Testseek.co.uk have collected 106 expert reviews of the Sonos Beam 2 soundbar and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Sonos Beam 2 soundbar.
October 2021
(87%)
106 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
19 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Wide soundstage
HDMI eARC support
Hi-res audio compatibility
Compact design
Easily upgradeable
Atmos improves sound quality
Phenomenal audio
Neat and compact
Compact size and excellent sound
Multiple voice assistants supported
Virtual Dolby Atmos support enhances immersion
Adds HDMI eARC for easier setup
Deft
Poised and weighty sound
Expansive and well-defined presentation
Good control options and app
Effective handling of Dolby Atmos
Warm
Refined sound
Streaming smarts
Pros
Atmos works better than you'd expect
Compact
Stylish design
Alexa and Google Assistant well implemented
Easy to use
The editors didn't like
Slightly more expensive than the original
No upfiring tweeters
TruePlay only works with iOS devices
Atmos requires eARC
Not much height effect
No DTS
X support
Not as good when at lower volumes
More expensive than original
Adding additional speakers for true surround is pricey
The best 5.0 Dolby Atmos soundbar we have tested, For 2.0 to 5.1, the EQ allows you to fine-tune it for clear dialogue or other sound signature, Does a great job with psychoacoustic Dolby height projection, The price is right, Does not need the sub-woofer
Adding the two rears/sub means you should look at dedicated 7.1.2 or higher DA systems
Abstract: If you wanted to judge just how good a Sonos Beam is, and how popular they are – the first generation Sonos Beam is in “runout” price mode at $645 right now. The all-new Sonos Beam Gen 2 is $695. This is almost Apple like in terms of how well a product ho...
Published: 2021-10-22, Author: Stephen , review by: techguide.com.au
Typical quality Sonos sound, Easy to set up, Can be optimised for your space, Can play HD music
Only one HDMI port, Won't play Dolby Atmos on older TV without HDMI eARC
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 will be welcomed with open arms top fans of the brand who want to improve the sound quality of the TV.Related PostsGoogle Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro review – best smartphone Google has ever madeThe Best Movies You've Never Seen – Risky B...
Beautiful minimalist design, Sounds as good as it ever did, Balanced solid sound for music and movies, Works with rear speakers in the Sonos system, Supports the other Sonos multiroom speakers
Improvements on the original are minor (if even noticeable at all), Inclusion of Atmos seems like a minor thing, and not the reason you'd buy it, Atmos is simulated, and so doesn't give you that full 3D effect like on the Arc, You can't update to a full 3
Outside of Atmos, the Beam is a lovely soundbar, offering a great vibrant sound on par with the original, yet now found in a more stylish and minimalist design. It's still a lovely soundbar, and if you were planning on getting one a few weeks ago, you'll...
Abstract: New TVs are generally thin, which is great for how they look on your wall or in your entertainment center. However, that's not so good for how they sound. Speakers typically need a lot of space to produce good audio (with a few unique technical exceptions...
Abstract: Despite its cult following across the world, Sonos is a brand that has not been very popular in India. That could change soon with the kind of focus the company has been showing in the India market of late. And this festival season it is lining up new pro...
Pros, Big sound field for its size, Full and crisp sound, from low-mids to highs, Dolby Atmos audio sounds precise and immersive, even without rear speakers
Cons, Not much deep bass without optional (and pricey) subwoofer, No Bluetooth support, Trueplay audio tuning only available for iOS
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Published: 2021-11-03, Author: Alfred , review by: techgoondu.com
Abstract: As first impressions go, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) just out over a month ago isn't much different from the original Beam compact soundbar back in 2018 that impressed so many people with its big sound.The design and size look familiar, though the cloth mate...
Slightly more expensive than the original, No upfiring tweeters, TruePlay only works with iOS devices
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a great upgrade compared to the original soundbar, coming with Dolby Atmos support, HDMI eARC compatibility, and a refreshed design. Although we weren't entirely convinced by the virtual Atmos on offer, this soundbar sounds fanta...
