Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) 5.0 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black

I bought the Sonos Arc for my bedroom and living room but wanted something smaller for my guest bedroom so I bought the original Beam. It was great but it was missing one feature…Dolby Atmos. The Beam 2 has added Dolby Atmos and improved the vocal audio so now it’s the perfect and best small soundbar. I’ve owned the top of the line soundbars by Samsung, Sony, and LG and they all sounded good for movies but sounded bad for music. None of those brands sells a subwoofer that can hit the low end bass like Sonos. I do have to issue a disclaimer for the Beam 2 and every soundbar available. The Dolby Atmos effect works best with upfiring speakers in a room with low ceilings but it’s limited. If you want the full Dolby Atmos effect you need rear speakers so you create a sound bubble and then you have sound coming in all directions…only then can you tell sound is being placed left, right, high, or low. I purchased the Beam 2, subwoofer, and 2 Sonos Ones so I get the full surround sound experience and it’s great and worth the money. Not only do movies and music sound great but the Beam 2 is great for gaming. When it comes to negatives…I will say it does get expensive to build out the system and the Beam 2 works way better with a sub, rear speakers, or both.

This is a compact soundbar that delivers big sound for its size. It fits nicely under most TVs and looks sleek. The audio quality impresses, with clear dialogue and decent bass for both movies and music. Setup is generally easy - just plug it in and follow the app instructions. It works with Alexa and Google Assistant for voice control, which is handy. The Dolby Atmos feature adds depth to movies, making them more immersive. Music playback is good, and you can stream easily from your devices. It also plays well with other Sonos speakers if you want to expand your system. However, there have been issues with the mobile app wich can be frustrating when you're trying to adjust settings or play music. The price is on the higher side for a soundbar, and you might want to add a subwoofer for better bass, which costs extra. The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) offers great sound in a small package, but the app troubles and high price might make you think twice. It's best for those who prioritize audio quality and don't mind occasional tech hiccups.

After listening to all in store I chose to go with the Sonos beam. Was going to go with the Klipsch flexus 200 but their demo is really poor and couldn’t get a good judgement of the sound. It was pretty easy to setup in the app and it’s very compact so looks good with our setup. The Sonos sounds better than an old Polk Magnifi max sr system I had and an old Samsung soundbar both originally retailed around this price. The beam is not as good as a set of dedicated speakers but still sounds better than any of the others at the price and will disappear into your space.

I bought this Sonos Beam and replaced an Yamaha ATS-1080 with it. It’s a legitimate upgrade that offers superior sound quality. One of the issues I had with my Yamaha was hearing dialogue when other things were on like an AC unit Dishwasher etc. And I couldn’t get it loud enough without disrupting my neighbors on the other side of the wall. When you increase the sound for dialogue, you increase everything like Bass etc. The dialogue frequency is far greater on this Beam and I can get it the right level without it being disruptive. I’ve read comments about less than impressive bass sound. One of the huge selling points on Yamaha ATS 1080 is the subwoofers inside of them that give it its bass sound. The Bass on this unit is just as powerful if not better. I think it’s better. So don’t let those comments dissuade you. I bought this with the Sub Mini and Sonos ones. I watched Maverick and Titanic and sound between the three are amazing. And more than enough sound for a one or two bedroom living unit. I went with Sonos because I really look at Sonos and Bose as the top two and everyone else below. I bought my Dad a Bose because it came with a remote and he doesn’t like using his smartphone. With Sonos it doesn’t come with remote, everything is done on the phone. So got him Bose, purchased my first Sonos unit and am enjoying it. The only other negative about this unit is you can turn it off. It remains on all the time. The constant power and smart phone use didn’t bother me

I was skeptical that a soundbar this size could fill my room, but the Beam (Gen 2) absolutely delivers. The dialogue clarity is the standout feature for me; I no longer have to constantly ride the volume button during action scenes just to hear what people are saying. It integrates perfectly with my existing tech, and the setup was so easy my kids could have done it. It’s the perfect balance of a minimal footprint and massive, high-quality sound—definitely worth the investment if you want a premium theater experience without a bulky setup.

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I love my soundbar this my second one I have this one in my bedroom and first one in my living room. It opens the sound up for immersive feeling

3k sony tv. Sounded terrible! Added a sound bar and it's totally different. We have a theater room and this thing makes the grandroom almost as fun. It was worth the $. Very impressed

This device has been a great game changer when paired with our new television. We were amazed at how much better the sound quality is-dialogue is easier to understand and other audio effects are so much easier to pick up. It makes watching a movie at home even more enjoyable. It's also great to use as the speaker for your favorite music streaming service. We love this!

I installed my Beam under my TV in my small living room. I use my Beam primarily for music / podcasts and am extremely underwhelmed. I'm not an audiophile, but the audio sounds extremely weak / underpowered and has basically no bass (I realize there is no Sub). My previous Sony and Samsung sound bar setups were far superior and cheaper.