Per say that I’d like to use this as a mono block amp to double the wattage, is that an option with this? Or, I read that the 125w output is a 8ohms, if I hook up a 4ohm speaker, can it push more wattage respectively? Thanks
Hi Daniel - Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp can not be bridged for mono. Doing so will damage the amp. The Sonos Amp will drive a 4-ohm load but not less than 4 ohms. Sonos does not publish power output into a 4-ohm load.
A Sonos Amp alone isn't worth much. If you have other Sonos speakers in your home, and if you are looking to trade this huge AVR for a smaller amp for your TV, then this is for you.
Are you able to pair more than 1 phone to it? Wondering if my wife would be able to have her phone paired as well, so that while I'm at work (taking my phone with me), she could still stream to it? Curious if we'd need to buy a dedicated device to stream to the amp in order to avoid the problem?
Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp will “remember” several streaming devices but will only connect via Bluetooth to one at a time. Once a device has been initially paired, when you return it is typically a simple button push or two to reestablish a prior connection.
I want to use the same set of in ceiling speakers for my two rears with my Sonos Beam as well as for music for whole house audio. Would I be able to do that with this amp? Thanks!
I understand the 4.1 setting. Two powerful floor standing front speakers powered by the Sonos Amp (wired), two Sonos one as rear (wireless I suppose), and one wired sub-woofer. How can I complete a traditional 5.1 system based on that. How do I add a center speaker? Can a Sonos Playbar do the trick ?
You can connect as many Sonos speakers(play1,play5,sub,etc...) to the amp via Sonos network or wirleless, but for wired application, you can only connect 2 speakers max.
Thanks for your inquiry. The 5.1 processor resides in the Playbar or the Beam and your TV must be connected to either sound bar with an optical cable. So as Pavol stated, Sonos does not support 5.1 unless you are using either a Playbar or Beam sound bar from Sonos. If you are looking to retire your floor standing speakers as the front left and right, then yes, the Playbar addition will fulfill your needs. If that is not the case, you can get a receiver, the center channel speaker of choice, and a Sonos Connect to make everything work with Sonos.
Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp is a two-channel amplifier. It has no ability to connect more than one pair of speakers. If you have a home theater 5.1 system and you wish to have it connected to your Sonos home network you could consider adding the Sonos Port Streaming Component for Stereo or Receiver. ($449.00 but temporarily out of stock).
I have already a Denon Receiver for my Home Theater, I am placing SONOS all over my house. Is there a way that a NEW SONOS AMP can stream to my Denon Receiver? I know the old Sonos Connect: Amp can do it.
Thanks for your inquiry! The Connect Amp and the new Sonos Amp do not have audio outputs to connect to your Denon for streaming. Currently, in the Sonos product line, only the Sonos Connect (www.worldwidestereo.com/products/sonos-connect-wireless-hifi-player-formerly-zp90) has that ability.
Would you still consider the sub when you have the AMP with some floorstanding speakers while listening to „normal“ music (in terms of rock/pop/classic, nothing to crazy in terms of low frequencies).
Adding a sub is very much a personal taste evaluation. If when listening to the pair of floor standing speakers you refer to, you feel there is enough bass and that the recordings you hear sound balanced, then probably not. You’ll know if you need to add a sub. Trust your ears.
@@Aornum123 - our pleasure. To answer your question, no. The Sonos Amp is only powerful enough to run a single pair of more conventional stereo speakers.
Can you configure the Amp so that it powers L/R TV audio with a subwoofer, and also use the same speakers and sub for music? It seems like the app forces you to configure the amp so that it can only be one or the other. That is, connected to the TV group, or the music group. If the amp can be set up in this way, does it allow you to “share” a sub between TV audio and music-only listening?
Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp can only be configured for TV with sub OR music with sub, and it does not allow you to share a sub between each configuration. A potential alternative would be to use a Sonos soundbar for TV sound and still have access to the Sonos network to stream music to the soundbar, thus freeing up your music configuration to play alternate music programs.
Thanks for your question. The Sonance outdoor speakers require use of an amplifier like the Sonos Amp. Outdoor weatherproof self-powered (AC) and wireless speakers are very rare due to UL approval.
@@jeremyw5165 Unfortunately, the Sonos Amp is the only product of this type from Sonos. There is not another amplifier on the market that has Sonos technology built-in. If you'd like to talk about other solutions, please give us a call at 1-866-961-7781.
I just purchased the Sonance garden speakers, sub and SR2-125 Amp, I now need a source to be able to connect to the amp which I have 8 speakers and a sub connected to it to be able to stream music from my iPad, would this be my best option even though I already have an SR2-125 Amp?
The Heos Link www.worldwidestereo.com/products/denon-heos-link-wireless-pre-amplifier-for-multi-room-audio-series-2-black-heoslinkhs2r would be a stand-alone streamer which would stream music from the internet by itself and not require you to stream from your phone, although your phone would be a remote control. The Sonos Amp that you referred to would duplicate the SR2-125 and not be what you’re asking for. Another alternative would be to use the Arcam rBlink www.worldwidestereo.com/products/arcam-rblink-wireless-bluetooth-dac-for-rseries-rblink to Bluetooth your phone into the system, but I like the Heos streamer better because then your phone would not be doing the streaming and using its own battery and resources. I hope that helps. Thanks again. - Ira S.
I'm not entirely sure who they are targeting with these amps. If they added an optional centre channel out, they would be able to convince people who already have an aging 5.1 system to get into the Sonos ecosystem, but without it, it's not a very good value or particularly interesting for anybody wanting to get actual speakers for a 5.1 system. Without the dedicated centre channel, which is why most people move to these layouts, there's no point. At this price point, the options for 5.1 receivers is a packed field and gives you way more utility and upgrade options in the future. That, and not including a remote is just no good. Especially since their app is terrible and relies on wifi.
I have been looking for something like this for a long time, and will probably buy one in the near future (still researching). Sure, 5.1 would be nice, but my main need is a stereo amplifier with HDMI to get decent TV sound, and with the ability to use only one remote. For some reason, all amplifiers with HDMI are huge surround receivers. In a small apartment I don't need that. Maybe I will upgrade with pair of Sonos 1 for 4.1 surround at a later time, but for now, this would be a great solution. One drawback though: the design doesn't go well with standard sized CD players.
@@MrVraget You can already do that via a universal remote. Also, many devices will actually let you control it using the TV remote. I would strongly caution you against entering into the Sonos sphere. It's very expensive and closed off. At least explore other options/consult with somebody who knows what they're talking about first.
I opened the box and saw the hdmi and I got excited because there is an hdmi input. I hooked it up, for just audio, from my computer. I was disappointed that the music/video on the PC would not play because the video card doesn't have ARC.
If I connect my Sonos amp to 2 zones in my house, kitchen and bathroom. Can I stream airplay in my kitchen with iPhone 1 and stream something else in the bathroom with iPhone 2?
The Sonos Amp, designed with only one pair of left and right stereo channels is only 1 music zone and therefore would only be able to play one source to whatever speakers are connected to it. To accomplish what you’re asking, you would need a second Sonos Amp. Thanks so much for your question.
Sorry it's been one year, but yes. Use a pair of Sonos One as rear channels or another Sonos Amp with 2 passive speakers in a 4.0 or 4.1 setup when using a sub.
This is primarily intended for users who have existing wired hi-fi speakers that they want to add to their Sonos ecosystem. If all you have is Sonos 5's then this is a waste of money as it is more expensive than a soundbar or beam. Just by a beam instead.
No, the Play:5 is self-amplified and therefore requires no further external amplification. The Amp can make a regular, old school, non-Sonos speaker of any kind, into a Sonos music zone. By using the Amp, which in addition to being an amplifier has a Sonos Zone streamer built in, you can take a 45-year-old pair of speakers and make them play Sonos music and control them using the Sonos app.
I can plug these amp to muy tv for muy tv sound and use 2 sonos one vía wifi for movies? Or i Also can do these with sonos connect? Please help! Thanks a lot, cheers!!
Sonos Amp is designed to play music from the Sonos network into an old-school pair or regular speakers, and the Sonos Connect is designed to play music via the Sonos app into a complete old-school regular stereo system. The Sonos Playbar would be the best way to get audio from your TV to play through a Sonos product. To that, you can add a pair of Sonos Ones as rear surround speakers and also a Sonos Subwoofer in time. I hope that helps. Thanks again.
Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp is a two-channel amplifier, incapable of connecting more than one pair of speakers. We offer a SpeakerCraft S4VC Four-Zone Speaker Selector with Volume Controls which will connect to Sonos Amp and up to 4 pairs of speakers and protect the Sonos Amp.
My home has 10 inbuilt speakers covering the home entrance, patio, living room, bedroom and game room. Do I need multiple amplifiers to create zones so that I can play music where I need or can one amplifier work on the zoning?
I have the Sonos playbar/sub and 2 rear Sonos 1. Would this be a great addition and if so is the connectivity just via WiFi or to the tv via hdmi arc ?
Thanks for your inquiry. The Sonos Amp component is a 2 channel stereo amplifier that accepts one pair of analog inputs (left and right). If you have a surround sound receiver, or stereo receiver, or just a CD player or changer, the record out or line out from receivers or CD player into the Sonos Amp would allow you to stream your CDs or AM/FM radio, etc. to any or all of your Sonos wireless speakers. The speaker outputs could be connected to a pair of conventional wired speakers either inside or outside. Your TV should be connected via its optical audio output to the Playbar. It would be a great addition to your enjoyment.
Thanks for the inquiry. The Sonos Amp HDMI port is an input. So, for example, you could connect an HDMI w/ arc cable to the TV and to the amp so you could listen to your TV through speakers connected to the Sonos Amp. You could connect an HDMI switch to the Amp. Make sure the switch is Arc capable. Thanks again.
Greetings and thanks so much for your question. This unit is designed only to connect two speakers in stereo. It will not work with a single center channel speaker.
World Wide Stereo That reply makes no sense . He was asking if he could add a centre channel so the answer is there is no way to add a centre channel to the amp as it does not support this. So if you want have a centre channel forget the amp and just to use one of the playbars or playbase and add a subwoofer if needed. The amp is really just for stereo or 4.1. Which I think is absolutely crazy how could they not have it drive a centre speaker for 5.1?
Per say that I’d like to use this as a mono block amp to double the wattage, is that an option with this? Or, I read that the 125w output is a 8ohms, if I hook up a 4ohm speaker, can it push more wattage respectively? Thanks
Hi Daniel - Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp can not be bridged for mono. Doing so will damage the amp. The Sonos Amp will drive a 4-ohm load but not less than 4 ohms. Sonos does not publish power output into a 4-ohm load.
World Wide Stereo awesome, thankd
What does it sound like?
why should I buy this when I have a 7.2 Denon amplifier I bought for 400 dollars few months back. Can you justify.
A Sonos Amp alone isn't worth much. If you have other Sonos speakers in your home, and if you are looking to trade this huge AVR for a smaller amp for your TV, then this is for you.
Are you able to pair more than 1 phone to it? Wondering if my wife would be able to have her phone paired as well, so that while I'm at work (taking my phone with me), she could still stream to it? Curious if we'd need to buy a dedicated device to stream to the amp in order to avoid the problem?
Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp will “remember” several streaming devices but will only connect via Bluetooth to one at a time. Once a device has been initially paired, when you return it is typically a simple button push or two to reestablish a prior connection.
I want to use the same set of in ceiling speakers for my two rears with my Sonos Beam as well as for music for whole house audio. Would I be able to do that with this amp? Thanks!
I understand the 4.1 setting. Two powerful floor standing front speakers powered by the Sonos Amp (wired), two Sonos one as rear (wireless I suppose), and one wired sub-woofer. How can I complete a traditional 5.1 system based on that. How do I add a center speaker? Can a Sonos Playbar do the trick ?
You can connect as many Sonos speakers(play1,play5,sub,etc...) to the amp via Sonos network or wirleless, but for wired application, you can only connect 2 speakers max.
you cant, sonos does not support 5.1 unless you own Beam or Playbar. If you do, your previous front left and right speakers will not work.
Thanks for your inquiry. The 5.1 processor resides in the Playbar or the Beam and your TV must be connected to either sound bar with an optical cable. So as Pavol stated, Sonos does not support 5.1 unless you are using either a Playbar or Beam sound bar from Sonos. If you are looking to retire your floor standing speakers as the front left and right, then yes, the Playbar addition will fulfill your needs. If that is not the case, you can get a receiver, the center channel speaker of choice, and a Sonos Connect to make everything work with Sonos.
Do you recommend this for a home theatre setup with 5 in wall/ceiling speakers
Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp is a two-channel amplifier. It has no ability to connect more than one pair of speakers. If you have a home theater 5.1 system and you wish to have it connected to your Sonos home network you could consider adding the Sonos Port Streaming Component for Stereo or Receiver. ($449.00 but temporarily out of stock).
I have already a Denon Receiver for my Home Theater, I am placing SONOS all over my house. Is there a way that a NEW SONOS AMP can stream to my Denon Receiver? I know the old Sonos Connect: Amp can do it.
Thanks for your inquiry! The Connect Amp and the new Sonos Amp do not have audio outputs to connect to your Denon for streaming. Currently, in the Sonos product line, only the Sonos Connect (www.worldwidestereo.com/products/sonos-connect-wireless-hifi-player-formerly-zp90) has that ability.
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Would you still consider the sub when you have the AMP with some floorstanding speakers while listening to „normal“ music (in terms of rock/pop/classic, nothing to crazy in terms of low frequencies).
Adding a sub is very much a personal taste evaluation. If when listening to the pair of floor standing speakers you refer to, you feel there is enough bass and that the recordings you hear sound balanced, then probably not. You’ll know if you need to add a sub. Trust your ears.
I'm planning on buying the 5.1 surround set with beam and one SL, will I need to buy the amp to power all components?
Great question! Sonos products are all internally amplified so an external amplifier will be unnecessary.
@@WorldWideStereo thanks for clarifying! One other question, will the Sonos amp work with the Sonnance sonnaray?
@@Aornum123 - our pleasure. To answer your question, no. The Sonos Amp is only powerful enough to run a single pair of more conventional stereo speakers.
Can you configure the Amp so that it powers L/R TV audio with a subwoofer, and also use the same speakers and sub for music? It seems like the app forces you to configure the amp so that it can only be one or the other. That is, connected to the TV group, or the music group. If the amp can be set up in this way, does it allow you to “share” a sub between TV audio and music-only listening?
Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp can only be configured for TV with sub OR music with sub, and it does not allow you to share a sub between each configuration. A potential alternative would be to use a Sonos soundbar for TV sound and still have access to the Sonos network to stream music to the soundbar, thus freeing up your music configuration to play alternate music programs.
Do i need this to get my sonance sonos outdoor speakers working? Wire less is not possible woth the outdoor speaker ?
Thanks for your question. The Sonance outdoor speakers require use of an amplifier like the Sonos Amp. Outdoor weatherproof self-powered (AC) and wireless speakers are very rare due to UL approval.
World Wide Stereo thanks for the quick response, can you recommend a little cheaper alternative for the sonos amp?
@@jeremyw5165 Unfortunately, the Sonos Amp is the only product of this type from Sonos. There is not another amplifier on the market that has Sonos technology built-in. If you'd like to talk about other solutions, please give us a call at 1-866-961-7781.
I just purchased the Sonance garden speakers, sub and SR2-125 Amp, I now need a source to be able to connect to the amp which I have 8 speakers and a sub connected to it to be able to stream music from my iPad, would this be my best option even though I already have an SR2-125 Amp?
The Heos Link www.worldwidestereo.com/products/denon-heos-link-wireless-pre-amplifier-for-multi-room-audio-series-2-black-heoslinkhs2r would be a stand-alone streamer which would stream music from the internet by itself and not require you to stream from your phone, although your phone would be a remote control. The Sonos Amp that you referred to would duplicate the SR2-125 and not be what you’re asking for. Another alternative would be to use the Arcam rBlink www.worldwidestereo.com/products/arcam-rblink-wireless-bluetooth-dac-for-rseries-rblink to Bluetooth your phone into the system, but I like the Heos streamer better because then your phone would not be doing the streaming and using its own battery and resources. I hope that helps. Thanks again. - Ira S.
I'm not entirely sure who they are targeting with these amps. If they added an optional centre channel out, they would be able to convince people who already have an aging 5.1 system to get into the Sonos ecosystem, but without it, it's not a very good value or particularly interesting for anybody wanting to get actual speakers for a 5.1 system. Without the dedicated centre channel, which is why most people move to these layouts, there's no point. At this price point, the options for 5.1 receivers is a packed field and gives you way more utility and upgrade options in the future. That, and not including a remote is just no good. Especially since their app is terrible and relies on wifi.
I have been looking for something like this for a long time, and will probably buy one in the near future (still researching). Sure, 5.1 would be nice, but my main need is a stereo amplifier with HDMI to get decent TV sound, and with the ability to use only one remote. For some reason, all amplifiers with HDMI are huge surround receivers. In a small apartment I don't need that. Maybe I will upgrade with pair of Sonos 1 for 4.1 surround at a later time, but for now, this would be a great solution. One drawback though: the design doesn't go well with standard sized CD players.
@@MrVraget You can already do that via a universal remote. Also, many devices will actually let you control it using the TV remote. I would strongly caution you against entering into the Sonos sphere. It's very expensive and closed off. At least explore other options/consult with somebody who knows what they're talking about first.
I opened the box and saw the hdmi and I got excited because there is an hdmi input. I hooked it up, for just audio, from my computer. I was disappointed that the music/video on the PC would not play because the video card doesn't have ARC.
Just buy like a 20$ pci HDMi arc card on Amazon
If I connect my Sonos amp to 2 zones in my house, kitchen and bathroom. Can I stream airplay in my kitchen with iPhone 1 and stream something else in the bathroom with iPhone 2?
The Sonos Amp, designed with only one pair of left and right stereo channels is only 1 music zone and therefore would only be able to play one source to whatever speakers are connected to it. To accomplish what you’re asking, you would need a second Sonos Amp. Thanks so much for your question.
I have this AMP but did you say you can set this up for surround sound???
Sorry it's been one year, but yes. Use a pair of Sonos One as rear channels or another Sonos Amp with 2 passive speakers in a 4.0 or 4.1 setup when using a sub.
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You need this in order to play the tv sound through your play 5s without the sound bar?
This is primarily intended for users who have existing wired hi-fi speakers that they want to add to their Sonos ecosystem.
If all you have is Sonos 5's then this is a waste of money as it is more expensive than a soundbar or beam. Just by a beam instead.
No, the Play:5 is self-amplified and therefore requires no further external amplification. The Amp can make a regular, old school, non-Sonos speaker of any kind, into a Sonos music zone. By using the Amp, which in addition to being an amplifier has a Sonos Zone streamer built in, you can take a 45-year-old pair of speakers and make them play Sonos music and control them using the Sonos app.
somebody else's subwoofer? wish my guests hit the calling bell with a subwoofer in their hand.
I can plug these amp to muy tv for muy tv sound and use 2 sonos one vía wifi for movies? Or i Also can do these with sonos connect? Please help! Thanks a lot, cheers!!
Sonos Amp is designed to play music from the Sonos network into an old-school pair or regular speakers, and the Sonos Connect is designed to play music via the Sonos app into a complete old-school regular stereo system. The Sonos Playbar would be the best way to get audio from your TV to play through a Sonos product. To that, you can add a pair of Sonos Ones as rear surround speakers and also a Sonos Subwoofer in time. I hope that helps. Thanks again.
@@WorldWideStereo If the ARC soundbar is connected to the TV (via ARC HDMI) can the ARC soundbar link the TV audio to this amp?
Would this support 6 speakers
Thanks for your question. The Sonos Amp is a two-channel amplifier, incapable of connecting more than one pair of speakers. We offer a SpeakerCraft S4VC Four-Zone Speaker Selector with Volume Controls which will connect to Sonos Amp and up to 4 pairs of speakers and protect the Sonos Amp.
My home has 10 inbuilt speakers covering the home entrance, patio, living room, bedroom and game room. Do I need multiple amplifiers to create zones so that I can play music where I need or can one amplifier work on the zoning?
From my understanding, one amp per zone. The amp outputs a the SAME signal to everything connected.
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I have the Sonos playbar/sub and 2 rear Sonos 1. Would this be a great addition and if so is the connectivity just via WiFi or to the tv via hdmi arc ?
Thanks for your inquiry. The Sonos Amp component is a 2 channel stereo amplifier that accepts one pair of analog inputs (left and right). If you have a surround sound receiver, or stereo receiver, or just a CD player or changer, the record out or line out from receivers or CD player into the Sonos Amp would allow you to stream your CDs or AM/FM radio, etc. to any or all of your Sonos wireless speakers. The speaker outputs could be connected to a pair of conventional wired speakers either inside or outside. Your TV should be connected via its optical audio output to the Playbar. It would be a great addition to your enjoyment.
Can I connect a hdmi switch to this?
Yes, there's 1 HDMI input port on the back of the unit.
Thanks for the inquiry. The Sonos Amp HDMI port is an input. So, for example, you could connect an HDMI w/ arc cable to the TV and to the amp so you could listen to your TV through speakers connected to the Sonos Amp. You could connect an HDMI switch to the Amp. Make sure the switch is Arc capable. Thanks again.
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how dowe connect a center speaker with it?
Greetings and thanks so much for your question. This unit is designed only to connect two speakers in stereo. It will not work with a single center channel speaker.
@SavageArfad Sonos speakers are internally self-amplified so they would not require the Sonos Amp. You would simply use one Sonos speaker.
World Wide Stereo That reply makes no sense . He was asking if he could add a centre channel so the answer is there is no way to add a centre channel to the amp as it does not support this. So if you want have a centre channel forget the amp and just to use one of the playbars or playbase and add a subwoofer if needed. The amp is really just for stereo or 4.1. Which I think is absolutely crazy how could they not have it drive a centre speaker for 5.1?
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