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Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
Best overall (compact)The best compact all-rounder: crisp dialogue, virtual Atmos, and the full Sonos ecosystem in a small bar.
Dolby Atmos in a single compact bar, with a dialogue mode that makes quiet TV talk easy to follow.
| Layout | Single bar, up-firing drivers |
| Atmos | Yes |
| Connections | HDMI eARC, optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Expandable | Sub and surrounds |
The best compact all-rounder: crisp dialogue, virtual Atmos, and the full Sonos ecosystem in a small bar.
Real Atmos with a wireless subwoofer included - big, cinematic sound that fills a living room.
A standalone bar with surprisingly convincing virtual surround and strong built-in bass - no sub required to start.