Sonos - Beam Soundbar with Voice Control built-in - Black

Name: Sonos - Beam Soundbar with Voice Control built-in - Black
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 6253409
Rating: 4.7 (5078 reviews)

Model: BEAM1US1BLK

SKU: 6253409

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Key Specs
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- 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 Assistant (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: BEAM1US1BLK
- Product Name: Beam Soundbar with Voice Control built-in
- Color: Black
Audio
- High Resolution Audio: false (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
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total): 1
- Number of USB Inputs: 0
- Number of Optical Audio Inputs: 1
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total): 0
Features
- App Compatible: true (The product can be connected to a program or software application on a mobile device, which then receives collected data from the product.)
- 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 Drivers: 5
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, Optical digital audio, 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 Assistant (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: 878269004271

Get more out of your home theater setup with this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar. A 5-speaker with five amplifier setup delivers rich, big sound to your room, while the single-cable connection allows for fast, easy setup. Compatible with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice control, this Sonos Beam compact smart soundbar lets you control the volume and power with the just sound of your voice.

Compact smart soundbar: Experience incredible sound while streaming music, watching TV and movies, enjoying podcasts and audiobooks, or playing video games, all with voice control.
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Built-In: Play music hands-free with voice assistant. Everyone can do it.
Five Class D digital amplifiers: Provide quality sound for your favorite movies, shows, games and music.
Five-speaker design: Plunges you into a cinematic action with huge waves of sound that capture every whisper and footfall. Specially tuned by sound engineers to emphasize the sound of the human voice.
Elliptical woofers: Four full-range woofers ensure you'll hear the faithful playback of midrange vocal frequencies plus deep, rich bass.
One tweeter: Creates crisp and clear high-frequency response.
Inputs: The soundbar features one HDMI port.
Five far-field microphone arrays: Provide advanced beam forming and multichannel echo cancellation.
LED hardwired to voice microphones: Offers privacy control so you know when the microphone is active.
Sonos Beam is easy to set up: Connect the soundbar to your TV with the included HDMI cable and plug in the power cord to instantly start playing anything connected to your TV, such as a cable box or gaming console.

Whats Included

HDMI cable
Legal/warranty information
Optical audio adapter
Power cord
Quick start guide
Sonos Beam

Product Manuals

Warranty Manual

Q: Can I connect a turntable to the Beam? If so, which ones are compatible?

A: The input for the Beam is for TV's and is via HDMI-ARC or a optical connection. If you are just looking to add a turntable as a source for Sonos speakers to play then you'd use a Play5 or a Sonos Connect. The 5 has an 1/8" miniplug input. The Connect has an analog in (L and R rca).

Q: Can you control the beam with the tv remote and the satellite remote or can you only control the sound though the app?

A: You can control the sound of the beam 4 ways: 1) With your TV remote 2) You can use the Satellite remote if it is programmed to control the sound on your TV Options 1 and 2 require you plug the Sonos Beam to the ARC HDMI port on your TV. 3) Via the Sonos App 4) Using the buttons on the top of the beam

Q: We already have plenty of volume through surround speakers but voices on movies, etc are extremely fuzzy. Will the Sonos Beam improve this?

A: Hi, and thank you for your question. The Sonos Beam will give you clear, detailed dialog. It has a dedicated center channel for dialog, and in our app there is a speech enhance mode that turns up just the center channel. So you can hear what is being said better, but you don't have to turn up the whole soundbar! https://support.sonos.com/s/article/4796?language=en_US

Q: Just recently bought a Playbar but could still exchange. Is the Beam just as good (or better) for less money?

A: not quite the bass punch as the higher priced sonos sound bars, and quite a bit more compact, but its also 300 bucks less..

Q: How do I connect Sonos beam to my tv AND blue ray DVD player?

A: Yes, the beam needs to be connected to the HDMI ARC port on the tv. And blu ray can be connected to any other hdmi port on the tv.

Q: Is pairing the Beam with 2 Play 5s and a Sub versus the Sub and 2 Sonos Ones an overkilI? I just purchased 2 Play 5s, 4 Sonos Ones, a Sub and the Beam and I am now having second thoughts on the original configuration/room location

A: Personally yes, but it really is a matter of personal taste. I had a similar dilemma when deciding to use either Play 1s or Play 3s as my rear speakers in a 5.1 setup, I ultimately went with the Play 1s. The rear speakers while watching something recorded in 5.1 or higher are only going to play surround sound effects and ambient noise, which I believe the Play 1s are well equipped to handle. Music is a different story. If you set up your rear speakers in the Sonos app to play full range sound during music playback rather than ambient sound, then the Play 5s could definitely pump out more/higher quality sound. If you have a huge room and believe the Beam, Sub and Play 1s are not powerful enough to fill the room with music, go with the Play 5s. I personally believe the Play 5s work their best as standalone speakers, one per medium/somewhat large room.

Q: I have the Samsung ONE CONNECT box. Optical to electrical converter per say. What port of the SAMSUNG ONE Connect do i hook up to the Sonos Beam? What are the available ports of the Sonos Beam?

A: Your Samsung One Connect box should have both an ARC HDMI connection as well as an optical output. For the highest quality audio, connect the HDMI cable from the Sonos Beam to the port labeled HDMI/ARC on the one connect (not positive but I believe Samsung TVs usually have this on the HDMI 4 port.) You may need to switch which ports your devices are plugged into if this port is in use. If you are using all of your HDMI ports on the One Connect, you'll need to connect an optical cable to the optical out on the One Connect and plug the other end into the Beam using the HDMI to Optical adapter Sonos provides in the box with the Beam. Make sure you go into the "Sound" section in the "Settings" menu of your TV and switch "Sound Output" from "TV Speakers" to "Audio Out/Optical."

Q: I am interested in buying the new sonos beam speaker, do you sell an accesorie to mount it on the wall?, please let me know.

A: There will be a wall mount for the Beam. You can see details here. https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/wall-mount-for-beam.html

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Beam Soundbar for its exceptional sound quality, describing it as 'great' and 'fantastic'. They also appreciate its compact size and easy setup process. While some users find the bass lacking compared to other Sonos speakers, many agree that the soundbar offers excellent value for its price.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The PERFECT bedroom soundbar
The Beam is great because it sounds good for movies, music, gaming, and sports. Most soundbars sound good for movies but no soundbar this size or in this price range sounds better for music. To hook it there are 2 wires...one for power and an HDMI to the TV. You can adjust all the settings through the Sonos app. Here are the pros and cons: Pros: 1. Great sound quality. The sound is full and distortion free. 2. Easy to setup. It took less than 10 minutes to get it working with my TV after taking it out of the box. 3. Compact size but powerful. It takes up very little room on my TV stand and it gets loud. I stream video from my Apple TV 4K and Roku Ultra and the sound is clean, vocals are clear, and the bass is full on both streaming boxes. 4. Expensive but worth it. The fact that I can use this soundbar as a speaker to play music when the TV is off adds value over the long term. Software updates also keep the soundbar at peak performance...most other brands can't make that claim. Cons: 1. No Dolby Atmos sound. I do like up firing speakers on Atmos soundbars but in a bedroom without high ceilings you can hear directional sound from left to right. 2. I highly recommend adding a subwoofer. You do get some bass but once you add the subwoofer the overall sound is like night and day. The only problem is a Sonos gen 3 subwoofer is expensive. You can add it later though and it's worth every penny. Soundbars that come with a subwoofer have a subwoofer that sounds like trash and are generally bad for playing music. 3. I wouldn't recommend this soundbar for a living room, den, or any room with high ceilings. The compact size works against it in bigger rooms. Bottomline...this is the best compact soundbar you can buy. You can add more speakers over time to build an even better sound system. I'd easily recommend to family and friends.
Posted 4 years ago by lamar310
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Small Soundbar: Good Quality, but get an extra Sub
Great soundbar, good for small screens and rooms. Use it as a speaker for a small room to listen to music. Fills it easily. Just lacks bass, so you either take it as it is or add a (small) woofer (has to be from Sonos!). Two positive & bad things to watch out: + the white light on top can be turned off in the app, nice feature when used in a bedroom. + you can deactivate the touch surface, great if you have people constantly playing with it ;-) - My Beam is white and came with a black power cable. For that price I expect a white cable. - The mesh gets quickly dirty. When you set it up: unpack, but leave it in the cover, then wash your hands and then hook it up. I have a dirt spot, hard to see in picture. But it annoys me every time I look at it… Love the Sonos system. Easy & fast setup. Sometimes (two times in two years) it does not play, check for system updates in the app or unplug all Sonos, restart router, when wifi is back online, plug in Sonos system. Worked for me. Even happened to a network cabled speaker…?!
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Posted 2 years ago by LoveIt
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High Quality Sound Bar!
I really wanted to buy into the Sonos ecosystem but the Arc was out of my budget. I was nervous that the Beam wouldn't be loud enough for our very big open concept living room. Our Sectional is about 11 feet away from the TV. But man does this thing get loud! In the app you can use your iPhone to tune the bar to the acoustics of your room which is VERY nice! You can also adjust the volume in app as well as some minor EQing and much more! It is very compact which is nice and sits low enough not to get in the way of your tv remote LOS when using it. The feature I really love is the center channel that gives great voice clarity and really helps the voices breakthrough and make them easy to hear! You can adjust the bass to make it like a theater with really boomy lows or subtly adjust it all for a clearing all around sound. It also has Voice Control and can be hooked to your Google Home! You can add the sub/ mini sub to this if you want an independent sub as well!
Posted 2 years ago by miketex90