It’s Sonos sales week! (That’s the unofficial name we’re sticking with.) Sonos’ wireless speakers, soundbars, subwoofers, and a few other devices are discounted this week, including the Sonos Beam (Gen 2). For as long as this sale lasts, you’ll be able to purchase the latest version of the Beam for only $400. That’s a $100 discount off the soundbar’s MSRP.
When we tested the Beam (Gen 2) a couple of years back, resident AV expert Simon Cohen said, “Dolby Atmos adds a splash of 3D fun to an already excellent soundbar.”
Why you should buy the Sonos Beam (Gen 2)
The Beam (Gen 2) is classed as a 5.0 soundbar, which means the bar itself contains five speakers and no dedicated subwoofer. Thanks to two side-firing drivers and decent bass performance, the Beam is an excellent TV speaker replacement and effective surround sound emulator. And thanks to some clever three-dimensional engineering and codec support, the bar can even virtualize a Dolby Atmos setup (unfortunately, DTS:X isn’t supported) when connected to your TV via HDMI eARC.
The other big thrill of owning any Sonos product is being able to use the Sonos S2 app to stream music from go-to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. You’ll also be able to group and un-group Sonos components, calibrate the Beam’s audio via Trueplay (iOS only), download system updates, and more. You’ll even be able to use AirPlay 2 to instantly cast tunes from your iPhone to the Beam.
Here’s hoping this Sonos sale lasts a while longer, though we’re expecting it to wrap up by week’s end or sooner. Save $100 when you purchase the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) right now, and be sure to take a look at our roundups of the best Sonos deals, best soundbar deals, and best Bluetooth speaker deals for additional markdowns on wireless audio devices!