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Why Ask If A Sonos Era Series Speaker Will Out-Perform A Play1 or Sonos One/SL?

HelloThis is written not to discourage you from asking questions regarding Sonos speakers of any type. To the contrary it’s written to encourage you think about your question; then ask yourself if it’s one that will get an unbiased answer versus subjective opinions. Let’s begin...Since the release of the Sonos Era 300 and Era 100 series the question is asked “are they worth an upgrade from A Play:1, Sonos One/SL series and/or a Play:3 (*)”. You might notice that I sequenced the first three in a row and left the Play:3 last. I did that purposely by design.The transition from the Play:1 to the One series was mostly cosmetic along with the introduction of the soft touch controls. Sound characteristics did not change to a degree that would warrant an upgrade. Most would need the ears of a canine to perceive a noticeable difference. 😊 Expansion of the internal memory in the Sonos One/SL (Gen2) for future software enhancements was the driver to seriously consider upgrading. Fast forward to

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WallandsContributor I
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upgrading

Hi. looking for advice on upgrade. I currently have a old play 5 and 2 x’s play 3. used to stream from Spotify and also my Rega planar 1 plus. all works fine although not updated for a few years. looking to upgrade to a beam and a couple of Move 2. (I have been gifted 1 Move 2) I understand the turntable may be an issue and require additional components. can anyone help and advise on the best set up. regards mark

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CraftyDub25Avid Contributor I
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New Arc Ultra- What Next?

Hi All, recently set up the new arc ultra which is amazing! I want to finish my home theatre setup now. What are people's recommendations on completing this with a not so crazy budget? Would the sub mini and era 100 combo work? Room size about 19ft by 13ft. Thanks!

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VeltoArkContributor I
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Two subs for room with 3 stereo pairs?

Our open-concept kitchen, living room, dining room is around 30x25 feet. No TV. We plan to listen to music at a low volume, and so was looking at setting up 3 stereo pairs using Era 100s (6 in total).  We likely would play the entire grouping of the 3 stereo pairs together at once. Was considering adding a sub to the space.  Is it possible [or desirable] to add two sub-minis for instance? Or is one likely sufficient? Or would a single sub gen 4 work better perhaps? Thank you for any suggestions

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Al009Contributor III
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Opinions on setup

Looking for opinions on what to add to my Arc ultra. Room size 19ft by 13ft. Looking for a sub and surrounds. Thanks

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Al009Contributor III
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Sub Mini or Sub 3

Hi, my living room is about 16ft x 12ft. I am in the market for a sub and surrounds to go with my Arc Ultra. Choices are between the sub 3 and Sub Mini. Would the mini go well with ERA 100s for surround?Thanks 

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FutchyContributor I
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Consultation regarding audio equipment and systems for a newly opened medical clinic

Hello. Nice to meet you.I am a Japanese doctor and I am planning to open a new clinic this fall. I would like to play Dolby Atmos music in the waiting room. One thing that makes it different from a normal home theater is the spaciousness of the waiting room. The waiting room is approximately 750 square feet (74 square meters). The waiting room also has a unique shape. Here is the diagram: The area surrounded by a red frame is the waiting room. I was considering a configuration of one Arc Ultra and two Era 300s.Is this configuration not enough?If you have any advice on the best configuration please let me know. The music played in the waiting room is mainly designed to resemble forest ambient sounds, so that patients can wait for their appointments in a comfortable space. This is a different environment from a typical home theater, and Sonos does not have any directly operated stores in Japan. I didn't have an environment where I could ask for advice, so I decided to ask this community.

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Al009Contributor III
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Arc Ultra - What Next?

I recently purchased the arc ultra and it's amazing. I have 2 choices for my next purchase due to budget constraints.1. Sonos ERA 100 with Sub 42. Sonos ERA 300 with Sub Mini What do people recommend? Uses mainly for TV and sports. Medium sized room about 3ft from TV. 

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wcpeixotoContributor I
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Advice Needed: Best Home Theater Setup for New Condo (Floor Plan Attached)

Hey Sonos Community,I'm moving to a condo and could really use your help figuring out the ideal Sonos home theater setup. I’ve attached the floor plan so you can get a feel for the space — the main entertainment area is the “Great Room” (17’6” x 15’), which opens up to the kitchen, and dining area.Here’s what I currently have in my Sonos system: Beam (2020) Playbar Sub (Gen 1) Several Play:1s A couple Sonos Ones Roam I’m considering an upgrade (possibly to Arc or Arc Ultra) and want a setup that brings great surround sound and cinematic feel — but I also live in a condo, so I want to avoid going overboard with bass and volume.Would love your input on: Whether the Sub Mini might be a better fit than a new full-size Sub If Arc or Arc Ultra would be overkill for this space Best use of my existing Play:1s or Ones for surrounds Placement tips for a clean and optimal setup Thanks in advance! Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.  

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Skarface73Contributor I
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Which is best for my room (from a total novice)

I have recently bought a Sonos five for a large room (5 metres wide by 12 meters long) and will look at putting this up one end of the room (its a Kitchen / Dinner) and the other other end i was about to buy a second Sonos 5 but am now contemplating with having 2 x Sonos era 300 as well as the Sonos Five? Im not a music guru but just want to be able to play the music off my Phone and have great sound and wondered what others would do / consider? The room isnt ready yet but will be in a few weeks and happy to spend the money up to another £800 if its worth it  So to sumorise,2 x Sonos Fives or1 x Sonos Five and 2 x Era 300

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Ping69Contributor I
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lyrics in sonos apps

When lyrics will be available in somos apps for Spotify ?

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moore63Contributor I
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Beam Gen 1 compatibility

I have a Beam Gen 1 and a One  in my workout room.  Is the ERA 100 , ERA 300, or Move 2 compatible with this Beam?  I use it with my Peloton + bike (casted to my TV) and just want to up my exercise room.  Appreciate it 

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Tim_JContributor I
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Existing Audio System with Sonos

Why is Sonos so protective of their stereo system? It's puzzling. Yes, I understand why. They believe they can. However, the market will inevitably demand a full surround sound experience from Sonos.One can endlessly praise Sonos for their streaming capabilities. They dominate that market. Unfortunately, that doesn't equate to true surround sound. At best, it's Sonos' interpretation of surround sound. They are betting that millions of people won't notice the difference. So be it.I'm frustrated because I have a beautiful Denon AV system alongside my Sonos setup. Integrating the two has been a disappointing experience. Yes, Sonos will point to their Port, but that's just a band-aid solution, producing stereo sound.There's no point in going on and on, but I wish Sonos would listen. HDMI is here, but they don't seem to acknowledge it. I don't know of any Sonos product that uses HDMI. Why? Perhaps they feel they don't need to.Maybe I'm just like Don Quixote, tilting at windmills.Disappointe

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ChildersContributor I
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sonos amp integration

I have a three room set up , kitchen is an Arc, sonus amp and ceiling speakers for surrounds and gen 3 sub, Arcam Dac, iPad hard wired as controller. Small lounge Bose cinema 520 Arcam air Dac and Sonus port. My main lounge has a Denon 2200 AVR, Bowers and Wilkins in Wall front 3 speakers . Surrounds and height speakers in wall and ceiling . I am looking to make improvements to the main lounge as I am happy with the rest of the setup. I also have a single Sonus five and a move 1.I want to have the main lounge join the Sonus architecture and improve the sound quality too . Can a Sonus amp be used to power the front left and right speakers ?within the surround system ? Also could a Sonus subwoofer 4 then be connected to the main lounge ? Could I purchase another Sonus 5 and use a pair usefully within the main lounge too . If the amp option isn’t optimal , if a port is connected, could I then use a Sonus sub in the non sonus setup. 

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Ferrari_00Contributor I
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Sonos Party Setup: Replicate JBL 1000 PartyBox Experience

Next year I am going to be living in a 6 person apartment. I’ve been to friends apartments identical to that of which I will be in next year and their JBL 1000 PartyBox filled up the apartment. I currently have three Play 1’s. I am looking to buy 3 Play 5’s (all older gens to save money). Do you guys think that those 6 speakers could replicate a similar experience to the JBL? What I liked about the JBL was that it filled the entire apartment when placed in the living room, even when there were 100 people throughout the apartment. I feel like even if I bought the three Play 5’s and even added in a sub it wouldn’t be able to replicate the experience I got from the massive JBL. I am also new to this space and know nothing about external speakers or how to use amps and adapters to connect those to Sonos systems. The obvious answer could be “if you like the JBL so much then just buy that.” However, I am already invested into the ecosystem and was wondering if through building an army of Son

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Richard from WinderContributor I
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sonos 5 v era300

Which to buy for a 20ft x 20ft room, 2 x sonos 5 or two Sonos era 300?Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Houst1Contributor I
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Purchase advice for open space

I’m considering buying some Sonos products for the main living area of my home. It’s a 20x40 space with ceilings vaulted from one story to two. There’s a TV on one side that I’d like to get a soundbar for - I’m considering the beam gen 2. We’d like to have a speaker on the other side of the house so we can have music fill the space - I’m considering an era 300 for that.  just looking for advice on whether that’s a good plan, or if there’s another setup I should consider.  Thanks! 

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Wholesale Inquiry and Product Catalog Request

We are a Mexican company specializing in general electrical systems for both residential and commercial use. I am reaching out to inquire whether you offer wholesale options, and if so, whether you could kindly provide us with a general product catalog.Thank you in advance for your attention. We look forward to the opportunity to collaborate with you.Best regards,

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ArnaugmContributor I
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sonos era 100

Yesterday I bought two Sonos ERA100 speakers from the website, and the amount has been charged to my bank account. However, today I received a message from Sonos saying that the purchase has not yet been completed. Could you help me? I purchased the Sonos equipment under the name Anna [redacted].Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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CaroleanneContributor I
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best solution

What would people recommend for a multi room include outdoor and outdoor garden room. I need something to stream the same music in kitchen/diner, lounge, garden room and outside

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JoseAmescuaContributor I
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¿Que comprar?

HolaTengo un Sonos One y lo tengo en el salón de casa. La idea es tener otro altavoz en otro salón que tengo En el piso de arriba en la misma casa y otro más en el jardín.Me gustaría que cada uno tenga la posibilidad de poner su música diferente si así lo deseo o la misma música.Me podrías decir que dispositivo comprar para el salón y jardín. Y que pueda crear ambientes diferentes?Gracias de antemano Jose

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bryanoakContributor I
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Amp(s) or Receiver Rec for Outdoor System with Passive Sub

Hoping the many experts here can provide me some guidance :)I want to add an outdoor zone comprised of four landscape speakers and an in-ground sub. Something along the lines of the Sonance PATIO4.1 or similar.My question is on the best way to power these as a single zone. Am I correct in assuming I could use a Sonos Amp for the four satellites plus a second amp for the passive sub connected to the sub out on the amp? And if I’m correct, is this the best option or, is there a better way?Also, if this is the ideal way, any amp recommendations for the passive sub? 

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Quinn819Contributor I
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connection with two sonos 5

I’m wondering how to make a home theater with two 5s what would be the best way to do that? Then what soundbars are able to sink with both 5s if that is the only option. thanks :)

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CookingkhContributor I
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Sonos One SL

Would like to add to my original two speakers. Which ones are compatible with what I have?

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jordonContributor I
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Does Sonos Have Playlists for Restaurants and Cafés?

I run a food business and want to create the perfect ambiance for my customers through music. I'm looking for playlists or sound settings that match different moods—like relaxing café vibes, elegant fine dining, or energetic fast-food environments.Does Sonos offer built-in playlists for businesses, or are there recommended streaming services that integrate well with Sonos for curated restaurant-style music? Also, are there any Sonos settings or speaker setups that enhance background music without being too overpowering?Would love to hear suggestions from other restaurant or café owners using Sonos! Thanks in advance!"This version makes your post more engaging and encourages responses. Let me know if you'd like any tweaks!Moderator Note: Modified in accordance with the Community Code of Conduct.

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