Questions and Answers, guides and FAQsCategory: SONOS questionsCan I use my Sonos Connect:Amp or Sonos ZP120 with Beolab speakers?
steve Staff asked 9 years ago

Yes you can, although please read this FAQ first!

Firstly, it is worth mentioning that if you have not yet purchased (or if you have recently purchased) the Sonos Connect:Amp system, we would strongly advise you to return the Connect:Amp unit and swap it for a Sonos Connect unit which has audio out sockets for direct connection of Beolab speakers. In brief, the Connect is designed for powered speakers such as Beolab, whilst the Connect:Amp is designed for traditional passive speakers.

If you do choose to use the Connect:Amp unit it requires using a special Attenuated Speaker Converter (which reduces the amplified outputs of the Connect:Amp to safe levels for the Beolab speakers to accept). Additionally, you will need the right cable from the list below:


Which cables do I need?

  • For Beolab speakers with RCA/ Phono Line input socket types:
  • Beolab Speaker Line In Cables or our Bespoke cables which are hand-built to order 
  • Suitable for the following models:
    • Beolab 1
    • Beolab 5
    • Beolab 3000
    • Beolab 4000 mk.1
    • Beolab 4500
    • Beolab 5000
    • Beolab 6000
    • Beolab 8000
    • Beolab Penta
    • It may also be used with older BeoLab speakers that have displays (such as Beolab 3000, 4500, 5000 and Penta), but the displays will not function.

 

NOTE: Beolab 2 Subwoofer or Centre Speaker bars

  • If you have a Beolab 2 subwoofer, or a Beolab 7-x/ Beolab 10 dedicated centre speakers, these each need a powered cable to generate the trigger signals that would normally be sent from a B&O television Powered Trigger Cable

Please set all speakers to “Line” mode using the small switch next to the input sockets.

If this information doesn’t fully answer your questions, please feel free to contact us, as our team of skilled engineers are always happy to help with any enquiries you may have!