The sound quality of the Sonos Beam Gen 2 gets a lot of positive feedback.
It's built to offer an immersive audio experience, especially with movie and TV dialogues. This is largely thanks to its center speaker and advanced audio processing features. Plus, it supports Dolby Atmos, adding more depth and dimension to the sound, making it a solid option for home theaters.
According to the manufacturer, it’s designed to deliver balanced and room-filling sound, and our research backs this up. A lot of folks appreciate the clarity and power it delivers, especially given its size. The Speech Enhancement feature is often highlighted for making dialogue clear, even during action scenes—this stands out for people who want crisp and clear conversations in their shows and movies.
When it comes to music, the Beam Gen 2 also performs well. It has a well-rounded sound profile that handles different genres nicely, with substantial bass that's not overwhelming, and clear mids and highs. The sound adjustment features in the Sonos app, like Trueplay Tuning, are pretty effective in tailoring the sound to your room's acoustics.
For connectivity, the Beam Gen 2 uses HDMI ARC or eARC to link up with your TV.
If your TV doesn’t have these ports, there's an optical-to-HDMI adapter included. Our research shows some people find the initial setup a bit tricky, especially without ARC, but it gets much easier with ARC or eARC.
Also, some Android users find the Sonos app a little challenging at first, but things usually smooth out once everything is set up.
So, if your TV has HDMI ARC/eARC, setting up the Beam Gen 2 should be pretty straightforward, and the sound quality is impressive.
For older TVs, the included adapter should do the trick, though the setup might take a bit more effort.
