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Make sure to set the crossover accurately, you can perform trial and error to find the best sound. Sonos subwoofers are some of the best in the industry. With at least one Gen 3, you are allowed to pair multiple subwoofers. The subwoofers connect to the bar wirelessly so you have to run wires through the room. If you prefer wireless streaming, make sure the bar or speaker supports Bluetooth, otherwise, you can also use Wi-Fi.

In fact, the most difficult thing to do is decide what you want to watch or listen to next. Put simply, it’s a speaker system that lets you play music wirelessly throughout your home. The speakers can deliver a spot of Bach from over 80 sources including Spotify, Deezer and Apple Music, as well as directly from your digital library, CD player or turntable. And because it uses your home Wi-Fi to create a mesh network, its strong, reliable signal won’t, unlike Bluetooth, halt the music if you move out of range. In the end, we installed two speakers in the ceiling and actually wired them back to the front closet where our modems and cable boxes all live.
My Surround Sound Gameplan
For smaller to medium-sized rooms , consider Beam. It also has built-in support for Audible and Calm for quieter moments. It’s simple to set up, automatically pairs with your remote control, and is incredibly easy to control—use the Sonos app, Apple AirPlay 2, music apps, or your voice. Beam can be placed on furniture in front of your TV or mounted on the wall.
If you want the simple answer, the Sonos Sub is the more powerful unit of the pair and will be the best option if you’re looking for optimal bass output to fill those larger spaces. In particular, this is a great pairing for the Sonos Arc for the most cinematic bundle Sonos offer. However, it’s not always a clear cut choice for many of us.
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With force cancelling drivers, the low-ends will shake the room but not itself. It is flexible in placement so you can lay it flat horizontally. With two acoustic ports, the low-ends are enhanced.
This is another reason why soundbars are seeing massive growth in the market. With the Playbar, Playbase or Beam in place, you can wirelessly add a Sub and surround speakers at your own pace to bring the cinema experience to your very own living room. In terms of Sonos 5.1 speaker placement, it will be same as we do with other speakers. Place the bar beneath the TV, then sub at a corner or front wall, and rear speakers behind you. It has Wi-Fi and supports voice assistant but Bluetooth is missing.
Step 3: Connect A Pair of Sonos Rears
You can choose between wired and wireless speakers as well. Control is easy with the app but you can also use the TV remote. Setup is quite easy but make sure the soundbar and TV port matches. You don’t need a receiver which makes installation much easier. You can also connect the One SL with Playbar, Playbase or Beam soundbars.

You can also connect up to 32 Sonos products – enough for the largest house. The controller app acts as a remote control, so you can play Shostakovich in the study, stream Brahms in the bedroom or have a Proms party using multiple speakers. With the Beam (£369), Playbase (£699) or Playbar (£699) you can also boost the sound of your TV as well as enjoy music.
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Although it is discontinued, you can still find it in stores. So, we consider this to be one of the best Sonos setups for home theater. In case you have a large room, Sonos Arc is best for you. If the unwanted item is opened, this will revert to our regular 30 days returns policy.

Phase Control is set when you Trueplay a room with a Sub, and can’t be changed while Trueplay tuning is enabled. Under Products, tap the room you would like to add your Sub to. If it isn't love at first listen, returns are hassle-free.
If the products you want to use as surrounds are set up as a stereo pair, make sure you separate the stereo pair before adding them as surrounds. I’ve worked my way through a lot of these and you guys have such good taste in music (far better than mine will ever be!). If you have any other great Spotify playlists, share them in the comments below!
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Stand your TV on top of it or slide the Playbase underneath for a very aesthetically-pleasing finish. The latest TVs offer jaw-dropping picture quality, and with Sky Q now offering 4K content, the picture quality is being taken to a new level of detail. Not only do the current TVs offer a stunning picture, but their design is also improving, becoming thinner and sleeker with every model refresh. With the addition of the Sonos Beam to the family, there are now a total of 3 options for your TV set up. Luke knows he spends more time on Twitter than he probably should, so feel free to follow him or give him a shout on social media @LukeFilipowicz.

He writes a lot about Apple Watch and iPad but covers the iPhone and Mac as well. He often describes himself as an "Apple user on a budget" and firmly believes that great technology can be affordable if you know where to look. Luke also heads up the iMore Show — a weekly podcast focusing on Apple news, rumors, and products but likes to have some fun along the way. Tap B is louder if the Sub sounds louder when the letter "B" is highlighted. Tap A is louder if the Sub sounds louder when the letter "A" is highlighted. Swipe left and right to choose which players you have.