sorry for dumb question , but which receiver or amplifier would be best to start off with. I'm thinking of getting two speakers but not sure
if sound bar or subwoofer etc thanks my knowledge is limited ?? null

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sorry for dumb question , but which receiver or amplifier would be best to start off with. I'm thinking of getting two speakers but not sure
if sound bar or subwoofer etc thanks my knowledge is limited ?? null

Bern · Accepted Answer

You don't need a receiver or amp. As long as you have wifi and using the sonos app, you can stream your music what is on your cell phone or tablet, or by using amazon, Pandora or any others. In the sonos app, you just set it up as stereo (left and right speakers). I have the sonos sound bar and sub and the sound is unbelievable. I have it connected to my oled tv. Hope this helps.

Answered by Bern 9 years ago

John · Answer

I'd start with the play 1 or 3. 

I first procured a Play 3, then the sound bar. 

You will not regret it, great product.

harleyd71 · Answer

If you are just wanting to try them out start with a play1 unless you are looking to do surround sound on the tv then go for the sound bar. I bought play1 and loved it and then ended up getting play5 then did the whole surround thing for the tv. I did not have to buy the boost or any extra receivers.

Answered by harleyd71 9 years ago

Andy · Answer

You don't use a receiver with a Sonos. The stations you want to hear are streamed from your wifi (You must have wifi in home) to the sonos speaker(s).

FLCoder · Answer

No receiver or amp needed, just power. You will stream music over your wi-fi network.

Adrenaline2K · Answer

I have always loved the Denon systems. they have great sound and will support stereo playback. I would not get a sound bar. I would look into two standalone speakers or two bookshelf speakers with a sub.

Answered by Adrenaline2K 9 years ago

Claudia · Answer

I play off my computer, iphone and tablet. You can link in your itunes or library, play off Spotify, Pandora and lots of other music services through the Sonos app. You do not need a receiver or amp, and do not need the sound bar or subwoofer. The subwoofer is just another speaker that emphasizes bass.

Answered by Claudia 9 years ago

newuser999 · Answer

I just have the single speaker. Salesperson only suggested the sound bar to go with a TV. Two singles can combined with the software for a stereo sound.

Rgerardo · Answer

First you should be very excited about your switch to Sonos. It is awesome!! If you are using it for your Tv and to stream music then start with the sound bar. It is versatile and gives off enough sound to fill a house. You are eventually going to want it anyway so start with it. If you just want a free range speaker to play music in a room then the play 1 is great. The sub and play bar combo is amazing. I will say that the system is only as good as your wifi signal. If you have troubles there expect to have troubles with set up. After that if runs great. The play 3 is more outdoors I would say. The sound is too loins for many indoors settings.

Answered by Rgerardo 9 years ago

Sky2mato · Answer

I would start off with a Play:1.

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