The Sonos Beam Gen 2 Soundbar handles TV audio in a compact form factor while bringing Dolby Atmos and DTS:X processing into smaller living rooms and bedrooms. A five-driver array splits between four mid-range drivers and a tweeter, with a 40% faster processor than the original Beam handling spatial-audio work. HDMI eARC lets it connect to a TV with a single cable, and the Sonos app handles setup and ongoing control, along with Apple AirPlay 2, voice commands, and TV remote pass-through. Trueplay tuning measures the room with a phone microphone and adjusts the sound to fit the space.
A sound-amplifying soundbar that can improve your TV’s default audio
The Sonos Beam 2 comes with an upgraded chip that supports Dolby Atmos. The speaker uses virtual processing to project sound above and around your seat without the need for upward-facing speakers. So, you get a home theater experience without the cost and hassle of setting up a surround-sound system. DTS:X content gets the same treatment in studios that use that format instead of Atmos. Bass output stays well controlled for the cabinet’s size, with clear dialogue thanks to dedicated center-channel processing.
The soundbar connects to a TV with HDMI, and the app features step-by-step setup guidance. Trueplay tuning uses an iPhone or iPad microphone to measure how sound reflects in the room, then adjusts the soundbar’s output to compensate for furniture, walls, and ceiling materials. Ethernet provides a wired option if Wi-Fi reliability is a concern, though most setups work fine over 2.4GHz or 5GHz wireless. Apple AirPlay 2 and Wi-Fi handle streaming from compatible devices without extra hardware.
Voice Control is supported by Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. The Night Sound option lets you customize how your TV sounds at night, while Speech Enhancement adjusts how clearly you hear dialogue in TV shows and movies . For music streaming, all major services are available and can be streamed to other Sonos devices across multiple rooms, as long as they are connected via the same Wi-Fi network. The volume and power can also be controlled using your existing TV remote via HDMI-CEC. The soundbar can also play through the Sonos app, AirPlay 2, or voice commands without needing a connected TV.
With the sale dropping the price from $499 to $369, the entry point into the Sonos ecosystem is considerably lower. A Sub Mini can be added later for low-end, and Era speakers cover rear channels if a full surround setup is a future goal.
