Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
88/100
Build Quality
88/100
Features Connectivity
80/100
Value for Money
87/100
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 88/100
Bass
87/100
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.
Mid
89/100
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
84/100
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.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
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.
Dynamics
88/100
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.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
88/100
Matte finish, neat proportions and solid industrial design make the Beam feel premium and well made; Sonos offers a custom wall‑mount option and good fit/finish (Hi‑Fi Choice, product specs).
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied.
Value for Money
87/100
Reviewers call the Beam Gen 2 an 'affordable, all‑in‑one' and a strong value at its review prices (What Hi‑Fi, Hi‑Fi Choice). Product data lists $499; earlier reviewer comments reference a $399 MSRP, which strengthens short‑term perceived value but price/region affects final judgement.
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Specifications
- Amplifiers
- All five Class-D digital amplifiers have been perfectly tuned to the soundbar's unique acoustic architecture.
- Tweeters
- One center tweeter creates a crisp high-frequency response.
- Midwoofers
- Four elliptical midwoofers ensure faithful playback of mid-range frequencies and maximize low-end output.
- Passive Radiators
- Three passive radiators enhance low frequencies for balanced, powerful sound.
- Microphones
- The far-field microphone array uses advanced beamforming and multi-channel echo cancellation for quick and accurate voice control.
- Adjustable EQ
- Use the Sonos app to adjust bass, treble, and loudness.
- Trueplay
- This software measures the acoustics of the room then fine-tunes the soundbar. Supported iOS device required.
- Speech Enhancement
- Turn this setting on in the Sonos app to boost voice frequencies and clarify dialogue.
- Night Sound
- Turn this setting on in the Sonos app to reduce the intensity of loud sounds and increase the level of quieter sounds.
- Home Theater Audio Formats
- Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus), Dolby Atmos*, Dolby TrueHD*, Dolby Atmos (True HD)*, Multichannel PCM*, Dolby Multichannel PCM*, DTS Digital Surround** The Sonos app's Now Playing screen will display what type of audio is being decoded.*HDMI7 eARC connection required. ** This is not an indication of a licensed decoder.
- TV Audio Swap
- Swap TV audio between the soundbar and one or two Sonos Ace headphones.
- Dimensions
- Height: 2.68 in (68 mm) Width: 25.63 in (651 mm) Depth: 3.94 in (100 mm)
- Weight
- 6.35 lbs (2.88 kg)
- Colors
- Black, White
- Finish
- Matte
- Mounting
- Threaded mount 0.5 in. (12.7 mm) / 10-32 threaded mounting socket Shop mounts
- Controls
- Use the capacitive touch controls on the product to play, pause, skip, replay, adjust the volume, turn off the microphones, and more.
- LEDs
- Lights on the product indicate connection, mute status, microphone activation, and errors.
- Wi Fi
- Connect to Wi Fi with any 2.4 GHz 802.11/b/g/n broadcast-capable router. For 5 GHz routers, you can either enable 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n in router settings or hardwire a Sonos product.
- HDMI eARC
- Connect to your TV's HDMI eARC/ARC port with the included HDMI cable. If your TV has an optical output only, use the included Sonos Optical Audio Adapter.
- Ethernet
- 10/100 port for hardwiring to your router
- Infrared (IR) Receiver
- Syncs the soundbar with your TV remote for streamlined control
- Voltage
- 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply
- CPU
- Quad Core 1.4 GHz A-53
- Apple Air Play 2
- Works with Air Play 2 on Apple devices iOS 11.4 and higher
- Voice
- Works with Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant
- Power Cable I
- Length: 6 ft (2 m)
- HDMI Cable
- Length: 4.9 ft (1.5 m)
- Optical Audio Adapter
- For TVs with optical output
- Documentation
- Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information
- Wi Fi
- Internet connection
- Power Source
- Nearby electrical outlet
- Sonos app
- The latest generation of the Sonos app running on a compatible device
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