Experience immersive sound with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2), a smart soundbar designed to elevate your home entertainment. Featuring Dolby Atmos and advanced sound processing, Beam creates a multi-dimensional audio experience that surrounds you. Hear planes fly overhead, footsteps move across the room, and music that swells around you. Crystal clear dialogue, even at low volumes, ensures you catch every word of your favorite movies and shows. With support for high-resolution audio formats, including Dolby Atmos Music, Beam delivers detailed stereo sound for all your music streaming needs. Effortless setup with just two cables and the Sonos app means you'll be enjoying amazing sound in minutes.

Key Features

• Immersive Dolby Atmos Sound: Advanced sound processing creates phantom height channels for Dolby Atmos content, delivering a multi-dimensional soundstage that puts you in the center of the action.
• Crystal Clear Dialogue: Fine-tuned by Oscar-winning sound engineers, Beam ensures you hear every word clearly. Use Speech Enhancement in the Sonos app for even greater clarity during intense scenes.
• Balanced Sound at Any Volume: Enjoy rich sound from wall to wall at any volume. Activate Night Sound in the Sonos app to reduce the intensity of loud effects and boost quieter ones, perfect for late-night viewing.
• Music Streaming with Dolby Atmos Music: Stream music from all your favorite services with support for high-resolution formats, including Dolby Atmos Music, for an immersive listening experience.
• Quick and Easy Setup: Go from unboxing to incredible sound in minutes with just two cables and step-by-step guidance in the Sonos app.
• Automatic Trueplay Tuning: Using the microphones on your iOS device, Trueplay analyzes your room's acoustics and optimizes the soundbar's EQ to suit your space.
• Versatile Control Options: Control Beam with the Sonos app, your TV remote, touch controls, or voice assistants like Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant.
• Expandable for Surround Sound: Enhance your home theater experience by adding a Sonos Sub and a pair of rear speakers for wireless surround sound.

Full Specifications

Audio:

• Amplifiers: Five Class-D digital amplifiers are perfectly tuned to the soundbar's unique acoustic architecture, delivering powerful sound in any space.
• Tweeters: One center tweeter provides crisp and clear high-frequency response for a more nuanced sound.
• Midwoofers: Four elliptical midwoofers ensure faithful playback of mid-range frequencies and maximize low-end output for a full-bodied sound.
• Passive Radiators: Three passive radiators enhance low frequencies, delivering balanced and powerful sound without the need for a separate subwoofer.
• 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 to suit your preferences.
• Trueplay: Trueplay tuning technology automatically measures the acoustics of your room and fine-tunes the soundbar's EQ. Supported iOS device required.
• Speech Enhancement: Turn on this setting in the Sonos app to boost voice frequencies and clarify dialogue, ensuring you never miss a word.
• Night Sound: Reduces the intensity of loud sounds while boosting quieter sounds, ideal for late-night viewing without disturbing others.

Home Theatre Audio Formats:

• Supports a variety of formats, including:
  • Stereo PCM
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Atmos (Dolby Digital Plus)
  • Dolby Atmos (True HD)*
  • Dolby TrueHD*
  • Multichannel PCM*
  • Dolby Multichannel PCM*
  • DTS Digital Surround**
    (*HDMI eARC connection required. **This is not an indication of a licensed decoder.)

Details & Dimensions:

• 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: Available in Black and White to suit any home décor.
• Finish: Matte finish for a modern and elegant look.
• Mounting: Includes a threaded mount (0.5 in. / 12.7 mm / 10-32 threaded mounting socket) for easy wall mounting.
• Controls: Capacitive touch controls on the soundbar allow for play, pause, skip, replay, volume adjustment, and microphone toggling.
• LEDs: Indicator lights show connection status, mute status, microphone activity, and errors.

Power & Connectivity:

• WiFi: Connect to WiFi with any 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n broadcast-capable router. For 5 GHz routers, enable 2.4 GHz mode in your router settings or connect a Sonos product via Ethernet.
• HDMI eARC: Connect Beam to your TV’s HDMI eARC/ARC port with the included HDMI cable for high-quality audio. An Optical Audio Adapter is included for TVs with optical output only.
• Ethernet: A 10/100 port is available for hardwiring to your router for a more stable connection.
• Infrared (IR) Receiver: Syncs with your TV remote for streamlined control.
• Voltage: 100-240V 50/60Hz internal power supply.
• CPU: Quad Core 1.4 GHz A-53 for fast processing and response.
• Memory: 1GB SDRAM and 4GB NV storage ensure smooth operation.

Apple AirPlay 2:

• Stream sound directly from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Compatible with iOS 11.4 and higher.

Voice Assistants:

• Works with Sonos Voice Control, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant for hands-free control of your soundbar, smart home devices, and more.

TV Compatibility:

• Compatible with most TVs that have HDMI ARC or eARC ports. Not compatible with CCFL-backlit TVs manufactured between 2004-2012.

Box Contents:

• Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar
• Power Cable: 6 ft (2 m) length.
• HDMI Cable: 4.9 ft (1.5 m) length.
• Optical Audio Adapter: For TVs with optical output.
• Documentation: Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information.

Requirements:

• WiFi: An internet connection is required for setup and streaming.
• Power Source: A nearby electrical outlet is needed to power the soundbar.
• Sonos App: The latest generation of the Sonos app is required on a compatible device for setup and control.

Conclusion

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a versatile and compact soundbar designed to deliver exceptional sound quality with support for Dolby Atmos and voice control. Its sleek design and easy setup make it a perfect addition to any home entertainment system. Whether watching movies, streaming music, or using voice commands, Beam brings high-quality sound and convenience to your living room. Expand your setup with additional Sonos speakers for a fully immersive surround sound experience.