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Name: Sonance - SGS 8.1 SYSTEM W/SR 2-125 AMP - Garden Series 8.1-Ch. Outdoor Speaker System with 2-Ch. Amplifier (Each) - Dark Brown/Black
Brand: Sonance
SKU: 6341804
Price: 1319.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (19 reviews)

Sonance - SGS 8.1 SYSTEM W/SR 2-125 AMP - Garden Series 8.1-Ch. Outdoor Speaker System with 2-Ch. Amplifier (Each) - Dark Brown/Black

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SKU:: 6341804

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QuestionCan I use Sonos Amp instead of Sonos port? Objective is to have HDMI input. So Sonos AMP to SR 2-125 AMP to Sonance Garden 8.1. Also could you share the connectivity diagram for 16.2
Asked 3 years ago by HDMI.
- Answer The port is used to connect your non-smart amp to a Sonos system. The sonos amp will not be able to handle this system due to not enough power.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionDoes the amp have 12v input so it turns on with a Sonos connect or can you connect to the amp directly with the Sonos app?
Asked 3 years ago by Tom.
- Answer Hi, The SR 2-125 amplifier in this package will turn on when it receives a signal from the source through any of the three inputs. The amp does not have a 12-volt trigger. I hope you found this information helpful. If you have other questions, please call our California-based support team at 949-492-7777 and ask for Tech Support. We are available Monday - Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM PST. We'd love to help you out. - Sonance Customer Support Team
  Answered 3 years ago by Sonance Team
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QuestionOn the Sub installation manual is stated that it can be connected to either left or right speakers, but it has 4 connection cables (green/red/white/black). Should it be connected to both right and left channels using a 4-conductor cable?
Asked 4 years ago by Hermes.
- Answer Yes, you will have to connect to both channels (L/R) for it to work as intended.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionCan the Geek Squad install the sonance 8.1 Gsrden series? I want this but I will need someone to install it.
Asked 4 years ago by LeslieH.
- Answer Probably, but don’t expect them to trench the wires or do the wiring.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionI want to buy the garden series 8.1. I want to add speakers in my outdoor kitchen 4ea. I want the tv in the outdoor kitchen to play over the speakers. Who can I talk to to get a design of all sonance items I need to make this work.
Asked 4 years ago by JLB.
- Answer Talk to me! You can contact me at anytime at 971-727-7786. Purely for advice, I will not be able to do any installation. Please text only, no calling. To answer your question, you will probably want to use something like a Denon receiver (I’m a little biased but it’s some good stuff) and add a Sonos port so that you can stream music.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionSo am I to understand that I will need a “receiver” type device to actually play music? Does this not come Bluetooth compatible? What is recommended for this system to play music.
Asked 4 years ago by Bluetooth.
- Answer You will not need a receiver to play music. You will need the sonos port for that. Hope this helps!
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionCan the system be used for outdoor movie theater? If the sound comes out from an Apple TV, can it be hooked to a projector and also amp? The only format supported would be stereo? Or is there an amp that can be used to separate center, L, R and surround?
Asked 4 years ago by Techydoubt.
- Answer I wouldn’t go for an amp. Just find a receiver with Hugh wattage and you will be fine. That is the only way I know of to connect it (without latency) to a TV. Hope this helps.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionHi! I have two Garden Series 8.1-Ch. Speaker Systems, each with Amps. I want to have two different areas I can control the volume to (pool area and court area). Do I need two separate streaming devices (i.e. Sonos ports?).
Asked 4 years ago by EdLee.
- Answer Dang your rich! You will need a sonos port for each amp. (Unless you want both to be controlled at the same time) Hope this helps.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionLooking to purchase this system for my backyard. I'm also interested in purchasing a couple Sonos Fives and Sonos Sub for indoors. Are Sonos and Sonance compatible? Or will it require a connector (i.e. Sonos Port)? Can you play different zones?
Asked 4 years ago by PotentialBuyer.
- Answer For the outside, to be connected to Sonos you will need a Sonos port. Also, purely recommendation, if your connecting the Sonos fives to a tv, you are going to want a sound bar. (I would recommend sonos arc) You shouldn’t have to worry about the zones, as you would want all the outside speakers to play together, and they will be separate to the indoor stuff. Also, as you have wired stuff for the outside, consider doing wired sonance stuff for the inside instead of the 5s and sub. It makes more sense because you have already started. Hope this helps.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionWill the included SR 2-125 amp handle the Garden Series in a 12.2 configuration?
Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I assume by 12.2 you are talking about 12 garden speakers and a sub. Yes, it can handle up to 16 garden speakers and 2 subs. Hope this helps.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionCan I add other non-SGS speakers to this system? I have 6 other OHM speakers in my backyard and I would like to run my SR-125 into a Sonance speaker selector and then connect all my speakers to the outputs and create multiple zones.
Asked 4 years ago by Nick.
- Answer I would check the manuals or with the manufacturer just to be sure. I don’t want to lead you through the wrong path.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionHow long is the lead wire on the satellite speakers?
Asked 4 years ago by Astralepic.
- Answer I believe 8 ft. I definitely could be wrong and it’s always best practice to have extra wire. Hope this helps!
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionI've read that the Garden Series 8.1 is expandable up to 16.2 channels (and presumably anywhere in-between) on 1 amp. Is the amplifier included in the package capable of driving all 16 speakers and 2 subwoofers by itself without additional equipment?
Asked 4 years ago by tlaflin123.
- Answer It should! Always make sure to check the max wattages of the devices and make sure your subs aren’t drawing too much. Hope this helps.
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionCan they be left out in the snow
Asked 5 years ago by Did.
- Answer Yes! They can. Just make sure that you don’t turn them on while in snow and wait until things are dry out. Hope this helps!
  Answered 2 years ago by aquatic
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QuestionHow is music streamed via Spotify ? Why does the 4.1 system stream but not the 8.2 ?
Asked 5 years ago by Jorge.
- Answer HI, I'll need a little more information to properly answer your question. Please give us a call at 949-492-7777 and ask for Tech support. We will be happy to answer all your questions! - Sonance Customer Support Team
  Answered 5 years ago by Sonance Team
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QuestionI have two outdoor tv's that I want to hear while watching ... is that possible to do through the included amplifier? Also I want to be able to stream music through the speakers ... is that possible with this amplifier?
Asked 5 years ago by Smoknchip.
- Answer Hi, I'll need a little more information about your setup to properly answer your question. Please give us a call at 949-492-7777 and ask for Tech Support. We will be happy to help you out. - Sonance Customer Support Team
  Answered 5 years ago by Sonance Team
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QuestionIn laying out the speaker location, is there an ideal distance between speakers for sound quality? What would you recommend as the minimum and maximum distance?
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The documentation that comes with the system recommends 8-10 feet.
  Answered 4 years ago by Russ
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QuestionWhere we would like to install this system space for the subwoofer is a possible problem. What is the diameter of the sub? Thank you
Asked 5 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Hi, The link provided below will take you to a PDF of the CAD drawings for both the subwoofer and satellite speakers: https://www.sonance.com/assets/media/files/downloads/Garden_Series_2D_Drawing_060342.PDF You might need to copy the link and paste it into the search bar of your web browser for it to work. If you require additional help, please give us a call at 949-492-7777 and ask for Tech support. We will be happy to help you out. - Sonance Customer Support Team
  Answered 5 years ago by Sonance Team
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QuestionDoes this system stream music
Asked 5 years ago by Bufffan.
- Answer No, this system does not stream music.
  Answered 5 years ago by CommunityAnswer
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QuestionWhen the system is up and playing music, what color should the indicator lights be? I’ve read the manual and not sure if everything is okay. My lights are basically solid green.
Asked 5 years ago by DDR.
- Answer Hi DDR, A solid green light indicates the amplifier is on and running properly. If you have additional questions, please give us a call at 949-492-7777 and ask for Tech support. We will be happy to help you out. - Sonance Customer Support Team
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Sonance - SGS 8.1 SYSTEM W/SR 2-125 AMP - Garden Series 8.1-Ch. Outdoor Speaker System with 2-Ch. Amplifier (Each) - Dark Brown/Black

Q: QuestionCan I use Sonos Amp instead of Sonos port? Objective is to have HDMI input. So Sonos AMP to SR 2-125 AMP to Sonance Garden 8.1. Also could you share the connectivity diagram for 16.2

Q: QuestionDoes the amp have 12v input so it turns on with a Sonos connect or can you connect to the amp directly with the Sonos app?

Q: QuestionOn the Sub installation manual is stated that it can be connected to either left or right speakers, but it has 4 connection cables (green/red/white/black). Should it be connected to both right and left channels using a 4-conductor cable?

Q: QuestionCan the Geek Squad install the sonance 8.1 Gsrden series? I want this but I will need someone to install it.

Q: QuestionI want to buy the garden series 8.1. I want to add speakers in my outdoor kitchen 4ea. I want the tv in the outdoor kitchen to play over the speakers. Who can I talk to to get a design of all sonance items I need to make this work.

Q: QuestionSo am I to understand that I will need a “receiver” type device to actually play music? Does this not come Bluetooth compatible? What is recommended for this system to play music.

Q: QuestionCan the system be used for outdoor movie theater? If the sound comes out from an Apple TV, can it be hooked to a projector and also amp? The only format supported would be stereo? Or is there an amp that can be used to separate center, L, R and surround?

Q: QuestionHi! I have two Garden Series 8.1-Ch. Speaker Systems, each with Amps. I want to have two different areas I can control the volume to (pool area and court area). Do I need two separate streaming devices (i.e. Sonos ports?).

Q: QuestionLooking to purchase this system for my backyard. I'm also interested in purchasing a couple Sonos Fives and Sonos Sub for indoors. Are Sonos and Sonance compatible? Or will it require a connector (i.e. Sonos Port)? Can you play different zones?

Q: QuestionWill the included SR 2-125 amp handle the Garden Series in a 12.2 configuration?

Q: QuestionCan I add other non-SGS speakers to this system? I have 6 other OHM speakers in my backyard and I would like to run my SR-125 into a Sonance speaker selector and then connect all my speakers to the outputs and create multiple zones.

Q: QuestionHow long is the lead wire on the satellite speakers?

Q: QuestionI've read that the Garden Series 8.1 is expandable up to 16.2 channels (and presumably anywhere in-between) on 1 amp. Is the amplifier included in the package capable of driving all 16 speakers and 2 subwoofers by itself without additional equipment?

Q: QuestionCan they be left out in the snow

Q: QuestionHow is music streamed via Spotify ? Why does the 4.1 system stream but not the 8.2 ?

Q: QuestionI have two outdoor tv's that I want to hear while watching ... is that possible to do through the included amplifier? Also I want to be able to stream music through the speakers ... is that possible with this amplifier?

Q: QuestionIn laying out the speaker location, is there an ideal distance between speakers for sound quality? What would you recommend as the minimum and maximum distance?

Q: QuestionWhere we would like to install this system space for the subwoofer is a possible problem. What is the diameter of the sub? Thank you

Q: QuestionDoes this system stream music

Q: QuestionWhen the system is up and playing music, what color should the indicator lights be? I’ve read the manual and not sure if everything is okay. My lights are basically solid green.

QuestionCan I use Sonos Amp instead of Sonos port? Objective is to have HDMI input. So Sonos AMP to SR 2-125 AMP to Sonance Garden 8.1. Also could you share the connectivity diagram for 16.2

QuestionDoes the amp have 12v input so it turns on with a Sonos connect or can you connect to the amp directly with the Sonos app?

QuestionOn the Sub installation manual is stated that it can be connected to either left or right speakers, but it has 4 connection cables (green/red/white/black). Should it be connected to both right and left channels using a 4-conductor cable?

QuestionCan the Geek Squad install the sonance 8.1 Gsrden series? I want this but I will need someone to install it.

QuestionI want to buy the garden series 8.1. I want to add speakers in my outdoor kitchen 4ea. I want the tv in the outdoor kitchen to play over the speakers. Who can I talk to to get a design of all sonance items I need to make this work.

QuestionSo am I to understand that I will need a “receiver” type device to actually play music? Does this not come Bluetooth compatible? What is recommended for this system to play music.

QuestionCan the system be used for outdoor movie theater? If the sound comes out from an Apple TV, can it be hooked to a projector and also amp? The only format supported would be stereo? Or is there an amp that can be used to separate center, L, R and surround?

QuestionHi! I have two Garden Series 8.1-Ch. Speaker Systems, each with Amps. I want to have two different areas I can control the volume to (pool area and court area). Do I need two separate streaming devices (i.e. Sonos ports?).

QuestionLooking to purchase this system for my backyard. I'm also interested in purchasing a couple Sonos Fives and Sonos Sub for indoors. Are Sonos and Sonance compatible? Or will it require a connector (i.e. Sonos Port)? Can you play different zones?

QuestionWill the included SR 2-125 amp handle the Garden Series in a 12.2 configuration?

QuestionCan I add other non-SGS speakers to this system? I have 6 other OHM speakers in my backyard and I would like to run my SR-125 into a Sonance speaker selector and then connect all my speakers to the outputs and create multiple zones.

QuestionHow long is the lead wire on the satellite speakers?

QuestionI've read that the Garden Series 8.1 is expandable up to 16.2 channels (and presumably anywhere in-between) on 1 amp. Is the amplifier included in the package capable of driving all 16 speakers and 2 subwoofers by itself without additional equipment?

QuestionCan they be left out in the snow

QuestionHow is music streamed via Spotify ? Why does the 4.1 system stream but not the 8.2 ?

QuestionI have two outdoor tv's that I want to hear while watching ... is that possible to do through the included amplifier? Also I want to be able to stream music through the speakers ... is that possible with this amplifier?

QuestionIn laying out the speaker location, is there an ideal distance between speakers for sound quality? What would you recommend as the minimum and maximum distance?

QuestionWhere we would like to install this system space for the subwoofer is a possible problem. What is the diameter of the sub? Thank you

QuestionDoes this system stream music

QuestionWhen the system is up and playing music, what color should the indicator lights be? I’ve read the manual and not sure if everything is okay. My lights are basically solid green.