Review
What to know about Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Conditionally recommended for narrow-cabinet TV listening when your TV-return connection and audio formats are compatible and app dependence is acceptable. Corroborated listening evidence supports speech usefulness, but its wide presentation should not be mistaken for convincing overhead localization.
Editorial notes
Why it stands out
Why we like it
RTINGS and TechRadar support the speech-focused fit. TechRadar heard a wide stage and some vertical information, giving the spatial impression useful context without promising overhead precision.
What to know
Overhead localization is limited, and TV-return connectivity, supported formats, and app dependence need to suit your setup. Warranty/service, repair access, consumables, privacy/account requirements, and software support remain unassessed here. Current exact-model US pricing and availability also await publication checks. Ownership-risk factors such as warranty/service, repair access, consumables, privacy/account requirements, and software support were not fully assessed in this research pass.
Ownership-risk disclosure: Consumables: A replacement power cable is listed by Sonos at $25; availability and displayed price may change. No other routine consumables are documented here. Privacy account: Initial setup requires an internet-connected Sonos app and account registration; Sonos’s privacy statement describes personal and device data associated with registration and system use. Repair access: Support is available through Sonos, but public self-repair or Beam-specific replacement-part access is not established by the cited documentation. Software support: Setup and system control depend on the current Sonos app; Beam (Gen 2) cannot be managed with the S1 Controller app. App use also depends on a supported mobile operating system. Warranty service: The stated US warranty is one year from original purchase for covered materials-and-workmanship defects. Warranty remedies and eligibility are subject to the terms; owners are directed to Sonos Support.
Ownership-risk disclosure: Consumables: A replacement power cable is listed by Sonos at $25; availability and displayed price may change. No other routine consumables are documented here. Privacy account: Initial setup requires an internet-connected Sonos app and account registration; Sonos’s privacy statement describes personal and device data associated with registration and system use. Repair access: Support is available through Sonos, but public self-repair or Beam-specific replacement-part access is not established by the cited documentation. Software support: Setup and system control depend on the current Sonos app; Beam (Gen 2) cannot be managed with the S1 Controller app. App use also depends on a supported mobile operating system. Warranty service: The stated US warranty is one year from original purchase for covered materials-and-workmanship defects. Warranty remedies and eligibility are subject to the terms; owners are directed to Sonos Support.
Specifications
Sonos Beam (Gen 2) specs
Specifications
- Exact evaluated bar, subwoofer and surround configuration
- Standalone Beam (Gen 2) soundbar only; no subwoofer or surround speakers included.
- Exact US model and regional suffix
- Sonos Beam (Gen 2), US product identifier BEAM2US1 (black: BEAM2US1BLK).
- Soundbar width
- 651 mm
- Soundbar height
- 68 mm
- Soundbar depth
- 100 mm
- Meets editorial 800-mm width and 80-mm height filter
- Yes
- Verified decoding and transport support
- Stereo PCM; Dolby Digital; DTS; Dolby Digital Plus; Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus); Dolby Atmos; Dolby TrueHD; Dolby Atmos (TrueHD); Multichannel PCM; Dolby Multichannel PCM. Formats marked with * by Sonos require eARC.
- Full HDMI source inputs excluding ARC/eARC return port
- 0 ports
- ARC/eARC, optical, TV-specific and adapter requirements
- Connect to the TV's HDMI eARC/ARC port with the included HDMI cable; eARC is required for specified lossless/advanced formats. If the TV has optical output only, use the included Sonos Optical Audio Adapter.
- Included calibration, device requirements and paid upgrades
- Trueplay room calibration is included; setup and control use the Sonos app. Trueplay tuning requires a compatible iOS device; no paid calibration upgrade is stated.
- Physical remote, TV remote, account and app requirements
- On-bar touch controls; compatible TV remote can control the bar. Sonos app is required for setup and app-based control; Sonos account is required for setup.
- Compatible named optional subwoofer and surround configuration
- Optional expansion: one Sonos Sub or Sub Mini, plus two compatible Sonos speakers as surrounds (for example, Era 100 or One SL); sold separately.
- Listing, indexed listing, cart, delivery or conflicting-render status
- Sonos US product listing for Beam (Gen 2) is indexed and lists the product; the displayed price varies by color (black listing showed $359; white listing showed $499). Listing display only; delivery/cart availability was not verified.
Buying workflow
- Workflow type
- Standalone Soundbar
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| AmazonLowest | $489.00 $499.00 | In Stock | View deal |
| Sonos Official Store |
$499.00
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$489.00
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$468.23
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$479.89
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$468.23
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