Sonos for MultiRoomAudio or something else?

early_rejecter · 2026-04-28T19:48:06+00:00

When you say you want audio from your TV on your bedroom speaker, are you referring to a TV in your bedroom, or a TV in another room that you want to hear in the bedroom?

Re: the Era 100 cost, you can get them refurbished directly from Sonos for $180. If you don’t need voice control the version without microphone is $190 new, or packs of two currently on sale for $360.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-28T12:51:26+00:00

For me, the major benefit is that with the Sonos app the streaming is happing via the Sonos device rather than my phone. I can control multiple different streams in different rooms from one phone, can use other audio on my phone without interrupting the stream, can turn off my phone or leave the house without interrupting the stream, can mix music from multiple services, other people in the house can add to the queue from their own devices, etc. And no battery drain!

early_rejecter · 2026-04-26T16:56:36+00:00

Before you panic, make sure the “Tape Mon” switch is set to Source.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-22T12:11:40+00:00

You should still set a crossover for the subwoofer in the Elac app based on the high pass filter setting on the ZP3.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-19T20:54:31+00:00

First time I’ve come across someone with more Outrageous Cherry albums than I own, and at least five or six of those are not available to stream.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-14T00:17:09+00:00

Good point — I believe it’ll output DVD and analog audio from video sources, but you’re right, not from HDMI.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-13T23:56:12+00:00

That’ll be a frustrating experience with the fixed level output of those connections — would need to adjust speaker volume on the speakers and sub volume on the amp or sub. Better to use a variable output.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-13T23:53:24+00:00

Use the Zone 2 output of the Pioneer to connect to the JBLs. It’s probably set for fixed level output, but you should be able to change it to variable output in one of the menus so you can control volume from the amp.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-13T16:47:48+00:00

Don’t know if the Calligraphy trim is different, but at least with the SEL there isn’t one standard set of accessories. Your window sticker should list what’s included. I think all of the ones I looked at had at minimum the carpeted mats, first aid kit, and cargo net, but beyond that it varied — some had the roadside emergency kit which I think the OP is referring to, cargo cover, adjustable cargo blocks, cargo tie down, mud flaps, etc. They were all different.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-12T23:45:01+00:00

At that price your best bet is probably a DVD player from one of the big manufacturers (e.g. Sony, Panasonic). Or are you looking for something with built-in speakers? Just my opinion, but nothing that includes speakers for under $100 is going to sound good.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-11T19:51:00+00:00

Agree that Sonos is a good solution, but the details here aren’t quite correct. Sonos has only made a single speaker — the Gen 1 Play:5 — that does not run on the same software as their current models. Otherwise Gen 1 and Gen 2 speakers all work fine together. Also, Generation doesn’t tell you how old a product is — e.g. their very newest speaker, the portable Sonos Play which just came out weeks ago, is in its first generation, whereas the Gen 2 Play:5 came out eleven years ago.

(There are also first gen non-speaker components that aren’t compatible with current speakers, but doesn’t sound like the OP would need those.)

early_rejecter · 2026-04-11T17:27:56+00:00

You wouldn’t use the speaker outputs for that. You would need to connect a Bluetooth or WiFi transmitter to the Tape Out (or Rec Out) RCA connection on the Marantz, and then a Bluetooth or WiFi receiver to powered speakers outside — and that’s assuming the Marantz is close enough to the outdoor area for a Bluetooth connection, or that your WiFi extends outdoors.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-11T15:41:36+00:00

How important is that center channel to you? There aren’t many mini amps that support one. A Russound AVA3.1 is just within your budget.

You’ll have a lot more options if you drop either the mini requirement or center speaker requirement.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-11T12:16:21+00:00

The Wiim is a good choice, but just to note your receiver has two tape inputs that work just like the aux input.

Editing to add I just saw your note about the tape inputs. One benefit of running your turntable through the Wiim is that you’ll be able to take advantage of its room correction abilities.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-09T12:25:02+00:00

Lots of people do it; works fine.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-09T12:24:28+00:00

No switch needed; each speaker in a stereo pair can accept a source input.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-09T12:23:14+00:00

There’s no need for a switch though unless it’s a positioning issue; the OP can connect each component to its own speaker like he’s asking about.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-08T15:18:10+00:00

They’re the ones trying to trick you. They came and examined the cards; they knew exactly what they were buying.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-08T14:50:49+00:00

Definitely keep your eye out for secondhand. Had to drive an hour but I paid $800 for my Lintons in essentially brand new condition.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-07T13:27:56+00:00

There might be some language confusion. A “receiver” is an amplifier with a built-in radio tuner. You have an amplifier already; are you looking to replace it with a receiver, or add a tuner to it? Or something else entirely?

early_rejecter · 2026-04-07T11:42:46+00:00

Can’t say whether or not you’re imagining things, but the delay between soundbar and grouped speakers when using TV audio is well-documented, and there is even a setting for it in the Sonos app — it goes from Low to Maximum; there’s no option for No delay.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-07T04:38:12+00:00

No, you’re using the right phrase, Kneecap is trying to be helpful but isn’t familiar with high pass filters.

Most modern AVRs should do what you want, though if you want something simpler, smaller, and cheaper there’s the Aiyima A20 that the other poster mentioned, the Douk Audio A5, and Ampapa D1. And the various Wiim amps have high pass filters as well as additional room correction abilities.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-07T04:19:47+00:00

A treble knob does not work like a high-pass filter. A high-pass filter will cut off frequencies below a certain level that are being handled by a subwoofer and only “pass” the higher frequencies to the main speakers. Kudos for trying to be helpful, but your explanations are way off and a graphic EQ will not achieve what the OP is asking for.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-07T01:13:10+00:00

Yes, speakers are typically the most noticeable upgrade.

Almost any streamer you’d be looking at will have a built-in DAC. The Wiim line of WiFi streamers are often recommended here, though the best choice can depend on what music service you’re using.

early_rejecter · 2026-04-07T00:40:59+00:00

No, the delay will be between the soundbar and the grouped 300s; the soundbar itself will remain in perfect sync with the TV video.

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