Testing EVERY Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Surround Sound Setup

Got a Sonos Beam want to add to your setup? In this video, we outline and test all of the current subwoofer and rear surround options you can pair with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) to help you choose the correct setup for your space and budget.

Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
0:47 Need to Knows
1:42 Beam Lowdown
3:31 Sub Options
6:10 Sub Sound Test
8:35 Rear Options
12:47 Rear Sound Test
15:57 Which is Right For You?

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[evan]

I have the beam 2, sub mini, and 2 era 300’s and the Atmos experience when watching tv is unmatched. I really love how great the surround is when gaming (coming from never having rears before) and shows like Dark that are mixed in Atmos make rewatching it a whole different experience.

Atmos music is hella cool but I still think we’re years behind that becoming more of a thing. Not enough music I like mixed in Atmos

[nicholasmottola]

I have the beam 2, sub mini, and era 100s for rears the set up has honestly made an amazing experience

[vtqnyqr]

Just purchased the beam gen 2 yesterday with 125 pounds off at argos, (374 pounds) been wanting too start this setup, so glad i did. Impressive sound out of a small soundbar, Had many in the past lg, samsung and the like, was quite amazed. More noticeable sounds i hadnt noticed before Will be adding the sub mini and era 100s. I have a medium sized room.

[Eddie-ycyd]

Already owned Sonos gen 2 sub. And I bought the beam 2 with sub mini. When I switched the subs, it was a huge difference. The bass is a lot more pronounced. And you feel it instead of just hearing it. It's in a medium size bedroom.

[lx]

i have the beam 2 and added a couple of old play:1 speakers as surrounds. they paired effortlessly. recently added a sub mini to the mix and it absolutely rivals my previous sony av receiver/5.1 speaker set (too bulky, too many wires).

[lifeofpete]

I have a Bose 600, added a pair of Era 100’s couldn’t correct the delay with using the ms/delay so ordered a Beam Gen2. Will then see if I want to add the sub, I live in an apartment with people below me so I feel that the Beam/Era’s will be perfect 👌🏼

[brentwright]

I have beam 2 with sub mini and symfonicks frames as rear surrounds

Frame speakers put out great bass and got a great sale on them

Everyone is surprised when they hear sound from behind them from what they thought were pictures

[Kaniac]

I have the beam 2, sub-mini, and 2 era 300s setup in my bedroom and it's fantastic. The 300's really are amazing. I entered the Sonos ecosystem earlier this year when I was looking for a soundbar for the 43" tv in my bedroom. After some research, I decided to go with Sonos, and the beam was a perfect option for my bedroom and tv because of its size. Then I added a sub-mini, followed by the two 300's. I also bought two 100s that I have as a stereo pair and I use them as Bluetooth speakers for my computer, but I group those in with the other speakers for music and movies for some extra effect.

Started out with a beam in March and just a few short months later in July and I fully immersed myself in the Sonos ecosystem. I also have gotten a lot of great info from your channel, so kudos to you guys for great content.

[NizarNoor]

My setup is Beam (Gen 2), Sub (Gen 3), and 2 × One SLs. I wish the Sub mini was available when I purchased my setup, I would've saved my money! I live in a small apartment so I don't think I will need to upgrade anything for a while. My current is already pretty sweet, watching movies are a delight and playing video games is such an immersive experience.

[chrisnauta]

Beam 2, Sub Mini, 2 x Era 100’s is absolutely the way to go in a small/medium size room setup. We have this setup in our 12x11 den and it sounds amazing.

[WaydeChristie]

I have an Arc and two Fives as surrounds. I don’t have the Fives as rears though - I placed them at the front of the room in line with the Arc. That way I can listen to spatial audio music in a more standard stereo setup. I want a fuller, wider sound stage, but I don’t need to hear music surrounding me. It’s the best of both worlds for a user like me who mainly wants their system for listening to music.

[pauroot]

Hey mate. Would be great if you could add some dimensions of the room that you are referring to as small, medium, or large room. Eg, will a 3m x 3m considered a small room and that the Ones are enough?👌🏼

[hawkinsmitch]

Great video compared to the rest on this subject. Just added Sub Mini to Beam Gen 2 and now considering Era 100 to complete the setup.

[bradleyjdee]

Awesome video as usual! Informative, to the point, and also relevant for the everyday person!

FYI: There are some of us patiently waiting on that ARC home cinema video upload!

[Eddie-ycyd]

Just bought the beam 2, mini sub. And already had to play ones for the rear. I swapped out the mini sub for the larger second generation sub. That made a huge difference. One day, I would like to have the era 300. To give a more realistic Dobly atmos sound. Which is lacking on the beam 2.

[MitchR-nkyp]

I would love to see a video on home cinema speaker setup value/mid/premium recommendations for the flagship TVs of the year, ie. LG G3 & Sony A95L. Especially given both of these act as a centre channel in the right set ups. Personally I’m considering the G3 and interested in value/mid recommendations for a setup that works well with this TV, taking advantage of using the TV as a centre channel.

[morris]

Just got the pair era 100s to go with my beam at Costco. They’re $376 due to the recent Sonos promotion combined with the Costco member discount.

[jasonblair]

I have the beam, sub mini and two ones and enjoy it very much. But I picked up an arc as there is currently a 20% off sale. I wanted the 300’s but the sale did not include those as a standalone pair. But those are the next goal. I will move the beam to the bedroom for now.

[taranveersingh]

Could you also comment on using Sonos Beam Gen 2 with the Ikea Symfonisk Picture Frame in collaboration with Sonos. 🙂

[rustyrocks]

I just bought the beam 2 / sub mini / 2x play 1's based off a sound test at a store... Went ebay and amazon whole setup for £800.... I have watched all your vidoes since the pirchase 🤣