The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) + SUB (Gen 3) white pack offers a premium audio solution to transform your living room into a true home cinema. Combining the compact second-generation Beam soundbar with the powerful third-generation SUB subwoofer, this set promises an immersive sound experience and deep bass to enhance your movies, series, and music.
A Compact Soundbar with Big Ambitions
The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is the centerpiece of this audio pack. Despite its modest dimensions of 65.1 x 10 x 6.9 cm, this smart soundbar delivers impressive sound performance. It features a central tweeter for precise highs, four elliptical mid-woofers for faithful mids and optimized bass, as well as three passive radiators to enhance low frequencies.
One of the main upgrades compared to the first generation is the support for Dolby Atmos. Thanks to a more powerful processor and five speaker arrays (compared to three in Gen 1), the Beam Gen 2 can create an enveloping 3D sound, simulating the presence of multiple speakers in the room. While the Atmos effect is less pronounced than on high-end models with upward-firing speakers, it adds a welcome vertical dimension to the sound experience.
Deep Bass for Total Immersion
The SUB (Gen 3) is the perfect complement to the Beam, immersing you in the heart of the action. This wireless cubic subwoofer, measuring 389 x 402 x 158 mm, integrates two force-canceling speakers positioned face-to-face. This clever configuration eliminates vibrations and unwanted noise, delivering powerful and precise bass down to 25 Hz without any distortion.
Compared to previous generations, the SUB Gen 3 benefits from doubled memory (256 MB), a more powerful processor, and a new wireless radio. These improvements ensure better responsiveness and increased compatibility with future audio formats, while maintaining the same exceptional sound quality as its predecessor.
Simplified Setup for Optimal Sound
One of the strengths of the Sonos ecosystem lies in its ease of installation and use. The connection between the Beam and the SUB is wireless, avoiding unsightly cables. Simply plug each device into a power outlet and follow the instructions in the Sonos app to pair them automatically.
Sonos’ exclusive Trueplay technology optimizes sound performance based on your room’s acoustics. Using the microphone on your iOS device (iPhone or iPad), the system analyzes the environment and finely adjusts the audio settings to deliver the best possible sound, regardless of the speakers’ placement.
Tailored Sound for Every Content
The Beam Gen 2 offers several audio modes to adapt to all types of content. The Speech Enhancement mode optimizes dialogue reproduction, making it clearer and more intelligible even during action scenes. The Night Sound mode compresses the dynamic range to limit volume fluctuations, ideal for enjoying movies late at night without disturbing others.
For music, the Beam and SUB make a formidable duo. The subwoofer’s deep bass adds body and impact to tracks, while the soundbar handles mids and highs with precision. Together, they deliver a wide and immersive soundstage, easily filling a medium-sized room.
A Scalable and Connected System
One of the major advantages of this Sonos pack is its ability to integrate into a larger ecosystem. You can easily add Sonos One SL speakers as rear satellites to create a true 5.1 home cinema system. Compatibility with over 100 music streaming services, as well as AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect features, allows you to effortlessly stream your favorite music.
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant voice assistants are built into the Beam Gen 2, enabling you to control your audio system and smart home with your voice. The HDMI eARC connectivity ensures high-quality audio transmission from your TV, compatible with Dolby Atmos and TrueHD formats.
