support in the lower frequencies, making bass and movie explosions deeper and more powerful. While adding the two Play:1's will make for a wider and immersive sound.
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      DenVAuthor
      Contributor III
      December 15, 2018
      Which addition will fill the room better? I have the beam on a 20x14 family room which is open on one side to the kitchen.
      Chris
      Chris
      Lead Maestro
      December 15, 2018
      Party sound - go with the 2 Play:1s. Be sure to set surrounds to FULL mode so that when listening to music they play as full stereo pair.
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      DenVAuthor
      Contributor III
      December 15, 2018
      Thanks for the feedbacks, i guess I'm going with Play:1s. I just saw that the sub is no longer discounted.
      AjTrek1
      AjTrek1
      December 21, 2018
      $599 sub vs $269 2x Play:1s - good deal for either. Which one will have more impact to augment the Beam for party music/video?

      Since you've already made your decision this is going to be a moot point. However, I would have chosen the Sub as it would make music sound better by capturing the low end (Play 1's don't add low end). TV/movies would sound better as well for LFE. JMO.

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