Enhance your Atmos experience with the Sonos Arc with Era 300 with these best recommended settings!

I know you guys have been waiting a while for this video. Best to set everything back to stock setting and watch it for a while, then switch to this set of recommended settings to get a better feel for the difference.
The Arc is paired with the Sonos Sub Gen 3 for this setup, and a pair of Era 300s for the surrounds. It took me a while to arrive at this set of settings. Hope it works as well for you as it does for me! Enjoy!
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[@bobtheking55]

Been waiting for this since my 300s arrived. Thank you!

[@salriz7385]

Thank you Peter...I just got this system setup and was looking for a best settings video. I'm so excited to try these out tomorrow :) thank you for doing this

[@bradrowland5432]

Thanks for fine tuning my system. Ive been waiting for this since the era release. Much Love Pete and family 💕

[@PeterPee]

Hey Brad, thanks for this!

[@craftmatthew]

Always great to see your new videos peter. Genuinely incomparable information you provide

[@PeterPee]

Thanks brother!

[@AbdurRahman-tu3te]

Tried these settings and it's completely transformed the sound! Your knowledge of sonos tech is remarkable. Thank you!

[@ptszabo]

Kedves Peter Pee, köszönöm! Javaslatod szerint megcsináltam az ajánlott beállításokat! Szuper lett! Üdvözlettel: Péter (Magyarul vagy in Hungarian)

[@peterhelbers9169]

Thanks Peter, great instruction. Just bought ARC + 2 off ERA 300 and.... after 3 weeks the SUB-mini. I made a minor change to the sub setting +6, listen to Heartbeat -Sailr.....super sound. De groeten van de Hollander uit België

[@pressssss]

Great video again Peter! Really made a difference!! Have a great weekend:))

[@cbcarlisle]

This guy is amazing. My system wouldn't be half as enjoyable without his videos. Such a phenomenal resource. Thank you, Peter!

[@JohnKimbler]

Ditto!

[@PeterPee]

Thanks for your effusive show of appreciation!

[@jatinder156]

@@PeterPeeHi, I have a question. I am planning to replace my q990b with Sonos Arc plus sub Gen 3. For rears, can I start with one era300 or they have to be installed in a pair. Second, is the entire setup worth upgrade when compared to Samsung Q990B?

[@walterramirez3287]

I’m so grateful for your videos. I bought my Arc at Costco with a $100 off manufacturer cupón and at Costco the arc is $50 less. So I only paid $749.00 for the Arc. Also ordered the sub gen3 with $550 dollars off I had on my Amazon account so the sub was $250 out of pocket. Also ordered 2 ERA 300s which I received already. I’m planing to install everything soon s Thanks once again.

[@user-mn2dr7mp9d]

Thanks for all your insight Peter. Invaluable.

[@ledgeja05]

THANK YOU. So glad I came across your video. As others have said, the sound I’m getting out of my Arc & 300s system is so much better for these settings. It seems crazy to me that Sonos wouldn’t send the speakers out with this sound as default. And even more crazy that most Sonos customers are probably not getting the best out of these expensive speakers.

[@tennis579]

Just became a patron. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@PeterPee]

Yes saw that Tennis579! Thank you!

[@JaX0rton]

Love the practicality of not baiting us into watching the whole thing.. thank you.. Now I’ll watch the whole video to make sure YT doesn’t penalise you..

[@danaltick7628]

Wow Peter! You are the GOAT! (Greatest Of All Time). Can't wait to try these settings. Beginning to think the volume difference I commented on in your previous video might just be my imagination.

[@PeterPee]

The treble setting and speech enhancement improves the perception of volume.

[@danaltick7628]

Ok Peter have tried your settings and the soundstage has definitely improved, wider, brighter, and deeper; however, I'm convinced at this point I have to increase the volume to achieve the same listening level as before with the Sonos Ones. Just wondering if it could be the lack of the front firing speakers in a more open room? For reference, action scenes in my 4k Blu-ray Atmos movies now really need volume 50-60 for that theater-like sound; whereas before, volume 30 seemed loud enough. That being said at volume 50-60 I most definitely get a better sense of fullness and immersion from the surround base and the heights at +10 with an 8ft ceiling. I'm beginning to wonder if maybe the Arc is offloading more to the Era's as well as no-longer having front firing tweeters in the surrounds. It may be just a side effect of this new spatial audio that I need to adjust to. I must say though when it kicks in it really is like a being in a Dolby Cinema! A whole new beast. It would be nice though to be able to actually measure the decibels from the MLP in this case.

[@xguy9999]

Paul you are a sonos genius, just added your recommended settings and turn off trueplay. Played the Dolby Atmos demo and it was breathtaking. Thanks

[@TheStealthDawg]

just found this video from Peter. I am shocked by no trueplay. I have the Arc, ERA 300s and 2 subs. Im gonna try this later tonight. Hopefully i wont wake the kids lol!

[@Bestrau]

Merci Peter. This is just incredible work. Ill get 2 Era 300 mid June!!

[@PeterPee]

You must be dying to fast forward 30 days of your life if you could.

[@MariusChristianBurcea]

Mulțumesc („thank you” in Romanian)! Great channel, especially if you are into the Sonos system. Subscribed.

[@F-JBR]

Thank you Pete! greetings from the Netherlands i like this settings

[@ChrisATL678]

Thanks for the info Peter!

[@lampingromeo]

Great job as usual my friend. Thank you!

[@ElbertCuenca]

Pete, I waited for my pair of Era 300 to arrive before watching this. Salamat! From the Philippines. Thank you for all you do!

[@alva3106]

Best channel for no nonsense help for Sonos ! Thanks for everything you do

[@PeterPee]

You're welcome Alva!

[@ddjdayan]

Awesome video as always Peter! ERA300's are amazing as surrounds but sadly I had to return mine as they both had the dreaded POP's and Crackles which others have reported. I will probably pick up the 300's again at some point and will try your suggested settings.

[@toonlad4091]

Just added Era 300s to my Arc and Sub3 setup, fantastic upgrade from my One SLs and I haven’t even done ot Peter Pee adjustments yet!!!!

[@perumalraja6765]

Just asking ,is it worth to remove rear one SL and add era 300 as rear ,is make any difference,?? Apparently era 300 is quite expensive Please share your experience Thinking to upgrade Thanks

[@starfire2558]

You are a sick sick man sonositis The best sonos content on KZbin

[@johnselzer2804]

Thanks! Thank you for your very informative videos!!

[@PeterPee]

Thank you for your kind donation John!

[@Adamline15]

Thank you so much for this!!! You got my sub!

[@robgarcia1631]

Thanks for this vid, huge help!

[@stepalex]

Thank you for another great video, I think this one will be popular for a long time

[@PeterPee]

Thanks Alexey! Let's see. I am really loving this setup and this set of settings have been finetuned for a while. I really like this set of settings in my regular use.

[@paultsang1210]

I turned off trueplay and use your settings instead ! Wow !! Thanks Peter !

[@PeterPee]

Glad you like them! And that's quick work! Pretty sure you find the soundstage more expansive with this set of settings.

[@69JYI]

Living in apartment. Same system except no subwoofer but a stereo pair Sonia Five instead, Arc + stereo pair Era 300s. Use the same settings except trueplay, bass at 10, loudness on for all speakers to substitute for the lack of a subwoofer. Works great!

[@davidalzate4943]

Hey Peter, hope all is well, I join the hundreds of people thanking you for your strong and educational work! My only question is did you flip these era’s upside down as recommended by Sonos or kept them upright?

[@walterramirez3287]

Thanks for all the good info. Can’t wait to set all the equipment and try it.

[@PeterPee]

Try it Walter and share what you think! Thanks for this!

[@angelcruz2197]

Great video, very informative. Gracias.

[@ruialex314]

Trueplay off was definitely unexpected….I have to say it sounds incredible with these settings trueplay tames down the surrounds a lot that’s why I had to bump them up there’s plenty of sound coming from them now…wow good job Peter and thank you!! I’m waiting for my second sub but I’m not even sure I’ll need it (found it refurbished for 500 dollars)

[@PeterPee]

Dual sub is definitely better but I don't think it's $750 better. Is it $500 better? I am still not sure. The problem is, one sub is already so darn good...

[@Anil-fr6hc]

😊😊

[@jb7753]

Interesting trueplay off was the better setting for you. I'm interested in the trueplay on with the other adjustments Peter may have added in his member only video given you've commented the surrounds were struggling under true play.

[@franciscogomez2088]

Gracias Peter!

[@RichieKNL]

I had trueplay before I’ve seen this video. So just like you said I turned Trueplay of and made your recommended settings. And after that flipped the switch for trueplay on again. And wow…. The sound is so much better, clearer and the atmos sound is so much better now! Thank you Peter.

[@snogrog]

You changed the settings then turned on Trueplay in addition? Wouldn’t Trueplay ignore the changes or am I misunderstanding how Trueplay works?

[@SirPhil007]

I'm wondering the same

[@93ChayZ]

@@snogrogTruePlay Ignores the EQ settings EQ reset’s after TruePlay anyways, do your TruePlay then set your EQ settings makes no difference, all TruePlay does is calibrate the Home Theater System to the Space, which is incredibly btw. Sonos’s signal processing with these speakers are rather advanced, trust the Audio Engineer’s they the ones with the Studio Degrees and $50,000 in equipment to make this all possible.

[@TheStealthDawg]

Peter is the GOAT.. Nuff said

[@Sweetswede15]

Thank you love you’re videos

[@PeterPee]

Thank you for your support!

[@rondickinson8741]

Great demonstrate a video that's what exactly what I'm going to use my hook up my new system got the art one suttles gen3 sub the Sono sicura 300 surrounds and I'm going to add a Sonos gen 1 sub that I still have for my other system thank you so much for your help this is going to be great

[@user-oj1jr6vy6o]

Thanks Pete worked a treat. It was good before but the treble has improved and a slight harshness removed. Can now feel the base without it thumping.. two songs at different ends of the spectrum Nina Simone My Baby Just Cares for Me and Mimi Webb Last Train To London also The Doors Riders of the Storm. For a real workout try Pink Floyd On the Run. Keep up the good work we'd be lost without you.

[@PeterPee]

Hi John, glad it worked well for you! You are welcome!

[@sammyshan9193]

thank you peter

[@Rigue2021]

Peter - Returned the ERA 300 as it wasn’t to my satisfaction. I have an open living room concept therefore left side of the room was non sound existing ( open concept). I bought the ERA 100’s ( since I sold my Sonos Ones). Now I’m back to my usual sound experience way better of course with the 100’s. Sonos eventually will have to allow the user the option of disabling or activating the front speaker. Per Sonos fine print it reads “you will enjoy all six (6) channels from the ERA 300 watching TV, Music & Gaming. Then Sonos deactivated the front speaker. Just my opinion Gracias por todo Thank you for everything 😂😂😂

[@anders-lundmark]

Thank you Peter Tack så mycket Peter 🇸🇪

[@PeterPee]

Hey Anders! Thank you for your support!

[@9884Kelos]

Peter, you always do such a great job explaining all of your settings! I have just purchased the Arc, Sub Gen 3, and 2 Era 300's and this has immensely helped with the setup! One question I have is whether these settings apply to watching 4k Blu-Rays from a PS5 and what adjustments on the PS5 end you might have for movies and gaming?

[@theglovelock1752]

Thank you!

[@abrahambriones2843]

Please do a Beam Gen 2 + Sub Mini + Era 300s :) Amazing content!

[@MrAnujbajaj]

Thank you Peter for the video. Highly insightful. Im not sure if I missed it but did you recommend surround settings as well for Era 300's?

[@anthonydiprizio7286]

@Peter - your videos are always amazing. Two questions. 1.) How do I sign up for the members only conent? 2.) When you are playing back the Atmos demo video files, what is your playback device? Are you streaming it? Playing it directly on the TV somehow? Thanks and keep up the great work!

[@ngfrancis7721]

Thank you very much

[@AntonioGarcia-sw8up]

I have a home theater in my living room with an Arc, 2 subs gen 3, and 2 ERA 300s. Recently I added a second sister in another media room with an Arc, 1 sub gen3 and 2 ONEs. Amazing how much better is the sound in the Media room. This just highlights how important is the speakers placement. In the living room I am blocking the sound coming from the side firing speakers on the Arc with two tall cabinets that are 2 feet away. The ERA 300 are not on the ideal position either. The media room is more square than the open irregular shape of the living room. Just sharing this experience to emphasize how critical is speakers placement.

[@maasozial]

Thanks!

[@A-W-Hong]

Thank you so much Peter will be trying out these settings as soon as possible, finally have you heard or speak anymore about clicking or snap sounds coming from era 300 when used as home theater surrounds? As right up until now I can still hear it randomly when watching content

[@nidthia]

Hi Peter… Firstly, keep up the awesome work. So here’s my question for you… Which is the ultimate Sonos Arc based system:- (A) Arc + 2 x Sub Gen 3 + 2 x Five OR (B) Arc + 2 x Sub Gen 3 + 2 x Era 300 FYI, based your input from this channel, I actually went with (A) above and love it. So the question is, should I replace the 2 x Five as surrounds with 2 x Era 300. Look forward to your feedback. Cheers!

[@ludwighedman4097]

I guess the 5 are stronger bass etc but no way near the era 300s with there upwards fireing speakers and dolby atmos. So i guess if you want more punch have the 5s but otherwise the era 300 would be better as sorrounds? I have the arc base gen 3 and 2 era 300 but im not sure whats best

[@anthonykimani1983]

Asante sana

[@macruz8503]

Thank you Pete! Glad you made the video we requested I left a like 👍🏼. Now, will these settings work with the sun mini?

[@PeterPee]

You might need to pump up the sub setting from +3 to about a +5, depending the size of your room.

[@macruz8503]

@@PeterPee Cool thank you! Loved the video.

[@alexwaynemiller]

Great video! Can you do this for those of us that are still using One SL for surrounds?

[@traverso2579]

Thank you

[@beefsupreme510]

Gracias!

[@NeloAlvarez1113]

Just got my era 300s placed upside down in the corner ceilings of my media room. These settings sounds great

[@mr_delad]

Do you use the for music or for surrounds? If for surrounds, how was it mounted?

[@andrewqchen]

Interesting… my adjustments are EXACTLY the same as yours after tuning my system to my ears! Only difference is that I’m keeping Trueplay on because of the weird layout of my living room. I’m getting more warmth in the lower mids

[@edouardverbeke6510]

bedankt!

[@carlosshaw6648]

Hello Peter. Amazing video. Thank you! Would you apply the same suggested settings for the same set up but with 2 Subs?

[@nilsbosman4356]

Love your video's and explanations. I hope you can advise me: I own the bluesound soundbar 2i with sub and rears. Great sound but thinking about moving to sonos arc, sub gen3 and a pair of era 300's. Mainly because of the atmos though. I read things about an disabled centre speaker with the 300's. Did that affect your opinion on dolby atmos with Sonos? Does it also play standard 5.1 (dts). Keep up the great work, thanks

[@aarontorres9975]

thank you

[@AA-yq7qu]

Great!

[@sunil6881]

Thanks and what an awesome video Bro!! I have little larger media room and have arc + sub gen 3 + Five in front and two Era 300 in back for surround. Can you give any additional recommendations for setting due to extra Five in the front ?

[@james_d_e]

Great vid! Andy chance of the same but with Beam 2 and sub mini?

[@pepsicola5527]

This deserves a sub. Pun intended!

[@woutervandenworm]

Thank you so much for the great video. I keep reading that the surround is to low in volume. Some are even putting them in +8. Did you test these volume settings?

[@XxJFKxXJr]

Bedankt

[@gant7474]

Danke 🤩

[@lamsengfatt6177]

i bought 2 units era 300 also still waiting it as it's pre-order. I also found another brand speaker also sound good which is UB+ DB1 double bass. Hope u able to make a video review it comparing with Sonos speaker

[@dattsme]

धन्यवाद पीटर🙏🏼 Excellent informative video as usual! Can you please share your thoughts on Arc pop and sound loss issue? Luckily I am not impacted yet but there are many users reported this issue and Sonos definitely knows this problem.

[@PeterPee]

Hi DΔTTS MΣ , thanks for your kind contribution! I, for one, don't like it when Sonos leaves problem unresolved. I am not impacted so I can't pin down what's affecting it and causing the issue... unfortunately. Else I might weigh in on it.

[@LilSmoke1984]

Hello from Germany. Thanks for the Video, i have try your setting for my Sonos Arc with Sonos Sub gen 3 and 2 One SL. And wow what for a better Sound. I have thinking True Play is the best, and than i have try your Settings and i never go back to Trueplay for my Sonos Arc Setup :) Sorry for my bad eng.

[@timhamock2996]

You speak better than most English speaking people😂

[@PeterPee]

I am so happy that you found this useful! Thanks! Don't worry about english friend.... I am technically not a native speaker too.

[@LilSmoke1984]

@@timhamock2996 Thanks, i try my best i am learning basic eng from looking KZbin and try to understand what the people are saying. I think for Basic is it ok 😀.

[@giacintorenta7579]

Thank you for the video - I was wondering whether those settings still apply following recent software updates and whether apply to 2 Sub instead of 1, with Arc and Era 300

[@sapien5205]

Excellent as ever.

[@PeterPee]

Thanks!

[@MAXMUSTERMANN-kg1th]

Danke Peter👍👍

[@PeterPee]

Thanks Max!

[@mqm9420]

Thanks

[@jeffcarter1830]

Thank you! Current time in Houston , Texas USA is 8:12 PMALBin Friday, 07 July 2023. 20:34

[@MontyDGrt]

It will be nice if you can also do placements for the era 300.

[@PeterPee]

Hmmm, that's a good idea. I should. I have to clear some other videos first though.

[@bobbuter4013]

Yess i like to see a video for placing the era's upside down above on the wall.

[@niek3310]

Yes. Can you please make a video about the positioning of the Era 300’s as rear speakers? That would be great! Thank you in advance! 🙂

[@yuvite21]

@@PeterPeeI’m also interested in a video for the ideal Sonos Eras 300 settings 😅🙏🏻

[@KamelMaouchi]

It would be awsome 🎉

[@XMegaJuni]

Will you do a best settings for Sonos Beam, ERA 300 and Sub Mini. Thank you!!

[@richardpollock1037]

I’m normally a full bass and treble kind of guy but I’m going to try this flat curve concept you recommend. Dialogue and front sound stage punch and separation is a bit weak. Thanks

[@matsprey-fg9eq]

In your last video you explained how important true play is. In this video you have given the best settings without true play. I feel sorry for everyone who has true play but are now not given the optimal settings for true play.

[@j.bright87]

Does having the trueplay turned off make the centre or forward driver in the ERA300 turn on, or is this default turned off when paired in a home theatre setup with a Atmos capable sound bar?

[@rameshnyc6798]

Nice

[@benjaminfoo7967]

Hey Peter, need your advise please. Currently im using sonos arc ,subx1 and play:1 (L+R rear surround). Should i upgrade play:1 to era 300 as rear surround ? Will i get significant improvement of sound or about the same?

[@Nawaf-jz4ze]

Awesome video as usual Peter, would you recommend these settings for the same exact set up as yours but with a sub mini instead of the gen 3?

[@PeterPee]

With the Sub Mini, you might need to move the sub output from +3 to +5 or so.

[@is3commander]

Dziękuje.

[@edwinmedina8056]

Hi Peter, Thank you so very much for all of the awesome information , as usual. I do have one quick question ? Now with the Era 300’s having the up-firing Atmos speakers, do you still recommend tilting the Arc a a little for larger rooms or can we place it flat now that four speakers are firing up. Thank you in advance. Keep up the great work!!!

[@tejathecrazyguy007]

I have a 10x12ft loft on second floor. Would gen3 sub be too much? If so if i use sub mini would i get similar movie experience? Im not a high bass fan.

[@mariop16]

Hi, I just giot 2 era 300 and I put them as surrounds but I dont see the option for trueplay

[@Koombs]

Hi Peter, would you make any changes to these settings for a setup with no sub?

[@danielpauley9113]

Hey mate, you haven’t mention if you should have your surrounds at a + or -. I have the era 300’s as surrounds

[@mukhonyiproline6029]

Am going to buy this thing I like the sonos where you😍😍😍

[@markopoutiainen7108]

I have Arc and Sub gen3 without Eras and was wondering if these setings are the best for me as well or would the ones you recommend with just Arc be better?

[@jimmyheintz]

Tack! From Sweden. But how do I get access to the "special" videos? I've been a patreon for quite a long time.

[@omarrodriguez3286]

I'm waiting for the Gen 2, era 100 and sub mini video 😊

[@PeterPee]

So many videos... so little time. :D

[@BrandonKBoswell]

Thanks for the video, Peter! Do you think these are good approximations for settings on a Beam Gen 2 + Era 300s? Would you tweak anything?

[@DG-2323]

2nd this! And open to hearing if anyone tweaked these settings to fit the beam more!