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It's a nice update and the new Beam sounds great, but there was nothing really wrong with the original and we certainly wouldn't recommend owners of that device rush to upgrade.

This allows much higher-quality audio to be sent straight from a TV to the soundbar. The main benefit of eARC tech is that it can cope with bigger files more quickly. To help produce this atmospheric sound, Sonos has also improved the processor inside the Beam and added HDMI eARC compatibility for higher definition sound.

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This update means the Beam can bring a 3D effect to living rooms, so when a plane takes-off during a movie the audio will follow its trajectory and appear as if the aircraft is whizzing over your head. The original Beam was really good, but things have been taken up a notch thanks to Dolby Atmos technology now packed inside the new model. Of course, the setup is important, but what really matters is how things sound. We attached our Beam into a relatively modern telly with the TV remote also instantly working with the speaker without having to change any settings. This socket is found on most modern TVs and offers an instant connection with sound then blasting out the minute things are plugged in. Sonos Beam also boasts hands-free controls with Alexa and Google Assistant, so your soundbar will work seamlessly no matter what smart home gadgets that you have dotted around the home.Īnother thing that makes the Beam so beautifully simple is the easy connection to the TV via the HDMI ARC port. even when if you're trying not to wake anyone else at home. Ditching the lint-clutching mesh from the front of the soundbar for a new polycarbonate grill makes the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) much easier to clean and maintain.Īside from that, it's business as usual for the brilliant Sonos Beam. Features like Speech Enhancement and Night Sounds mean you can enjoy the improved sound from your telly. While it's true that little has changed since the first-generation Sonos Beam, there are some crucial upgrades to be found here.įirst up, Dolby Atmos is on track to become the standard for top-tier audio amongst all streaming video platforms and telly manufacturers, the addition of the format in the new Sonos Beam promises to future-proof your new soundbar. Looking to upgrade the sound from your telly? If you're looking for a more affordable (or smaller) option than the flagship Sonos Arc, the second-generation Sonos Beam is one of the best Sonos speaker deals around today.

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