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Sonos Question
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:12 am
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:12 am
I have an existing 3.1 setup for my tv. I'm thinking about adding the connect and getting two play 1s for other parts of the house.
Do any of the speakers have to be plugged into my router or can they all be wireless? I've seen a few reviews that state that one has to be hardwired.
Do any of the speakers have to be plugged into my router or can they all be wireless? I've seen a few reviews that state that one has to be hardwired.
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Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:19 am to tilco
i have been researching the Sonos too for my house once we move back after the flood.
The speakers definitely do not have to be plugged into the router. The connect Amp could be, but not sure it is a requirement.
We have 3 of the amplified sonos speakers at work that are just plugged into the wall for power, and connected to the network wireless and we control the music with the app either on smart phone or PC.
The speakers definitely do not have to be plugged into the router. The connect Amp could be, but not sure it is a requirement.
We have 3 of the amplified sonos speakers at work that are just plugged into the wall for power, and connected to the network wireless and we control the music with the app either on smart phone or PC.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:22 am to tilco
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I have an existing 3.1 setup for my tv
How do you like this setup?
i definitely want the 3.1 soundbar and subwoofer to replace my 2004 Bose Lifestyle surround sound system
(I already took down the speaker box mounts and sheetrocked in the holes with our rebuild)
My other issue is getting the connect amps to power my ceiling mounted wired speakers throughout the house and 4 wired patio speakers by the pool...
I wish the connect amps pushed more than what they say is a max of 2 pair of speakers per...
Posted on 12/7/16 at 7:52 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
I just have a traditional receiver and speaker set up with my tv (also have wires run to the patio). I currently stream through my Apple TV but would like to go whole home. So I figure I would add the connect to that system.
The sonos sound bar and sub look legit but I can't justify replacing my existing set up with them.
The sonos sound bar and sub look legit but I can't justify replacing my existing set up with them.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:09 am to tilco
Oh, I got ya. I read that as you had Sonos 3.1
Posted on 12/7/16 at 8:22 am to LSUTIGERTAILG8ER
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The speakers definitely do not have to be plugged into the router. The connect Amp could be, but not sure it is a requirement.
Good deal. It's gonna be hard to spend $350 just to be able to get into the system but I think when it's all done I'll be glad I did it.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 9:25 am to tilco
Everything is wireless now. You might have to plug one component in for the initial setup, but I doubt it.
As I've said in other Sonos threads (seems we have about one a week
), check out the older version of the Connect w/o Amp on ebay: ZP-80's and ZP'90s can be had for $100 or so less than the newer version, and they are basically identical.
Additionally, the older version of the Connect w/Amp (ZP 100) can also be cheaper, and has RCA line in and out. With that line in, you could send the sound from your existing receiver to Sonos (send FM radio, CD, TV sound, etc. across your Sonos system).
I have no idea why the newer version doesnt have Line in.
As I've said in other Sonos threads (seems we have about one a week
), check out the older version of the Connect w/o Amp on ebay: ZP-80's and ZP'90s can be had for $100 or so less than the newer version, and they are basically identical. Additionally, the older version of the Connect w/Amp (ZP 100) can also be cheaper, and has RCA line in and out. With that line in, you could send the sound from your existing receiver to Sonos (send FM radio, CD, TV sound, etc. across your Sonos system).
I have no idea why the newer version doesnt have Line in.
This post was edited on 12/7/16 at 9:33 am
Posted on 12/7/16 at 9:28 am to TigerRob20
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Everything is wireless now. You might have to plug one component in for the initial setup, but I doubt it.
Yea I think at most, all you need is the Sonos bridge thingy and that counts now.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 9:31 am to DoubleDown
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Sonos bridge thingy
I could be wrong, but I don't even think that is required anymore. I never had one (always had a Connect hardwired to my router) but they updated the software a year or so ago to support wireless better.
Posted on 12/7/16 at 9:37 am to TigerRob20
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I could be wrong, but I don't even think that is required anymore. I never had one (always had a Connect hardwired to my router) but they updated the software a year or so ago to support wireless better.
Well, I'll be a monkey's arse. I could get rid of that thing and have 1 less thing sucking power in my house.
Thanks man, will give that a whirl this evening before gym time.
Posted on 12/11/16 at 10:28 am to tilco
I'll bump my old thread instead of starting the new weekly thread.
I have a connect on the way for my existing 3.1 system. If I run an optical to my receiver will the Sonos automatically turn on the receiver when I play music?
I have a connect on the way for my existing 3.1 system. If I run an optical to my receiver will the Sonos automatically turn on the receiver when I play music?
Posted on 12/11/16 at 12:32 pm to tilco
I don't believe so but the opposite is true. If you turn on any music or video/tv source the playbar will auto turn on.
Posted on 1/24/17 at 12:55 pm to DoubleDown
Bumping this thread to let y'all know to check your local Best Buy. I just picked up a play 1 in white (open box-excellent) for $115. 
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