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Name: Sonos - Architectural 6-1/2" Passive 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 11296306
Price: 669 USD
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Sonos - Architectural 6-1/2" Passive 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White

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Questionhow much square footage will one 6-1/2 speakers cover adequately ?
Asked 2 years ago by tobasco.
- Answer Unfortunately, it's not about square footage coverage with in-ceiling speakers like the Sonos Architectural 6-1/2. Here's why: Sound Dispersion: In-ceiling speakers radiate sound in a cone-like pattern. This means sound isn't focused in a specific direction and fills the room differently than a traditional speaker. Room Acoustics: The size, shape, and materials in your room significantly impact how sound travels and is perceived. Desired Volume: If you want loud, room-filling sound, you'll need more speakers than if you simply desire background music. How to determine how many speakers you need: Room Size: Start with the dimensions of your room. A larger room generally requires more speakers for even coverage. Listening Position: Where will you primarily be listening from? Focus on placing speakers closer to this area. Speaker Spacing: For general audio, aim to space in-ceiling speakers roughly 6-8 feet apart. For more focused, directional sound, you can place them closer together. Recommendations: Consult a Sonos Dealer: Dealers specializing in Sonos systems can offer a personalized assessment of your space and recommend an ideal speaker layout. Online Tools: Some resources, like the basic guides on the Sonos website, can give you a rough starting point. Important Note: Sonos Architectural speakers are passive speakers, meaning they need a Sonos Amp to power them. Let me know if you have a specific room size or layout in mind; I might be able to provide some general guidance!
  Answered 2 years ago by Sonos Customer Care
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QuestionWhat is the difference between the Sonos and Sonance equivalent in wall speakers? Assuming i have/buy the sonos receiver, what are the specific functionality differences between the 2?
Asked 2 years ago by TomP.
- Answer Sonos and Sonance offer excellent in-wall speakers designed for seamless integration with the Sonos system. Here's a breakdown of their key differences: Sonos In-Wall Speakers Designed by Sonos: Sonos directly designs and engineers their in-wall speakers, ensuring perfect compatibility and sound tuning within the Sonos ecosystem. Image of Sonos InWall SpeakersOpens in a new window www.sonos.com Sonos InWall Speakers Trueplay Tuning: Sonos speakers benefit from Trueplay software. Trueplay uses your iOS device's microphone to analyze your room's acoustics and automatically adjusts the speakers' sound for optimal quality. Sonos App: All control happens within the Sonos app, giving you access to streaming services, equalization settings, and multi-room audio features. Sonance In-Wall Speakers Collaboration Between Brands: Sonance, a leader in architectural speakers, collaborates with Sonos for optimized performance with the Sonos Amp. Image of Sonance InWall SpeakersOpens in a new window www.sonance.com Sonance InWall Speakers Wider Range of Options: Sonance offers more models and sizes, catering to different needs and budgets. This includes in-ceiling speakers as well as in-wall. No Trueplay: Sonance speakers lack Trueplay room tuning, but the Sonos Amp offers basic equalization adjustments. Functionality Differences Summary: Feature Sonos In-Wall Sonance In-Wall Brand Sonos Sonance Trueplay Yes No Speaker Range Limited Wider Control Sonos App Sonos App Which One to Choose Seamless Sonos Experience: If you value the simplicity of the Sonos system and Trueplay tuning, Sonos in-walls are the ideal choice. More Flexibility and Price Range: If you need a greater variety of speaker sizes or want to prioritize price, Sonance speakers offer more options. Important Note: Regardless of whether you choose Sonos or Sonance in-wall speakers, you'll need a Sonos Amp to power them.
  Answered 2 years ago by Sonos Customer Care
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QuestionDo you need to add the amp for these to work? I have the sound bar &subwoofer but not the amp. And are they Wireless or you need to wire them to the amp?
Asked 3 years ago by Esteban.
- Answer These speakers are designed to work best with the Sonos Amp as there are features that only work with/because of the Sonos Amp. The must be wired with speaker wire from our Amp, to these speakers. It would be a great surround sound solution, with your Sonos soundbar and Sub!
  Answered 3 years ago by Sonos Customer Care
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QuestionDoes it work with the Sonos Sound-bar in order to create a home theater system?
Asked 3 years ago by Silvio.
- Answer Yes you can pair it to your system
  Answered 3 years ago by Happyplace
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QuestionCan these speakers be paired with the Sonos Subwoofer (Gen 3) when connected to the Sonos Amp?
Asked 3 years ago by RayAllDay.
- Answer Yes, You can link them to it in different ways: - When you configure a sound bar to the TV along with the subwoofer and the Amp, you use it as a Surrounds or, - You can also link it only to the Subwoofer as a Stereo Pair or - You link and unlink it to the Subwoofer with the App. (In this option the Subwoofer should be added to the App without any other speaker).
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QuestionCan these speakers be hardwired into an av receiver like the Denon series, including connecting the Sonos arc hdmi into the av review? Thanks.
Asked 3 years ago by LookingForTheBestBuy.
- Answer Thanks for your question. They can be, however they are designed to work best with the Sonos Amp. That's the key difference with these speakers.
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QuestionIf my new home is pre-wired for in ceiling speakers is installation easier?
Asked 3 years ago by Ramon.
- Answer I think pre-wired is the way to go. With all the wireless devices in the house, it is bound to not work as well, have problem with network connection etc.. I would go prewired if you have the choice.
  Answered 3 years ago by Stephaneb
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QuestionI have the wiring for 6 ceiling speakers in 3 rooms (2 per each room). do I need to have 3 Amp. (1 per each pair) or 1 Amp. should be enough to control the 6 speakers?
Asked 3 years ago by Fady.
- Answer 1 Sonos amp is all you need but to play separate music than you will need two
  Answered 3 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionI currently use sonos sound bar and sub for my tv set up. Can I hook up the ceiling speakers to the existing system via bluetooth? Can the sonos amp be connected so that it is all in one system?
Asked 4 years ago by Rayg4life.
- Answer Yes you can but you won’t be able to use all the features unless the ceiling speakers are Sonos
  Answered 4 years ago by Anonymous
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QuestionHi, can these be used as Bluetooth speakers without an amp?
Asked 4 years ago by Ash.
- Answer No
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QuestionCan these be installed in a drop ceiling? If so, is there a bracket that is recommended for it?
Asked 4 years ago by jfarhadian.
- Answer We would not recommend installing it in drop ceiling.
  Answered 4 years ago by Sonos Customer Care
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QuestionDoes SONOS have a wireless "in-ceiling" speaker option?
Asked 4 years ago by John.
- Answer Hi John, Sonos does not offer a true wireless in-ceiling speaker. In-ceiling speakers still require power and this model needs to be connected to a Sonos Amp with speaker wire to be powered.
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QuestionWill my Sono's Arc power the Sono's Architectural Ceiling Speakers?
Asked 4 years ago by EDMBEST.
- Answer You need a Sonos amp to power the speakers
  Answered 4 years ago by Potter
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QuestionDo these speakers come with Sonos amp
Asked 4 years ago by Jc.
- Answer No. You will need to purchase the amp separately.
  Answered 4 years ago by Sonni
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QuestionHello - Do i need to purchase an amp with these speakers?
Asked 4 years ago by Amp.
- Answer Yes! These speakers are designed to work best with our Amp. With a custom DSP made for them with our Amp, and the ability to trueplay tune them, it works best with the Sonos Amp.
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QuestionCan I used these as standalone wireless speakers for my TV? I want to put Sonos in my ceiling but don’t want to wire them
Asked 4 years ago by Edloss.
- Answer Unfortunately no. The only way to get tv audio is to have Beam, Arc, or Amp plugged into your tv. If you're using in ceilings you would need to wire the to Amp. Once you have one of our home theater products plugged into the tv, you can this group other Sonos speaker to play the tv audio through those speakers if you'd like.
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QuestionCan i wire with 18/2 CCA cable?
Asked 4 years ago by Murf.
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QuestionWe would like to install these in ceiling in out outdoor covered patio. Is this an acceptable installation for these speakers?
Asked 4 years ago by Big10john.
- Answer For sure. I have asked many experts and they have assured me they will work great in a covered patio. I am currently installing 4.
  Answered 4 years ago by TomR
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QuestionI understand the 6.5 ceiling speakers need to wire connect to an amp. But can it be my existing amp or must it be a Sonos amp?
Asked 4 years ago by 2goldens.
- Answer Hi, these speakers are designed to work best with our Amp, as it allows trueplay tuning, and a detection circuit helps the speaker's performance. However, the speakers can be powered with any Amp.
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QuestionTo set a 5.1 channel home theater, do I need 2 pairs of ceiling speakers (4 speakers), an arc bar, subwoofer, amp. or do I need an arc bar, subwoofer and 2 Sonos SL speakers?
Asked 4 years ago by sen.
- Answer Hi, and thank you for your question. It really depends on what you want to do. You could do Arc + Sub + One SLs as rears or Arc + Sub + Amp + In ceilings (powered by the Amp) or x2 Amps + Sub + 2 Pairs of architectural speakers plus many more options. As long as you have Arc, Beam, or Amp plugged into the tv as the "front" channels, you can decide what you prefer to use as "rears"
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Sonos - Architectural 6-1/2" Passive 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers (Pair) - White

Q: Questionhow much square footage will one 6-1/2 speakers cover adequately ?

Q: QuestionWhat is the difference between the Sonos and Sonance equivalent in wall speakers? Assuming i have/buy the sonos receiver, what are the specific functionality differences between the 2?

Q: QuestionDo you need to add the amp for these to work? I have the sound bar &subwoofer but not the amp. And are they Wireless or you need to wire them to the amp?

Q: QuestionDoes it work with the Sonos Sound-bar in order to create a home theater system?

Q: QuestionCan these speakers be paired with the Sonos Subwoofer (Gen 3) when connected to the Sonos Amp?

Q: QuestionCan these speakers be hardwired into an av receiver like the Denon series, including connecting the Sonos arc hdmi into the av review? Thanks.

Q: QuestionIf my new home is pre-wired for in ceiling speakers is installation easier?

Q: QuestionI have the wiring for 6 ceiling speakers in 3 rooms (2 per each room). do I need to have 3 Amp. (1 per each pair) or 1 Amp. should be enough to control the 6 speakers?

Q: QuestionI currently use sonos sound bar and sub for my tv set up. Can I hook up the ceiling speakers to the existing system via bluetooth? Can the sonos amp be connected so that it is all in one system?

Q: QuestionHi, can these be used as Bluetooth speakers without an amp?

Q: QuestionCan these be installed in a drop ceiling? If so, is there a bracket that is recommended for it?

Q: QuestionDoes SONOS have a wireless "in-ceiling" speaker option?

Q: QuestionWill my Sono's Arc power the Sono's Architectural Ceiling Speakers?

Q: QuestionDo these speakers come with Sonos amp

Q: QuestionHello - Do i need to purchase an amp with these speakers?

Q: QuestionCan I used these as standalone wireless speakers for my TV? I want to put Sonos in my ceiling but don’t want to wire them

Q: QuestionCan i wire with 18/2 CCA cable?

Q: QuestionWe would like to install these in ceiling in out outdoor covered patio. Is this an acceptable installation for these speakers?

Q: QuestionI understand the 6.5 ceiling speakers need to wire connect to an amp. But can it be my existing amp or must it be a Sonos amp?

Q: QuestionTo set a 5.1 channel home theater, do I need 2 pairs of ceiling speakers (4 speakers), an arc bar, subwoofer, amp. or do I need an arc bar, subwoofer and 2 Sonos SL speakers?

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