Sonos/streaming music

#27
#27
Anyone care to explain the Sonos setup? What's the difference between the receiver and the bridge? I'm hoping to decide how to start my wireless speaker setup before summer arrives. I like Sonos and their Play3 and Play5 sounded nice in the store, but I'm still not sure if it's the best bang for my buck.
 
#28
#28
The bridge is what allows you to stream content wireless. It can be Pandora, Sirius, or music on phone/tablet. You control volume levels, EQ settings etc.
There can be multiple zones, different things playing at the same time. You can also pair them for a left & right, stereo sound.
The Connect allows you to play the content thru your Home Theater system.

I have the Play5. sounds awesome. I stream Pandora, Sirius, & Ainge show while getting ready in am.
 
#29
#29
I think the ability to play different zones will be dictated on the receiver you have vs. the Sonos Play 3 or Play 5
 
#31
#31
I just have the bridge and the old sonus 5s. It's awesome except that if I let it sit without using for a while or I have to reset it.
 
#32
#32
vol_in_ar said:
I think the ability to play different zones will be dictated on the receiver you have vs. the Sonos Play 3 or Play 5
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The ability to play 2 zones requires either 2 or more Sonos speakers (in any combination, 1 Play5 & 1 Play3, 2 Play5, etc. up to 10 Sonos Speakers) and or Home theater receiver hooked up with the "connect" piece. But the zones can be done with just 2.
 
#33
#33
Freak said:
Not sure I understand what you mean.
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You should pick a reciever that has 2 zones

ie, you run your TV surround sound inside, (Zone 1) and as an example have zone 2 set up on the patio, and you coud run the AM/FM reciever, Sirrus/XM outside.

but your reciever has to have dual zone as an option
 
#34
#34
Throw an impedance matching volume control on it and you can make zone 2 do almost anything you want.
 
#35
#35
vol_in_ar said:
You should pick a reciever that has 2 zones

ie, you run your TV surround sound inside, (Zone 1) and as an example have zone 2 set up on the patio, and you coud run the AM/FM reciever, Sirrus/XM outside.

but your reciever has to have dual zone as an option
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he doesn't need a receiver for 2 zones, just multiple Sonos speakers & the Bridge.
 
#36
#36
Freak said:
Can you elaborate on your setup?
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Sorry I missed this question.

I have an Apple Airport Express in each room where I have a stereo. They are selectable from iTunes and I run a RCA to miniplug from it into the stereo.

You can use the Remote app to control which are active and of course to select music.

it is multi-room but not multi-zone; have to listen to the same thing on each stereo.

AAEs run about $100 a pop. I use 3. A lot cheaper than Sonos for 3 rooms.
 
#39
#39
vol_in_ar said:
why buy multiple Sono's systems vs buying a receiver with dual zones
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more control. A Sonos can be controlled with several things including your phone or tablet.(Something that you always know the location of). compatible with more things.

Thru a multi zone receiver you will have to go back to the receiver to change volume levels or content unless you have a RF Universal remote.
 
#41
#41
So we are moving this weekend, and I am going to really miss my hard-wired Nuvo home audio system. However, it looks like there are some decent options for multi-room/multi-zone audio without trying to retrofit speakers/wiring.

Is the SONOS system my best option if I want sound in, say, 5 zones and don't have amps/receivers in all of them?

I would like to have speakers at least in the family room, basement/media room (which will have a receiver), bed/bathroom, gym, and back patio. What all would be required to accomplish that?

Also, anyone have experience with the newer Denon HEOS system?
 
#42
#42
Tested out the Denon HEOS, and it is incredible. At the current sale prices, I give it high recommendation. The app seems to work perfectly, seamless with Spotify, Pandora, and Sirius. The sound from the 5 I am testing is crazy good. Planning to add at least one more 5 and a 7. The speakers can be easily moved to the patio, garage, etc.
 
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