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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 3832 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

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Customers value the Beam (Gen 2) 5.0 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos for its unmatched sound quality, ease of use, and simple setup. The soundbar's compact size, impressive bass, and Dolby Atmos capabilities are also appreciated. However, some customers have reported occasional connectivity issues, and a few find the soundbar to be somewhat expensive and would prefer it to include a physical remote.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Value

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sonos Beam is a versatile soundbar that combines impressive sound quality with smart features and a sleek design. While it may not be suitable for large home theaters, it’s an excellent choice for smaller living spaces. If you’re looking to elevate your audio experience without breaking the bank, the Sonos Beam is a solid choice.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice, clear sound w/out breaking the bank.

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I already had the Sonos Arc, mini-sub, and Ones in my living room for almost a year before I decided to buy a new tv for my master bedroom. I went with an LG OLED 65" and soon after, I realized our old Yamaha needed to be replaced. Decided to go with the Beam 2 and though it's certainly not as powerful as the Arc, it more than does the job in any sized bedroom. Watched a few episodes of Chicago Fire and PD, and voices were crisp. I had set the Beam to night mode, so it quieted the bass from my neighbor upstairs. The Beam has decent bass for rumbles and music, but if you're looking for more, you can easily add a subwoofer. What I love about Sonos, is that you can listen to music in multiple rooms. On my WFH days, I often play music in my kitchen/living room and go back and forth to where my home office is set up in the bedroom. I plan to add some Era 100s too, so when i'm not in the mood to sit in a home theater in my living room, I can get that same effect from the bedroom.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    No Bluetooth so that was disappointing. Sounds good, definitely recommend the subwoofer too.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Steve R.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy set up. Amazing sound for such a compact speaker. Definitely worth the investment.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great soundbar for secondary TV rooms

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the Beam gen2 now that is has dolby atmos. It doesnt replace the Arc but for secondary rooms it is awesome. You can also expand the ecosystem if you want to get the most out of it. Simple set up and major improvement. This is my second Sonos bar. once you get a Sonos there is no going back!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Using soundbar for PC Gaming setup:

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am using the the soundbar in a Gaming PC setup paired with an LG C3 42" TV. I find that products geared for home theater usage generally perform better than computer designated counterparts. Since the LG C3 is technically a TV I set the soundbar up as I would in a home theater using E-arc. The Sonos Beam has decent sound and destroys computer designated soundbars in both features and sound quality. The compact size of the beam allows it to neatly fit under my computer tv/monitor stand on my desk. I would highly recommend the Beam if you are looking for something to enhance your gaming experience and have the tv/monitor to accommodate it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonos is the Apple of speakers!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Coming from a really terrible Bose sounder experience. Sonos knocked it out of the park. Sound is incredible, great bass, audio is crystal clear. Very easy to set up, making it seamless like Apple. I am happy, wife is happy too :) We have it paired with (2) Sonos One surrounds which complete the experience. Also, I love the fact that they don't force you to buy a bundle - I have a black Beam and white surrounds which fade in more into the lighter colored walls. A+

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound Bar

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently bought the Sonos soundbar, and it’s a game-changer! The sound quality is crystal clear, the bass is rich, and it integrates seamlessly with my other devices

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It works wonderfully in our bedroom - even without the woofer! Love that it can either run off your phone or one of your existing remotes - which you’ll have to if you have an older phone that cannot update beyond OS 16.7.14.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beautiful and sleek Sonos sound bar!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The design is sleek and modern. The sound is crystal clear and setup was a breeze.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent soundbar

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my second Sonos Beam purchased in 2 months for different rooms. Compact theater sound. Huge difference the clarity that draws you into whatever you are watching. The only drawback is that you get used to the sound quality. Spoil yourself.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Sonos beam (Gen 2)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a phenomenal soundbar that combines style, exceptional sound quality, and user-friendly features. It has truly transformed my home entertainment experience, making it a worthy investment for anyone looking to elevate their audio setup. Whether you're a cinephile, a music enthusiast, or just someone who wants better sound for their daily viewing, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    good sound quality

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    pretty nice sound, easy to use. looks sleek as well. but will likely need to get a sub

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Beam is legit

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    After a lot of research on Sonos products I purchased the beam for my living room with a mini sub. The beam is awesome. Some would enjoy it without the sub. 100% better than tv speakers. My living room is a secondary room to watch tv. I have an Arc on order and will likely get the era 300 and sub 4 setup for my family room. But the beam is legit. Set up was a breeze.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonos beam 2

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound. Bought a mini sub and added a boost to the experience!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Almost perfect....

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This thing is fantastic I put this in my bedroom which is 12x20 and the rich sound that comes out of this product is fantastic. The only problem I'm having is I can't seem to get the Bluetooth to play just music through it even though I downloaded the Sonos app for some reason it just won't find it when it's searching for Bluetooth connection.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Weeks of research led me here and thankfully so

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Researched soundbars for some time and this one generally was a top choice. We needed a bar only as we have a grabby kiddo, with a TV/media height that is in his reach, so too many cords and speakers are not an option. For some context we have what I would describe as a decent but not giant sized living room. Listened to several different bars before this one, including one at a higher price point ($369 on sale currently for the Sonos Beam 2) and the difference was clear, we couldn't get out of there fast enough with this one. Before tipping my hand, the Best Buy employee pointed us in this direction as well, further solidifying the choice. No it does not have Bluetooth but as explained to me that cuts the quality and would disable Dolby Atmos, and sound quality. Set up wasn't too hard, there is no remote so you must you use an app to set up but after a quick sound setting change on my LG OLED (2020 model) to HDMI arc (needed for this and similar soundbars to maximize their quality/filter dialogue) the TV remote works for the Sonos Beam 2 and now I have one less remote. Once all the updates were complete and I got everything going (15-20 minutes) I put on Top gun Maverick and what a difference from our old Vizio soundbar. We could hear each of the different individual sounds and it filled the room better than I thought a bar could. Once the characters began talking (have tested this on a few other movies/shows) we no longer had to toggle the sound up and down to hear people talk. It should be noted that the dialogue technology is available in a variety of similar soundbars but again, the sound for the price was unbeatable from what I read/saw. I later put on a little Halo and could hear old Master Chief walking around with clean sound that should make gameplay that much better. Lastly, its clear that as our kiddo gets older we will be able to add equipment wirelessly should we choose - sub, speakers and so on. Save yourself some time, if this is in your price range pull the trigger, you will not be disappointed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Lots of BOOM from such a small box.

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I spent countless hours trying to decide which soundbar would be perfect for my bedroom and I settled on this one. My first Sonos Product so I approached with caution, I'm glad to say I was not disappointed. The Sonos Beam 2 comes packaged in a simple yet hefty box, very protected. It comes with an HDMI cable (to connect to your HDMI Arc/eArc connection), an HDMI to Optical conversion plug and the Power Cable. The Beam Gen 2 is quite a beautiful and sleek looking soundbar that would fit into any modern setting. Once mounted to the wall (with the help of the Sonos Beam Mount) Setting it up was simple enough (requires an App and preferably an IOS device). You will probably need to fiddle with your TV sound settings to actually get Atmos Out of this soundbar (if supported by your TV). Overall a terrific purchase (Especially during Black Friday). Again, my first Sonos Product but will definitely not be the last!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Setup, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonos soundbar (Gen 2)

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Amazing sound and great quality, easy to set up and user friendly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Excellent sound bar for price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speaker overall. The Dolby Atmos experience is as you might expect for a mid tier sound bar. Not amazing but there to some degree. The bass is impressive with excellent mid and high frequency range. Only note it that if you are living in an apartment, you loose some power in the mid and low frequencies when below 50% volume. Nothing that can’t be fixed with an EQ adjustment. Overall very pleased with the purchase and plan to buy more Sonos soon.

    I would recommend this to a friend