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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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    Rating 4.7 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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound, clunk App

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

    This is a good quality sound bar, with good sound a bass response. Once it was set up, it worked well with our TV connected to an Apple TV. There are a few reasons I didn’t give this unit 5-stars. 1. The set up software was clunky at best. One needs to download an App for a phone or pad of either variety to access the setup software. I have some experience working with confused Apps, but I don’t think my wife would have managed to figure out how to set it up. Luckily, once the setup and connection are complete, the App is really not needed. 2. As the unit goes to “sleep” after use, so there is a small delay in response before the audio starts. Start a video, and the first few moments of audio are lost until it wakes up. I expect that I could force it awake using the App, but it seems pretty daft to need to have my iPhone around to run an app so I can listen to a video on my TV. 3. The inputs are limited. I realize that a more expensive Sonos model would offer additional input methods. Just saying this unit has limited inputs. Ultimately we have learned to live with these issues and do enjoy the audio. Since it mostly works automatically, it is a LOT better than the previous sound system I had, which was a stereo receiver. Using that system required way too many steps to get things working. So it is recommended.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent, affordable sound bar

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

    Got this for my parents to vastly improve the sound of their TV. They don't have a full receiver setup, but this produced all the sound quality they needed. They have a fairly tall ceiling, but it's flat, which allowed Dolby Atmos to work very well. I calibrated it using the app and couldn't have been happier. It's very simple and with the HDMI eARC connection on their new tv, the tv handles everything and just passes the audio through, no extra remote to worry about.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little soundbar

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

    Great soundbar for a smaller room. Recently added the sub-mini which really enhances the sound.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love The Beam

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

    Great unit, the optional mount is nice, get the Ace headphones for the swap feature. I got Beam, One SL’s, Sub Mini And Ace. I’m in Heaven

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar

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

    Great sound quality easy hook up to television would recommend to others

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

    Great Small Room Soundbar

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

    This is our 4th Beam. We love the ease of connecting, the easy to use app, and the quality of sound. Paired the Beam with a Sub Mini in a bedroom for incredible sound. All our sound systems are Sonos (Arc, 4th Gen Sub, 2 Era 300s in main room, 2 Era 100s in kitchen, 2 amps 2 Beams downstairs for outdoor entertainment). Love how we can combine all to play same audio or zone each to different sources. If you are in the Webster / Clear Lake / League City Texas area, go to the Webster store and ask for Justin. He is great and will hook you up!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic device

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

    Great, rich sound. Picked up a small wall mount to put it directly below the TV to help manage cables and have the sound coming more from the tv direction. Fantastic

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Incredible sound for an unbelievable price tag.

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

    Honestly, I got this sound bar without the sub or surround sound speaker companions. The app led me through setting it up- taking little to no time at all- connecting to your WiFi and allows you to setup subs or surrounding speakers in the future, easily. This sound bar sounds incredibly clear and has surprisingly great bass [without the sub]. For the price tag on this speaker… I’m not sure you’ll find a better soundbar.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    great sound

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

    Great sound for the tv and also playing music. I gave it a 4 star because I had trouble 1 day where it didn't see the tv and I had to unplug it then all was great and been great since don't know why it did that.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    NOGO'S FOR SONOS!

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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 was impressed with the overall sound but it was a bit pricey $$$. Upon setting up the device i realized there's no on/off button nor a physical remote control, i had to use my phone as a remote which is a pain especially when you'd like to put the phone away, chill and watch a movie. The very next day the device didn't recognize that it was connected to my television, so i called tech support and they told me it was a bad HDMI cord. WRONG! The device suddenly started to play after a few hours, so id say that is definitely a connectivity issue. I was also told you could pair the device with your smart tv w/o a HDMI or optical cord. WRONG AGAIN!! It does not do what other soundbars do in this price range. WEIRD! After all these things happened I was no longer feeling it. IT'S A NOGO'S FOR SONOS

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect for small rooms

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

    Got this as a refurbished item came in its original packaging, not a blemish on it worked perfectly out of the box. Already have two other Sono speakers so the app founded immediately. Perfect for small rooms

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound + Easy Setup

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

    Great sound and easy to set up! Would definitely recommend!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound bar review

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

    This sound bar has been a nice addition to our TV viewing experience. It has great sound quality and the ability to adjust the tones to fit your hearing needs. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good sound.

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

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    If you are in the store trying to decide

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

    You are in the store trying to decide which system to spend good money on, the best bang for the buck. Sorry, this isn't that type of set up. So what is good about the Sonos beam Gen 2 with the Mini-sub and 2 Sonos One SLs. 1. Easy to set-up 2. Crisp clean sounds 3. Flawless connection to the TV, no checking for input settings. 4. Sub-Mini has no rattle and the bass is unique, Very rich but not boomie. 5. The app makes it great to control and operate. 6. Great build quality, You get what you pay for. 7. Wide and dynamic sound ( soundstage) 8. Zero distortion even when the volume is at max What is bad about the system. 1. Loud but not loud enough when you step away from the area. 2. Atmos is not really present 3. Expensive system when you put it all together. 4. its not going to shake the house for the price you pay. 5. The Beam by itself is only good for a small area, Do not buy if it is going in a open concept space.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best standalone sound bar bang for the buck!

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

    Great sound and easy to use. If you are looking for a great standalone sound bar that won't disappoint out of the box and you can add to later, this is it. The iPhone App to tune it to your room is a great feature as well. The Android app seems to have everything except that one incredibly useful feature. If your TV is mounted on a full motion mount I highly recommend the Sanus mount for the Sonos Beam. Works and looks great! Paired mine with a 65" LG G3 Oled.

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

    have two

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

    can't believe the sound quality plus all the features with voice commands

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sonos Beam (Gen 2) - A Very Satisfied Customer.

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

    We were looking for a soundbar for our living room TV. The advisor showed us the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) with Dolby Atmos. The difference in the sound quality of the Sonos Beam compared to that of the less expensive brands was immediately apparent. The dialog was much clearer at all volume levels, and the features available on the Sonos Beam far outclassed those of the other sound bars we previewed. The Sonos Beam is a bit more expensive than other sound bars, but in this instance, the additional cost is well worth it. You won't be disappointed in this quality addition to your entertainment center. We were so pleased with the performance we later purchased a Sonos wireless speaker to complement the Sonos Beam.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Punches above its weight class

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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.

    Got this as a house warming gift, and they couldn't be happier. Big, balanced sound without distortion or crackles, even at high volume. Setup was quick and easy. Surprisingly, having no dedicated remote is actually a plus as there's one less device to keep track of; just use the HDMI ARC port and your TV remote can control it. Great device and great value all around!

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound and quality for the price

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

    The Sonos Beam gen 2 is a perfect fit for my small family room, about 300 sq ft. It’s small, packs a punch (even without a dedicated subwoofer), it does a fair job emulating Dolby Atmos, and it doesn’t cost thousands of dollars. I highly recommend it and when you get it, please do not judge it after a plug and play. You must run the calibration from the iOS app. It is impressive how it adjusts to create a perfect sound based on the room dynamics. I only wish it had its own remote so I don’t have to do it from the phone, but is not a big deal.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Loving it

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

    This was a very easy setup with my tv, and great sound!

    I would recommend this to a friend