Dolby Atmos on Sonos, explained

[@SE7ENAC]

Sonos has virtual atmos tech in the beam. Why did they not add that tech to the Era 100? That would have given us a budget rear optiion.

[@sonos]

We appreciate your feedback and will pass it along to our team!

[@trentrasmussen4924]

Hey sonos, is hi res audio (lossless) streaming through Apple Music in the works? I’m sure apple is picky about who they allow to use that technology, but I’m curious!

[@sonos]

Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio from Apple Music are not currently available on Sonos. We're always working with our music service partners on new features and will let you know when we have news to share.

[@arifmeighan3162]

Why does it seem like the audio is not synced to the video correctly

[@keith-digital]

For Atmos Home Theater - do the Era 300's need to be placed behind you or will they work if placed on the sides?

[@sonos]

Hi there, Keith! It is recommended to have the soundbar up front with the TV, and the two Era 300s behind, to the left and right of you.

[@ModdingsTribe]

@@sonos Hi, in my case i would put them right above the couch armrest, at one feet higher than ear level (my couch has an headrest), and i'll make them pointing directly to the sonos Arc. Could it be good?

[@hakanahlstrom9624]

@@ModdingsTribe can @sonos please answer?

[@billyidolrebelyell]

I would be a great spokesperson for you guys. You should give me a shot.

[@dariusmoore6650]

They look huge and intrusive…They really should have given upward firing speakers to the ones

[@thomasjwaldron]

The technology and components take space

[@Blazecfc]

Maybe if you want to pay 1000$ (I'm in Canada so what is that 800$ USD?) each for one's. Look at how expensive the Sony system is with the small speakers it takes a lot of R&D to make brilliant sound some out of something that small.

[@dariusmoore6650]

I understand what you guys are saying but it doesn’t negate the fact they don’t look ideal for surround setup, but I will wait to see some setups to totally judge

[@xguy9999]

@@dariusmoore6650 They are smaller than the Fives, and people use them for surrounds.

[@sonos]

Thanks for your feedback. The design of Era 300 is a great illustration of Sonos design. First and foremost, we start with the sound. Era 300 features a compact design that’s elegantly cinched like an hourglass, a clean expression of the complex acoustic architecture inside - every angle, proportion, and perforation in Era 300 enhances the direction and dispersion of sound while elevating the design of your home. We are also introducing a new, more approachable UI and balancing acoustics with our responsible design principles, so the product is easy to repair or refurbish, is made with responsible, recycled materials, and uses the least energy possible. We are open to hearing out your feedback and will pass it along to our team.

[@Greatz255]

Basically more than 2000$ system regarding the price to have this experience. I like Sonos products but at this price you can basically buy every other system which could be even better. I have a Bose smart soundbar 900 + Sub and it already cost 1,5-2K but I don't see what is better here for much bigger price (still about dolby atmos).

[@Vamo_Alla]

Thanks for the video! But I have a concern with this Sonos device beam 2. When you turn off the tv, does the Sonos beam 2 also turn off or stay on? Also, when you just playing music from the Sonos app, how do you turn off the bar? Because the only option I have is to pause the sound but the bar is still on. Let me know if you can turn off this sound bar when not in used. Thanks!!

[@sonos]

Great question, Regino! The Sonos speakers are designed to go into a low power usage, standby mode when not in use. There are no power buttons or way to turn the speakers off other than removing them from power. As for listening to Sonos Radio, Sonos Radio can only be listened to on Sonos speakers. Hope this helps answer your questions. Let us know if we can help with anything else.

[@saeedhn12]

Hi! Just wondering because I am interested to buy the Era 300, but I have a L living room with sofa mount in the wall, where could put the surround speakers above my head? And the one it will be in corner which is the subwoofer hit the wall directly with the twitter? How about the dialogue, it the sound of dialogue is going to be with these speakers Era 300?

[@sonos]

Hi there! Thanks for sharing your layout. We included some tips on best placement within this thread that may be helpful for you. Check it out and let us know if you have any follow-up questions.

[@MAKuser]

Still no way to use Atmos in a more permanent setup, using a Sonos Amp. When is that coming?

[@TestMyVidsOut]

Never, they aren't driven by HDMI ARC.

[@sonos]

Hi there, Marc-Andre. Thanks for reaching out. We want to understand your question better. Can you please clarify your question and elaborate on what you mean by a permanent setup? Thank you.

[@yoyoyodavo]

only if my TV had e-arc :(

[@Alfred_Pennyworth]

You can still get Atmos with just an ARC port if the tv supports it, most modern TV’s do but you need to check.

[@Gorgggg]

Also you can use a atmos hdmi arc splitter like the hdfury arcana or the finetech hdmi arc switch + a tv box which supports atmos

[@sonos]

Hi David. Sonos Community members have shared that they have had success with the HDFury Arcana eARC adapter. Feel free to refer to the Sonos user community forum to see how other users have explored similar setups @ en.community.sonos.com. We hope this helps!

[@StrandgaZt]

I got Sonos Beam gen 1. 😅

[@sonos]

Hi Harry. Thanks for letting us know. At this time, the soundbars that support playback of Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby TrueHD are Sonos Arc, Arc SL, and Beam (Gen 2). They must be connected to HDMI ARC or HDMI eARC to play any Dolby Atmos content. You can find more information about playing Atmos audio on Sonos in our Dolby Atmos article here: support.sonos.com/article/listen-to-dolby-atmos-on-sonos

[@redaizo]

What if i have a 14foot ceiling?

[@redaizo]

High end speaker often enters into high end homes, and most of them have pretty high ceiling height, will they perfom well in my living room?

[@sonos]

Great question. Here are our suggested placement recommendations for optimal listening with the Era 300. Trueplay tuning will balance the sound for wherever you place Era 300, but for the speaker to project sound most effectively, here are a few guidelines: - Era 300 should be placed indoors and have approximately two ft (.61 m) of overhead clearance for optimal sound quality. Placement in an enclosed space like a bookshelf is not recommended as this could impact dispersion and playback clarity. - If you are mounting Era 300 within 2 ft (.61 m) of a ceiling, place it upside down for the best sound. - When Era 300 is placed next to a wall or on a shelf, leave at least 1" (2.5 cm) clearance in back and 8” (20.32 cm) on each side of the speaker. - When using Era 300 speakers as surrounds, leave at least 8" (20.32 cm) clearance around the sides of each speaker. - Traditional stereo setups often have an ideal place to sit in a room for the best listening experience, but with Era 300 the sound is sent in all directions so you'll experience rich detail no matter where you’re seated. Note: Don’t position Era 300 vertically or at a steep angle or the audio will stop. Hope this is helpful. Let us know if you have additional questions.

[@redaizo]

@@sonos Added lots of precision for when i get some! Thanks team. Although my specific question wasn't answered. also i correct my comment i have a 16foot ceiling height.

[@hakanahlstrom9624]

@@redaizo @sonos Can we get an answer to the actual question?

[@redaizo]

@@hakanahlstrom9624 a tested (very trusted) French tech reviewer made it clear to me that his 15min ceiling height still allows him to have a confortable quality. No loss hope it helps

[@acbarnard]

Traditionally, recording studios and audiophile listening rooms have been carefully treated to reduce the cacophony of sounds reflected off of walls and ceilings. While the Atmos surround effect might be beneficial for watching movies, I have very little interest in it for music listening.

[@wiruss38]

We're in 2024 and Sonos still hasn't been able to prepare a full-featured mobile app for 80% of the market. This is really disgusting...

[@kamilk6807]

I know the guy wants to be funny...but it's not. At least for me

[@34JohannesHeinz34]

Okay. Thanks for you thoughts.

[@TheStealthDawg]

No one cares

[@gromenteal2133]

Go get a life

[@DPATEL911]

@@TheStealthDawg LMFAO

[@Andy-ih5ge]

If you have nothing nice to say ...

[@alcrt6630]

$900 for a pair of small bookshelf speakers? GTFOH! I’ll be damned if sum of its parts go past $150. I’m waiting till they hit 2nd hand price. Tech companies are out of control with their “ecosystems” and ridiculous margins. You can buy an old school very heavy Acoustic Research AR series speakers for a lot less than that.

[@Blazecfc]

That just means they aren't for you. Just like how those heavy acoustic speakers aren't for everyone. Those aren't plug and play like these are. Also R&D is a thing 🤷🏾‍♂️ is it expensive? Sure but so was the arc and the sub is also very expensive

[@alcrt6630]

Speakers have not changed other than their composition for decades. It’s the same old setup different/exotic materials. Angled array of speaker setups, the concept of bouncing sound from ceiling and floor have been in existence forever. You can find them in vintage speaker like Bose and AR. Dolby Labs is where the R&D happens. It’s the same license given to all brands and makes who sell indistinguishable quality for less. These guys just shlep all of that together and demand ridiculous margins in return. I am waiting for all the hype to cool down only because I am already in the “ecosystem “ 🙄

[@epap1375]

~$2,500 for a full setup and still doesn’t support DTS-X … What a joke

[@AntoToni88]

But the whole set-up costs over 2.5k. I don't see the value behind it. Sony and Samsung offer everything at a better price. I don't think Sonos is bad but I don't see the value yet.

[@shvedsky]

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[@tuneyouup]

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