*** Official SONOS Thread ***

[MrRockliffe]

I moved over to Sennheiser and much prefer DTS:X to Atmos, just places objects so much better. Still hoping for the rumoured rears in 2024, otherwise I may come back to Sonos if this new bar is any good and add the 300's.

I'm tempted to make the switch, especially with the black Friday deals - might make it more tolerable.


Have always found the ARC missing something, and the subs, while very good for films, don't have the speed and attack necessary for music.

 

[Grim5]

The Arc always feels a bit soft and quiet and I actually preferred how music sounded on the playbar but I have no regrets as to play games with the playbar I had to jump through hoops where as hdmi arc makes that so much easier

 

[MrRockliffe]

The Arc always feels a bit soft and quiet and I actually preferred how music sounded on the playbar but I have no regrets as to play games with the playbar I had to jump through hoops where as hdmi arc makes that so much easier

I find the latency using ARC intolerable for playing games. There's such a significant delay with the Xbox in anything other than Stereo :/



Also, why is the Sonos app search so broken for Apple Music? The number of songs I can't find in the Sonos app is crazy. If I go to the artists page and look through their albums, I'm able to find it, yet it doesn't show in the search.


The more I use Sonos, the more I dislike it :/

 

[Grim5]

Th Xbox has a lot of audio issues. I have none with my PS5 or PC

 

[Vandle]

Anyone had an issues with stuttering sound with a play bar? Mine is first gen and probably 12 years old or so, been faultless however recently noticed the sound stuttering every now and then. The only fix is to unplug the power chord. It happens on most inputs but seems to be Xbox the most.

 

[CapitalOne]

Recently been stretching the legs of the ERA300s as rear surrounds with the ARC and the sub. Only streaming services though but 6 Underground was a pretty impressive Atmos demo!

 

[RockLobster]

Recently been stretching the legs of the ERA300s as rear surrounds with the ARC and the sub. Only streaming services though but 6 Underground was a pretty impressive Atmos demo!

I’ve got the same setup but ones instead of 300s. Someone is selling two 300s near me half tempted.

 

[dlockers]

What's the upgrade path for a Sonos Beam guys?

 

[Minstadave]

What's the upgrade path for a Sonos Beam guys?

Gen 1?

Add a sub first. Then rears after. Gen 1 Beam doesn't support Atmos so no need for Era 300s.

 

[dlockers]

Gen 1?

Add a sub first. Then rears after. Gen 1 Beam doesn't support Atmos so no need for Era 300s.

I believe it's Gen1 - 2019. Im not a mega audiophile, am I right to assume the gen1 is sufficient for a novice?

 

[ChrisD.]

I believe it's Gen1 - 2019. Im not a mega audiophile, am I right to assume the gen1 is sufficient for a novice?

Yeah it’s fine. A sub would make a large difference. I still have a Playbar in the bedroom and that’s also still going strong and sounds good.

 

[dlockers]

Holy crap I didn't realise the sub was twice the price of the Beam itself

Is the mini sub okay?

 

[LiE]

Holy crap I didn't realise the sub was twice the price of the Beam itself

Is the mini sub okay?

Mini sub is a good pairing with the Beam.

Keep an eye on HUKD as the mini drops to around £300 often.

eg. https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sonos-sub-mini-black-4269076

 

[dlockers]

Mini sub is a good pairing with the Beam.

Keep an eye on HUKD as the mini drops to around £300 often.

eg. https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sonos-sub-mini-black-4269076

That's dude. Just clicked through my employers perks portal and I can get the full sub and 2x era 100s for 1100. Almost do-able but I think way too much for my uneducated ears!

I think I'll set an alert for the mini sub.

There is a lad local selling two Sonos play:1 with stands for 200. Can anyone comment on those as rears?

 

[MrRockliffe]

That's dude. Just clicked through my employers perks portal and I can get the full sub and 2x era 100s for 1100. Almost do-able but I think way too much for my uneducated ears!

I think I'll set an alert for the mini sub.

There is a lad local selling two Sonos play:1 with stands for 200. Can anyone comment on those as rears?

I’ve got an Arc + 2x Subs + IKEA lamps as rears.


Before the IKEA lamps, I used the Sonos Ones - they’re the successor to the Play:1


They’re fine, since it’s pretty much entirely mid range which comes through the rear channels.


I would actually say the Sub Mini is a better sounding sub compared to the sub - I have both.


The Sub has more presence and can energise a room better, but the quality of sound from the Mini is, in my opinion, better.


2x Subs for movies
1x Sub mini for music IMO.

 

[dlockers]

Thanks @MrRockliffe. Are the lamps just as good?

 

[ChrisD.]

Unless you want Atmos which given that you have a beam is unlikely, any rears would be fine as they don't do a lot.

 

[MrRockliffe]

Thanks @MrRockliffe. Are the lamps just as good?

On their own, no, but as part of the system they’re fine. Rear effects come through nice and clear.

Trueplay tuning is a must though.

 

[Kohaashi]

Currently looking at soundbars - is the Beam Gen 2 a good choice?

Used to have a Yamaha AV with a 5.1 set of QAcoustic 2000 speakers but need something wireless and less visible to get approval from the other half

 

[Minstadave]

Currently looking at soundbars - is the Beam Gen 2 a good choice?

Used to have a Yamaha AV with a 5.1 set of QAcoustic 2000 speakers but need something wireless and less visible to get approval from the other half

Have you got other Sonos gear? Samsung do decent Sounbars with wireless rears that are worth a look unless you want to stay in the Sonos ecosystem.