{"product_id":"sonos-beam-gen-2","title":"Sonos Beam Gen 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eUpgrade a small or medium TV room with a compact smart soundbar that supports Dolby Atmos. Beam Gen 2 connects through HDMI eARC\/ARC, streams over WiFi and AirPlay 2, and expands with compatible Sonos surrounds and a Sub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy it stands out\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompact Dolby Atmos\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eVirtualized height processing adds immersion without a large enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eClear centre channel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dedicated centre tweeter and processing emphasize dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSonos ecosystem expansion\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd Sub Mini\/Sub and matching surround speakers later.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSmart streaming soundbar\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the Sonos app, AirPlay 2 and supported voice services for music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBest for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall to medium TV rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDialogue-focused viewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby Atmos streaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpandable Sonos cinema\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWall or console placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNot ideal for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge rooms needing Arc Ultra scale\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple direct HDMI source inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBluetooth audio playback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDTS:X requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eEMiUZEK Buying Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeam has one HDMI eARC\/ARC connection; source devices connect to the TV.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDolby Atmos depends on TV passthrough, source and content.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptical TVs require the included\/appropriate Sonos optical adapter depending on package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support Dolby Atmos?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, using psychoacoustic processing rather than upward-firing drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it support Bluetooth?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo Bluetooth audio input is listed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I add rear speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Bond a compatible matching pair as surrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I add a subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Compatible Sonos Sub models can be bonded.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it work with optical output?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with the Sonos optical audio adapter, though HDMI eARC\/ARC is preferred.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it decode DTS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSonos lists DTS Digital Surround support; DTS:X should not be assumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it play music without the TV?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, over Sonos WiFi streaming or AirPlay 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs wall mounting supported?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, with the compatible Beam wall mount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHOW TO CONNECT\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHDMI eARC\/ARC\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connect Beam to the TV’s HDMI eARC\/ARC port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptical adapter\u003c\/strong\u003e — Use the Sonos optical adapter when the TV lacks ARC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiFi\/Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e — Add Beam in the Sonos app for streaming and multiroom grouping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact smart soundbar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpatial audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Atmos\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifiers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFive Class-D digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne centre tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidwoofers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour elliptical midwoofers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive radiators\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTV input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHDMI eARC\/ARC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVia adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiFi; Apple AirPlay 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot supported\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoom tuning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrueplay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSonos Voice Control and Amazon Alexa where available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExpansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible surrounds and Sonos Sub\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack; white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Product Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2\u003eComparison: choose the right product\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDecision point\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSonos Beam Gen 2\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSonos Arc Ultra\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRoom scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDolby Atmos approach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVirtualized height processing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMore expansive 9.1.4 presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhysical size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWider premium soundbar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest when\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpace and value matter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Sonos cinema immersion matters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"sonos","offers":[{"title":"black","offer_id":44897256734813,"sku":"sonos-Beam-Gen-2-black","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"white","offer_id":44897256767581,"sku":"sonos-Beam-Gen-2-white","price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0604\/7422\/8829\/files\/1_a1b43aa6-ae07-431c-9f69-3fbbc9458d19.jpg?v=1786525407","url":"https:\/\/emiuzek.com\/products\/sonos-beam-gen-2","provider":"EMiUZEK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}