Sonos Port Explained: Do You Need It?

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@kexi9906 3 года назад

This is my second comment since 15 years of youtubing. But I just had to write a comment. This presentation was exactly what I was looking for and exceeded my expectations. Love the clear explanations and different cases of usage, the comparison between amp and port as well as the alternatives. No questions open from my side. A big thump up!!! Thanks!

@NathanHegwer-px3us 2 года назад

I agree. For my use it would be nice to see a “port mini” as all I want is to utilize an appleplay / smart device integrated into my current amps and ecosystem.

@stuartfoster4474 2 года назад

Another great and helpful video. I bought a Sonos Port from you guys after watching your videos. You quickly answered my question on the live chat, I ordered it and it was delivered the next day for free. Two minutes later and I’m playing my vinyl in all the rooms in my house through my Play 1’s. I’m only using an entry level Sony turntable with built in preamp and it sounds Brilliant. Thanks.

@smarthomesounds 2 года назад

This was a great comment to read, thank you so much and pleasure we could help! Many thanks.

@ketowolf 3 года назад

Thanks for this video! It answered exactly what I wanted without too much RU-vid fluff. Appreciate it! So basically if I have basically only Sonos speakers, it means I don’t really need this then.

@SVTRonDogg 2 года назад

For existing receivers/amps with wired speakers, can you control volume through the Sonos Port?

@ryanlayne9504 2 года назад

That's what I'm wondering...there's no IR out, but curious if there is an IR blaster built into the front. I would need to be able to switch my receiver to the correct input as well. Any clue if this is possible without additional gear?

@nickynoonoos1 3 года назад

Great video, thanks. Can you advise how I would Use Sonos Port to connect with my Samsung soundbar, which has digital audio (Toslink) and HDMI inputs, but it does not have RCA inputs. I have Sonos ceiling speakers connected to Sonos Amp but want to integrate the better sound and bass from my Samsung soundbar and sub.

@davidh7088 5 часов назад

Can I connect an existing hifi to the port wirelessly? Maybe via Chromecast or similar?

@vinylund 3 года назад

Hello! Can I pass the audio signal from my turntable to other AirPlay 2 enabled devices without the Sonos app? Do not have Sonos devices so far, but stream directly via iOS from the music app or Tidal. I would like to stream the sound from my record player additionally as a multiroom device throughout the house. Thanks for the help!

@noneofyourbusiness5134 2 года назад

Would be nice for an AV equivalent to the port. To be able to plug either source or the projector/tv via earc and send sound to your sonos speakers. Really fancy a couple of symfonisk picture speakers to work as stereo sound for a discrete home cinema set up in the living room but as of yet haven't figured out an effective way to do this.

@FRST2012 9 месяцев назад

This was a really informative presentation. 👍. Having started to move over to a Sonos system (Beam2 and One SL) I was looking at the Port, but I only have a headphone output or Mono Sub output on my current Yamaha N470D. I would still like the option to use both my turntable (connected to the Yamaha) and cd player (built in). I can’t imagine the headphone is the best option, but is the only stereo one without reconfiguring the system, which I am not quite ready to do. Are there potential issues I need to be aware of apart from being careful of the volume which I guess will act like a preamp. Thanks.

@keithb.8684 8 месяцев назад

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE all of your content! It is professional, well done and extremely informative! This channel is my 1st stop for audio hardware. Thanks!!!

@smarthomesounds 8 месяцев назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@kneayea Год назад

Awesome job breaking this down. I have a question though, I got a Sonos Arc, Sub and 2 Play Ones and I’d like to connect them to my Denon S960H AVR which has TV and Game Console hooked up. How can I output audio through the Sonos system without having sync issues or compromising dolby effects?

@Willogs78 Год назад

Excellent 👌, I am definitely purchasing a port now. Thanks for the information

@paulroupas9723 6 месяцев назад

6:45 The Sonos Amp does not do everything the port does…there is no line out on the Amp! I have a Technics SL-1210M5G going into a Marantz 2275 powering vintage JBL L100 Century speakers and I cannot hook up the Sonos to play through my Marantz receiver using the Amp. Also, the Marantz 2275 (rated at 75 watts per channel) sounds way better and is much louder than the Sonos Amp.

@coinslots5406 3 месяца назад

I got a touchtunes jukebox with its own amp and speakers. The owner bought one of these Sonos amps and put in ceiling speakers and I’m having trouble getting the background music to play off the jukebox. I have an override box so that the jukebox when played will take priority then convert back to the background music when song is finished. Do I need one of these? I need a signal from his Sonos system to plug into my Aux I/o for my jukebox. I want the jukebox to have control not the Sonos.

@davidsmisc1351 5 месяцев назад

A great option if you already have a decent amp. But it’s way overpriced. 200 quid seems reasonable. 399 for a glorified adapter? Meh.

@youtube-chris 9 месяцев назад

Can I switch off the sound from SONOS Five and use it as a SONOS Port? Other Analog - Digital Converter have a ground connection. I'm missing this on the SONOS devices somehow. Why it is not important there?

@jackbell3355 3 года назад

Great Video, no chance for a port mini though! Sonos love people having to buy the most expensive items to resolve minor things... Otherwise why isn't there a line in on all of their products? they could do that very easily surely??

@tajujinadu1309 8 месяцев назад

Hi, can you tell me if I have two speakers b&w, can I get the Sonos arc, sub, era 300 amd the Sonos amp to make a 7.1.2 system

@Weirdpegasus72 9 месяцев назад

Hi. I have an Arc connected to 2x five speakers which are used for surround sound. I have an hdmi lead to the TV. I also have a turntable connected to one of the fives via a 3.5mm jack. If I want to play my turntable I have to unpair my fives and reconnect when finished. Is there a way to play the turn table as an input without having the hassel of disconnection?

@Sirspawnn 5 месяцев назад

I have a sonos sound bar and and Pioneer SX-828 receiver. Ideally would love to be able to use this system with a port. Possible?

@russ_edmonds 3 года назад

Thanks for the video guys, great production as always and explains the usage of the Port really clearly. I’ve been looking for a way to connect my turntable to my Sonos Ones and this looks like it will be the best solution as I don’t have space for a Sonos Five. The only thing you didn’t mention was that the turntable would need a built-in preamp (or separate preamp) for it to connect to the Port.

@joeydee716 11 месяцев назад

I have an analog preamp. Can I just plug my preamp into the Port Line In and select my source via my preamp? I intend to purchase a pair of ERA 300s.

@tophat27 3 года назад

It cost too much for me to just add Bluetooth

@juanjara4615 2 года назад

Es ridícula gastar 450 dólares en un receptor wifi para tu viejo equipo de sonido en todo caso con esos mismo 450 dólares te comprar una buena y enorme bocina JBL o Sony y te quitas de problemas

@erico658 Месяц назад

can you connect a movie projector to a sonos port. projector has a headphone jack and HDMI input

@ivansbacon 6 месяцев назад

Can the sonos port or the B&W formation be used with third party speakers on wifi, such as kef or Klipsch wifi speakers?

@nontl5197 3 года назад

Does it support Apple Lossless audio?

@nicka113 3 года назад

Could you plug some decks in for a house party or would there be to much of a delay?

@wernerpfundner9380 9 месяцев назад

never buy sonos! expensiv bullshit and you even cant play your stored music on your phone

@DanEscapes 3 года назад

Very imformative and great video! Love how you gave alternatives as well! Now I just need alot of money to get a full set up!!

@licliczzz Год назад

Can I use this with a Inandon karaoke system so my arc allows for mic etc with no lag?

@martinez209 9 месяцев назад

If you use a turntable it has to have a pre amp. Pro tip.

@sphinx5151 3 года назад

Great info as always! Looking for ways to help my friends expand their systems and they do not go online very often. This helps a lot.

@VincentAicardiGuitare 10 месяцев назад

Seems like the Era 100 has this feature too

@youtube-chris 9 месяцев назад

Just a add-on from the "Bowers & Wilkins" Support, because I asked if the "Formation Audio" can stream the analog signal via Apple AirPlay: "Our Formation Audio will only send audio to Formation products and will not send audio to third party speakers."

@wernerpfundner9380 9 месяцев назад

spotify is the greatest shit on this planet

@Maasive Год назад

Yo, great vid. I'm seeking a new platform since bose discontinued soundtouch. Could you plug a pioneer dj controller into the port between the powered adam audio speakers I have?

@GayleGrantDocGrant 2 года назад

Hi..I Just installed a Sonos arc, sub, etc.. to a Samsung 82" TV..I used to have the Samsung Arc (HDMI) go to a Receiver (HDMI) where I used the receivers HDMI ports for all my connections such as Apple TV, Roku, etc... I would take that receivers' HDMI signal, and send it to a splitter with HDMI's going to other rooms in my house so I could share my various devices with those other TV's. I have since removed my receiver to go wireless with Sonos. How could I set this up my new receiver-less system with a Sonos system.. I tried different variants of trying to get this signal from the Arc to the splitter but no luck..help! Thanks!

@OldManTony 3 года назад

I guess I could use a Port to connect to my existing active sub and save myself the £700 for a Sonos sub.

@maxflight777 3 года назад

I dont see why not

@dillard715 3 года назад

Yes but I just bought that sub. In my opinion worth every dime. Very clear an amazing bass.

@techknow9237 Год назад

Hi, I have a Naim Nova streamer/amp. Also have a Sonus Arc and Bass Sub (3rd gen) in the same room. Can I use the Naim system using the official Naim app to control and play music by using the Sonus Port to send the music to Sonus Arc/Sub ? Thanks

@scotttrotman9931 2 года назад

Will the port allow me add my sonos surround (arc,sub,2ones)to a Google speaker group, in Google home? I definitely prefer casting straight from RU-vid instead of that excuse sonos calls RU-vid

@dirtboy1640 Год назад

Ive got the Sonance Garden Series 6.1. I want to add 2 more speakers to it but was told it would overload the sonos amp and id need to buy another amp. I only want to add 2 more speakers. Is there anyway to add speakers without having to buy another $650 sonos amp

@henkjanroerink791 Год назад

Phono amp is nessecarry!?😂

@acewelding 2 года назад

Have you ever attempted to use a Sonos Playbar as your iMacs external speakers connected via optical digital? It does not work!

@vladimirart758 2 года назад

I have LP vinil player Sony, Grande sistem also Sony and 6 speakers with subwoofer. But I don’t know how to connect them with Sonos 😳. Please help. What to do and what to buy?

@ninjahyps8429 11 месяцев назад

Hi can you use a mic with sonos system

@vincevirtua 3 года назад

If I am playing CD’s through my player connected to the port, what is the streaming quality to the Sonos speakers (e.g. One’s)? Does this give full CD quality, or is it a reduced mp3 like signal?

@mvdh53 Год назад

Nice explanation - thanks for sharing. I have 2 Apple Homepods - can I stream to CD music from my CD Player via the Sonos Port to my Apple Homepods?

@vsquare007 2 года назад

Can you confirm if this can connect to MDX-8/MDX-16 from anthem which power 8/16 zones speakers and sonos app will detect each of 8/16 zones separately. Each zone is one or more rooms in this setup. Thanks.

@pawekrawczyk6625 2 года назад

I'm starting building my home sound system. For now I have symfonisk gen 2 lamps and it's nice for me for listening music. But I would like to connect it with computer, TV and console. What would you recommend for good price-quality ratio?

@danielb8877 2 года назад

This was very helpful. Quick question though re connecting a Turntable directly to Sonos 5 or the Port, you didn't mention a Pre-amp was needed and had a Rega P1 on the table which doesn't have one built in....does that mean a Pre-amp is actually not needed to go from Turntable to Port for example? my understanding was a Pre-amp is needed for all Sonos hardware but perhaps that changed with the Port? Many thanks

@georgemihalis8090 2 года назад

Can I connect my Technics SL-1210gr turntable to my Sonos system by just using the Sonos Amp? This turntable does not have a built-in preamp.

@mattgeiger3599 Год назад

With the Port, how exactly is music from, for example, Amazon music being streamed to the port? Is it built into the port and I access it from the Sonos app? I’ve been told by some retailers that this does not have bluetooth, and some retailers say it does. Can you confirm if it does or not?

@getout116 Год назад

Could you recommend a cd player to use with my somos? Currently running a Bose wave with changer into my play 5 but it just stopped working. Should I just get a new one or is there a more quality option?

@BC-ni3sk 2 года назад

I have a complete Sonos system and then I bought a Sonos Port for my stereo to stream to the receiver. Well long story short after reading many articles and asking Sonos a time or two and getting a smoothed over comment from my salesman on all the equipment but especially the port I discovered the truth. The Port only streams CD quality music which for many is good enough. If you have a streaming service and want and pay for much higher resolutions don't get the Port it can't handle it. I bought a Blue Node and was blown away by how much the music improved. Now this isn't an ad for Blue Node others I'm sure could deliver as well but now I'm saddled with selling my Sonos Port. I wish my salesman had been north forthcoming instead of trying to "bag' the sale with me.

@melvynswingler5253 Год назад

Hi all, I have 3 Sonos play:1 speakers at home, and I am looking to use them to edit and watch videos and movies. Very few reviews talk about the usability of Sonos for videos or computer use. Will this be a solution? Also, are the Sonos Roam SL a good way to connect a laptop (and all its audio, not just music streaming) to a pre-existing Sonos system via bluetooth?

@DutchXDr Год назад

I have a projector connected to AV receiver. Could I plug the port into the AV receiver in order to run my sonos soundbar with my projector?

@edagarrdo 3 года назад

Would pc (games) work with the Port ?

@estusflask982 2 года назад

No, there's a delay

@davidamaro4216 Год назад

I have a Marantz 6015 for my theater and a need 2 more channels of amplification. Can I use a sonos amp for this?

@ericmalvarez 2 года назад

Can the Sonos Port be used to power analog rear surround sound speakers? For example, I currently have a Sonos Beam and Sub with Bose analog rears, will the Sonos Port allow me to connect all the devices for a complete/integrated surroundsound experience?

@Ripeinc Год назад

Hi, I currently own a Sonos Amp, but I upgraded my amp to a Rotel. Do I need to also buy a Port so I can connect to other rooms which also have Sonos speakers in them, or can I use my current Sonos Amp as a Port with my new Rotel amp?

@grahamtricker4103 2 года назад

I assume the Sonos Port has no pre-amp output so to control the volume when connected to an existing audio amplifier you have to set the volume using your amplifier controls. In short can you connect the Port to a power amplifier (no pre-amp or volume control) and control the volume via the Sonos app into a non Sonos audio system?

@PauZakArtist 2 года назад

Why cant anyone make a bluetooth transmitter for turntables, already.. Just don't get it.

@toshiagraham8998 2 года назад

Tried connecting the connect to my sonos 2 system. It's sayin open sonos 1, but when i do it redirects me bck to sonos 2 an i can't get connect connected! Can you help?

@EmilioRamos-i5o Год назад

I have a Sonos bar and 2 wired boss speakers. Can I Intergrated the boss speakers to work with the Sonos connect?

@JosePerez-ny2yd Год назад

Thank you! Situation 3 is what I was looking for. I just wanted to know that it was possible to add my turntable to my system without an additional sonos speaker. I just want to be able to use my turntable with my sonos beam and sub.

@matthewcooper9136 2 года назад

can I use this (or a Sonos 5) to connect my computer and use Sonos as my PC speakers?

@smarthomesounds 2 года назад

Yes that would be possible with that set-up. Hope this helps.

@ianpaynetravel 2 года назад

@@smarthomesounds I'm looking to do this too, my first choice was use a beam and port to sit under a 49" super ultrawide, but I'm now thinking as they have line in, to buy 2 5's , at 8" in hight it could still be doable, the monitor would be higher than I'm used to but not by a crazy amount if I get it to sit on the speaker. What would you guys do for a PC Sonos speaker set up?

@smhurlb Год назад

This is a great video. I have two Sonos 5 and I run a line in from my source can I still pair the Sonos 5 with another for stereo and perhaps the sub as well.

@citation51power 2 года назад

I don't see a ground connection on the Sonos so how do you actually connect a turntable? I guess I also need a turntable pre amp?

@andytownsend4833 Год назад

i have a beam and sub mini. would a turntable connect to both speakers through the port

@tdkearns 3 года назад

This is incomprehensible for a newbie. Have anything more basic?

@KyleHutton 2 года назад

Excellent presentation. Quick question. I have an old school Bose speaker set which uses an AUX cable as the source for music. is this the device that I'd need to bring into the Sonos network? Is there a cord or something I'd need to purchase to make it all work?

@jeremywyrobnik642 2 года назад

can i only use and AMP for my 2 Sonos big outdoor speakers?

@lukerabin5079 3 года назад

We’re designing a new home that will have four stories and a lot of “zones”. We will have a dedicated listening room, a photo studio and several rooms dedicated to various purposes. I like the idea of same music everywhere, when we have a full house, but when I’m shooting, I like to use music to set the mood, while my wife likes music for her yoga workout or while she’s lying by the pool. So, is this the piece of gear we need to let us use a couple of pairs of excellent speakers, a great amp, etc. but tie it into the brilliant Sonos system. I hate to be so detailed, but you guys are the best on RU-vid as far as product knowledge and installation goes.

@brentmartin3085 2 года назад

Love it! Thanks you for the amazing details

@MarcusFenixGears 3 года назад

Unfortunately cant connect it to my existing Sonos arc… wireless. Is that not a use case?

@scotttrotman9931 2 года назад

At the very least will the port allow me to add my Google maxes to the sonos app

@tanushreesolapurkar1566 Год назад

Does it support karaoke setup with smart tv and Sonos speakers ?

@nylle79 Год назад

What model of turntable is it in the video? It looks cool :)

@JonMcLeodMelbourne 2 года назад

Excellent informative content. Thanks.

@CanadianTexaninLiguria Год назад

Advertising. What's a turntable?

@smarthomesounds Год назад

Automatic or manual :-)

@fn0rd99 4 месяца назад

Wow.. amazing.

@nickgreek3055 Год назад

Thank you for all the explanations.

@mauritja00 3 года назад

Would the sonos port work with my bose L1?

@cameronhigbid8466 2 года назад

yuhhhhhh gwt into it

@rifayahamed2640 2 года назад

How to connect Sonos amp with ARC system ?

@dominiquevanhecke4652 Год назад

Great video! What is the time lag between the input (I connect a dj mixer) and output (my hifi system) + wireless sinks speakers? Would to work and all be output in sync?

@smarthomesounds Год назад

Thanks for the feedback, unfortunately there would be a tiny lag and would make it hard to mix.

@kandamunit5 3 года назад

Hi, I have KEF LSX. With Port, can it be integrated into Sonos 5.1ch soundsystem if I use it with Sonos Arc and Sub? I am wondering if I can integrate LSX into Sonos ecosystem by replacing Sonos One.

@Cornwall1888 3 года назад

Don’t think that it possible, rears need to be “bonded” to the Soundbar

@MartinTips 3 года назад

I've got a couple of Google Home Max, quite decent speakers and would love to integrate them into my SONOS ecosystem, they only got 3.5mm input, is the port able to add 2 speakers? (Google Home Max doesn't need amp, they got it built-in)

@JaeTLDR1 3 года назад

You would need an rca to 3.5mm and connect it to the primary google home max. It can then wirelessly sync to the other channel. These would likely be out of sync with everything else as it has additional latency.

@mauritja00 3 года назад

Great video!! I have a question though, I don't exactly have a HiFi system but I have a Bose L1 tower speaker that I want to join to my Sonos ecosystem, would it work? Thanks man

@smarthomesounds 3 года назад

Hi there, thanks for watching. I've had a look at that speaker and it has both an RCA input and 3.5mm jack so you can use either of these ports and connect up a Sonos Port to the speaker. Please note, this is advertised as a PA speaker so I would not recommend playing live content like DJ mixes or wireless instruments through the Port as there may be a delay. I hope that helps!

@rolando_roblero 2 года назад

So great if I could only set it up.

@philippp3804 3 года назад

Hi, if I add the Port to my Pair of KEF LSX do I still get the full benefit of my Tidal HiFi subscription if I Stream via the Sonos App ?

@smarthomesounds 3 года назад

Hello Phillipp, currently Sonos supports up to a maximum of CD quality which would equate to a standard music subscription (not HiFi). It may be something that Sonos adds as a software update in the future if there is enough demand for it.

@johnhalloran610 Год назад

Can you tell me if having the Port being connected to the network directly with an ethernet cable is optimal for quality reasons within the music or is it just simply based on limiting/eliminating dropping the wireless signal? Thanks.

@smarthomesounds Год назад

Yes it will be purely for connectivity reasons and it won’t effect the audio quality wired or wireless.

@junteavious 2 года назад

Denon also offers BT in their Heos line!

@karlmadsen3179 Год назад

well done

@johnchristiano7990 3 года назад

Can you attach a stereo receiver to the port (input connections) and play all of the components (tape deck, cd player, fm radio, turntable) on your sonos speakers? I understood you connect only one component (cd or turntable). If I were to spend $450 I would want my entire stereo to be able to play to all the sonos speakers on my sonos network.

@smarthomesounds 3 года назад

Hi there, yes whatever audio source you input into the Port can be sent to any Sonos speaker in your system.

@blkpony96gt 3 года назад

Hi Jonathan! Great video...I got a question please that I cannot seem to find the answer to: If I were to use sonamp 600w 12.0-ch. amp and connect to Sonos port, will I be able to integrate all of the speakers connected to the amp into my Sonos ecosystem? I have Arc, Sub and two S1 in one area, a play bar in another, and then trying to add the Sonance in ceiling speakers throughput my house. Will this work? Thanks

@estusflask982 2 года назад

ask sonos

@FernandoGonzalesPortillo 3 года назад

Thank you for the video. This was great. So basically if I want to connect my CDJs I can connect via 3.5 mm to RCA cable right. Or do I still need a phono amp?

@Philip550c 2 года назад

You do not need a phono amp

@noleenification 3 года назад

Apologies if his has already been answered, but if I have already have one sonos speaker on its own and another audio system that had two regular speakers connected to a turntable, will I be able to have the turntable play on the solo sonos speaker? With the Port of course.

@smarthomesounds 3 года назад

Hi there, yes that's absolutely possible and the benefit of the Sonos Port. This will act as a gateway to your other Sonos speakers so if you ever decide to expand your Sonos system, you can send the turntable audio to those too.