Very comprehensive. It would be nice to see a frequency reproduction graph so that we can understand the sound reproduction levels across different frequency ranges. Thanks anyways for what was a very well rounded review.
I remember the first time I experienced one of these I was high as a kite didn't know the brand until that day had me looking all around the room for raindrops and other sounds was an experience.
Quick question… What is the influence of the performance if the beam is positioned in a cabinet, slightly in the rear and partly blocked by two slim ‘pilars’.
One thing I see missing in almost all reviews (for various products) is the size and shape of the AC power brick. Many of these products have adapters that will never fit in recessed receptacles.
Thanks for the great review. Have never had a surround sound system for TV and have a Beam gen2, 2xOneSL for rears and the sub mini en route to my house right now. From the sounds of your review, I’m gonna be doing pretty well.
Been using a pair of 2nd gen ones for a year for streaming music and have recently updated my tv and added a 2nd gen beam. Music just got better and I am loving 4.1 surround and have got back into watching films. Do I need a sub? Or will that just annoy the neighbours 🤔
Great review! As I’m on a tight budget (but as they say, my eyes are bigger than my belly) .. I’m going for a new TV first, then Arc, then Sub. It’ll take longer, but will be more satisfying in the long run 👍
The Sub is filled with magic pixies. I have two Fives and a Sub for music listening in my living room, and the Sub punches well above its weight. I’ve been considering getting one of the sound bars and another Sub for the family, as I don’t really do a lot of television.
Just don't go for Sonos. Soundwise it isnt that good. The better choise for u is to go voor the Klipsch Cinema 600 (or higher, if u want dolby atmos, go for Cinema1200). Soundwise those soundbars are so much better, and budget wise they are cheaper...
@@gerdiwelink1744 The biggest advantage of going with Sonos is if you are already considering whole home audio. They aren’t the best sounding, but they sound decent. What they do nail is the technology and integration side, though. To be fair, though, I thought my Sonos system sounded fine until I got my KEF’s.
Question. Since you can the google assistant hands free on the Sonos gen 2, won’t it be confusing when you connect it to the A80j or A90j since these 2 Sony models also have a hands free google assistant feature? It’s like talking to 2 assistants at the same time.
Really informative review, I'm still a little confused about what to choose, I'm planning on purchasing a new TV later this year (oled 55 inch probably sony a80 or a90) and I have a small living room. I'm leaning towards a beam 2 but the temptation for the arc with the upward drivers is also strong.
I've also been mulling this over during Christmas and i've just this minute pulled the trigger on the Beam 2. Hopefully it'll be good and I wont regret not getting the Arc
Thanks for the review. I will use my system for 60% music and 40% tv/movie. Will I be better off with the ARC or Beam + 2 ones? I have a bigger living room and leaning towards the beam + 2 ones as I expect the separation of the speakers will create a bigger stereo image when setup for music. I might at some point consider adding the sub as well. Cheers
I’d vote for Beam and 2 ones to get the surround sound. It’s totally immersive for music listening too. The sub was one of the best investments I personally made to my system on Black Friday deals last year. Best!
One thing I would love to know... How much of a step up is this device compared to the Bose Solo 5 Sound bar. I suspect it's a huge upgrade but I would love some confirmation. Thanks
I can't think how this review could have been done any better...and that is rare for me. Great watch. Just bought one of these by the way. Not delivered yet as DPD suck.
One of the best speaker reviews I have ever watched! Also, is there a dedicated place for followers to request content? I would love to hear the team’s thoughts on the Sony HT-A9 :)
Thanks so much for the great comment! We will definitely be comparing this with the HT-A9 along with the Bose 900 when we can get our hands on them. Thanks again.
@@smarthomesounds can not wait!! I want to upgrade my playbar in the next year or so, and I deciding between an arc and the A9. Would love to see those compared :)
Any thoughts on using this soundbar in a mostly enclosed shelf. To be clear, it would be a 5” shelf covered on the top and sides but not the front. Please answer the same question for the arc. Thanks so much! Great review.
Hello Thank you very much for this great review. I have a question, if you could please comment, I might go for this sound bar, paired with a Sub Mini. I probably can get my hands on this pair by around 670€. The question is, is there any other solution on the market with a sub-woofer included that could match this setup by the price range I mentioned? Maybe also with up-firing drivers? Thank you in advance.
I've pre-ordered thru you guys and have ebayed my Gen 1 :-) I experienced lip sync issues with the Gen 1, especially in 4K HDR. I'm hoping the new processor will now cope with this. Should I use the HDMI that comes with or invest in a more expensive one?
Hi Paul, thanks very much for your pre-order! In most cases, lip sync issues are fixable with a bit of adjustment of the settings of all the devices involved. I would highly recommend using the HDMI cable that comes with the Beam as you won't experience any significant improvements by upgrading the cable. We're all on track for delivery on release day so look out for your notification on Monday! Thanks again.
@@smarthomesounds Adjusting the lip sync issues on the first gen was like chasing your tail. And dialogue was not near as good as the hype. This sounds like a big improvement. Maybe 🤔
Did you experience any sound delay? For me it's terrible right now and seems impossible to fix it. With ps5 and dolby codec it's almost impossible to watch/listen because of the delay increasing a lot more. Considering to resend back the product
I wanted to connect this to my laptop, but it seems this does not work with normal hdmi and my monitor doesn't have arc. Any suggestions of a similar soundbar with hdmi in and hdmi passthrough?
Can anyone give me some advice? I just bought an LG C1 48". I held off buying a soundbar before listening to the audio quality of the built-in speakers. They seem pretty good but would something like the Beam be a significant upgrade in sound quality?
Absolutely an upgrade, most TV speakers have small drivers and typical face down or back toward the rear of the TV making them relatively poor sound quality in comparison to something like the beam
hello, since I see that you have an Apple TV on your setup (and I imagine it is the 4K one) how did you set it up? did you connect it to another HDMI port and the Beam Gen 2 to the eARC port? I'm having a little bit of trouble figuring it out and I'd like to do so before I purchase it. Cheers.
i am sure its great only to find out 3 mths earlier the salesman sold me the standard Beam! and the sound is at best PCM I have spent over 12K and was sold old Gen!! if i new this was coming i would have waited!
do you think this would be a good replacement for my old LG sound system? i currently have the Sony BDV-N9200W and where i love the system i'd like to get a more compact sound bar like this to be more compact for my set up.
Great review. I am looking to get a clearer sound from my current TV. I want to replace an aging Denon AVR with 4 speakers and subwoofer, and all the cabling. I also want to use headphones occasionally. Is it possible to connect up headphones, and how please if it doesn't have Bluetooth?
I just returned my Arc/sub/2 x one sl system because I didn’t feel like the sound quality justifies the €2100 price tag. Maybe I was hasty. In any case, this feels like a case of “too little too late…”.
The people who would be most impressed by this soundbar are people looking to replace their built tv speakers with something better. This would be great for an apartment living room, bedroom, with the upside of having Dolby Atmos and being a wireless setup should one want to get the additional speakers for true surround.,
Aright mate.. I'm about to order one, but I've been reading about a sound delay when using dolby from consoles? I'll be using c1 and series x.. any thoughts?
Can you please do a video on a set up and how to cast music using a Samsung or any android phone for that matter? Would be great for us Android people to see?
I'm using the Philips Hue sync box in my eArc hdmi point of my Samsung TV. If I plug the soundbar into the back of the Philips sync box and not directly into the eArc port will I still gey Atmos? Thanks
Thanks for the great review QUESTION THOU I have the 1st gen beam and one Sonos one can I get a Sonos SL for the other added rear or does it have to be the same as in the pair of rears have to be the same ? Many thanks 🙏🏻
Hello, did you try yourself to use the Ray on a PC to watch YouTude video? This soundbar is amazing when playing music via AirPlay, but, through optical... yerk... unless I missed a setting somewhere. Don't know if there is the same problem on Beam. BTW, this icon for a clearer speech does nothing on my Arc and on my Ray.
Wish I could order from you to Australia to support you after preparing this video. Amazing effort on the review. Big thanks :D A question: I have an Apple Home Kit home, and part of me is holding some hope that Apple will eventually allow other manufacturers to have on board Siri support. However, will Siri require additional hardware in this speaker? To offer the question in another way, when/if apple allows Sonos to have on board Siri, will a software update allow this sound bar to use it, or will a Gen 3 be needed? Thanks again, amazing review
Hi Mario, thanks for the positive feedback it’s really helps. Regarding adding Siri we are hoping this will come in a future software update as Sonos have stated that in the future they want to offer all voice services on their software. Currently as the Beam has Airplay 2 it is possible to use Siri via your phone for example to start music only. Hope this helps.
Have the beam gen 2 and 2 x one SL in my apartment. Love the set up, but have one issue... I use Google assistant often to set alarms, but find the alarm time very quite and it is often missed. Is there a way to increase the volume of the alarm?
Currently got a YAS 306 Yamaha , looking to upgrade , would this make a good upgrade option ?? I find the mids on the Yamaha slightly muddy and not as clear as I'd like ! Can you adjust bass and treble in the app on the Sonos gen 2 ?
Thanks for the review! You mentioned that one of the key deciding factors is that the bass is lacking comparing the beam to the arc. How would you rate getting the beam + sub vs arc standalone?
The Sonos system is packed with streaming services. I’m quite a long time with Sonos (since 2014 or so) and just never regretted the lack of Bluetooth…..
If I have a Tivo and Roku connected to my tv via HDMI and then connect the TV's eARC to the HDMI on this sonos will it pump the ATMOS into this soundbar from all those sources automatically based on whats playing on my tv? I thought I saw other soundbars requiring each source (i.e. roku, apple tv, tivo) plugged into the soundbar and not the tv and then the soundbar would pump via eARC into the TV. Unless I'm totally misunderstanding the setup. thanks
IM french so sorry for my english. I am looking for a soundbar and a sub since a year i Watch dozens of video multiple time to help me. Today i went to a store where you can try all thé différent sonos set up. First i found the beam better than the arc. And the sub mini is perfect with it. So i will go for the beam 2 and the sub mini i Will ad two era 100 later. Thanks for all
Thanks for the fantastic review. Is it as simple and unplug first gen beam, and plug in gen 2? My current beam is wall mounted, concealed cables behind the wall etc with about 5mm clearance between bottom of TV and top of beam. Assuming I’ll need to lower it a little to get full effectiveness of Atmos?
Hi Tim, Yes set-up should be quick but you will need to add the new Beam through the Sonos app too. I wouldn’t worry about moving the position of the Beam as the driver arrays are the same but 100% trueplay the speaker. Hope this helps.
A little unrelated but am I getting surround when app says multichannel 7.1 on arc, sub, and play1s. Waiting for dts to be supported but this is what I get when playing these.
Great question! You do get an additional 2 tweeters in the Arc and this translates to crisper and clearer vocals than the Beam Gen 2. Although the Gen 2 closes the gap between the Gen 1 and the Arc, I'd still say the Arc comes across as even clearer than the Beam Gen 2. Hope that helps!
Are all five drivers play with standard music (as its stereo i thought maybe only left and right one will do something)? Can you hear a difference between gen 1 and gen 2 with standard spotify music?
Hi there, good question! On the whole, music that is played in standard resolution (not Dolby Atmos / Spatial audio), it is very similar. There is not much difference at all. The Beam Gen 1 can still play Atmos music but it will be lossy however the addition of the eARC on the Gen 2 makes the maximum resolution higher, so is more future proof in that respect. Hope that helps!
Does ATMOS provide any value for setups that const simply of a sound bar and a sub? Obviously having rear (and height) speakers will be better but what I want to know is if it makes any sense for sound bar + sub, setups (i.e. no rears or heights).
Interesting BUT how well does it perform when watching drama, current affairs, documentaries, pop and classical concerts, the news, old films etc etc on TV, which my baby boomer generation are more interested in ?
Not got the beam yet, but want to use sonos amp with KEF Ci160q in ceiling and a sub not sure which sub,. would like to know is it okay to do that in stead of the sonoa speakers?
I've got a room that is 4 meters x 9 meters. The sofa is in the center of the 9 meters side. The TV is on the opposite wall, 4 meters away from the sofa. I've got two sonos ONE. Which soundbar is the best for this configuration? The beam (gen2) one or the arc one? With the Beam (gen2) is better to have a subwoofer? Thanks a lot for the reply.
Hi Davide, it would really depend on your watching habits so if you watch a lot of newer movies and you really enjoy doing this, you'll get more out of the Sonos Arc due to the upwards and sideways firing drivers. Alternatively, if your viewing is more casual but you'd still like Atmos, then the Beam is a great shout. I hope that helps!
@@smarthomesounds Thanks a lot for the reply. I'm not a "pro" in watching movies :) I random see movies on netflix or amazon video and always listen to sporify with the sonos one. I think the Beam gen2 maybe the best solution. Do you agree?
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Highly recommend pairing the new Beam with the 2 Sonos SL as surround speakers, it sounds EPIC when they are all firing
and the sonos woofer
Too bad it costs damn near 1800 bucks to do that
@@xAfroMetalHead1990x honestly LMAOOOO I would get the Ray for the bedroom and the beam for the living room
@@xAfroMetalHead1990x You don't have to buy them all at the same time. Sound bar, then sub, then surround speakers.
I have a full sonos surround setup for my theatre room. Just picked up this for better sound quality in my living room. Great review!
Glad you enjoyed!
Top review..... was able to pick up the difference on the sound quality during the test, well done getting that through!!!! Keep up the good work.
Glad it was helpful!
Very comprehensive. It would be nice to see a frequency reproduction graph so that we can understand the sound reproduction levels across different frequency ranges. Thanks anyways for what was a very well rounded review.
Really balanced, honest review. Thank you!
I remember the first time I experienced one of these I was high as a kite didn't know the brand until that day had me looking all around the room for raindrops and other sounds was an experience.
Such an informative and comprehensive review. thanks a ton.
Quick question… What is the influence of the performance if the beam is positioned in a cabinet, slightly in the rear and partly blocked by two slim ‘pilars’.
One thing I see missing in almost all reviews (for various products) is the size and shape of the AC power brick. Many of these products have adapters that will never fit in recessed receptacles.
Good question, we do highlight if there are large power bricks, but one is not required for this product as it’s all internal. Hope this helps.
The power cord plugs directly into the soundbar - no external brick power supply for these Sonos products.
I pre-ordered this baby with a 15% discount cant wait to hear it!
Where did u get the 15 per cent discount ?
@@paulgal from my job
Thanks for the great review. Have never had a surround sound system for TV and have a Beam gen2, 2xOneSL for rears and the sub mini en route to my house right now. From the sounds of your review, I’m gonna be doing pretty well.
Thanks! Enjoy your new setup 😊
It sounds surprisingly good for the size.
Been using a pair of 2nd gen ones for a year for streaming music and have recently updated my tv and added a 2nd gen beam. Music just got better and I am loving 4.1 surround and have got back into watching films. Do I need a sub? Or will that just annoy the neighbours 🤔
You do, believe me. As for myself, I cannot imagine watching movies without a deep bass.
Great review! As I’m on a tight budget (but as they say, my eyes are bigger than my belly) .. I’m going for a new TV first, then Arc, then Sub. It’ll take longer, but will be more satisfying in the long run 👍
Hi Ken, that’s for the feedback, that will be a great set-up and worth the wait I’m sure 📈
The Sub is filled with magic pixies. I have two Fives and a Sub for music listening in my living room, and the Sub punches well above its weight. I’ve been considering getting one of the sound bars and another Sub for the family, as I don’t really do a lot of television.
Just don't go for Sonos. Soundwise it isnt that good. The better choise for u is to go voor the Klipsch Cinema 600 (or higher, if u want dolby atmos, go for Cinema1200). Soundwise those soundbars are so much better, and budget wise they are cheaper...
@@gerdiwelink1744 The biggest advantage of going with Sonos is if you are already considering whole home audio. They aren’t the best sounding, but they sound decent. What they do nail is the technology and integration side, though. To be fair, though, I thought my Sonos system sounded fine until I got my KEF’s.
@@ephektz, could you please name the model of your KEFs?
Question. Since you can the google assistant hands free on the Sonos gen 2, won’t it be confusing when you connect it to the A80j or A90j since these 2 Sony models also have a hands free google assistant feature? It’s like talking to 2 assistants at the same time.
Really informative review, I'm still a little confused about what to choose, I'm planning on purchasing a new TV later this year (oled 55 inch probably sony a80 or a90) and I have a small living room. I'm leaning towards a beam 2 but the temptation for the arc with the upward drivers is also strong.
I've also been mulling this over during Christmas and i've just this minute pulled the trigger on the Beam 2. Hopefully it'll be good and I wont regret not getting the Arc
@@69kentyboy have you gotten the Beam in yet? Going back and forth between Beam + 2 One’s vs stand-alone Arc
@@69kentyboyany regrets with the beam ?
@@brkfstinbed Yes. Tried 2 and they both had faults. Ended up building a full blown home theatre with a 'proper' amp and speaker set-up
Thanks for the review. I will use my system for 60% music and 40% tv/movie. Will I be better off with the ARC or Beam + 2 ones? I have a bigger living room and leaning towards the beam + 2 ones as I expect the separation of the speakers will create a bigger stereo image when setup for music. I might at some point consider adding the sub as well. Cheers
I’d vote for Beam and 2 ones to get the surround sound. It’s totally immersive for music listening too. The sub was one of the best investments I personally made to my system on Black Friday deals last year. Best!
@@MarissaWilkins thank you for the recommendation.
One thing I would love to know... How much of a step up is this device compared to the Bose Solo 5 Sound bar. I suspect it's a huge upgrade but I would love some confirmation. Thanks
I can't think how this review could have been done any better...and that is rare for me. Great watch.
Just bought one of these by the way. Not delivered yet as DPD suck.
How i went?
One of the best speaker reviews I have ever watched!
Also, is there a dedicated place for followers to request content? I would love to hear the team’s thoughts on the Sony HT-A9 :)
Thanks so much for the great comment! We will definitely be comparing this with the HT-A9 along with the Bose 900 when we can get our hands on them. Thanks again.
@@smarthomesounds can not wait!! I want to upgrade my playbar in the next year or so, and I deciding between an arc and the A9. Would love to see those compared :)
Any thoughts on using this soundbar in a mostly enclosed shelf. To be clear, it would be a 5” shelf covered on the top and sides but not the front. Please answer the same question for the arc. Thanks so much! Great review.
That slat wall is amazing, did you guys do it yourself?!
I really want this Gen 2 soundbar but Jesus... That Gen 3 sub is $750! 😱
Great review, you hit on everything I was concerned about.
Do we get the Bass effect without a subwoofer? or should I go for a Polk Signa S4
Hello
Thank you very much for this great review.
I have a question, if you could please comment, I might go for this sound bar, paired with a Sub Mini. I probably can get my hands on this pair by around 670€. The question is, is there any other solution on the market with a sub-woofer included that could match this setup by the price range I mentioned? Maybe also with up-firing drivers?
Thank you in advance.
I've pre-ordered thru you guys and have ebayed my Gen 1 :-) I experienced lip sync issues with the Gen 1, especially in 4K HDR. I'm hoping the new processor will now cope with this. Should I use the HDMI that comes with or invest in a more expensive one?
Hi Paul, thanks very much for your pre-order! In most cases, lip sync issues are fixable with a bit of adjustment of the settings of all the devices involved. I would highly recommend using the HDMI cable that comes with the Beam as you won't experience any significant improvements by upgrading the cable. We're all on track for delivery on release day so look out for your notification on Monday! Thanks again.
@@smarthomesounds Adjusting the lip sync issues on the first gen was like chasing your tail. And dialogue was not near as good as the hype. This sounds like a big improvement. Maybe 🤔
Did you experience any sound delay? For me it's terrible right now and seems impossible to fix it. With ps5 and dolby codec it's almost impossible to watch/listen because of the delay increasing a lot more. Considering to resend back the product
Cracking review as always. You guys are on top of your game 👌💪🇬🇧👍
I wanted to connect this to my laptop, but it seems this does not work with normal hdmi and my monitor doesn't have arc. Any suggestions of a similar soundbar with hdmi in and hdmi passthrough?
Hi Smart Home Sound, great review! However, I would like to ask what your opinion is on, Beam Gen 2 vs Playbase? It wasnt mentioned here. thanks!
I’d like to know this too, considering upgrading my old playbase
great review from a very clear speaker. Thank you
Much appreciated!
We have to swing our TV out from the wall when viewing. Can this unit be mounted to the bottom of a TV when the TV is on a swing wall mount?
Can anyone give me some advice? I just bought an LG C1 48". I held off buying a soundbar before listening to the audio quality of the built-in speakers. They seem pretty good but would something like the Beam be a significant upgrade in sound quality?
I have an lg C1 too. Any soundbar will sound better than just your tvs speakers.
Absolutely an upgrade, most TV speakers have small drivers and typical face down or back toward the rear of the TV making them relatively poor sound quality in comparison to something like the beam
I have a choice between 1 Sonos beam 2gen. Or a Sonos beam 1gen + 2 Sonos one. What would be the choice? I would have space for rear speakers.
Can you pair this sound bar with Amazon Echo devices to create a 7.1 surround sound?
Is Beam 1 also way better than the Sonos Ray? Because the Sonos Ray has the newer chip and updates right? It's from 2022. What would you buy in 2022?
hello, since I see that you have an Apple TV on your setup (and I imagine it is the 4K one) how did you set it up? did you connect it to another HDMI port and the Beam Gen 2 to the eARC port? I'm having a little bit of trouble figuring it out and I'd like to do so before I purchase it. Cheers.
I believe this is the way the ARC/eARC works. The audio signal goes to Sonos (or other audio device) from TV, not from a movie player
So helpful! Thank you!
Glad it was helpful!
i am sure its great only to find out 3 mths earlier the salesman sold me the standard Beam! and the sound is at best PCM I have spent over 12K and was sold old Gen!! if i new this was coming i would have waited!
Thank you for your review, I'm looking at this unit vs Sony HT-X8500, which would you say performs better?
Great review as always
do you think this would be a good replacement for my old LG sound system? i currently have the Sony BDV-N9200W and where i love the system i'd like to get a more compact sound bar like this to be more compact for my set up.
Superb review likely to save me a lot of money. Thanks.
Ordered a Beam 2 and some old Play 3s for rears
An informative, clear and entertaining video that will help me a lot as I consider what sound bar to buy for a second home.
De Jim.Beam blijft mijn favoriet!
Great review. I am looking to get a clearer sound from my current TV. I want to replace an aging Denon AVR with 4 speakers and subwoofer, and all the cabling. I also want to use headphones occasionally. Is it possible to connect up headphones, and how please if it doesn't have Bluetooth?
I just returned my Arc/sub/2 x one sl system because I didn’t feel like the sound quality justifies the €2100 price tag. Maybe I was hasty. In any case, this feels like a case of “too little too late…”.
Could you please tell us what did you get instead? Thank you
The people who would be most impressed by this soundbar are people looking to replace their built tv speakers with something better. This would be great for an apartment living room, bedroom, with the upside of having Dolby Atmos and being a wireless setup should one want to get the additional speakers for true surround.,
Aright mate.. I'm about to order one, but I've been reading about a sound delay when using dolby from consoles? I'll be using c1 and series x.. any thoughts?
Can you please do a video on a set up and how to cast music using a Samsung or any android phone for that matter? Would be great for us Android people to see?
This compatible with Samsung qn94a? I heard the beam gen 2 didn’t have pass through so it may be an issue for this tv…
I'm using the Philips Hue sync box in my eArc hdmi point of my Samsung TV. If I plug the soundbar into the back of the Philips sync box and not directly into the eArc port will I still gey Atmos? Thanks
Thanks for the great review QUESTION THOU I have the 1st gen beam and one Sonos one can I get a Sonos SL for the other added rear or does it have to be the same as in the pair of rears have to be the same ? Many thanks 🙏🏻
Hi there, you can actually pair a Sonos One with a One SL so no need to buy another Sonos One. Hope that helps!
Hello, did you try yourself to use the Ray on a PC to watch YouTude video?
This soundbar is amazing when playing music via AirPlay, but, through optical... yerk... unless I missed a setting somewhere.
Don't know if there is the same problem on Beam.
BTW, this icon for a clearer speech does nothing on my Arc and on my Ray.
will this work with my old Samsung uhe f8000? and how do you turn the vocal clarity on?
Does this Beam ever shut off automatically? Mine just stays on which is kind of weird.
Wish I could order from you to Australia to support you after preparing this video. Amazing effort on the review. Big thanks :D
A question: I have an Apple Home Kit home, and part of me is holding some hope that Apple will eventually allow other manufacturers to have on board Siri support. However, will Siri require additional hardware in this speaker? To offer the question in another way, when/if apple allows Sonos to have on board Siri, will a software update allow this sound bar to use it, or will a Gen 3 be needed? Thanks again, amazing review
Hi Mario, thanks for the positive feedback it’s really helps. Regarding adding Siri we are hoping this will come in a future software update as Sonos have stated that in the future they want to offer all voice services on their software. Currently as the Beam has Airplay 2 it is possible to use Siri via your phone for example to start music only. Hope this helps.
How do you make this sound bar work with both Ps5 and Xbox series X on an LG CX Tv at the same time?
Have the beam gen 2 and 2 x one SL in my apartment. Love the set up, but have one issue... I use Google assistant often to set alarms, but find the alarm time very quite and it is often missed. Is there a way to increase the volume of the alarm?
Currently got a YAS 306 Yamaha , looking to upgrade , would this make a good upgrade option ?? I find the mids on the Yamaha slightly muddy and not as clear as I'd like ! Can you adjust bass and treble in the app on the Sonos gen 2 ?
I NEED that TV stand in my life! Please tell me where I can order one of those!!
Does anyone knows if Sonos did indeed implemented DTS? I'm on the hook for this one.
How does it compare to the New Bose 600? Who is better?
Do you know if this will work with TCL C635? So i can control the sonos volume with the TCL remotes via HDMI earc? And do I also Get dolby atmos?
Hey, I like the tv stand. Who is made by and where can I purchase it?
How far away was the couch from the tv/sonos?
What soundbar do you recommend for a media wall, the arc for e.g has top & side speakers which would not work within a media wall.
The B&O Beosound would work if wall mounted.
Thanks for the review! You mentioned that one of the key deciding factors is that the bass is lacking comparing the beam to the arc. How would you rate getting the beam + sub vs arc standalone?
If you TV is massive c.65in then arc will look a bit better but the sub makes the beam amazing!
listening on my meze empyrean headphones powered by a matrix mini 3 pro .. well done
I have heard that sonos beam and chromecasts dont play nicely together plugged in to the same TV. Is this is true?
Great review, thank you. What a shame it doesn’t have Bluetooth, that’s a deal breaker for me. Gutted 😞
oh wow.... I didn't know. Too bad... was thinking to buy this.
Yep, same. What are they thinking?
The Sonos system is packed with streaming services. I’m quite a long time with Sonos (since 2014 or so) and just never regretted the lack of Bluetooth…..
We have waterproof Sonos Beam Gen 2's on our website. I'd love to get one in your hands to test outside!!
If I have a Tivo and Roku connected to my tv via HDMI and then connect the TV's eARC to the HDMI on this sonos will it pump the ATMOS into this soundbar from all those sources automatically based on whats playing on my tv? I thought I saw other soundbars requiring each source (i.e. roku, apple tv, tivo) plugged into the soundbar and not the tv and then the soundbar would pump via eARC into the TV. Unless I'm totally misunderstanding the setup. thanks
Can i ask what is the background COLOURFUL GALAXY animation at 15:10? Does it come with your TV or where can I get that animation? Please
IM french so sorry for my english. I am looking for a soundbar and a sub since a year i Watch dozens of video multiple time to help me. Today i went to a store where you can try all thé différent sonos set up. First i found the beam better than the arc. And the sub mini is perfect with it. So i will go for the beam 2 and the sub mini i Will ad two era 100 later. Thanks for all
Does sonos trueplay work when using a Android phone?!
Thanks for the fantastic review. Is it as simple and unplug first gen beam, and plug in gen 2? My current beam is wall mounted, concealed cables behind the wall etc with about 5mm clearance between bottom of TV and top of beam. Assuming I’ll need to lower it a little to get full effectiveness of Atmos?
Hi Tim, Yes set-up should be quick but you will need to add the new Beam through the Sonos app too. I wouldn’t worry about moving the position of the Beam as the driver arrays are the same but 100% trueplay the speaker. Hope this helps.
If I order the Soundbar, is Lui in the price included?
A little unrelated but am I getting surround when app says multichannel 7.1 on arc, sub, and play1s. Waiting for dts to be supported but this is what I get when playing these.
Hi, can you Bluetooth to it or hook up a mp3 player?
Does Sonos beam turn off when TV is turned off?
Great review guys, thanks a lot. I am just wondering how is the vocal clarity compared to the arc? Is the same or even better the on the arc?
Great question! You do get an additional 2 tweeters in the Arc and this translates to crisper and clearer vocals than the Beam Gen 2. Although the Gen 2 closes the gap between the Gen 1 and the Arc, I'd still say the Arc comes across as even clearer than the Beam Gen 2. Hope that helps!
@@smarthomesounds thanks for your answear, it helped a lot.
Does it work well with Apple TV 4K gen 3?
Are all five drivers play with standard music (as its stereo i thought maybe only left and right one will do something)? Can you hear a difference between gen 1 and gen 2 with standard spotify music?
Hi there, good question! On the whole, music that is played in standard resolution (not Dolby Atmos / Spatial audio), it is very similar. There is not much difference at all. The Beam Gen 1 can still play Atmos music but it will be lossy however the addition of the eARC on the Gen 2 makes the maximum resolution higher, so is more future proof in that respect. Hope that helps!
Which room Fragrance is the one on the Sideboard?
Nice Review
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Thank you for the review very nice.
Questions can I connect this beam to my LG oled C9 with out any issues 🤔 I ask because conection earc.
Should be fine with that TV 👍
Does ATMOS provide any value for setups that const simply of a sound bar and a sub? Obviously having rear (and height) speakers will be better but what I want to know is if it makes any sense for sound bar + sub, setups (i.e. no rears or heights).
You’re better off to go with Samsung or Sony if it’s Atmos you want
I have dreadful sync issues between my gen1 bar and my TV. No matter what I do I can't get it to match properly. I wont by upgrading to this.
Can we get dolby atmos sound using fire tv 4k stick with this product?
Interesting BUT how well does it perform when watching drama, current affairs, documentaries, pop and classical concerts, the news, old films etc etc on TV, which my baby boomer generation are more interested in ?
Excellent review - Out of curiosity what is the TV/AV unit that you use in your review?
Hi there, thanks for the feedback the TV unit is from www.made.com hope this helps.
Not got the beam yet, but want to use sonos amp with KEF Ci160q in ceiling and a sub not sure which sub,.
would like to know is it okay to do that in stead of the sonoa speakers?
Hi Simon, yes that is possible. The app will still let you set up the speakers as surrounds to the Beam, no problem at all.
So you're saying with the Arc you would recommend not having rear surround?
Hi Rodney, no the Arc is 100% better when you add surrounds, but we would choose the Beam & surrounds if budget didn’t allow for the Arc & surrounds.
Is there a way to play this as a sound bar and supplement it with HomePods for Apple TV Speakers?
No you cannot use both at the same time with an Apple TV
I finally returned my Gen 2. Did like not at all.
I've got a room that is 4 meters x 9 meters.
The sofa is in the center of the 9 meters side. The TV is on the opposite wall, 4 meters away from the sofa.
I've got two sonos ONE.
Which soundbar is the best for this configuration?
The beam (gen2) one or the arc one?
With the Beam (gen2) is better to have a subwoofer?
Thanks a lot for the reply.
Hi Davide, it would really depend on your watching habits so if you watch a lot of newer movies and you really enjoy doing this, you'll get more out of the Sonos Arc due to the upwards and sideways firing drivers. Alternatively, if your viewing is more casual but you'd still like Atmos, then the Beam is a great shout. I hope that helps!
@@smarthomesounds Thanks a lot for the reply. I'm not a "pro" in watching movies :)
I random see movies on netflix or amazon video and always listen to sporify with the sonos one.
I think the Beam gen2 maybe the best solution. Do you agree?
@@davidegriff487 I think that sounds like a good argument for the Beam :)
@@smarthomesounds thanks a lot !!! I'll save 500 euros :)
What is that wood panel behind TV? Dope
Amazing sound from something so small. I recommend highly
Agreed!