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# WiFi & AirPlay 2 streaming Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound 80W max output power Beam (Gen 2) The compact smart soundbar for TV, music and more. (Black)

**Brand:** sonos
**Price:** 37771296₫
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## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your entertainment — small soundbar, massive impact!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Beam (Gen 2) The compact smart soundbar for TV, music and more. (Black) by sonos
- **How much does it cost?** 37771296₫ with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sonos enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sonos brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Trueplay Smart Tuning:** Customizes audio to your room’s unique acoustics for crystal-clear dialogue and vibrant bass.
- • **Expandable Sonos Ecosystem:** Easily add speakers or subwoofers over time to build your ultimate surround sound setup.
- • **Compact Yet Powerful Design:** Sleek, space-saving soundbar delivering rich, room-filling sound without clutter.
- • **Immersive Dolby Atmos Sound:** Experience a 3D soundstage that elevates your movies and music beyond the ordinary.
- • **Seamless Wireless Connectivity:** Stream effortlessly via WiFi, AirPlay 2, or control with your voice and favorite apps.

## Overview

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a compact, smart soundbar delivering 80 watts of powerful audio with Dolby Atmos 3D surround sound. Featuring WiFi and AirPlay 2 streaming, voice control compatibility, and Trueplay tuning, it adapts perfectly to your space. Designed for easy setup with minimal cables, it integrates seamlessly into the Sonos multiroom ecosystem, making it a top-tier choice for immersive TV, music, and home entertainment.

## Description

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) The compact smart soundbar for TV, music and more. (Black) : desertcart.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Review: BIG sound belies compact size! - We deliberated for months about the right soundbar and after reading dozens of reviews, watching countless videos and a number of in store demonstrations of various soundbar, we took the punt on the Beam Gen 2 whilst it was on offer over Christmas. I must admit I was a bit sceptical about getting the Beam Gen 2 it appeared some of the reviews online were a bit over favourable... ...I was wrong. Spend time tuning the Sonos Beam Gen 2 correctly (which in fairness will take you 20 minutes tops after initial setup) and you will be rewarded with one of the best Dolby Atmos capable soundbars in its class. I will try and be as balanced as possible throughout this review, as I imagine there are likely a fair few people who are in the same boat as we were before taking the plunge. There's plenty of videos online showing unboxings of the speaker and Sonos have an excellent resource hub which does a great job of explaining their Trueplay technology etc, so I won't bulk out this review unnecessarilly with details you can find in 10 seconds elsewhere 😀 **Trueplay** I can't emphasize enough how important it is to do the Trueplay setup to get the most out of the Beam Gen 2. It's a shame the setup procedure is limited to iPhone, but it's well worth borrowing one if you don't already own have it to hand. Trueplay allows your Beam Gen 2 to optimise itself for your environment and we found a noticeable difference after finding out the correct way to get the best out of the feature. As a tip, don't be tempted to follow the on screen demo within the app. Whilst it isn't wrong, I found a few deviations did the world of good. What I did was did the listening (seated) sweep first, then with the "walk round the room waving your phone like a fool" section, spend 30 seconds around the edges snd floor/ceiling of the room then at the last 30 seconds return to your listening position and concentrate on where you normally sit. Doing it this way demonstrated a notable difference in the bass response, removed the slightly strange echo from the surround/height drivers and tidied up the high frequencies (which sounded a bit splashy). The width of the soundstage was also improved as well as producing some genuinely impressive spatial effects - more on this further on in the review. You can do without Trueplay altogether so it's not a deal breaker, but if you have the opportunity it makes an already great speaker even better in my opinion. **Sonos App** The app is okay. Nothing outstanding, however, once setup you'll be hard pressed to find something easier to use. The overall look is very sparse and I think this is in need of an overhaul design wise, but for now you can get everything done fairly easily and it does what it's supposed to do. I read some horror story reviews of the app online but found a lot of them were a bit exaggerated - it's really not that bad! **EQ and audio options** The Beam Gen 2 houses five physical speakers; left, right, one surround/height driver angled at each end and a centre tweeter for dialogue. There are also three "passive radiators" to help boost low end effects. Within the app there's a 2 band equaliser which is basically bass and treble. There's also a Loudness function which, whilst reminiscent of an 80's hifi system, is actually very effective at low volumes in adding a good amount of low end and sparkle in the treble. Be aware though, that around 30% volume it begins to lose its effectiveness as the speakers onboard processor makes computational adjustments to ensure the speaker drivers don't over exert themselves. There's also an audio compression setting for when a vinyl turntable is connected to the aux input, as well as a "Height effects" setting which allows you to adjust the amount of volume applied to the side firing surround/height drivers. **Audio quality** Sound per pound, this is genuinely impressive. Outstanding, even. I do not say this lightly. I used to own a full 7.1 separates system and therefore I've always used this as a benchmark for everything we've owned since. For domestic harmony purposes and to save space I gave it all to a good friend and since then have owned various soundbars. But what this relatively small and unassuming soundbar generates is as close to the sound produced by my old 7.1 system as I'll ever hear. There are times when we're watching and it just throws sound WAY wider than even the confines of the windows, never mind the TV. And it's not just gimmicks, this is well controlled and expertly positioned sound which adds a fantastic atmosphere to TV dramas and movie's. Watching Drive to Survive in Dolby Atmos is incredible - with some thunderous low end bass which is not only well controlled but also has the attack to add plenty of impact. At the beginning of each episode, there's a top down of the car in the pits and as it drives off camera, the Beam steers the sound not just on one flat side to side axis but also upwards on the vertical and diagonal. You have or hear to believe but it's always genuinely impressive. The team radio chatter is also mixed into the height channels and whilst the Beam Gen 2 stops short of proper overhead sound, you are placed in a 180 degree bubble which extends WAY beyond just the area below the TV. Moving to movies and the Beam Gen 2 comes alive with a good 5.1 or Atmos audio mix. Despite its small size, anything you throw at it is handled with th confidence of something much larger and is always well controlled without becoming boomy or harsh. I've included a short demo which I would encourage you to watch with some earbuds/headphones to get an idea of what it sounds like. For casual TV watching, the improved centre channel over and above the first generation Beam is perhaps one of the most impressive parts of the Beam Gen 2. It's perfectly tuned and gives a really well balanced sound which gives voices a nice realistic tone. Even when pushed hard, it never falters and always locks dialogue in the centre of the mix. Brilliant. **Music** As it's a standalone unit emulating multi channel audio, the Beam Gen 2 becomes a bit unstuck when playing Atmos music tracks in my opinion. The overall sound quality is great and it has excellent timing whatever the musical genre, however, it sounds like it's trying too hard to produce an already busy soundmix and it just ends up with tracks sounding a bit disjointed. On the flip side, HD stereo tracks sound tremendous - with an addictive, toe tapping quality that will have you rummaging through your old playlists to listen to your favourites all over again. Excellent. **And now for some balance** Okay, nothing is perfect and I wanted to make sure those thinking of buying are aware of the following to add some balance to the review. Don't expect any kind of surround sound effect from this. The manufacturer website shows a simulated infographic which suggests this can emulate sound through psychoacoustics to trick your senses. However, in practice this is simply non existent. The best way to describe the effect is the Beam Gen 2 creates a very effective bubble of sound which extends a good 2 feet or so to the left, right and above, below and in front of the TV. It's a wonderful feat of acoustic engineering, but surround sound this is not. For that, you'll need to add a pair of Sonos One, One SL or Sonos Five (or even IKEA Symfonisk) as and this is where the true potential of this little box of fun is unlocked. When adding rear speakers, this allows the Beam to "hand off" the surround duties of its side firing speakers to the rears, leaving the Beam to then concentrate it's efforts on producing height effects from its side firing speakers instead. It's all very clever and sound fantastic. BUT, by this stage you've added almost another £400 to the cost on top of the price of the Beam and therefore, it's worth considering if an all in one solution may be better if you're looking after the budget. Don't get me wrong, the sound quality is very, very good indeed and like I said earlier, this is the closest I've heard anything come to the sound signature my old 7.1 system produced. Just be mindful that to get the full Sonos experience, you'll need to set aside a hefty budget in order to enjoy it. I wish the app was more polished but this is a subjective thing rather than a criticism. It does the job but lacks the flair I've seen In apps elsewhere for other audio products. Additionally, the lack of any HDMI inputs may be a let down for some. Not all TVs come with a bundle of HDMI inputs and it would have been handy to at least have ONE HDMI in to free up space on the TV inputs. Finally, whilst the bass reproduction is very good indeed, be aware this is lower mid bass and there's a definite roll off on some low frequency effects. What it lacks is low bass, the stuff that rumbles the room type bass. I wasn't expecting it to - that would unfair - but having seen some reviews elsewhere they give the impression this can shake a house down..it can't. For that, you'll need to add the Sonos sub. More money again! You can see where I'm going here... But for what it is, the bass response is actually very good for its size and I think many will be pleasantly surprised at the results. **To conclude** On reflection, this has been an excellent but. A truly standout soundbar in its class with superb audio quality and very effective Atmos bubble for movies and TV shows. It's also excellent for stereo music tracks at any volume and had a nice, warm sound signature which is immediately appealing. Don't expect sound effects flying past your head or bass that shakes the family china, nor should you expect helicopters flying above your head (think more hovering just above the TV). However, what you can expect is one of the very best soundbars money can buy at under £500. A truly class product which I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Review: Quality setup (inc Sub Mini) - Arc would have been too big for my house - Looking for an upgrade to my current soundbar probably like many others I was also contemplating the Sonos Arc and Sub but the size of it (too long for my stand basically) decided the issue for me and I opted for the Beam (gen 2) and Sub Mini and if you read on you will see I have no regrets. I took advantage of the January offers and got both from desertcart for £623.71 which looks to be a very good deal now the prices are back up. Note, if ordering from desertcart you are given the option of manufacturers packaging or additional desertcart packaging. There is no need to pick the additional packaging as both items are securely double boxed, a plain outer box and the super smart inner box. Initial impressions are great as both items are tightly packed in the cool branded boxes and are also wrapped in a black protective cloth. The beam is very weighty and minimal in appearance. There is a small instruction leaflet if you can call it that which directs you to the Sonos app; of course it does. The (android version) of the app is rated 2.4 stars on the Play Store but I have had no problems with it so far. The rear has power, HDMI and ethernet ports only so no pass through option. I prefer that setup – I just plug it directly to my LG TV and my devices (PS5 and Sky Q box) connect to the other TV HDMI ports. On plugging in, my TV detected the Beam in the HDMI ARC port and setting up the Sky remote for volume control was a doddle also. You then need to connect both devices to your Wi-Fi via the app and run updates which take 2-3 minutes each. The beam was easy but connecting the sub mini took a few attempts with no LED light on top of the unit as indicated in the app. In case you were unaware, it does not come with a remote which is disappointing. I can control the volume using my Sky remote however more advanced EQ settings require use of the app which is a bit of a pain (first world problems eh?). Note also there is no front display so you have to use your ears to pick the volume level. As for the sound, yeah crikey! Kaboom! It’s a real feast for the ears for both music and TV. Despite being smaller than my previous soundbar it really delivers in volume and presence but the quality is a real feast for the ears. Watching “general” TV like the news or The Chase etc it is nice and clear, perfect for my 60 year old ears but get into the movies and box sets and it really sings. Watching the dystopian Silo (apple TV) you really get the background hum of the generators which greatly adds to the atmosphere though I do have to turn the bass down in that at night (via the app…). The Penguin (the Gotham City one, not the Arctic one) in UHD is just er…wow, great visuals that the warmth and timbre of the stereo output enhance hugely. I found myself smiling after watching that last night, six hundred or so quid well spent. This setup does not have Bluetooth, but (good but) being wifi I could connect it to the Alexa skill very easily so I can now stream my tunes on the Sonos via desertcart music. You have the ethernet option too which could be useful depending on your house layout. The inbuilt microphone picks up my commands easily, often from a different room. Despite rapidly approaching geezer age, I do enjoy a lot of modern music, even more so now I have this kit to play it (so easily) on. So yeah a bit of Gracie or Dua Lipa streamed in UHD really “sings” on this setup. Lana is even more sultry if that was possible. Older indie stuff which I love gets slightly over shadowed in the production values unfortunately but either way I find myself listening to a lot more music. This I’m convinced has a good effect on me mentally than constantly absorbing the news or talk radio as before. You can add your preferred streaming provider via the app and use it from there but I’m an desertcart music boy and this works seamlessly via the app or voice. Overall, 10/10 for the sound which brings a smile to my face and I love the Alexa connectivity. My front room is approx. 4.2m x 3.9m and it fills that more than adequately and the sound carries nicely around the house also. I can command it to play from any of my Echos “dotted” (see what I did there) around the place which is v cool. I’m convinced that the Arc and full Sub would have been overkill for my house so I saved a lot of money and space there. The app is serviceable and it would be better with a remote so I could avoid it all together but it is a quality setup that I am enjoying very much. [ Note - If you check the reviews on the Google Play Store a lot of people have complaints about the app but I think it’s more if they have additional speakers that the problems arise. I have found it works fine just with the Beam and Sub though as mentioned it's pretty basic and no looker. Hopefully updates will follow ]

## Features

- Enrich your entertainment experience with vibrant bass, crystal clear dialogue, and a panoramic soundstage
- Experience a 3D surround sound effect with Dolby Atmos
- Stream music, radio, podcasts, and audiobooks over WiFi when the TV is off
- Control with the Sonos app, your TV remote, Apple AirPlay 2, and your voice
- Breeze through setup with only two cables, step-by-step guidance from the Sonos app, and smart Trueplay tuning
- Easily expand your Sonos system over time to enjoy true surround sound and multiroom listening. Everything connects over WiFi
- TV Audio Swap. Instantly swap TV audio from Sonos Beam to Sonos Ace Heaphones when you don’t want to disturb others.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09B12MGXM |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Antenna Location | For televisions |
| Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Audio Output Mode | Surround |
| Audio output mode | Surround |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,448 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 15 in Soundbar Speakers |
| Box Contents | HDMI Lead, Optical Adaptor, Mains Lead |
| Brand | Sonos |
| Brand Name | Sonos |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Television |
| Connectivity Protocol | Wi-Fi |
| Connectivity technology | Wireless |
| Control Method | Remote |
| Controller Type | App Control |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 910 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Frequency Response | 20000 KHz |
| Frequency response | 20000 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 08717755778116 |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 6.9D x 65.1W x 10H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 2 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Sonos |
| Maximum Range | 10 Metres |
| Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 80 Watts |
| Model Name | Sonos Beam (Gen 2) The compact smart soundbar for TV, music and more. (Black) |
| Model Number | BEAM2UK1BLK |
| Mounting Type | Wall Mount |
| Mounting type | Wall Mount |
| Network Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Power Levels | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Processor Count | 1 |
| Product Features | Dolby Atmos, Alexa/Google Voice Control |
| Series Number | 2 |
| Speaker Size | 1 Inches |
| Speaker Type | Soundbar |
| Speaker maximum output power | 80 Watts |
| Specific Uses For Product | For televisions, home entertainment systems |
| Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wireless |
| Total Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches |
| UPC | 840136802327 |
| Unit Count | 1 Speaker |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Wireless Technology Type | Airplay, Wi-Fi |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Surround
- **Brand:** Sonos
- **Connectivity technology:** Wireless
- **Frequency response:** 20000 KHz
- **Material:** Plastic
- **Model name:** Sonos Beam (Gen 2) The compact smart soundbar for TV, music and more. (Black)
- **Mounting type:** Wall Mount
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 80 Watts
- **Speaker type:** Soundbar
- **Special feature:** Dolby Atmos, Alexa/Google Voice Control

## Images

![Beam (Gen 2) The compact smart soundbar for TV, music and more. (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51N5aiXLicL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can i watch uhd football with the sonos beam gen 2 connected**
A: No. Beams will not show football

**Q: Can I connect it to my oppo blu ray player**
A: I don’t think you’d connect direct to your blu ray? It works by passthrough from the tv, so any source that can connect to your TV will work.

If you went straight from the hdmi out on the blu ray to the sound bar, you may get the audio, but you’d be losing the video out part?

**Q: does the Sonas app allow external devices to connect via Blutooth**
A: Sonos connection is done through WiFi I don’t think it works via Bluetooth

**Q: I am disappointed with this i am only receiving stereo pcm from pc graphics card and only 5.1 on netflix? My tv has Arc so im stumped on this??**
A: Hi I don't have a PC graphic card so cannot help, however on my oled tv I have set audio ( via the hdmi e arc ) on 4k Pass through for Sky Q this gives me 5.1 Dolby digital or Dolby atmos depending on which audio content is playing. For my Bluray player connect via Arc this gives me 5.1 Dolby digital audio. Netflix 5.1 surround I havent watch 4k netflix yet. When watching  uhd movies or I get dopey atmos as uhd hdr. Hope this help if not sorry.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ BIG sound belies compact size!
*by D***T on 9 March 2023*

We deliberated for months about the right soundbar and after reading dozens of reviews, watching countless videos and a number of in store demonstrations of various soundbar, we took the punt on the Beam Gen 2 whilst it was on offer over Christmas. I must admit I was a bit sceptical about getting the Beam Gen 2 it appeared some of the reviews online were a bit over favourable... ...I was wrong. Spend time tuning the Sonos Beam Gen 2 correctly (which in fairness will take you 20 minutes tops after initial setup) and you will be rewarded with one of the best Dolby Atmos capable soundbars in its class. I will try and be as balanced as possible throughout this review, as I imagine there are likely a fair few people who are in the same boat as we were before taking the plunge. There's plenty of videos online showing unboxings of the speaker and Sonos have an excellent resource hub which does a great job of explaining their Trueplay technology etc, so I won't bulk out this review unnecessarilly with details you can find in 10 seconds elsewhere 😀 **Trueplay** I can't emphasize enough how important it is to do the Trueplay setup to get the most out of the Beam Gen 2. It's a shame the setup procedure is limited to iPhone, but it's well worth borrowing one if you don't already own have it to hand. Trueplay allows your Beam Gen 2 to optimise itself for your environment and we found a noticeable difference after finding out the correct way to get the best out of the feature. As a tip, don't be tempted to follow the on screen demo within the app. Whilst it isn't wrong, I found a few deviations did the world of good. What I did was did the listening (seated) sweep first, then with the "walk round the room waving your phone like a fool" section, spend 30 seconds around the edges snd floor/ceiling of the room then at the last 30 seconds return to your listening position and concentrate on where you normally sit. Doing it this way demonstrated a notable difference in the bass response, removed the slightly strange echo from the surround/height drivers and tidied up the high frequencies (which sounded a bit splashy). The width of the soundstage was also improved as well as producing some genuinely impressive spatial effects - more on this further on in the review. You can do without Trueplay altogether so it's not a deal breaker, but if you have the opportunity it makes an already great speaker even better in my opinion. **Sonos App** The app is okay. Nothing outstanding, however, once setup you'll be hard pressed to find something easier to use. The overall look is very sparse and I think this is in need of an overhaul design wise, but for now you can get everything done fairly easily and it does what it's supposed to do. I read some horror story reviews of the app online but found a lot of them were a bit exaggerated - it's really not that bad! **EQ and audio options** The Beam Gen 2 houses five physical speakers; left, right, one surround/height driver angled at each end and a centre tweeter for dialogue. There are also three "passive radiators" to help boost low end effects. Within the app there's a 2 band equaliser which is basically bass and treble. There's also a Loudness function which, whilst reminiscent of an 80's hifi system, is actually very effective at low volumes in adding a good amount of low end and sparkle in the treble. Be aware though, that around 30% volume it begins to lose its effectiveness as the speakers onboard processor makes computational adjustments to ensure the speaker drivers don't over exert themselves. There's also an audio compression setting for when a vinyl turntable is connected to the aux input, as well as a "Height effects" setting which allows you to adjust the amount of volume applied to the side firing surround/height drivers. **Audio quality** Sound per pound, this is genuinely impressive. Outstanding, even. I do not say this lightly. I used to own a full 7.1 separates system and therefore I've always used this as a benchmark for everything we've owned since. For domestic harmony purposes and to save space I gave it all to a good friend and since then have owned various soundbars. But what this relatively small and unassuming soundbar generates is as close to the sound produced by my old 7.1 system as I'll ever hear. There are times when we're watching and it just throws sound WAY wider than even the confines of the windows, never mind the TV. And it's not just gimmicks, this is well controlled and expertly positioned sound which adds a fantastic atmosphere to TV dramas and movie's. Watching Drive to Survive in Dolby Atmos is incredible - with some thunderous low end bass which is not only well controlled but also has the attack to add plenty of impact. At the beginning of each episode, there's a top down of the car in the pits and as it drives off camera, the Beam steers the sound not just on one flat side to side axis but also upwards on the vertical and diagonal. You have or hear to believe but it's always genuinely impressive. The team radio chatter is also mixed into the height channels and whilst the Beam Gen 2 stops short of proper overhead sound, you are placed in a 180 degree bubble which extends WAY beyond just the area below the TV. Moving to movies and the Beam Gen 2 comes alive with a good 5.1 or Atmos audio mix. Despite its small size, anything you throw at it is handled with th confidence of something much larger and is always well controlled without becoming boomy or harsh. I've included a short demo which I would encourage you to watch with some earbuds/headphones to get an idea of what it sounds like. For casual TV watching, the improved centre channel over and above the first generation Beam is perhaps one of the most impressive parts of the Beam Gen 2. It's perfectly tuned and gives a really well balanced sound which gives voices a nice realistic tone. Even when pushed hard, it never falters and always locks dialogue in the centre of the mix. Brilliant. **Music** As it's a standalone unit emulating multi channel audio, the Beam Gen 2 becomes a bit unstuck when playing Atmos music tracks in my opinion. The overall sound quality is great and it has excellent timing whatever the musical genre, however, it sounds like it's trying too hard to produce an already busy soundmix and it just ends up with tracks sounding a bit disjointed. On the flip side, HD stereo tracks sound tremendous - with an addictive, toe tapping quality that will have you rummaging through your old playlists to listen to your favourites all over again. Excellent. **And now for some balance** Okay, nothing is perfect and I wanted to make sure those thinking of buying are aware of the following to add some balance to the review. Don't expect any kind of surround sound effect from this. The manufacturer website shows a simulated infographic which suggests this can emulate sound through psychoacoustics to trick your senses. However, in practice this is simply non existent. The best way to describe the effect is the Beam Gen 2 creates a very effective bubble of sound which extends a good 2 feet or so to the left, right and above, below and in front of the TV. It's a wonderful feat of acoustic engineering, but surround sound this is not. For that, you'll need to add a pair of Sonos One, One SL or Sonos Five (or even IKEA Symfonisk) as and this is where the true potential of this little box of fun is unlocked. When adding rear speakers, this allows the Beam to "hand off" the surround duties of its side firing speakers to the rears, leaving the Beam to then concentrate it's efforts on producing height effects from its side firing speakers instead. It's all very clever and sound fantastic. BUT, by this stage you've added almost another £400 to the cost on top of the price of the Beam and therefore, it's worth considering if an all in one solution may be better if you're looking after the budget. Don't get me wrong, the sound quality is very, very good indeed and like I said earlier, this is the closest I've heard anything come to the sound signature my old 7.1 system produced. Just be mindful that to get the full Sonos experience, you'll need to set aside a hefty budget in order to enjoy it. I wish the app was more polished but this is a subjective thing rather than a criticism. It does the job but lacks the flair I've seen In apps elsewhere for other audio products. Additionally, the lack of any HDMI inputs may be a let down for some. Not all TVs come with a bundle of HDMI inputs and it would have been handy to at least have ONE HDMI in to free up space on the TV inputs. Finally, whilst the bass reproduction is very good indeed, be aware this is lower mid bass and there's a definite roll off on some low frequency effects. What it lacks is low bass, the stuff that rumbles the room type bass. I wasn't expecting it to - that would unfair - but having seen some reviews elsewhere they give the impression this can shake a house down..it can't. For that, you'll need to add the Sonos sub. More money again! You can see where I'm going here... But for what it is, the bass response is actually very good for its size and I think many will be pleasantly surprised at the results. **To conclude** On reflection, this has been an excellent but. A truly standout soundbar in its class with superb audio quality and very effective Atmos bubble for movies and TV shows. It's also excellent for stereo music tracks at any volume and had a nice, warm sound signature which is immediately appealing. Don't expect sound effects flying past your head or bass that shakes the family china, nor should you expect helicopters flying above your head (think more hovering just above the TV). However, what you can expect is one of the very best soundbars money can buy at under £500. A truly class product which I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality setup (inc Sub Mini) - Arc would have been too big for my house
*by K***S on 26 January 2025*

Looking for an upgrade to my current soundbar probably like many others I was also contemplating the Sonos Arc and Sub but the size of it (too long for my stand basically) decided the issue for me and I opted for the Beam (gen 2) and Sub Mini and if you read on you will see I have no regrets. I took advantage of the January offers and got both from amazon for £623.71 which looks to be a very good deal now the prices are back up. Note, if ordering from amazon you are given the option of manufacturers packaging or additional amazon packaging. There is no need to pick the additional packaging as both items are securely double boxed, a plain outer box and the super smart inner box. Initial impressions are great as both items are tightly packed in the cool branded boxes and are also wrapped in a black protective cloth. The beam is very weighty and minimal in appearance. There is a small instruction leaflet if you can call it that which directs you to the Sonos app; of course it does. The (android version) of the app is rated 2.4 stars on the Play Store but I have had no problems with it so far. The rear has power, HDMI and ethernet ports only so no pass through option. I prefer that setup – I just plug it directly to my LG TV and my devices (PS5 and Sky Q box) connect to the other TV HDMI ports. On plugging in, my TV detected the Beam in the HDMI ARC port and setting up the Sky remote for volume control was a doddle also. You then need to connect both devices to your Wi-Fi via the app and run updates which take 2-3 minutes each. The beam was easy but connecting the sub mini took a few attempts with no LED light on top of the unit as indicated in the app. In case you were unaware, it does not come with a remote which is disappointing. I can control the volume using my Sky remote however more advanced EQ settings require use of the app which is a bit of a pain (first world problems eh?). Note also there is no front display so you have to use your ears to pick the volume level. As for the sound, yeah crikey! Kaboom! It’s a real feast for the ears for both music and TV. Despite being smaller than my previous soundbar it really delivers in volume and presence but the quality is a real feast for the ears. Watching “general” TV like the news or The Chase etc it is nice and clear, perfect for my 60 year old ears but get into the movies and box sets and it really sings. Watching the dystopian Silo (apple TV) you really get the background hum of the generators which greatly adds to the atmosphere though I do have to turn the bass down in that at night (via the app…). The Penguin (the Gotham City one, not the Arctic one) in UHD is just er…wow, great visuals that the warmth and timbre of the stereo output enhance hugely. I found myself smiling after watching that last night, six hundred or so quid well spent. This setup does not have Bluetooth, but (good but) being wifi I could connect it to the Alexa skill very easily so I can now stream my tunes on the Sonos via Amazon music. You have the ethernet option too which could be useful depending on your house layout. The inbuilt microphone picks up my commands easily, often from a different room. Despite rapidly approaching geezer age, I do enjoy a lot of modern music, even more so now I have this kit to play it (so easily) on. So yeah a bit of Gracie or Dua Lipa streamed in UHD really “sings” on this setup. Lana is even more sultry if that was possible. Older indie stuff which I love gets slightly over shadowed in the production values unfortunately but either way I find myself listening to a lot more music. This I’m convinced has a good effect on me mentally than constantly absorbing the news or talk radio as before. You can add your preferred streaming provider via the app and use it from there but I’m an amazon music boy and this works seamlessly via the app or voice. Overall, 10/10 for the sound which brings a smile to my face and I love the Alexa connectivity. My front room is approx. 4.2m x 3.9m and it fills that more than adequately and the sound carries nicely around the house also. I can command it to play from any of my Echos “dotted” (see what I did there) around the place which is v cool. I’m convinced that the Arc and full Sub would have been overkill for my house so I saved a lot of money and space there. The app is serviceable and it would be better with a remote so I could avoid it all together but it is a quality setup that I am enjoying very much. [ Note - If you check the reviews on the Google Play Store a lot of people have complaints about the app but I think it’s more if they have additional speakers that the problems arise. I have found it works fine just with the Beam and Sub though as mentioned it's pretty basic and no looker. Hopefully updates will follow ]

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Big step up in home cinema experience
*by O***V on 10 October 2025*

A solid upgrade for audio quality for my Sony Bravia 7. At first, I haven’t noticed any difference when I turned it on. But then in comparison with the native sound of the TV (which isn’t bad by any means, 4 speakers making 40watt) it was so obvious that the Sonos is just miles ahead: - Dialogs are crystal clear, I can hear every single word, every single whisper, every single distant chant. I rewatched some of my favourite movies, and it felt like I watch them for the first time - so much difference this sound bar produces. The initial setup was nice and easy, and streaming music from my iPhone works just fine. It’s rather small - I have nothing to compare it with, but it easily fits under my TV - although it sits on the TVs legs hence I was worried that it could be a bit wobbly. It isn’t. Overall, I wasn’t sure if this was worth spending money on a soundbar - it’s not so expensive by audiophile means but it was a significant investment for me, and I’m not disappointed so far.

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- Sonos Beam (Gen 2). The compact smart soundbar for TV, music and more. (Black)
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- notiela Soundbar Mount for Sonos Beam Wall Mount Black - Heavy Duty Wall Bracket Mount for Sonos Beam Gen 1 & Gen 2 Mounting Bracket for Space Saving

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