One of the best DIY videos I have seen. We are building a new house and after watching this video I'm definitely gonna look hard at the SONOS system. I'm a big believer in the K.I.S.S. school of thought... Keep It Simple Stupid! Subscribed and will browse your other videos soon.-Mike
Adding sonos amp next week to my setup Right now my sonos arc is plugged into my EARC on the TV. So after the amp is added to the Sonos set up I should use the HDMI coming from the amp to the TVearc …and get rid of the cable going from the Sonos arc to the TV correct? I’m getting the amp in one week, so just use the.. amp HDMI… instead of arc sound bar cable going to TV? Because the sound bar will play once the Sonos amp is added to the specific room where everything else is the soundbar will play just like before when it was connected directly to the tv….correct?
Need advice… I just added the Sonos amp to my system, previously I had my Sonos arc sound-bar HDMI into LG 77 C2 arc TV port, after adding the amp, the arc port on the back of the amp can I run the arc cable from the amp to the arc sound bar bypassing the TV?…. when I put an HDMI cable from the amp arc port to the TV arc port …I had echo sounding speakers over each other…. they’re not synced….any thoughts …the amp is driving ….two external Polk audio in ceiling speakers… when I added the amp I set it up as stereo, I can control the in ceiling speakers with the app…. So I’m most concerned about is whether or not I should keep the arc sound bar connected to the TV arc or connect the amp arc port straight to the sound bar bypassing the TV, that’s what I would like to know, any thoughts?
If I well understood, you are trying to do a 5.1 right? In that case keep the hdmi ARC into the sonos Arc. Then add the AMP as surround speaker into the Arc room.
Great video! More descriptive than anything else I found. Thank you. My old system broke and looking to replace it with Sonos. I currently have 8 zones of ceiling speakers that are not Sonos and an older sonos connect that I was using as a source. Would you have a video that could help me choose the Sonos equipment I need to complete my system.
Well. Sonos suport up to 5.2. So 5 speaker and 2 subs. And the center chanel is only available over their bars. SO basically with a Sonos Amp, you could only connect 4 of those 8 speaker. Front left and right and surrounds left and right.
Hi, I purchased a wireless mic karaoke system, hoping to connect it with my Sonos arc. Unfortunately, there isn’t an optical option from the soundbar to the karaoke. Would this amp allow me to use the karaoke along with the Sonos system? Thanks!
I have 5 in-ceiling speakers for surround system that are not from Sonos. 2 speakers in the front and 3 in the back. Any idea how I can connect them to Sonos Amp? It only takes 4 speakers. 2 on the left and 2 on the right, but what about the central one in the back?
Hi Akrem. Sonos Amp are not designed to play a center speaker. It's made to be : 1. A stereo Front 2. A surround set combined with a sound bar 3. Front Stereo and surround (in this case your central will not be connected but will be imulated by the left and right. In short you can't connect your 5 speakers toguether with any Sonos devices. I would use 4 of them and leave the center not connected, or purchase a cinema amp that was designed for this.
Great video thank you! I am dj'ing a bar and they have this setup. I have a DDJ1000 which I can output/connect to the RCA inputs but I've been reading that I might need a separate pre-amp phono.... Do you know if I might need this? Thank you!
I don't see why you would need a pre-amp phono with a device of this kind. But anyway, you can amplify the input of the AMP at a phono input level. There is a setting to adjust the AMP input and you can connect a turntable on it.
I was watching your videos and i still have a question. I have sonos amp downstairs at the rack, and i only ran a cat6 cable to frame 75inch tv 1st floor. I have tried different hdmi arc extenders, and the tv has not recognized any of them even though turned on sound output through hdmi earc setting at the tv. Any idea why?
Based on my experience, the Port (use to be called Connect: Amp) allows you to bring a traditional receiver and/or 5 or 7:1 speaker system into your Sonos Ecosystem. Also, you can use the Amp and just connect directly to passive speakers (not active speakers with amps installed already such as Sonos Fives or Playbar/Arc) such as Sonos or any wired in-ceiling/wall or standalone traditional speakers without the traditional stereo receiver.
Can I connect the Sonos hdmi to a normal hdmi in my TV, I want to use the Sonos for my turntable. The tv will be connected to my Samsung soundbar thru e-arc hdmi. Would I be able to listen the turntable thru the soundbar? I want the Sonos just to use it as a link between my stereo hifi components and the soundbar. Sonos--normal hdmi tv input--tv. TV e-arc--soundbar. Cheers!
That won't work. You must see the HDMI on the Amp as an input. I hope you use the Amp for other speaker, otherwise it's a very expensive input. The Five for exemple does have an input but also have a speaker ;) Otherwise, the most simple way to still use a sound-bar on your TV would be to replace the Samsung one by a Sonos Playbar. Then the audio would be sharable. But I think what I would do is to put great speaker on that Amp to listen the turntable.
I have a question: I connect 2 outdoor speakers from sonos to the amp via right and left channel. Can i include 2 sonos one to the System? And the next is if I connect a mixer for djing as input will this Word that the amp sends the Signal via cable to the 2 outdoor speakers and via WiFi to the 2 sonos one ?
Yes you can add two sonos one. You can also connect a mixer on it but I don't recommend it. Onless you connect a TV with HDMI or optical input, there is always a delay on Sonos. I explain it here : th-cam.com/video/yXs3DZei848/w-d-xo.html
The delay would be in every speaker as the whole system digitalise the audio before sending it back to speakers. The delay is only between the source and the speaker. All speaker play at the same time.
@@HowToPM It is true but sonos one works as a sorrund speakers not as a stereo frontal speakers when you add them to sonos amp and you use ARC conection or I don't know how to configure them in that way...
Nevermind. It could be possible using rca line on sonos amp connected to the tv. In that case 2 sonos one reproduce stereo sound from the tv. So hdmi arc is not the way if you want only a stereo sound.
Yes you can use the Arc, the Sub and one Amp for 2 additional channel. Sonos is 5.1 compatible... Not 7.1 You can connect 4 speaker on it but they will only play 2 channel.
Hi, I have four speakers. I want to install 2 in front and 2 in rear with stereo sound. But I don't have provisions to pull cable for rear speakers. Can I add one more amp in rear side using Wifi and connect the speakers on them..?? will be any delay in audio??
I noticed the speaker wire you used is 14 gauge 99.5% oxygen free copper. I'm connecting Sonos In-Ceiling speakers on a covered deck to my Sonos Amp inside my home less than 50 ft. in distance. I wanted to get 14 gauge but didn't see any reasonably priced for 100% oxygen free wire so I just purchased 16 gauge Rocketfish (Best Buy Brand) 100% oxygen free - 100 feet for $49. Should I return it and get your 14 gauge 99.5% oxygen free? Another alternative for 14 guage 100% oxygen free is AudioQuest - 3x the price. Thanks!
14 is what I was using the most for every project. I personally did go for 12 at home. It really depend at the quality of speaker you are using, but also at what point you are receptive to audio quality. I believe most people can't ear the difference. I never really compared but I'm not even sure I would myself.
@@HowToPM Thank you very much for your timely response, as my covered deck is in progress of being built and ceiling trim will go up next week and I'll need the speaker wire for this. I just purchased the 14 gauge in your link...but I was originally also thinking of 12 awg. Really enjoyed your video with simple, specific, and the right level of detail and speed for first time comprehension.
Can I add Jamo speakers and jamo sub to the sonos amp...I have 4 jamo satelite speakers 2 left and 2 right...is it right I can get stereo sound , but not surround sound ....sonos amp hooked into a Samsung TV
Hello, I have a Sonos amplifier, connected by HDMI to the TV, and I have 4 Bose speakers connected to the Sonos amplifier, I wanted to know, can I connect a microphone to the in out ports?
Hi Christian. Yes of course. But you will have to use the RCA output, or heatset output of your TV. You may want to see that video : th-cam.com/video/KUaerWoda1M/w-d-xo.html And maybe that one to if you have a delay : th-cam.com/video/yXs3DZei848/w-d-xo.html Enjoy. 😉
I have an Arc soundbar connected to the TV and a sub wirelessly connected. I want to add an amp and two ceiling speakers to the system. What is the proper connection? HDMI from TV to Amp. Wire the speakers to Amp and then wireless for Arc soundbar and sub?
Thanks for this video. Quick Q, I have a whole home Sonos (5x connect-amp) and now wanted to connect my home theatre ( in wall 2x front, 2x rear, SW & center external speaker) all on 5.1 receiver to my existing Sonos echo system….would I use this AMP or port? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I had a similar set up in my last home with all wiring run when I had it built. I used a Connect Amp, now called Port, to connect my 7:1 stereo system into the Sonos environment.
Hello, if I have 3 or more sonos 5 speakers, can I connect them with just one amp? Also, if I want to connect my tvs to it, how can I if they are 40ft away from the amp? Is there a amp that is compatible with sonos speakers so I can connect wireless? Im intending on using these for commercial use in my gym. Thanks for any input!✌
Hi! About the speaker connection this video should answer your question : th-cam.com/video/CpcFYoqOLF8/w-d-xo.html About the TV, you may use the RCA (analog white and red) input of one of the local source as I guess they are close. Otherwise you could use a HDMI balun to reach the amp from the TV, you can extend a HDMI very far with that kind of thechnology : geni.us/KeyDigitalX222PO
Excellent video. I truly enjoyed your demo. Both a magical and practical setup. I have a question. With SONOS Connect Amp, is it possible to use it as a Power Amp only. As in turntable, CD, Cassette Deck, Tuner etc. all plugged into a Preamp. Can the Preamp OUTPUT go into SONOS Connect Amp INPUT. Hence, turning up volume of any selected source on Preamp and listening through speakers coming out of SONOS Connect Amp :)
Hi Jose. Yes you can. Just know that the analog input give a small delay to digitalize the audio. It's all right if you want to listent to music, but you might not like it for video.
C'est une intéressante question à laquelle je n'avais jamais pensé. Par contre selon le site web de Sonos, la sortie Sub est désactiver lorsque le AMP est utilisé comme arrière. support.sonos.com/s/article/4717?language=en_US#:~:text=Use%20Amp%20for%20home%20theater,used%20as%20TV%20surround%20speakers.
Probably that your speaker is Bi-Amp compatible. Usually those speaker come with a jumper for being regular. If you don't have the jumper you can create one with a speaker cable. I would say yes it's compatible.
I have set of speakers in each bed room, there are 2 bed room , each bed room have. 2 speakers so we have red, white, black wires coming thru each bed room so total 8 wires so how to connect to SONOS Amp?
Hello! Wondering if this setup is supported...TV -> HDMI -> Apple TV -> WiFi/Ethernet -> Sonos AMP (NOT in the same room as TV but on the same Network) -> Ceiling Speakers (in the same room as TV)? Any guidance much appreciated. Thanks!
Hi is it possible to connect the amp to a third party sound bar? I tried connecting the amp to my Vizio sound via HDMI but when I play content on my tv sound is only coming out of the sound bar.
Great video thanks- I am looking to set up a system that allows me to have a turntable and a TV connected to the one Amp, do you know if that is possible please?
Hello, I have two Sonos amplifiers, 4 speakers put in one and another 2 Sonos amplifiers in another. How do I connect those two Sonos so that the 6 speakers can be heard on the TV?
Well in this case the Sonos soundbar would be the front speakers and the Amp will be the surround speaker. But there is no need to physically connect something into a sonos soundbar.
Great video. Clear and concise Can you direct me on how to connect six different ceiling speakers that have the copper looking speaker wires coming from within the walls of my home? Thank you
@@HowToPM Sorry, maybe this will explain what Im trying to achieve I have 6 six ceiling speakers and I want to connect them all into the Sonos Amp. How do i do without the special speaker cables like you had shown on your video?
When the Sonos amp is receiving signal from the TV thru arc HDMI, but i only have a SUB 3 as a subwoofer , can the AMP process the sound signal and send the signal to Sub 3 as well to create home threatre experience ? Thank you
There is some way to do it yes. You can use your phone to access music services and make it play by the AMP. Or you could also wired your phone to the AMP to make it play your internal music.
Hi. Well as you can see at the back, there is only 2 amp on this amp. For left and right. If you want front and surround, you will need 2 amp. But still you won't have center. You should watch this video to find the right Sonos device for you : th-cam.com/video/VKF4qvA_-Tg/w-d-xo.html
My house is prewired for 5 ceiling speakers in the living room (3 in front 2 in rear) . I am planning on getting this amp and 5 sonance speakers. Will one amp be able to power the speakers? How would I wire them? Thank you
Hi Mike. Well technically, you wont be able to power the central speaker with this amp. But with 2 Amp you will be able to get front and back left and right. The best for you would be to use the ARC as front : geni.us/SonosArc And the Amp as surroud : geni.us/Sonosamp You would may like to see that video : th-cam.com/video/VKF4qvA_-Tg/w-d-xo.html
I'm in the process of wiring for Sonos amps and speakers in a house that I am building. I am wondering if I can hire you for some consulting? How can I contact you?
Hi. You must speak about the ''Connect Amp''. Well it will depend wich version of it you have. Take a look at this video I explain everything there is to know about that update. th-cam.com/video/iZiINR4AEGY/w-d-xo.html Enjoy. 😉
Hi Patrick. Some TV may have black and white instead of red and white. About 5.1 this won't be possible with the Sonos Amp. You could have a 4.1 however with surround.
@@HowToPM no worries thanks What if I get Sonos arc Sonos sub Sonos amp connected wired to 2 ceiling speakers at the back Would that give me 5.1 surround sound
Your videos are very interesting, I really like them. I have a Sonos system which is 2 sonos five 2 sonos one, sons arc and subwoofer. Little by little I bought them, now I want to use the two five next to the tv with the arc bar and the two ones behind on the sofa. The question I have is .. the sonos five I understand that if I use them vertically I get stero sound, but if I put them horisontal I won't get stereo sound? what would be the best way to place this system. I appreciate any help, thank you
Hi Jairo. Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you apreciate my video. You did well undersand how sonos 5 work. But honestly, I don't think you will hear a difference in any standing position. However you will get stereo if you pair two sonos five together. Do not hesitate to buy your next sonos speaker here : geni.us/ShopSonos It's the same price for you and it help me to create more video like this one. Great price are coming with the black friday. Do not hesitate if you have any other question. 😉
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Yes sure. The sonos amp would be used for the surround speaker. This video should answer any of your questions about seting up a sonos system : th-cam.com/video/hqKMxhYPjEk/w-d-xo.html
Hi Mate, I have a restaurant with 2 sonos amp, color white, and I bought a Sonos One, I can’t connect with all my systems, did you have an email that we can talk? I can pay for your help, thanks a lot
Hi Bruno. Your sonos amp are probably on gen 1. If you can you need to update it to gen 2. See that video : th-cam.com/video/iZiINR4AEGY/w-d-xo.html If you want private assistance, I can give you a call but my fare are 1.25$USD/minute. You can send me a message at the very bottom of my website. www.pascalmarquis.com
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Is it possible to connect my active powered speakers to this Sonos Amp? Any recommendation? My powered speakers are Yamaha HS8.
Hi Manny. The Sonos device you are looking for is the Sonos Port. : geni.us/SonosPort Take a look at this video : th-cam.com/video/VKF4qvA_-Tg/w-d-xo.html I will guide you to take the right device for you. Enjoy.
how to hell you connect this to a ben q projector am pulling my hair out here connected to the arc connection but when using sonos am says no audio out help
Well most projector don't have an ARC HDMI. So you will need to split your signal before your projector to send an HDMI cable to the Sonos Amp. You can use something like this : geni.us/4KHDMIsplitter
peace of garbage for 900$ including shipping. cause i have two JBL 1100 partybox cant pair them together and this shit only complicate my vision adding nothing to my setup
That's a bit like saying a F1 car is a peace of garbage because it can't tow a trailer or take your family in vacation. It seams like you buy something that just not match your needs.
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Long time Sonos owner and I learned a bunch watching your videos. Thank you!
Ahah!! Thank you John. I'm glad it was helpful. 🙂
One of the best DIY videos I have seen. We are building a new house and after watching this video I'm definitely gonna look hard at the SONOS system. I'm a big believer in the K.I.S.S. school of thought... Keep It Simple Stupid! Subscribed and will browse your other videos soon.-Mike
Thank you so much for your excellent video I have owned this product for the last 2 years and I didnt even know fully what it could do!
This video was way Way to Relaxing. I really enjoyed this guys accent!! This little amp might be just what I need.
Ahah!! I'm glad you enjoyed! Thank you for your comment. My accent is french Canadian. 😉
I like this Guy😊 Explains very thoroughly
Thanks! 😃
Adding sonos amp next week to my setup
Right now my sonos arc is plugged into my EARC on the TV. So after the amp is added to the Sonos set up I should use the HDMI coming from the amp to the TVearc …and get rid of the cable going from the Sonos arc to the TV correct? I’m getting the amp in one week, so just use the.. amp HDMI… instead of arc sound bar cable going to TV? Because the sound bar will play once the Sonos amp is added to the specific room where everything else is the soundbar will play just like before when it was connected directly to the tv….correct?
Sorry I don't understand what you are tring to do. But as long as you connect it to the arc or e arc that's fine.
Need advice… I just added the Sonos amp to my system, previously I had my Sonos arc sound-bar HDMI into LG 77 C2 arc TV port, after adding the amp, the arc port on the back of the amp can I run the arc cable from the amp to the arc sound bar bypassing the TV?…. when I put an HDMI cable from the amp arc port to the TV arc port …I had echo sounding speakers over each other…. they’re not synced….any thoughts …the amp is driving ….two external Polk audio in ceiling speakers… when I added the amp I set it up as stereo, I can control the in ceiling speakers with the app…. So I’m most concerned about is whether or not I should keep the arc sound bar connected to the TV arc or connect the amp arc port straight to the sound bar bypassing the TV, that’s what I would like to know, any thoughts?
If I well understood, you are trying to do a 5.1 right?
In that case keep the hdmi ARC into the sonos Arc.
Then add the AMP as surround speaker into the Arc room.
Great video! More descriptive than anything else I found. Thank you. My old system broke and looking to replace it with Sonos. I currently have 8 zones of ceiling speakers that are not Sonos and an older sonos connect that I was using as a source. Would you have a video that could help me choose the Sonos equipment I need to complete my system.
Well. Sonos suport up to 5.2.
So 5 speaker and 2 subs.
And the center chanel is only available over their bars.
SO basically with a Sonos Amp, you could only connect 4 of those 8 speaker.
Front left and right and surrounds left and right.
Super helpful video, just ordered the Sonos HDMI to Optical dongle🙏🏽🙏🏽
Ahah. Thank you for your comment I'm glad it helped!
Hi, I purchased a wireless mic karaoke system, hoping to connect it with my Sonos arc. Unfortunately, there isn’t an optical option from the soundbar to the karaoke. Would this amp allow me to use the karaoke along with the Sonos system? Thanks!
Sonos is not a great option for Karaoke.
I have 5 in-ceiling speakers for surround system that are not from Sonos. 2 speakers in the front and 3 in the back. Any idea how I can connect them to Sonos Amp? It only takes 4 speakers. 2 on the left and 2 on the right, but what about the central one in the back?
Hi Akrem. Sonos Amp are not designed to play a center speaker. It's made to be :
1. A stereo Front
2. A surround set combined with a sound bar
3. Front Stereo and surround (in this case your central will not be connected but will be imulated by the left and right.
In short you can't connect your 5 speakers toguether with any Sonos devices.
I would use 4 of them and leave the center not connected, or purchase a cinema amp that was designed for this.
Great video thank you! I am dj'ing a bar and they have this setup. I have a DDJ1000 which I can output/connect to the RCA inputs but I've been reading that I might need a separate pre-amp phono.... Do you know if I might need this? Thank you!
I don't see why you would need a pre-amp phono with a device of this kind. But anyway, you can amplify the input of the AMP at a phono input level. There is a setting to adjust the AMP input and you can connect a turntable on it.
@@HowToPM thank you! Is the setting in the app somewhere?
Great video! Do you know if its possible to connect microphones to this amp?
It is. But it's not something I recommend.
You will have a small delay.
It's really not made for that.
I was watching your videos and i still have a question.
I have sonos amp downstairs at the rack, and i only ran a cat6 cable to frame 75inch tv 1st floor.
I have tried different hdmi arc extenders, and the tv has not recognized any of them even though turned on sound output through hdmi earc setting at the tv.
Any idea why?
Does the Sonos amp have the streaming capabilities of the port? Can I use just the amp and speakers?
I'm not sure to understand.
But you you can just use the amp with speaker.
Based on my experience, the Port (use to be called Connect: Amp) allows you to bring a traditional receiver and/or 5 or 7:1 speaker system into your Sonos Ecosystem. Also, you can use the Amp and just connect directly to passive speakers (not active speakers with amps installed already such as Sonos Fives or Playbar/Arc) such as Sonos or any wired in-ceiling/wall or standalone traditional speakers without the traditional stereo receiver.
My projector is not compatible.. how can I connect the amp to the projector.
How can I get my hands on that the RCA jack for the gen 4 sub
Sonos sub does not have any jack. It's all wireless.
Can I connect the Sonos hdmi to a normal hdmi in my TV, I want to use the Sonos for my turntable. The tv will be connected to my Samsung soundbar thru e-arc hdmi. Would I be able to listen the turntable thru the soundbar? I want the Sonos just to use it as a link between my stereo hifi components and the soundbar. Sonos--normal hdmi tv input--tv. TV e-arc--soundbar. Cheers!
That won't work. You must see the HDMI on the Amp as an input.
I hope you use the Amp for other speaker, otherwise it's a very expensive input.
The Five for exemple does have an input but also have a speaker ;)
Otherwise, the most simple way to still use a sound-bar on your TV would be to replace the Samsung one by a Sonos Playbar.
Then the audio would be sharable.
But I think what I would do is to put great speaker on that Amp to listen the turntable.
I really Really Enjoyed this video. It was so relaxing
Thank you , clearly described
Hi there , so by having this amp , the non sonos speakers and sub , i will be able to control them like if they were sonos ? thank you
Most of them yes.
I have a question:
I connect 2 outdoor speakers from sonos to the amp via right and left channel. Can i include 2 sonos one to the System?
And the next is if I connect a mixer for djing as input will this Word that the amp sends the Signal via cable to the 2 outdoor speakers and via WiFi to the 2 sonos one ?
Yes you can add two sonos one.
You can also connect a mixer on it but I don't recommend it.
Onless you connect a TV with HDMI or optical input, there is always a delay on Sonos.
I explain it here : th-cam.com/video/yXs3DZei848/w-d-xo.html
@@HowToPM thank you ! So i would hear a delay at for example by the sonos one ?
But all 4 speakers play my Sound which come from mixer ?
The delay would be in every speaker as the whole system digitalise the audio before sending it back to speakers.
The delay is only between the source and the speaker.
All speaker play at the same time.
Thanks for the video. Could I connect two sonos one to the sonos amp to make a stereo configuration to listen the tv from a hdmi arc conection?
Yes you can.
@@HowToPM It is true but sonos one works as a sorrund speakers not as a stereo frontal speakers when you add them to sonos amp and you use ARC conection or I don't know how to configure them in that way...
Nevermind. It could be possible using rca line on sonos amp connected to the tv. In that case 2 sonos one reproduce stereo sound from the tv. So hdmi arc is not the way if you want only a stereo sound.
So you can run a third party sub with external rca cable and speakers at the same time?
Yes.
Can you plug in a bluetooth receiver into the inputs of the sonos amp to listen to music
Yes you can.
He it does have the right output at least.
Can u connect the Arc and sub and 2 or 4 ceiling speakers? For a 5.1.4?
Yes you can use the Arc, the Sub and one Amp for 2 additional channel.
Sonos is 5.1 compatible... Not 7.1
You can connect 4 speaker on it but they will only play 2 channel.
Hi, I have four speakers. I want to install 2 in front and 2 in rear with stereo sound. But I don't have provisions to pull cable for rear speakers. Can I add one more amp in rear side using Wifi and connect the speakers on them..?? will be any delay in audio??
Yes it should be fine.
@@HowToPM Thank you.
I noticed the speaker wire you used is 14 gauge 99.5% oxygen free copper. I'm connecting Sonos In-Ceiling speakers on a covered deck to my Sonos Amp inside my home less than 50 ft. in distance. I wanted to get 14 gauge but didn't see any reasonably priced for 100% oxygen free wire so I just purchased 16 gauge Rocketfish (Best Buy Brand) 100% oxygen free - 100 feet for $49. Should I return it and get your 14 gauge 99.5% oxygen free? Another alternative for 14 guage 100% oxygen free is AudioQuest - 3x the price. Thanks!
14 is what I was using the most for every project. I personally did go for 12 at home.
It really depend at the quality of speaker you are using, but also at what point you are receptive to audio quality.
I believe most people can't ear the difference.
I never really compared but I'm not even sure I would myself.
@@HowToPM Thank you very much for your timely response, as my covered deck is in progress of being built and ceiling trim will go up next week and I'll need the speaker wire for this. I just purchased the 14 gauge in your link...but I was originally also thinking of 12 awg. Really enjoyed your video with simple, specific, and the right level of detail and speed for first time comprehension.
Can I add Jamo speakers and jamo sub to the sonos amp...I have 4 jamo satelite speakers 2 left and 2 right...is it right I can get stereo sound , but not surround sound ....sonos amp hooked into a Samsung TV
Hello, if I connect a JBL wireless Bluetooth receiver to the Sonos AMP work properly with the JBL wireless microphone?
I don't get what you are trying to do.
Hello, I have a Sonos amplifier, connected by HDMI to the TV, and I have 4 Bose speakers connected to the Sonos amplifier, I wanted to know, can I connect a microphone to the in out ports?
You can but it's not something I sugest because you will have a small delay.
Thank you! I have the first connect amp. Any chance I can hook it up to my tv? Thanks in advance!
Hi Christian. Yes of course. But you will have to use the RCA output, or heatset output of your TV.
You may want to see that video : th-cam.com/video/KUaerWoda1M/w-d-xo.html
And maybe that one to if you have a delay : th-cam.com/video/yXs3DZei848/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy. 😉
Can I use the optical on my playbar and plug hdmi to hdmi arc?
I never tried it but it should work if both can send the audio at the same time.
Question on this. Where would a center channel speaker be connected as there is only a right and left input?
As you said, there is only left and right. You can't connect a center speaker with a Amp.
I have a Beam 2 and two Ones connected to my tv. Can I add a Bose sub using the sonos amp?
If the bose speaker work loke a regular speaker that you connect with an rca cable, yes you can.
@@HowToPM looks like it would be cheaper to buy the Sonos sub than the amp. I think I'll do that instead. Thanks.
I have an Arc soundbar connected to the TV and a sub wirelessly connected. I want to add an amp and two ceiling speakers to the system. What is the proper connection? HDMI from TV to Amp. Wire the speakers to Amp and then wireless for Arc soundbar and sub?
Maybe try to reinsert it and reboot the camera?
Hello. Great video. Thank you. Can i please get some advice as to how to connect my pair of m audio BX8 speakers to the sonos amp? Thank you
isn't what I explain around 8 minute?
Thanks for this video. Quick Q, I have a whole home Sonos (5x connect-amp) and now wanted to connect my home theatre ( in wall 2x front, 2x rear, SW & center external speaker) all on 5.1 receiver to my existing Sonos echo system….would I use this AMP or port? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I had a similar set up in my last home with all wiring run when I had it built. I used a Connect Amp, now called Port, to connect my 7:1 stereo system into the Sonos environment.
Is it worked in other brand devices
What do you mean?
@@HowToPM i have smart tv which support arc and home theatre which don't have arc.
Will this sonos hdmi to optical adaptor work?
Hello, if I have 3 or more sonos 5 speakers, can I connect them with just one amp? Also, if I want to connect my tvs to it, how can I if they are 40ft away from the amp?
Is there a amp that is compatible with sonos speakers so I can connect wireless?
Im intending on using these for commercial use in my gym.
Thanks for any input!✌
Hi! About the speaker connection this video should answer your question : th-cam.com/video/CpcFYoqOLF8/w-d-xo.html
About the TV, you may use the RCA (analog white and red) input of one of the local source as I guess they are close.
Otherwise you could use a HDMI balun to reach the amp from the TV, you can extend a HDMI very far with that kind of thechnology : geni.us/KeyDigitalX222PO
Excellent video. I truly enjoyed your demo. Both a magical and practical setup. I have a question. With SONOS Connect Amp, is it possible to use it as a Power Amp only. As in turntable, CD, Cassette Deck, Tuner etc. all plugged into a Preamp. Can the Preamp OUTPUT go into SONOS Connect Amp INPUT. Hence, turning up volume of any selected source on Preamp and listening through speakers coming out of SONOS Connect Amp :)
I never tried it but I guess it would work.
Maybe not the best for this but might work.
I would maybe rather use a Sonos port on that pre-amp.
I have an osd audio fs800 in wall subwoofer how can i connect it to my sonos amp?
hi sir my i know if sonos amp using 2pcs jbl passion 10 inch 200w 8 omh and pasion 12" active subwoofer, can use or not sir??
Hi, can i connect my laptop with an aux to rca adapter cable with the sonos amp? thanks
Hi Jose. Yes you can. Just know that the analog input give a small delay to digitalize the audio.
It's all right if you want to listent to music, but you might not like it for video.
I have an have arc sound bar, is it possible tu use amp as surrounds, while using sub output for non sonos sub(svs4000)?
C'est une intéressante question à laquelle je n'avais jamais pensé. Par contre selon le site web de Sonos, la sortie Sub est désactiver lorsque le AMP est utilisé comme arrière.
support.sonos.com/s/article/4717?language=en_US#:~:text=Use%20Amp%20for%20home%20theater,used%20as%20TV%20surround%20speakers.
Each one of my speakers has 4 cables. Can they be connected to the Sonos Amp?
Probably that your speaker is Bi-Amp compatible. Usually those speaker come with a jumper for being regular. If you don't have the jumper you can create one with a speaker cable. I would say yes it's compatible.
I have set of speakers in each bed room, there are 2 bed room , each bed room have. 2 speakers so we have red, white, black wires coming thru each bed room so total 8 wires so how to connect to SONOS Amp?
How do I get it to connect to Bluetooth. Do I have to buy an adapter ?
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Hello! Wondering if this setup is supported...TV -> HDMI -> Apple TV -> WiFi/Ethernet -> Sonos AMP (NOT in the same room as TV but on the same Network) -> Ceiling Speakers (in the same room as TV)? Any guidance much appreciated. Thanks!
It might work with airplay but trus me, you want everyting connected hard wire.
Hi is it possible to connect the amp to a third party sound bar? I tried connecting the amp to my Vizio sound via HDMI but when I play content on my tv sound is only coming out of the sound bar.
If it's a passive sound bar that is fine, but not an active one for sure. You are looking for a ''sonos connect'' in that case.
Great video thanks- I am looking to set up a system that allows me to have a turntable and a TV connected to the one Amp, do you know if that is possible please?
Yes it is. The turntable will be connected to the analog input and the TV with the HDMI Arc.
is there a way to wirelessly hook up the Sonos amp with your pc?
Airplay.
Hello, I have two Sonos amplifiers, 4 speakers put in one and another 2 Sonos amplifiers in another. How do I connect those two Sonos so that the 6 speakers can be heard on the TV?
You might want to create a cinema pair so the one could be front and the other one back if that make sence in your setup.
If you wanted to set up surround sound with a Sonos soundbar, Sonos sub and non-Sonos in ceiling speakers which device do you plug the arc into ?
Well in this case the Sonos soundbar would be the front speakers and the Amp will be the surround speaker.
But there is no need to physically connect something into a sonos soundbar.
Great video. Clear and concise
Can you direct me on how to connect six different ceiling speakers that have the copper looking speaker wires coming from within the walls of my home? Thank you
Thank you.
Sorry I don't understand what you are trying to do.
@@HowToPM Sorry, maybe this will explain what Im trying to achieve
I have 6 six ceiling speakers and I want to connect them all into the Sonos Amp. How do i do without the special speaker cables like you had shown on your video?
When the Sonos amp is receiving signal from the TV thru arc HDMI, but i only have a SUB 3 as a subwoofer , can the AMP process the sound signal and send the signal to Sub 3 as well to create home threatre experience ? Thank you
I never tested it personally but yes.
Thank you!
Hi bud, how can I connect 4 speakers best to one Sonos amp with only 2 channels?
Please see that video for connection : th-cam.com/video/CpcFYoqOLF8/w-d-xo.html
How many wired speakers can you connect to this amp
Isn't what I explain in that video?
Can you connect your phone to play music?
There is some way to do it yes. You can use your phone to access music services and make it play by the AMP. Or you could also wired your phone to the AMP to make it play your internal music.
How many speakers can you connect to the Amp? Only two ?
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How do you connect a home theater speaker system (5.1) to this amplifier? Is it possible to separate front and rear speakers? Speaker center?
Hi. Well as you can see at the back, there is only 2 amp on this amp. For left and right.
If you want front and surround, you will need 2 amp.
But still you won't have center.
You should watch this video to find the right Sonos device for you : th-cam.com/video/VKF4qvA_-Tg/w-d-xo.html
Can I hook up my songs playbar to ma Roku ultra . Thanks Mike Powers
Technicly yes but you would need a spliter. You must connect the AMP to your TV instead.
Can I add an inground woofer to my sonance 6.1
yes just daisy chain it the same way.
Hi! I have a non sonos wifi speaker, can I add it to my current sonos system and play the same music at the same time?
Unfortunately you can't.
How can i connect a regular inwall sub to sonos amp?
If it's an active SUB, you just connect it in the sub output. If it's a passive SUB you will need an AMP in between.
My house is prewired for 5 ceiling speakers in the living room (3 in front 2 in rear) . I am planning on getting this amp and 5 sonance speakers. Will one amp be able to power the speakers? How would I wire them? Thank you
Hi Mike.
Well technically, you wont be able to power the central speaker with this amp.
But with 2 Amp you will be able to get front and back left and right.
The best for you would be to use the ARC as front : geni.us/SonosArc
And the Amp as surroud : geni.us/Sonosamp
You would may like to see that video : th-cam.com/video/VKF4qvA_-Tg/w-d-xo.html
You can get the front left and right and also the rear left and right on the same amp but not the front center speaker
@@AVNETWORKTechsolutions thank you. Is there a good amp that will connect to all 5?
I'm in the process of wiring for Sonos amps and speakers in a house that I am building. I am wondering if I can hire you for some consulting? How can I contact you?
Sure! I've got you e-mail yesterday, I will e-mail you in few minutes.
Hi. I have sonos Amp gen 1 and I want plan to buy Amp gen 2 and I want to know , can we connect both Amp on one app. Thanks
Hi. You must speak about the ''Connect Amp''. Well it will depend wich version of it you have.
Take a look at this video I explain everything there is to know about that update. th-cam.com/video/iZiINR4AEGY/w-d-xo.html
Enjoy. 😉
I had to connect my amp wirelessly. I do not have the ability to run new cables in wall.
I do however have the soundbar connected with Ethernet cable.
That is perfect. As long as one is connected your a fine.
Would the Bluetooth HomeSpot device work with the AMP
Anything that have an analog output would work with the amp,
My tv doenst have any of those ports. It is also black and white. How do I connect the sonos amp so I can 5.1 surround sound the brady bunch
Hi Patrick. Some TV may have black and white instead of red and white.
About 5.1 this won't be possible with the Sonos Amp.
You could have a 4.1 however with surround.
@@HowToPM no worries thanks
What if I get
Sonos arc
Sonos sub
Sonos amp connected wired to 2 ceiling speakers at the back
Would that give me 5.1 surround sound
You got a point.
This would totally work. 😊
@@HowToPM would the passive speakers work with trueplay to tune it to the room ?
Your videos are very interesting, I really like them. I have a Sonos system which is 2 sonos five 2 sonos one, sons arc and subwoofer. Little by little I bought them, now I want to use the two five next to the tv with the arc bar and the two ones behind on the sofa. The question I have is .. the sonos five I understand that if I use them vertically I get stero sound, but if I put them horisontal I won't get stereo sound?
what would be the best way to place this system.
I appreciate any help, thank you
Hi Jairo. Thank you for your comment. I'm glad you apreciate my video. You did well undersand how sonos 5 work. But honestly, I don't think you will hear a difference in any standing position. However you will get stereo if you pair two sonos five together.
Do not hesitate to buy your next sonos speaker here : geni.us/ShopSonos
It's the same price for you and it help me to create more video like this one. Great price are coming with the black friday.
Do not hesitate if you have any other question. 😉
Please tell me wtf the round output on the back of the play 1
It's not an output. In fact it's a screw input for a bracket module.
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It’s a question not a comment: would Sonos Amp work with just a Smart TV and a Sonos Beam? Thank you!
Yes sure. The sonos amp would be used for the surround speaker. This video should answer any of your questions about seting up a sonos system : th-cam.com/video/hqKMxhYPjEk/w-d-xo.html
Merci beaucoup Pascal!
Hi Mate, I have a restaurant with 2 sonos amp, color white, and I bought a Sonos One, I can’t connect with all my systems, did you have an email that we can talk? I can pay for your help, thanks a lot
Hi Bruno. Your sonos amp are probably on gen 1. If you can you need to update it to gen 2.
See that video : th-cam.com/video/iZiINR4AEGY/w-d-xo.html
If you want private assistance, I can give you a call but my fare are 1.25$USD/minute.
You can send me a message at the very bottom of my website. www.pascalmarquis.com
Awesome video. Thanks for sharing. Is it possible to connect my active powered speakers to this Sonos Amp? Any recommendation? My powered speakers are Yamaha HS8.
Hi Manny. The Sonos device you are looking for is the Sonos Port. : geni.us/SonosPort
Take a look at this video : th-cam.com/video/VKF4qvA_-Tg/w-d-xo.html
I will guide you to take the right device for you.
Enjoy.
What model sonos amp is this?
There is only one Sonos Amp. Older version was ''Connect Amp''. You can fid it just right here : geni.us/Sonosamp
how to hell you connect this to a ben q projector am pulling my hair out here connected to the arc connection but when using sonos am says no audio out help
Well most projector don't have an ARC HDMI. So you will need to split your signal before your projector to send an HDMI cable to the Sonos Amp. You can use something like this : geni.us/4KHDMIsplitter
@@HowToPM hi thanks ordered matrix splitter 2.0 as have 4 k I did try play about settings mine does say supports arc in hdmi 2 connection
"Audio Return Chanel" lol
"Sonos Arc" connected to a stereo amp... Not "Sonos Amp"
Videos are way too long, please consolidate them
Mr links
Why do you talk like that?
Like what?
@@HowToPM Like a robot.
Keep your stuff clean 🤮
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peace of garbage for 900$ including shipping. cause i have two JBL 1100 partybox cant pair them together and this shit only complicate my vision adding nothing to my setup
That's a bit like saying a F1 car is a peace of garbage because it can't tow a trailer or take your family in vacation.
It seams like you buy something that just not match your needs.