Sonos today introduces Beam (Gen 2), the latest version of the leading soundbar for television, music, games and more. The new Beam provides an even more stimulating and clear sound with more bass and is compatible with Dolby Atmos. The Beam (Gen 2) will be available starting October 5 for € 499 (RRP) on sonos.com and can be pre-ordered now. Sonos has also announced that it will support Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos Music via Amazon Music later this year, allowing listeners to stream in the highest quality and with immersive 3D audio.
“We often say that Hollywood at home is a real asset to our business and Beam plays a huge role as one of the best-selling soundbars in its category,” said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos. “We’ve learned a lot about great listening pleasure and home theater over the years and have found a way to equip the Beam with new features and significantly better sound, all in the same compact size, which is very popular with Sonos users. “
Just in time for the best fall movies and series, the new Beam enhances the home theater experience. The Beam is compatible with more than 100 streaming services through the Sonos app and fans can expect the following improvements in terms of sound, design and packaging, among others:
● 3D Audio with Dolby Atmos: Surround sound technology that puts the listener in the center of the room.
Made the displacement so you can hear the planes fly over, footsteps in the
Feel the space or feel the music around you.
● Enhanced sound, same size – with more computing power and newly developed phased
The speaker arrays control and localize the sound in the room and thus ensure a
realistic experience. The Beam connects to the TV via HDMI eARC and
ensures even more listening pleasure for your favorite movies and games, which now have even higher resolution
and new audio formats.
● Sleek Design: Revised polycarbonate grille, which is precisely perforated, ensures
great sound and fits perfectly in any home, just like the Sonos Arc.
● Simple and secure setup – With just two cables and new NFC features, the
Setup through the Sonos app is seamless and only takes a few minutes.
● Sustainable sound: the new Beam is characterized by sustainable packaging
uncoated paper and a cardboard box made from 97% recyclable single-use plastic-free paper.
Like all Sonos products, the new Beam was fine-tuned with the help of the Sonos Soundboard, a panel of experts from music, film and other artists, to deliver the best and most authentic sound experience. Additionally, with Trueplay, the Beam can be tailored directly to the room where the technology detects reflections from walls and furniture to create the best listening experience for users. The Beam can be placed in front of the TV or fixed to the wall with the popular Sonos wall mount. Users control the Sonos Beam through the Sonos app, the TV remote, various voice assistants, Apple AirPlay 2, music services apps, and other options. The beam can be used alone or in conjunction with the secondary or rear speakers for an even better sound experience.
Sonos plans to support Amazon Music Ultra High Definition Audio in select markets later this year, allowing listeners to hear up to 24-bit / 48 kHz lossless audio tracks on their Sonos speakers. Also available will be Dolby Atmos Music, an immersive audio format that pushes the limits of traditional studio recording and immerses the listener in the song and reveals every detail of the music. Ultra HD is available at no additional cost to Amazon Music Unlimited customers and can be listened to on all S2 devices except Play: 1, Play: 3, Playbase, and Playbar, while Dolby Atmos Music is available on Arc and Beam (Gen 2 ). . Sonos also announced that it will add support for decoding DTS Digital Surround via the S2 platform on Playbar, Playbase, Amp, both Beam and Arc generations later this year.
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