Just installed 5 Sonos amps and 7 ports for a multichannel distribution system after I blew up one of my multichannel amps. I was forced to do this, but I can say that the Sonos Amos integrates pretty well, the app is fantastic, and the sound syncs really well. Using the inputs to accept an audio signal in rooms that have a tv when only 2 channel audio is desired. The inputs can be set up to auto switch when they recognize that device is activated in that room or zone. I wish I had the ability to program an “off command” to these things, as I am using Roomie remote to control the video and audio when the app is not being used. Roomie integrates ok, but when you shut down a zone, you are left with no “off” option…. So you can pause, stop, mute, or set the volume to zero, but when you reactivate that zone later the user doesn’t know what’s gonna come out. This can be worked around of course with some clever sequencing, but I still have to brief the users on inconsistencies from expectations. I saw somebody complaining about the banana plugs that come with these. While I love banana plugs because you can attach the wire first to the banana out in the open, then reach in and make the connection…. Anyway, these are extremely well made, but they require you to hot the holes almost perfectly while reaching into a tight space you can’t see very well. I’d rather just use a single banana at a time, that has a more rounded tip. So, for the record, a regular banyan plus fits in the hole, even though it doesn’t look like it should. An illusion I struggle with in real life😂 The Sonos amp itself is very clean and robust. Pretty spacious and airy. I would like to see more ability to equalize the signal path. You get treble, bass, balance, loudness, and that’s it. I have a pair of Thiels I’d like to hook up and try working the amp out, but I need to change wires around to do that…. And the banana plug thing in a dark cabinet thing probably means that ain’t happening soon. There is a volume limiter you can set up, which I highly suggest you do. If you accidentally turned on a remote zone by mistake (like the speakers in my barn). You could hammer the speakers to damaging levels. It’s a very slick feature. I also wish that Sonos had a way to shut down these things based on a daily schedule. I have roomie remote set up to do that, but I haven’t found that feature in the app. And so is, listen up, put the damn serial number on the back in a larger font, that isn’t grey/silver on black/silver. For this reason, I suggest anybody hooking one of these up get it up and running out in the open before you bury it in the cabinet with wires in the dark. While we are on that rant, the setup procedure on several of mine failed once or twice and I was forced to accomplish a factory reset on these devices. They all eventually worked, but is a stressful thing wondering if you have a dud, and a time waster. If I was more familiar with the WIIM system, specific features and app functionality, I would have gone in that direction. Haven’t heard anything bad about them. Most of these you tube guys are all obsessed with the DACs and fingerprints on the finish…. Yadda yadda. Just hoping to get a view, and no actual information from extensive hands on. Good luck making choices. The Sonos is a tad more expensive, but the port and amp are good. I wouldn’t give you 10 cents for one of their speakers. They all sound crappy considering price.
Very helpful video, thank you! 2 questions: 1. I see how you used 16/4 cable to connect to the amp but how does the 16/4 cable connect to the speaker end? Do you need to split the wire to 16/2 white/green to LT speaker and red/black RT speaker? 2. If I have another pair of Sonos speakers, I can just connect them like you show in the video (5:10) so that there is 2 reds, 2 blacks, etc? Thank you!
There is multiple way to do it. 1. You can split the cable at the first speaker location... So cut only 2 wire to keep the cable clean up to the en. 2. Cut the entire cable and create a joint for the part 2. 3. Use a wall plate to start your run to each speaker. I did that kind of thing very often, I like it for many situation, less cable to pass in the walls and I think it look cleaner et the amp location.
@@HowToPM Thank you so much! For the 2 sets of speakers at the amp (two 16/4 cables), it's ok to combine the 2 reds, 2 blacks, etc with no issues that those wires are touching each other correct?
Pro tip: as a professional home theater installer we use the green and white for the left speakera not the right but hes right it doesnt matter but you will get confused if you open up a wall and you don't have a toner. If you don't have a toner use a battery from your remote control to test tone.
I have two Klipsch ceiling speakers connected to Sonos Amp. I also want to connect my Marshall Stanmore II speaker using RCA cable to the Sonos amp and play all these at once. Is it possible without damaging anything?
Looking for the correct way to hook up 3 Polk Audio RC80i in ceiling speakers to my sonos amp.also will be using my Sonos arc to make it a surround sound system. Thanks.
Hi! I just got 4 sonance in ceiling speakers, can I connect them to one Sonos Amp? If so, what do you recommend is the best installation method for sound quality?
Great video. I just purchase 2 Polk Atrium 8 SDI speakers. I am interested in powering them with the Sonos Amp. I see that the Atrium 8 are able to be used as typical L and R setup, or each one can produce stereo sound if they need to be placed far apart. My question is how would I wire the speakers to the Amp to get each speaker to be stereo? Polk shows to connect 4 wires to each speaker but not sure how would I connect that to the Amp. Or would I do 2 wires per speaker and use the Sonos Dual Mono mode? Thank you
Not sure what your speaker is but usualy, a speaker can't be stereo by itselft. It's the fact that you have two speaker that make a stereo. Unless you can connect left and right in the same speaker.
Let’s say I want to connect two pairs of in-ceiling speakers to one Sonos Amp: one pair for the kitchen to right and one pair for the living room to left. Can I theoretically use the balance slider control on the Sonos app to switch the volume between the two rooms?
Theoretically yes. But this is a really bad idea. First you don't want to control volume this way. Second the stereo will make it weird... Unless maybe you make it mono.
You mentioned that 2 speakers can be connected to the R and work correctly, can I do the same thing on the L (so a total of 4 speakers per the one amp)? The speakers would follow all the guidelines you recommended.
I currently have two 6" Sonance and two 6" Yamaha outdoor speakers connected to my Sonos amp. I just recently bought two 8" Sonance in-ceiling speakers. Can you tell me how to wire them to get the best sound? I currently have one of each plugged into each channel.
so i have Bose Professional 40151 FreeSpace 360P Series II Speaker, Green, Indoor/Outdoor, 80W RMS Output Power hooked into 1 older sonos amp. i have 2 sonos 8 ohm speaker connected to a the latest somos amp. Can i hook all 4 speakers two 4 ohm and two 8 ohm into 1 sonos amp with damaging the speakers or the amp? Since i cant sync the amps when playing music. Is there a way
Hi. Im considering buying a Sonos mag 6.1 system for the pool area and also want to purchase a pair of Sonos by Sonance architectural outdoor speakers for the lateral yard. Can I connect these pair of Sonos architectural speakers to the amp? If so, can you suggest how to do it? Thanks. Hec
Yes that would work. Those speakers : geni.us/SonosSonance are compatible with the Sonos amp : geni.us/Sonosamp Now I would connect them all on the same AMP using the strategies I show in the video if it's all in the same area. Or I would get a AMP per different zone to keep a volume control everywhere.
i have the sonos s2. i added 2 speakers wired to the original speakers then into the amp left and right. i can barely hear the 2 i added. why is that? shouldnt they play same volume
I have watched many of your videos and finally I’m ready to purchase. I’m doing an outdoor system two speaks and the Sonos Amp as you suggested. No I need help choosing the correct speakers. I’ve heard good things about Polk atrium 5 or 6. Also Klipsch 650 and the Definitive AW6500. I’d like to have a little bass if possible. Could you give me your thoughts please. Appreciate your time
When it comes to outdoor speakers, my choice is clear, I go for Paradigm Stylus. They are the best of everything from what I have installed over many years. They play insanely great, and you got the base covered with the bigger one of course. See it here : www.paradigm.com/en/outdoor-speakers And of course you can get the AMP here : geni.us/Sonosamp
This video is very helpful. I plan to get the sonos amp so I can run 2-3 pair of outdoor speakers along with two pair of sonos One SL indoor speakers. I plan to use either the 6 channel controller box you recommend Pyle PSLSW6 or ODS SSVC4. to control volume. My question, do all of the outdoor wired speakers have to be 8 ohm? and I'm assuming that you will only be able to control the volume through the sonos app of all the outdoor speakers at once and if you want to fine tune the volume you would have to do it on the controller box?
Hi, tks 4 u vídeo. Very helpful 👌 I have a sonos amp and 4 speaker, but each pair have difference output power. My question is, can I powerup each pair (same power) into each sonos Amp channel? so Ill have 2 speaker of Bose 60w 8ohms on left channel and 2 spekers of Definitive Technology 120w on right channel. Is that ok of having differents power speakers per channel?
Looking at using the parallel connection with 4 KEF ceiling speakers. However I'm reading conflicting reports on whether to use stereo or mono speakers. Can you shed any light please? 2 speakers for living room and 2 speakers for a kitchen. Cheers. Adam.
I would set 1 from each channel in each room. Stereo or mono does not really matter as long as they are 8ohm. But know that they will all play at the same volume.
I am buying on buying 2 sets of Polk atrium 8s, they are going to be installed under the soffit of the rear of the home. They will always play the same music I am not planning on making different zones. Do you recommend buying this amp for that? Or would you recommend something else? I purchased 14AWG speaker wire and ran 4 wires to where I want to place the speakers each about 10 feet apart from where I am planning to put the amp. Did I mess up?
If they are 8 ohm speaker it will be all right. If they are 6 ohm you will need to connect it in series, wich you still can do the way you pass your cable. But this amp play really well and can be synchronise with the other Sonos speaker you have in your house. Plus you can program a schedule to make it play the same music all day and stop at night. If you have any other question do not hesitate. Finally I would appreciate if you could order it here : geni.us/Sonosamp Same price for you but I make a comission. 😉
About the sonos speaker I never tried them. They may play better as they are more expensive. But it's just a guess. But the Sonos amp can play almost any speaker. At the end they are just speaker. 😉
@@HowToPM ok cool! So how can I wire them? If I have pre wired them, I can’t connect them in series or anything right? I don’t think the sonos has 4 different poles to connect them
If your speaker are 8 homs you can connect them directly both in the same connector. If they are 6 ohms, in this case to use the series connection. 1. Connect the positive wire of the first speaker in the amp. 2. On the speaker side connect it normally. 3. Twist the negative wire of the first speaker with the positive of the second speaker and add some electrical tape. 4. Connect the second speaker normally. 5. Connect the negative of the second speaker in the negative of the amp. And that's it. 😉
Best explanation about multi speakers. I appreciate it
This was very helpful in explaining how to connect 2 sets of speakers. Worked perfectly. Thank you.
Just installed 5 Sonos amps and 7 ports for a multichannel distribution system after I blew up one of my multichannel amps. I was forced to do this, but I can say that the Sonos Amos integrates pretty well, the app is fantastic, and the sound syncs really well. Using the inputs to accept an audio signal in rooms that have a tv when only 2 channel audio is desired. The inputs can be set up to auto switch when they recognize that device is activated in that room or zone.
I wish I had the ability to program an “off command” to these things, as I am using Roomie remote to control the video and audio when the app is not being used. Roomie integrates ok, but when you shut down a zone, you are left with no “off” option…. So you can pause, stop, mute, or set the volume to zero, but when you reactivate that zone later the user doesn’t know what’s gonna come out. This can be worked around of course with some clever sequencing, but I still have to brief the users on inconsistencies from expectations.
I saw somebody complaining about the banana plugs that come with these. While I love banana plugs because you can attach the wire first to the banana out in the open, then reach in and make the connection…. Anyway, these are extremely well made, but they require you to hot the holes almost perfectly while reaching into a tight space you can’t see very well. I’d rather just use a single banana at a time, that has a more rounded tip.
So, for the record, a regular banyan plus fits in the hole, even though it doesn’t look like it should. An illusion I struggle with in real life😂
The Sonos amp itself is very clean and robust. Pretty spacious and airy. I would like to see more ability to equalize the signal path. You get treble, bass, balance, loudness, and that’s it. I have a pair of Thiels I’d like to hook up and try working the amp out, but I need to change wires around to do that…. And the banana plug thing in a dark cabinet thing probably means that ain’t happening soon.
There is a volume limiter you can set up, which I highly suggest you do. If you accidentally turned on a remote zone by mistake (like the speakers in my barn). You could hammer the speakers to damaging levels. It’s a very slick feature.
I also wish that Sonos had a way to shut down these things based on a daily schedule. I have roomie remote set up to do that, but I haven’t found that feature in the app.
And so is, listen up, put the damn serial number on the back in a larger font, that isn’t grey/silver on black/silver. For this reason, I suggest anybody hooking one of these up get it up and running out in the open before you bury it in the cabinet with wires in the dark. While we are on that rant, the setup procedure on several of mine failed once or twice and I was forced to accomplish a factory reset on these devices. They all eventually worked, but is a stressful thing wondering if you have a dud, and a time waster.
If I was more familiar with the WIIM system, specific features and app functionality, I would have gone in that direction. Haven’t heard anything bad about them.
Most of these you tube guys are all obsessed with the DACs and fingerprints on the finish…. Yadda yadda. Just hoping to get a view, and no actual information from extensive hands on.
Good luck making choices. The Sonos is a tad more expensive, but the port and amp are good. I wouldn’t give you 10 cents for one of their speakers. They all sound crappy considering price.
After many videos, one worth watching> Thank you
Very helpful video, thank you! 2 questions:
1. I see how you used 16/4 cable to connect to the amp but how does the 16/4 cable connect to the speaker end? Do you need to split the wire to 16/2 white/green to LT speaker and red/black RT speaker?
2. If I have another pair of Sonos speakers, I can just connect them like you show in the video (5:10) so that there is 2 reds, 2 blacks, etc?
Thank you!
There is multiple way to do it.
1. You can split the cable at the first speaker location... So cut only 2 wire to keep the cable clean up to the en.
2. Cut the entire cable and create a joint for the part 2.
3. Use a wall plate to start your run to each speaker.
I did that kind of thing very often, I like it for many situation, less cable to pass in the walls and I think it look cleaner et the amp location.
@@HowToPM Thank you so much!
For the 2 sets of speakers at the amp (two 16/4 cables), it's ok to combine the 2 reds, 2 blacks, etc with no issues that those wires are touching each other correct?
Pro tip: as a professional home theater installer we use the green and white for the left speakera not the right but hes right it doesnt matter but you will get confused if you open up a wall and you don't have a toner. If you don't have a toner use a battery from your remote control to test tone.
I have two Klipsch ceiling speakers connected to Sonos Amp. I also want to connect my Marshall Stanmore II speaker using RCA cable to the Sonos amp and play all these at once. Is it possible without damaging anything?
Looking for the correct way to hook up 3 Polk Audio RC80i in ceiling speakers to my sonos amp.also will be using my Sonos arc to make it a surround sound system.
Thanks.
Can I connect 6 of 8ohm speakers ? Is it better serious or parallel??
Thanks. Can you connect 6 (non-sonos) speakers to 1 Sonos amp in using the series method?
Probably yes.
Hi! I just got 4 sonance in ceiling speakers, can I connect them to one Sonos Amp? If so, what do you recommend is the best installation method for sound quality?
Hi! I don't know every speaker, but surely you can do it in series... Maybe also in parallel.
Great video. I just purchase 2 Polk Atrium 8 SDI speakers. I am interested in powering them with the Sonos Amp. I see that the Atrium 8 are able to be used as typical L and R setup, or each one can produce stereo sound if they need to be placed far apart. My question is how would I wire the speakers to the Amp to get each speaker to be stereo? Polk shows to connect 4 wires to each speaker but not sure how would I connect that to the Amp. Or would I do 2 wires per speaker and use the Sonos Dual Mono mode? Thank you
Not sure what your speaker is but usualy, a speaker can't be stereo by itselft.
It's the fact that you have two speaker that make a stereo.
Unless you can connect left and right in the same speaker.
Let’s say I want to connect two pairs of in-ceiling speakers to one Sonos Amp: one pair for the kitchen to right and one pair for the living room to left.
Can I theoretically use the balance slider control on the Sonos app to switch the volume between the two rooms?
Theoretically yes. But this is a really bad idea.
First you don't want to control volume this way.
Second the stereo will make it weird... Unless maybe you make it mono.
You mentioned that 2 speakers can be connected to the R and work correctly, can I do the same thing on the L (so a total of 4 speakers per the one amp)? The speakers would follow all the guidelines you recommended.
Following my guideline, yes you can. 😉
will the sonos mini sub connect to the amp and so
nance ceiling speakers wirelessly?
The Sub Mini can work with your amp wirelessly yes.
I currently have two 6" Sonance and two 6" Yamaha outdoor speakers connected to my Sonos amp. I just recently bought two 8" Sonance in-ceiling speakers. Can you tell me how to wire them to get the best sound? I currently have one of each plugged into each channel.
Isn't what that video explain?
so i have Bose Professional 40151 FreeSpace 360P Series II Speaker, Green, Indoor/Outdoor, 80W RMS Output Power hooked into 1 older sonos amp. i have 2 sonos 8 ohm speaker connected to a the latest somos amp. Can i hook all 4 speakers two 4 ohm and two 8 ohm into 1 sonos amp with damaging the speakers or the amp? Since i cant sync the amps when playing music. Is there a way
The AMP doesn't seam to be the device that you need. Maybe this one : geni.us/SonosPort
With a power amp or maybe the one you already have?
Hi. Im considering buying a Sonos mag 6.1 system for the pool area and also want to purchase a pair of Sonos by Sonance architectural outdoor speakers for the lateral yard. Can I connect these pair of Sonos architectural speakers to the amp? If so, can you suggest how to do it? Thanks. Hec
Yes that would work.
Those speakers : geni.us/SonosSonance
are compatible with the Sonos amp : geni.us/Sonosamp
Now I would connect them all on the same AMP using the strategies I show in the video if it's all in the same area.
Or I would get a AMP per different zone to keep a volume control everywhere.
i have the sonos s2. i added 2 speakers wired to the original speakers then into the amp left and right. i can barely hear the 2 i added. why is that? shouldnt they play same volume
Adding speakers will for sure reduce the volume but if it's not the same model, they can also have different volume.
One more question could I run an 8" paradigm sub woofer PS series off the controller box?
Only if it's a active one. But I don't recommend them, they usually don't play so well.
How can I add 6 is there a way?
I have watched many of your videos and finally I’m ready to purchase. I’m doing an outdoor system two speaks and the Sonos Amp as you suggested. No I need help choosing the correct speakers. I’ve heard good things about Polk atrium 5 or 6. Also Klipsch 650 and the Definitive AW6500. I’d like to have a little bass if possible. Could you give me your thoughts please. Appreciate your time
When it comes to outdoor speakers, my choice is clear, I go for Paradigm Stylus.
They are the best of everything from what I have installed over many years.
They play insanely great, and you got the base covered with the bigger one of course.
See it here : www.paradigm.com/en/outdoor-speakers
And of course you can get the AMP here : geni.us/Sonosamp
This video is very helpful. I plan to get the sonos amp so I can run 2-3 pair of outdoor speakers along with two pair of sonos One SL indoor speakers. I plan to use either the 6 channel controller box you recommend Pyle PSLSW6 or ODS SSVC4. to control volume. My question, do all of the outdoor wired speakers have to be 8 ohm? and I'm assuming that you will only be able to control the volume through the sonos app of all the outdoor speakers at once and if you want to fine tune the volume you would have to do it on the controller box?
They don't need to be all 8 ohm, but they will not play at the same volume if you do so.
Hi, tks 4 u vídeo. Very helpful 👌
I have a sonos amp and 4 speaker, but each pair have difference output power. My question is, can I powerup each pair (same power) into each sonos Amp channel? so Ill have 2 speaker of Bose 60w 8ohms on left channel and 2 spekers of Definitive Technology 120w on right channel. Is that ok of having differents power speakers per channel?
I would mix them on the same chanel instead. It might sound weird otherwise... I guess.
Can you run two speakers on right channel in series and two speakers on the left channel in series?
Nm, rewatched and got my answer. Answer is yes. Thanks
One more question, could I run a 8"
Looking at using the parallel connection with 4 KEF ceiling speakers. However I'm reading conflicting reports on whether to use stereo or mono speakers. Can you shed any light please? 2 speakers for living room and 2 speakers for a kitchen. Cheers. Adam.
I would set 1 from each channel in each room. Stereo or mono does not really matter as long as they are 8ohm.
But know that they will all play at the same volume.
Can I connect two wired speakers and then two play 1s wirelessly and have them run as a soround system?
Yes you can.
And you can also get them form the link in the description. 😉
I am buying on buying 2 sets of Polk atrium 8s, they are going to be installed under the soffit of the rear of the home. They will always play the same music I am not planning on making different zones.
Do you recommend buying this amp for that? Or would you recommend something else?
I purchased 14AWG speaker wire and ran 4 wires to where I want to place the speakers each about 10 feet apart from where I am planning to put the amp.
Did I mess up?
Or should I just buy two sets of the Sonos speakers ?
If they are 8 ohm speaker it will be all right.
If they are 6 ohm you will need to connect it in series, wich you still can do the way you pass your cable.
But this amp play really well and can be synchronise with the other Sonos speaker you have in your house.
Plus you can program a schedule to make it play the same music all day and stop at night.
If you have any other question do not hesitate.
Finally I would appreciate if you could order it here : geni.us/Sonosamp
Same price for you but I make a comission. 😉
About the sonos speaker I never tried them. They may play better as they are more expensive. But it's just a guess. But the Sonos amp can play almost any speaker. At the end they are just speaker. 😉
@@HowToPM ok cool! So how can I wire them? If I have pre wired them, I can’t connect them in series or anything right? I don’t think the sonos has 4 different poles to connect them
If your speaker are 8 homs you can connect them directly both in the same connector. If they are 6 ohms, in this case to use the series connection.
1. Connect the positive wire of the first speaker in the amp.
2. On the speaker side connect it normally.
3. Twist the negative wire of the first speaker with the positive of the second speaker and add some electrical tape.
4. Connect the second speaker normally.
5. Connect the negative of the second speaker in the negative of the amp.
And that's it. 😉
Can you power 6 non-Sonos speakers that are 8ohm 35watt each? I know it recommends Sonos architecture speakers, but was just curious.
Hi Christian. Yes you can do it in series.
Why should one use four conductor speaker wire as opposed to a 2?
the 4 connector is for a stereo pair.
I like banana
Sonance isnt sonos
They are built in partnership.