The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) - Black is a compact yet powerful soundbar designed for entertainment enthusiasts looking to elevate their audio experience for TV shows, films, games, and music. It offers significant sound enhancement with features like virtual surround sound and crystal-clear dialogue, making it a great all-in-one solution for most living spaces, though its virtual surround may not fully replicate a dedicated multi-speaker system.
Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos: Experience a virtual 3D surround sound effect that envelops you in the action, bringing films and games to life.
Crystal-Clear Dialogue: Specifically tuned to enhance spoken words, ensuring you don't miss important conversations in your favorite shows and movies.
Panoramic Soundstage: Delivers powerful and precise sound that spreads from wall to wall, filling your room with rich audio.
Stream All Your Music: Easily stream music from all your favorite services directly through the Sonos app.
Voice Control Integration: Control the soundbar hands-free using your voice for playback, volume, and more.
Expandable Sonos Ecosystem: Seamlessly add a Sonos Subwoofer, rear speakers, or other Sonos speakers to different rooms to create a whole-home audio system.
Easy Setup: Get your Beam (Gen 2) up and running in minutes with simple instructions via the Sonos app.
TV Remote Control: Manage basic functions like volume directly with your existing TV remote for convenience.
Immersive virtual Dolby Atmos surround sound.
Exceptional dialogue clarity for TV and movies.
Seamless integration with popular music streaming services.
Expandable into a full home theater or multi-room audio system.
Convenient control options including voice, app, and TV remote.
Virtual surround sound may not satisfy audiophiles seeking discrete, dedicated rear speakers.
Full functionality and setup require the Sonos app.
Requires a TV with an eARC/ARC HDMI port for optimal performance.
Immersive virtual Dolby Atmos surround sound.
Exceptional dialogue clarity for TV and movies.
Seamless integration with popular music streaming services.
Expandable into a full home theater or multi-room audio system.
Convenient control options including voice, app, and TV remote.
Virtual surround sound may not satisfy audiophiles seeking discrete, dedicated rear speakers.
Full functionality and setup require the Sonos app.
Requires a TV with an eARC/ARC HDMI port for optimal performance.
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) excels at transforming your home entertainment. When watching action films, the Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos creates a sense of sound moving around and above you, pulling you deeper into the scene, even without physical rear speakers. For dialogue-heavy TV dramas, the Crystal-Clear Dialogue ensures every whisper and conversation is distinct and easy to follow. Gamers will appreciate the precise audio cues and vibrant effects that enhance immersion. Beyond TV, the Beam (Gen 2) serves as a robust music streaming device, allowing you to play your favorite tracks with rich bass and clear highs across various genres. Its ability to create a panoramic soundstage means sound isn't just coming from a single point but fills the room, making it suitable for both casual listening and dedicated movie nights. You can effortlessly switch between TV audio and music streaming using the Sonos app or voice commands.
Unpack and Place: Carefully unbox your Sonos Beam (Gen 2) and place it on a TV stand or mount it below your TV (mounting hardware sold separately). Ensure it's clear of obstructions for optimal sound dispersion.
Connect Power: Plug the power cord into the Beam and then into a power outlet.
Connect to TV: Use the included HDMI cable to connect the Beam's HDMI port to your TV's HDMI ARC or eARC port. Your TV remote can then control the Beam's basic functions.
Download Sonos App: Download the Sonos app on your smartphone or tablet from your device's app store.
Follow App Instructions: Open the Sonos app and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Beam, connect it to your Wi-Fi network, and tune the audio to your room using Trueplay (requires an iOS device for tuning).
TVs: Compatible with TVs featuring an HDMI ARC or eARC port. For older TVs, an optical adapter is typically included for connection, though this will not support Dolby Atmos.
Sonos Ecosystem: Fully compatible with other Sonos speakers, allowing you to build a multi-room audio system or a 5.1 surround sound setup by adding a Sonos Subwoofer and two matching rear speakers (e.g., Sonos One SL).
Control: Works with the Sonos app, your TV remote, and voice assistants (Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant built-in).
Cleaning: Gently wipe the exterior of your Sonos Beam (Gen 2) with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners.
Placement: Keep the soundbar away from direct sunlight, heat sources, and excessive moisture.
Ventilation: Ensure adequate airflow around the device; do not block the speaker grilles.