Sonos Beam (Gen 2)

Four 2.25" woofers plus three passive radiators and tuned DSP deliver bass that reaches deeper than the Gen 1 and handles thunderous effects well (What Hi‑Fi.). Hi‑Fi Choice flags a lack of very deep weight for the size, so the low end is excellent relative to the small driver footprint but not floor‑stander level.

Clear, forward mids and a focused centre-tweeter give strong vocal presence — reviewers note vocals are 'open and present' and lead vocals sit foremost in the mix (What Hi‑Fi, Hi‑Fi Choice). Brass and low‑mid body are generally rich though the lowest midrange can be slightly curtailed on some material.

Treble is refined and slightly warm with good clarity and air (Hi‑Fi Choice, What Hi‑Fi). However What Hi‑Fi observed occasional harmonic texture on exposed vocals that some listeners may find fatiguing, so refinement is high but not perfectly neutral.

Dolby Atmos rendering and driver handover create an expansive, well‑tracked soundfield with tangible object motion and width (What Hi‑Fi). Hi‑Fi Choice also reports credible left/right panning from the compact enclosure, giving a convincing sense of space for its form factor.

Five Class‑D amps and tight low end give strong punch and velocity; transients are described as 'sparkling' and the bar handles rapid edits and dynamic film material well (What Hi‑Fi, Audioholics). Timing is very good for the size though not flawless in every program.