Just like the One, the Beam has smarts and far-field voice recognition built-in, now with plus the promise of coming. ![]() ![]() If the superb smart speaker was the Trojan Horse, the Beam is the invading Greek army. It shows that the company, is serious about getting into as many households as possible. That's why the $399 (£399 or AU$599) Sonos Beam smart sound bar comes as such a pleasant surprise. In no way do those qualify as budget speakers. Until now if you wanted a Sonos you'd have to spend $700 (£700 or AU$845) on the or and optionally another $700 for the. Its speakers and software are easy to use with thoughtful design and attention to detail, it has its own well-developed wireless ecosystem that 'just works' and its products are priced at a premium. The Bottom Line Although some cheaper options sound better, Sonos Beam is a feature-packed, voice-operated sound bar with unmatched flexibility. You lose some connectivity options on TVs that lack ARC. The Bad The lack of a subwoofer means the Beam lacks deep bass compared to sub-equipped competitors. HDMI connectivity includes the ability to power up and control TV input switching via voice command.Īpple AirPlay 2 support should please iPhone users. Its expansive sound can fill a small room. The Good The Sonos Beam offers the promise of multiple voice assistants, with Amazon Alexa now and Google Assistant in the future. ![]() Discover what's missing in your OffWorld Sounds discography. ![]() Complete your OffWorld Sounds collection.
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