Sonos Beam Gen 2 - Black - Soundbar with Dolby Atmos

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 has exceeded my expectations. Setup was straightforward through the Sonos app, and within minutes I had it connected and ready to use. Despite its relatively compact size, the sound it produces is impressive, with clear dialogue, rich bass, and a surprisingly wide soundstage. One of the biggest improvements I noticed was during movies and TV shows. Dialogue is crisp and easy to understand, even during action scenes, and the Dolby Atmos support adds an extra layer of immersion when watching compatible content. It creates a much fuller experience than the built-in speakers on my television. Music playback is equally impressive. Whether streaming playlists, podcasts, or movies, everything sounds balanced and detailed. The ability to expand the system later with additional Sonos speakers or a subwoofer is also a nice bonus. The only downside is that premium performance comes with a premium price, but after using it regularly, I feel the quality and features justify the investment. Overall, this is an excellent soundbar that delivers impressive audio performance, easy setup, and a polished user experience. Highly recommended for anyone looking to upgrade their home entertainment system.

The Sonos Beam has been a great addition to my home setup. The sound quality is impressive for such a compact soundbar, with clear dialogue, rich bass, and a surprisingly wide soundstage that makes movies, music, and TV shows much more immersive. Setup was quick and seamless, and it integrates effortlessly with other Sonos speakers.

Took less than 10 minutes to set up! Great sound, easy install thru app. Don't know why there are negative reviews. Recommend

When I first connected the sound bar I was underwhelmed by the lack of low frequency output. Down loaded the Sonos app and performed the Trueplay procedure. What a difference! No, it isn’t as dramatic as a what sub woofer could produce but I am very happy with the balanced sound it provides. The clarity of dialog and singers voices is really outstanding. I had been using a pair of Klipsch bookshelf speakers connected to the TV. They were just ok, better than the TVs speakers but nowhere near the output from this sound bar. I’ve shied away from soundbars with subwoofers because of the gimmicky, artificial sound they produce. The standalone Sonos Beam in my mind delivers a more natural sound experience. A surprise was the ability to stream music content from my mobile device as well as content from the Sonos app. I’m a 78 year old senior. If I can navigate the technology there is no need to fear it. Every thing in the set up was straight forward with absolutely no glitches.

I held off on becoming a Sonos house for years. They are costly, proprietary, a walled garden. But, I've been searching for whole house systems for 20 years. WISA was promising but never went beyond 5.1 speaker configurations. I had wired my house with speaker cable all back to an Onkyo receiver but that only had two zones. I figured after 20 years, things would not get better anytime soon. I splurged on Sonos Arc Ultra, ERA 100 and 300 pairs, Sub and Mini Sub, Move 2, and Beam Gen 2. Now I can play throughout the house including outside. Sonos is not going to rock your house. It's not that loud. The bass is not room shaking. Everything is just nice. I replaced Kef, Polk, and JBL speaker with these. I do miss the very loud volume for some music but overall, Sonos works for gatherings and movie watching. The Beam Gen 2 does not support Trueplay with Android phone apps. This is a Sonos feature available on the Arc Ultra, Move and other speakers with microphones. To set up the speakers for optimal playback in a room, you need to use an iPhone as that will simulate Trueplay. After all these years, Sonos still doesn't support Android sound management. The Android app is still difficult to use as of June 2025 after last year's update. It's still missing features like list scrolling in music library. There are so many issues with the new app but I'm hopeful these will be corrected in 2025. I compared many, many other soundbar systems both in store and on the web and was almost set for a Sony or Samsung soundbar. A couple of things stopped me. Most major electronic companies have confusing lines of soundbars and this makes it difficult to compare features and value. I was also confused about whether the soundbar would even work with my TV ARC connected as specs showed ARC, eARC, optical, and were basically not specific about TV brand and compatibility. I purchased the Beam Gen 2 just as Sonos announced a 25% price cut. For a bit more money, my initial $300 soundbar purchase turned into the Sonos Beam. The Beam does produce low frequencies without a sub and that was a nice surprise. Dolby Atmos support is OK but there are no upward firing speakers so I don't really notice Atmos on a Beam, unlike the Arc Ultra and ERA 300 system downstairs. There is voice enhancement for streaming video and it's very good when viewing news and movies. This is the second Beam for a spare room. The other Beam includes the Mini Sub and a pair of ERA 100's but I don't notice much of a difference in the sound field for most television programs.

This soundbar has outstanding sound quality in a smaller package. It plays dolby Atmos from angle mounted internal speakers and is remarkably good at simulating up firing speakers. The sound is rich and full typical of Sonos. I’m using it in a bedroom without a sub and the bass output is solid.

Super high quality sound coming from a smaller package. I retired my older Sony sound bar with a sub as it went bad in about two years. Tried Bose and Yamaha which Tinny and weak. SONOS is the best these says...

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 delivers impressive audio quality — everything sounds crisp, clear, and the Dolby Atmos adds a nice sense of space that really enhances movies and music. Setup was straightforward and the sleek white design fits nicely under my TV. However, while the sound is great for its size, it just doesn’t have the full, room-filling presence I expected for my living room. It’s perfect for a bedroom, office, or smaller space, but if you’re looking for true cinematic impact in a main living area, you’ll likely want to step up to the Sonos Arc instead. Pros: • Excellent sound quality with Dolby Atmos • Rich, detailed audio for dialogue and everyday listening • Sleek, compact design that looks great under most TVs • Easy setup and smooth app integration Cons: • Lacks deep, powerful bass for larger living spaces • Not as immersive as the Sonos Arc for home theater use • Price feels a bit high for this size/room performance Overall, it’s a solid soundbar with great sound — just not quite enough for a big living room. Still worth considering if you’re in a smaller space or plan to build out with additional Sonos gear.

La Sonos Beam de segunda generación es un producto de muy buena calidad, tiene la capacidad añadida de simular Dolby Atmos (especialmente aprovechada con películas compatibles y con Xbox). Los materiales de construcción, como es de esperar de la marca, son de excelente calidad, además de que su configuración es sumamente fácil de realizar. Para poder aprovechar al máximo sus cualidades, es necesario que tu televisor tenga eARC, de lo contrario, con ARC no podrás aprovechar todo (pero es suficiente en algunas ocasiones). En cuanto al sonido, dependerá completamente de tu entorno. Por ejemplo, si estás en una recámara pequeña y utilizas el TruePlay (tristemente solo se puede hacer con dispositivos iOS) seguramente será suficiente para llenar tu cuarto con el sonido de las películas o videojuegos; peeeeeeero, si estás en una sala o una recámara más grande, es probable que sientas que hace falta un poco de fuerza en las frecuencias graves, por lo que sí vería necesario comprarse el Subwoofer. En cuanto a la calidad de sonido en general es buena: diálogos bastante bien logrados, efecto de altura lo suficientemente bueno para ser una simulación y no tener parlantes apuntando hacia arriba y rebote el sonido. Cuando escuchas música se siente muy bien. ¿Qué aconsejaría yo, personalmente? 1.- Si estás en una recámara pequeña, llenará totalmente tu cuarto y podrás disfrutar muchísimo de tus películas y videojuegos, sin lugar a dudas y probablemente sin necesidad de añadir un subwoofer (quizá, si existiera uno más pequeño, sería un gran añadido). 2.- Si quieres tener Alexa, y aparte tener una gran barra de sonido por un precio no tan exagerado (como su hermana mayor, la Sonos Arc). 3.- Si es de tus primeros o tu primer producto de Sonos y piensas ampliarlo con el tiempo. - Aquí hago paréntesis: a mi consideración (y remarco, es solo una opinión), valdría muchísimo la pena comprar la Sonos Beam más dos Sonos One SL para tener un efecto surround y sigue siendo más barato que la Sonos Arc y tendrás un sistema completamente envolvente y ahorras un poco más. - Segundo paréntesis: después de hacer ese sistema, agrégale el subwoofer y es de las mejores opciones que puedas conseguir en el mercado. En fin, ¿la recomiendo? Sí, definitivamente. ¿Me compro esta barra más dos Sonos One en lugar de la Sonos Arc? Sí. ¿Necesito subwoofer? Hay un dicho que dice que sí, que siempre será mejor tener un subwoofer a no tenerlo, pero con calma, esfuerzo y ahorro se puede lograr un gran sistema de sonido. Excelente producto. Gracias por leer la reseña.

The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is an outstanding soundbar that delivers crisp, immersive sound with Dolby Atmos support 🎧✨, making it a fantastic choice for movies 🎬, music 🎵, and gaming 🎮. It’s sleek, easy to set up, and integrates seamlessly into a smart home environment 🏠🔊. ✅ Pros: ✔️ Dolby Atmos for 3D Surround Sound 🎥🔊 – The Dolby Atmos support truly makes a difference, creating an immersive experience where you can hear sounds moving across the room, overhead effects, and distinct audio layers. Perfect for movies and gaming! 🎭🔥 ✔️ Compact & Minimalist Design 📏💎 – The low-profile, stylish look fits any setup without taking up much space. It blends seamlessly with modern TV units and won’t clutter your entertainment space. ✔️ Crystal Clear Dialogues & Speech Enhancement 🗣️🔊 – One of the best features! The Speech Enhancement mode (accessible via the app 📱) ensures voices are crisp and clear, so you never miss dialogue, even in action-packed scenes. ✔️ Deep, Rich Sound with Balanced Audio 🎶🎛️ – The 200W speaker output delivers deep bass 🎵, balanced mids, and crisp highs, making music and movies sound incredible. ✔️ Trueplay Room Tuning for Personalized Sound 🎛️📡 – It adapts the audio to your room’s acoustics, ensuring the best possible sound experience for your specific space. ✔️ Smart Connectivity & Streaming 📲🔗 – • Wi-Fi & Bluetooth support 📶 makes it easy to connect to various devices. • Works with Alexa & Google Assistant 🗣️🤖, turning it into a smart speaker. • AirPlay 2 support 🍏🎼 allows seamless music streaming from Apple devices. ✔️ Easy Setup & Seamless Integration ⚡🔧 – Setting it up is incredibly simple, and it works perfectly with other Sonos speakers 🎶🖥️ if you want to expand your home audio system. ⚠️ Cons: ❌ No HDMI Pass-Through 🔌 – If you need multiple HDMI connections, you may need an additional adapter. ❌ Lacks a Dedicated Subwoofer 🎚️ – While the bass is good for a small to mid-sized room, you may want to add a Sonos Sub 📦🔊 for deeper low-end performance if you love heavy bass. ❌ Pricey But Worth It 💰✨ – It’s on the expensive side, but the quality and features make it a great investment. 🎯 Final Verdict: The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a premium soundbar that delivers incredible sound in a compact package 🔥🔊. With Dolby Atmos, Speech Enhancement, and seamless smart features, it’s an ideal choice for home theater lovers 🎬🎵 who want high-quality audio without a bulky setup. 💡 Would I Recommend It? Absolutely! 👍 If you want a powerful, immersive, and smart soundbar, this is one of the best options available.

Just purchased this soundbar and currently it is one of the best soundbar with dolby atmos on a budget. Most Dolby Atmos soundbar that is available on the market are quite expensive. But this soundbar is quite good for my need; at first I want the arc ultra but upon seeing the Arc ultra it became clear that it is an overkill especially in my studio apartment. This soundbar is compact in size and easy to setup. However there are few things that need to remember before purchasing this, this soundbar don't have an upfiring speaker (it has a side firing speaker) and uses software processing to create Dolby atmos sound; also the soundbar don't have bluetooth only airplay. For me having no bluetooth is fine since this is mostly being used for playing games and watching movies.

Como todo produto da Sonos é de excelente qualidade. Como todo produto da Sonos meio estressante de fazer funcionar, precisei de dicas de IA para descobrir o porquê de não conectar automaticamente na TV com o HDMI-Earc. Mas depois de conectar funciona perfeitamente inclusive com dolby-atmos. Há como controlar a soundbar pelo controle da TV e também da TV a cabo.

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