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Sonos Beam Gen 2: 5 Things You Should Know...
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- Опубліковано 15 сер 2024
- How does the Sonos Beam Gen 2 compare to the Gen 1 and Sonos ARC? In this video we explore who the Beam is for and whether the Dolby Atmos on this new bar is convincing enough. Sonos has added some nice upgrades from the original including a new mesh grill and a faster processor so should you sell the soundbar you've got to get this one? Let's find out...
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Timestamps
0:00 What To Expect
0:21 Upgrades
1:23 Dolby Atmos
2:54 VS Beam Gen 1
3:53 VS Sonos ARC
4:33 Ideal Customer
5:16 What's Coming Next...
Great review, I have the Gen 1 Beam with 2 Sonos Surrounds and the Sonos Sub Mini which as of now sounds fantastic but I was thinking of upgrading to the Gen 2 Beam but after watching you honest review I think I will stay with the Gen 1 for now as im more than happy with the quality of the sound.
Great review! I was thinking about selling my gen 1 beam and getting a gen 2, but you've convinced me to just get two ones and do a surround with my gen 1. Thank you
The Beam is $790 NZD and the sub is $1200NZD in my country, so that's not only a couple of hundred more.
can i install it behind tv
By far the best review I have seen - honest and without carrying the Sonos hype Wish I had watched this BEFORE I bought the Gen 2. I like the Beam 2 but it is not what I was led to believe it was going to by after watching the 12/15 reviews I have seen.
Thanks Craig! I appreciate that feedback 😊 Totally agree that there was more hype given to it than it deserved. It’s just slightly better than the Gen 1. Cheers man.
Hello! So are you saying that if I want to place this into a small room (10m2), I won't be satisfied?
@@syngonsmythe38 Small room would be great, esp if you add rear speakers (sonos or the IKEA symfonisk). Mine sounds terrific (esp dialogue) when you are sitting in front of it watching Movie etc I read some reviews that suggested the beam was sooo good it was near the Arc level of performance. I was mostly disappointed with the width of the soundstage when you stand 4-5m back.
@@craigmcgregor9973 Thx for your reply! I'll be getting it soon, I hope I won't regret it 'cause it' s not cheap!
That’s awesome! Yeah it’s perfect for a small room and adding the rear speakers or subwoofer certainly help the performance. My comment was in regards to the way people are comparing it to the Gen 1… it’s not a huge leap forward but more updates the internals to keep up with other 2021 Soundbars. Enjoy using it 😊
Thanks I just paired my gen 1 with two 5’s as surrounds i kinda knew it will be overkill for the beam but still wanted to test it out and realised I will upgrade to the big sonos bar that you mentioned than it will be pretty dope together with my 5s
Thank you for the review. I just purchased a "86 TV, beam 2, 2 ones it's in the living room with 20' foot ceilings. I'm considering replacing the bean 2 doe the arc. Do you think it's worth the price?
I’ll bet with that setup the Arc will be perfect.
Great review. Exactly what I was looking to gather. Thank you
Thanks Matt! I really appreciate your feedback. 😀
Nothing like down-to-earth info. Thanks. New sub.
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…
Thanks for the review. I have a Samsung Q60B tv, Which of the following two would be a better choice for a small room at their respective prices (in India):
1. Samsung S60B/ S61B (USD 270)
2. Sonos Beam Gen 2 (USD 500)
Great review it's specific for consumers from Australia and New Zealand...
Thanks Robocop! You're a great supporter as always 😀
Great video and critique, thanks for putting this together.
Great videos!
Are you reviewing the Sony HT-A9 soon too?
& the lg eclair. Polar opposites
Thanks! 😀I'm still trying to get one... They are coming to New Zealand soon.
Having beam 1 +sub +2 ones is there a real difference going to the beam 2instead the 1?
Thanks for ur review. I had beam G2 + sub+ one sl X2. It works very well with Dolby Atoms when watching "Tomorrow's War", but it takes 4 wi-fi or Ethernet connections, + one more for Smart Tv. Ordinary internet user only has 7 devices usage. So if have PC and others, the sound system might not reliable. And it needs with Apple phone for tuning and airplay. Fortunately, Sonos is good for return. How about Sony ht-a9 or Jbl bar 9.1 requirements for network resources? Really appreciate your can also check these with your another review.
Is it a good idea to go with Beam2 x2 ones SL and sub gen3 for the same prize as sub mini or take arc with the same set up for watching netflix on macbook pro and listening to music on iphone? i dont have a tv
Great review, i've subbed. Question: for the same price as the beam gen 2, there are other full systems like the lg sn11..are those good?
Thanks Devan. Yes there are other soundbars that for the same price as the Beam would sound better because they come with a subwoofer and potentially rear speakers too. I personally wouldn't go for the SN11 as it was a bit underwelming in performance but any of the Samsung Flagship models from the past few years are awesome or even the JBL 5.1 surround sound would be a great option... I've sold hundreds on these to my customers and they love it! Cheers
Thank you!! Great review and comparison
Thanks for the video! new subscriber here . Do you know where I can find the Dolby Atmos test file (in Atmos)? I may be trading my Beam gen 2 for an Arc as I am not impressed by the soundstage, but am impressed by the sound overall.
Hey Dominick. Thanks for joining 😄 I downloaded the 'Core Universe' video from here: thedigitaltheater.com/dolby-trailers/
Copy it to a usb stick and play it off that. I tried it on my 2018 Samsung but it wasn't able to load it smoothly. I managed to get it to play off a 2021 Panasonic TV and it worked flawlessly. Yeah the ARC will give you a much better sound and height. Cheers
@@archwaytech Thank you!
Hi Josh... Great video! I'm a new subscriber, and totally green in selecting the ideal system to help compliment our new 4K TV with eArc (Hisense U8G 65in)... I'm hoping you can point me in the right direction... I just purchased the Sonos Beam Gen 2 for our Living Room (smaller space with ideally no room to add rear speakers)... I simply wanted a great quality soundbar that was simple, compact, and no mounting required (sits underneath TV). I initially purchased the Gen 2 due to Dolby Atmos and future proofing... Our family generally watches news, movies, sports, and some music like for this time during the holidays... Here's my question: Would you recommend me keeping the Gen 2 and add on to it, like the Gen 3 Sub, or even adding two (2) Ones, or should I look at purchasing the Arc by itself, or a even different set up altogether like Bose or JBL? I was looking for the best bang for my buck, while trying to keep my investment under $1000.00... What would you suggest? Your input and feedback would be greatly appreciated... Thanks
Sonos beam gen 2 or Sony HT-G700??
I just got one and love it
How do you know that the soundbar is off? Or how you turn off the soundbar? Thanks a lot
It goes into idle mode instead of turning off completely. It'll use 6 watts of power while in idle. Check out this article for more details... support.sonos.com/s/article/256?language=en_US
Hey Josh. I think Im glad I found you. Ive a question and that is,.....What do you consider a decent 3rd party Sub for the Sonos amp. Ive been searching all over. Please help!
Hey Gavs. I haven't tested any small subs with the Sonos AMP but if I was in your shoes I would go for something like this: geni.us/w1So6
It's a small sub, plenty of power, has great amazon reviews and at a good price. Hope this helps.
Thank you for your review. I wanted to ask if you think the Arc is worth while over the Beam watching cinema and higher end, Atmos, streaming dramas in a _smaller room?_
Hey Ella. If you're wanting a soundbar for Atmos then the ARC is way better. I still prefer the sound from the ARC and find it gives me a better sound stage than the Beam. If you mainly watch Drama's then there wouldn't be too much of a difference and the Beam does dialgoue really well. I personally have kept the ARC as I watch a lot of Action movies and like the added sound it gives me. Hope that helps.
@@archwaytech No, it doesn't. You said in the video that the SB was fine for small rooms. We know the Arc is better in general. Please reconsider the question, sir. Thanks!
I just bought a sonos one gen 2 I am going to get 1 more or the SL for a pair then I want to add a bar for surround sound, will the gen 1 beam work with the gen 2 rear speakers
Yes they will. You can pair then Ones, Gen 2 Ones and the SL’s with the Gen 1 or Gen 2 Beam.
@@archwaytech awsome, thank you for your time.
Bean Gen 1 or the new smaller Sonos Ray ?
Beam Gen 1 is definitely better. Better sound, HDMI ARC and probably similar price.
Is the Sonos beam gen 2 a better buy than the Bose sound bar 300 in terms of sound quality?
Most definitely! The Bose soundbar is very tinny sounding compared to the Beam.
Do you think it's worth buying the beam gen 2 at 449 as apposed to 349 for the gen 1? I will most likely use it as a stand alone speaker for now
For standalone you need to get the arc as it shines as a standalone. Beams sound best with a sub and SLs for a complete surround sound with articulate mids. Hope this helps.
@@HiMyNameIsJonathanSo if one got the ARC you won’t need any extras? The extras will be overkill?
@@nunusthirst167 naw you’d for sure want everything else. I’m just saying if you were to only get a bar and nothing else, get the arc because it sounds better alone than the beam. But if you’re trying get the sub and two rears with your system I’d get the beam over the arc.
Sonos Beam gen 2 and Bose smart soundbar 300 are same price . Which one would you recommend ?
Hey Hari. I'd definitely go for the Beam Gen 2. Not sure if you've my video comparing the gen 1 to the soundbar 300, but I much prefer the sound and usability of the Sonos. Cheers mate 😁
Archway Tech thanks!! Yes I did watch ur other video comparing gen 1 to 300. Jus wanted to make sure :) . Thanks again for taking your time to answer my questions
@@archwaytech sonos beam gen 2 or denon home 550?
They are saying the Dolby Atmos support is much better using the Ones as surrounds and a the sub of course with the new Beam. Did you test this?
Yeah I tested it with the Beam + Sub/ Beam + 2x Fives (volume turned way down otherwise they are over powering) and the full setup… Beam, Sub and 2 Fives. I found the surround sound was way better as expected but the height from the Beam didn’t change. You just can’t get away from it not having the drivers to send sound upward.
@@archwaytech good to know! Doesn’t sound like it’s worth the upgrade because I already have rears with the 1st Gen Beam + Sub. Even though the aesthetics are slightly better with new Beam.
Toooootally agree with the Atmos label being slapped on WAY too much nowadays. Sure, it can decode it, big deal. But no 3.0 or 3.1 system will do Atmos any justice. It’s just a marketing ploy now. Pretty disappointing…
Exactly! I wish Dolby had held onto Atmos for only the products that could do it justice. That would encourage manufacturers to make better products that are worthy of the Atmos label.
Thank you for your to-the-point comparison. You've got a new subscriber.
All I wanted to know is if the Beam Gen 2 was worth upgrading to from a Gen 1. Other videos would have you believe there was a night and day difference. I suspected there wouldn't be, given the speaker configuration is identical between the two.
Thanks Mandrake! Yeah, there just isn't a huge difference in sound quality which is to be expected since not much physically has change. I was very skeptical from the outset so got many of my family memebers to listen to them and give their thoughts... They all said the Gen 2 was slightly better but only very slightly. I wished Sonos had put actual rear speakers on top. Maybe they will for the Gen 3. 😄
@@archwaytech
Gen 2 Beam is a whole new ballgame when paired with two Ones though.
Obviously not the Arc, when it’s only simulated Atmos but much better than the Gen 1 or the Gen 2 Beams by themselves.
The Gen 1 had lip sync issues. And dialogue was not as good as the hype. The B&O Soundstage is one of the best I’ve heard for dialogue and it’s a all in one solution. But costs as much as a used 🚗.
I always enjoy your thoughts & reviews. Thank you for being honest about the atmos, I just read a blog that claimed the the atmos could compete with the arc 🙄.
Thanks Bread! You're always one of the first to comment and I appreciate that 😀Yeah you're kidding yourself if you think this can compete with the ARC... It's not even close. 😂Maybe they were listening to it in the perfect test room that had close walls? That's one thing with these reviews is that I try and listen to them in multiple lounges to get a better idea of who it could work for. Cheers
Can you compapre it with bose 300?
I've compared the gen 1 Sonos beam against the Bose 300 and the gen 2 is very similar. For me personally I'd go with the Sonos beam gen 2 for the sound quality and better app.
Cool!! thank you
who knows someday sonos will allow more speakers to join the system as upfiring speakers.
That'd be awesome! Their amp should support In Ceiling Atmos Speakers too. Endless possibilities.
I was sort of “fooled” by other reviewers that said the improvements from Gen 1 were pretty noticeable/significant.
In my opinion, the improvements are very minimal. Probably due to the fact that I also already have One SLs for surrounds and the Sub. Having said that, I used to notice some clipping coming from the centre channel speaker in Gen 1. Gen 2 no longer has this problem.
All in all, it wasn’t a necessary or significant upgrade at all, but I’m still pretty pleased overall.
Yeah I totally agree. When you talk about clipping, was that when you had it at louder volumes or all the time? And would you make the upgrade again knowing what you now know?
@@archwaytech Not all the time. But most of the time. And it didn’t need to be on higher volume for me to notice it.
Knowing this, I would only upgrade if I could get Gen 2 on a good discount.
after i finish build my beam gen2 system with sub and 2x one sl, i reallized the 2x one sl sounds better than the beam itself. its not worth upgrade beam gen1 to 2, but if one day sonos let beam gen2 transfer the upfiring channel to dedicate speakers, beam gen2 may become a better choice than Arc.
Just a few hundred dollars more 😳😱 more like 700 dollars more 😆