Sonos Beam Black

Name: Sonos Beam Black
Brand: Sonos
SKU: 813826
Price: 449 EUR
Availability: SoldOut
Rating: 9.3 (710 reviews)

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Product information

Key specs

	Built-in WiFi
	Bluetooth
	Width	65,1 cm
	Height	6,8 cm
	HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Quality category	Mid-range

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Pros and cons

According to our soundbar expert

Thanks to the high-end quality assessment, you're sure to have high sound quality.
Add the soundbar to the Sonos multi-room system and stream music throughout your home.
The built-in Google Assistant lets you operate the soundbar via voice control.
The soundbar doesn't have a subwoofer to produce a deep bass for a sound that fills the room.

Description

You can use the Sonos Beam to select the sound reproduction for your movies, series, or music tracks. The soundbar has a standard mode, night mode, and a speech amplification mode. In night mode, the bass sound is automatically reduced. The voice enhancement mode boosts conversations, improving stand-up shows, talk shows, and series. The integrated Google Assistant allows you to control your music or inform about the latest news, traffic information, or the weather. You can stream music directly via Airplay 2, Google Chromecast, SonosNet, or Spotify Connect via WiFi and connect your smartphone or tablet with the speaker. Connect the Beam to other Sonos speakers for a home cinema or multi-room setup. You can easily control all of the speakers via the Sonos app on your smartphone or tablet.

Note: Sonos products don't work via the 5GHZ network. Always make sure that your WiFi is installed on the 2.4GHZ network before purchasing a Sonos product.

Connect the Sonos Beam to your TV
Use the included HDMI ARC cable or the included optical cable to connect your soundbar to your television. Your TV should have an HDMI ARC or optical connector to be able to use the Beam.

Tips for using this product

Included by default

Manual(0.10 MB)
Power cable
HDMI ARC cable
Optical audio adapter

Reviews

Rating

5 stars

502

4 stars

197

3 stars

2 stars

1 star

Rating per section

Sound quality

Review is 10 out of 10.

Connection options

Review is 9,8 out of 10.

User friendliness

Review is 9,5 out of 10.

Design

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

Options

Review is 9,6 out of 10.

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Most helpful reviews

Review is 10 out of 10.

Great system.

sleek design
crazy sound
SonoS
I only need 1 SonoS beam, would have loved to have one more.

Always wanted to install a SonoS system at home after experiences at others' homes. However, the price of a Playbar has always kept me (read; my girlfriend) from it. So after the release of the Beam decided (read; persuade my girlfriend) to buy one.

Unpacking was a joy in itself. I myself had missed the delivery person so I still had the confetti left (thanks for the tip CoolBlue) to make unpacking the Beam even more festive.

After installing the SonoS app, I followed the steps neatly and the whole thing was beeped and connected, really child's play.

I hung the Beam under the TV without a special mount, so that it stands with its top forward, as is also the case in the 18th photo. However, I was curious if this would actually work. And it works great, especially ideal that sound also comes out on the sides so that I also have good sound when I just come out of the kitchen.

All in all, highly recommended and I will be expanding my SonoS home network very soon (read; if my girlfriend allows me to).

Review by:
Rudolf Neuber
Date:
7 August 2018
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 8,8 out of 10.

Very good soundbar with extras

nice sound
Easy installation
True play really makes a difference
No dolby atmosphere

The beam is highly recommended for anyone who wants to get a more than decent soundbar that also looks good and has some nice extras.

The sound is above average, but it is also not the very best thing you have ever heard. I had expected a little more bass (which was to be expected, but I think an extra subwoofer is comparatively too pricey), but since I've only recently received it, it might also be a bit early to really judge it well. It is (of course) nothing to compare with sound from the TV. I linked it to 2 play one boxes to get a surround effect. Short test done: simply great!

In any case, take the time (only a few minutes) to set up True Play, it really does make a difference.

If I had to look for a downside: a pity that there is no dolby atmos support... but that's about it. If your living room is a ballroom, it may not really "make it" to be truly room-filling.

Anyone who already owns something from Sonos knows the ease of use, and that is no different with the Beam. Airplay 2 support is also a real added value (if you have Apple at home). Finally just being able to listen to youtube (and all other things you can play on the ipad/iphone) via the sonos. Sonos has no equal in ease of use.

In short: if you are looking for an affordable, rock-solid soundbar that also has that little bit extra (ease of use, design, airplay 2,...), don't hesitate!

Review by:
Jens De Rijcke
Date:
24 July 2018
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Review is 10 out of 10.

Very good purchase, recommended!

beautiful sound
Beautiful design (simple, sleek)
Modest size
No

After reading the reviews about this soundbar (also on other sites) I decided to purchase it. The (relatively) not too high price for a Sonos device, combined with being 'ready' for the future and the reviews about the beautiful sound and ease of use, in particular, were decisive. I have to say: all points are 'right' as far as I'm concerned and I'm very happy with it! Immediately took out a 'family' subscription to Spotify and an endless world full of music possibilities has opened up. Connecting and setting up was easy, you will be guided through it step by step with the Sonos app.

Review by:
Cecile Van Assen
Date:
20 August 2018
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More coverage in case of damage than your standard warranty
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How do I insure my soundbar?

First, add your soundbar to your shopping cart. On the next page, choose the Protection Plan below. You always have a 30-day return window and pay no deductible in case of damage.

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	813826
	Manufacturer code	BEAM1EU1BLK
	Brand	Sonos
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue
	Old product returned for free

Physical properties soundbar

Physical properties soundbar
	Height	6,8 cm
	Width	65,1 cm
	Depth	10 cm
	Weight	2,8 kg
	Color	Black
	Quality category	Mid-range

Properties

Properties
	Separate subwoofer

Sound

Sound
	Sound quality according to customers	Very good
	Number of audio channels	3
	Number of subwoofer channels	0
	Sound reproduction	Surround
	Surround sound	Virtual surround sound
	Surround sound systems	Dolby Digital
	Hi-Res audio
	Radio

Slots

Slots
	HDMI connector
	HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
	Number of HDMI connectors	1
	Digital optical connector
	Network connector
	USB port

Connectivity

Connectivity
	Bluetooth
	Built-in WiFi
	Plays from network
	Multi-room audio
	Multi-room functions	Make a stereo pair, Surround sound mode, Zones separately, Zones simultaneously
	Number of zones (audio)	32
	NFC
	DLNA
	Spotify Connect
	AirPlay
	Google Cast

Smart

Smart
	Smart home platform	Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, IFTTT
	Compatible with smartphone / apps
	Controls via app
	Controlled via Android app
	Controlled via Apple app
	Controlled via Windows app

Awards

Awards
	Awards NL/BE	What Hi-Fi?
	Best tested

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Great system.

Very good soundbar with extras

Very good purchase, recommended!

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Great system.

Very good soundbar with extras

Very good purchase, recommended!