Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) 5.0 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black
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- Wireless ConnectivityWi-FiWireless Subwoofer ConnectivityYesWall MountableYesWorks WithAmazon Alexa, Google HomeVoice Assistant Built-inAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
- Key Specs
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity: true
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- General
- Brand: Sonos
- Model Number: BEAM2US1BLK
- Product Name: Beam (Gen 2) 5.0 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos
- Color: Black
- Audio
- Number of Channels: 5 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Surround Sound Supported: Dolby Atmos (Surround sound systems use multiple audio channels and speakers to create an immersive sound experience for the listener. There are also various proprietary technologies that imitate this kind of sound via a device's built-in speakers or soundbar.)
- High Resolution Audio: true (Hear music the way musicians and sound technicians intended it to be heard. Products that support hi-res audio deliver audio signals with a dynamic range and bandwidth far greater than that of a standard CD so you'll be able to enjoy pure music with outstanding sound quality. The device supports high-resolution audio signals, which more closely resemble the quality of music as it was originally recorded, with more texture and detail than can be heard via typical music streaming services or CDs.)
- Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio: true (Technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Wireless Multi-Room Technology: Sonos (Proprietary technology that allows multiple speakers and/or soundbars to be connected wirelessly and play audio in separate rooms.)
- Wireless Subwoofer Connectivity: true
- Satellite Speakers: Optional (sold separately) (Using satellite speakers in conjunction with a soundbar allows for a surround sound experience; the soundbar can serve as a center channel speaker while satellites provide rear channel audio or additional front channel audio.)
- HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC): eARC
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 1
- Audio/Video Inputs: 1 x HDMI 2.0 (The number and type of HDMI inputs the product has.)
- Number of USB Inputs: 0
- Number of Optical Audio Inputs: 1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 0
- Features
- Wall Mountable: true (The product is able to be secured to a wall. Some products are designed ready to mount, while others may require additional hardware/accessories for installation.)
- Speaker
- Number of Tweeters: 1
- Number of Woofers: 4
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 2.7 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 25.6 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 3.9 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 6.35 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Remote Control Included: false
- Cable(s) Included: HDMI, Power
- Mounting Hardware Included: false
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year
- Compatibility
- Works With: Amazon Alexa, Google Home (Compatible with or able to be connected to other smart devices or applications.)
- Voice Assistant Built-in: Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (A digital assistant built into the device that uses voice commands to answer questions and control smart devices.)
- Other
- UPC: 840136802327
Effortlessly enrich your entertainment experience with the latest generation of Beam, now with Dolby Atmos. Enjoy panoramic sound for shows, movies and games when the TV is on, and stream music radio and more when it's off.
- High Quality, even at low volumes: Advanced audio processing ensures balanced sound from wall to wall at any volume level. When you want to watch TV but need to keep it down, turn on Night Sound in the app to reduce the intensity of loud effects and enhance quieter ones.
- Crystal clear dialogue: Oscar-winning sound engineers helped fine-tune the soundbar to make sure you hear every word and can always follow the story. For even greater clarity when characters whisper or the action intensifies, turn on Speech Enhancement in the Sonos app.
- Tuned to perfection: Trueplay tuning technology adapts the sound for the unique acoustics of the room so your content always sounds just the way it should. Requires iOS device.
- Breeze through setup: Go from unboxing to unbelievable sound in minutes with only two cables and step-by-step guidance from the Sonos app.
- Beam, evolved: A faster processor enables support for Dolby Atmos and creates two new audio paths for a virtual sound experience. Updated with a precisely perforated grille, Beam looks just as good as it sounds and blends seamlessly into your home.
- Hands-free help: Ask Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to set timers, check the news, control your smart home devices and more. Easily mute with the press of a button to turn off the mic. The LED light will also turn off so you know your voice assistant isn't listening.
- Made for music: Stream music, radio, audiobooks and podcasts from all your favorite services with detailed stereo sound that fills the room.
- Dramatically realistic: Dolby Atmos maps sounds in space for a 3D effect so you experience planes as if they're flying overhead, hear footsteps moving across the room, and feel the score all around you. Requires a TV that supports Dolby Atmos and Atmos-encoded content.
- High Quality, even at low volumes: Advanced audio processing ensures balanced sound from wall to wall at any volume level. When you want to watch TV but need to keep it down, turn on Night Sound in the app to reduce the intensity of loud effects and enhance quieter ones.
- Crystal clear dialogue: Oscar-winning sound engineers helped fine-tune the soundbar to make sure you hear every word and can always follow the story. For even greater clarity when characters whisper or the action intensifies, turn on Speech Enhancement in the Sonos app.
- Tuned to perfection: Trueplay tuning technology adapts the sound for the unique acoustics of the room so your content always sounds just the way it should. Requires iOS device.
- Breeze through setup: Go from unboxing to unbelievable sound in minutes with only two cables and step-by-step guidance from the Sonos app.
- Beam, evolved: A faster processor enables support for Dolby Atmos and creates two new audio paths for a virtual sound experience. Updated with a precisely perforated grille, Beam looks just as good as it sounds and blends seamlessly into your home.
- Hands-free help: Ask Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant to set timers, check the news, control your smart home devices and more. Easily mute with the press of a button to turn off the mic. The LED light will also turn off so you know your voice assistant isn't listening.
- Made for music: Stream music, radio, audiobooks and podcasts from all your favorite services with detailed stereo sound that fills the room.
- Dramatically realistic: Dolby Atmos maps sounds in space for a 3D effect so you experience planes as if they're flying overhead, hear footsteps moving across the room, and feel the score all around you. Requires a TV that supports Dolby Atmos and Atmos-encoded content.
Whats Included
- Power cable
- HDMI 2.0 cable
- Sonos Optical Audio Adapter
- Sonos Beam Gen 2 (Black)
- Quick Start Guide
- Legal and Warranty Information
- Power cable
- HDMI 2.0 cable
- Sonos Optical Audio Adapter
- Sonos Beam Gen 2 (Black)
- Quick Start Guide
- Legal and Warranty Information
Q: What is the difference between this Beam and the 1st generation Beam? Other than price...
A: The price is technically the same as the first generation. Sonos raised the prices on all of their products last week...so the new price for this Beam reflects that. This Beam has a more powerful processor vs. the original and can play sound in Dolby Atmos. The original Beam does not.
A: It really helped me. I’m 71 years old and have worn hearing aids for over 15 years. I can now understand dialogue much more clearly at a volume that doesn’t drive my wife out of the room. Background music that plays during so many TV shows is also less of a problem.
A: Thank you for your question. The Beam does us HDMI to plug into the tv. It can plug into standard ARC or eARC. To get the most out of your home theater experience with Beam, you'll want to make sure to plug your Beam into ARC or eARC and switch the other components to other HDMI ports. You can plug into optical and still great great sound however, optical doesn't support Dolby Atmos.
Q: Can I connect other Sonos speakers to this Beam
A: Yes! I got it for this reason!
A: Thank you for the question. The cable that comes in the box will provide the Beam Gen 2 with speed needed to provide Dolby Atmos from a TV to the speaker.
Q: Can I connect to the Beam via home wifi?
A: Yes you can, you need the app but once it's set up, it's set it and forget it.
A: Smart phone or your tv remote allow you to adjust the volume
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The Bose TV Speaker is a small soundbar that clarifies speech and improves overall TV sound. Inside there are two full-range drivers angled to deliver wide, spatial sound, while the center tweeter specifically focuses on clarifying speech. And built-in Dolby decoding enhances the audio capabilities of your TV Speaker to deliver a more realistic and satisfying listening experience. Designed with simplicity in mind, a single connection to your TV has you up and running in no time. This connection can be either an optical audio cable (included) or an HDMI cable (sold separately). At just over 2″ (5 cm) tall, this TV Speaker is small enough to fit just about anywhere. Place it in front of your TV or mount it to the wall. Plus small LED lights on the front turn on and/or change color when certain features are enabled or when the volume is adjusted. The Bose TV Speaker also has HDMI-CEC, which allows the TV and soundbar to communicate when connected by an HDMI cable. So when you turn the TV on, the soundbar will automatically turn on too, and you can even continue using your current TV remote to control the volume of the soundbar. However, the Bose TV Speaker also has its own remote. On it, you can pair your Bluetooth device to wirelessly stream your favorite music or podcasts, enable Dialogue Mode to further elevate center vocals, or add a bass boost for some extra depth. And the Bose TV Speaker is Roku TV Ready certified. Meaning, it’s designed to work seamlessly with a Roku TV. When connected to a Roku TV via an HDMI cable, you’ll enjoy smooth, automatic setup, easy access to the TV Speaker sound settings in the Roku TV on-screen menu, and compatibility with the Roku TV remote. If you’re looking for even more bass or just want to expand your system, you can add a subwoofer for more theater-quality home theater sound. The Bose TV Speaker requires a wired connection and is compatible with the Bose Bass Module 500 or 700 (Bose Bass Module Connection Cable sold separately).
| Pros for Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) 5.0 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Size, Bass | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Size, Bass, Setup | Sound Quality, Bass, Setup, Ease of use, Design | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Size, Bass, Setup |
| Cons for Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) 5.0 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black | |||
| Connectivity, Price, Remote | Connectivity, Remote Control, Compatibility, HDMI, Volume | Connectivity, Price, Volume Control, Size | Remote Control, Compatibility, Price, Heat |
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect small soundbar
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 review is from Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) 5.0 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black
Posted by lamar310
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good Sound, App Troubles
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.
This review is from Sonos - Beam (Gen 2) 5.0 Channel Smart Soundbar with Dolby Atmos - Black
Posted by Simba
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Stop thinking and just buy it!
Unbelievable. I've been looking for a soundbar or sound system, in general, and grabbed one of these puppies on the rare sale that they have. Astounding sound with surprising bass and clarity. Gets really loud, too. I combined this with a sub-mini and was a complete nightmare for my downstairs neighbors. If you're looking around at the soundbars, like Sony, Denon, etc. think about ease-of-use, app compatibility and design, as well as the sound quality (additionally, the modularity of being able to add pieces over time makes it flexible). Stop reading and just buy it - took me less than 3 minutes to set up from soup to nuts.
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Posted by Georgio
