After having listened to multiple products I’ve concluded that the Sonos doesn’t sit on top of the list but it’s far enough up there that when considering the life-style pros it also provides, it was the best overall choice. No question. And I don’t regret the investment.
@@stephentyndall159 Sadly, we shall never know. Probably the Sennheiser? Maybe the Sony HT-A9. Those seem to be people's absolute favorites of premium-ish, high-convenience factor home theater setups.
i bought the beam2 sets with sub3 and 2one sl for myself and i bought the ARC sets for my aunt in her big house. ARC sounds more space feel than the beam, and ARC sounds louder and better movie performance. sound bar dont have big size driver , and never sounds as good as a Hifi. but its good as a home theater and eazy to setup .
I started out with a Beam Gen 1, Gen 3 Sub, and two Symfonisk bookshelf speakers for rears for my office LG OLED 55C1. Extremely happy and impressed with the system. Decided to go for broke and purchased the Arc, dual Gen 3 Subs, and two Fives for rear surrounds to replace my Nakamichi 7.2.4 paired to my LG OLED 77C1.
@@chrisrook21 The Arc, dual subs, and Fives sound outstanding. The system really fills the space for a more immersive movie experience way better compared to the Nakamichi system. Sonos isn't perfect; but, it is perfect for my set-up.
I recently bougt a Sonos Ray, and after carefull concideration decided to return it. It simply did not live up to my expectations. Upgraded to the Beam Gen 2, and i have to say: IT IS GREAT! If you are concidering the Beam Gen 2, go for it. It has plenty of power, decent sound, and works seemless with my TV.
I fully agree on the fact the Sonos experience is 'unmatched', to me they're the Apple of the speaker world. They may not have the very best sound quality for the money, but they're very close. They may not have the best connectivity (e.g. aux, optical etc), you can get a (slightly) better sound experience from something else, but it'll be a nightmare to set up, will look ugly, will use lots of power, probably not be as reliable, and if it has issues then good luck diagnosing them. The Sonos bar in this case is the full package, where minimal compromises are made
Amazing video! In the living room I have the Sonos Arc with dual Sonos sub Gen 3, play ones as rear speakers, and I truly love it. In my bedroom I have the Sonos Beam 2 and it’s a great soundbar. I’m still deciding to the rears.
I have the Arc in my theater room /basement with the One SL rears and Sub 3. Bedroom, I’ll do Beam 2 now that it’s on sale. I already have the IKEA Symphonisk lamps that I will use as rear speakers. I think it’s the way to go, and eventually I’ll add the new small sub for it.
When I heard in person the Beam was superior for music playback in my ordinal opinion. The arc was louder but I’d rather beam with the sun and surrounds so I have great focussed music and still an amazing movie experience compared to my sony XT-5000 lol
Great video, as always 👍 A great comparison and also good explanation of why Sonos is your “go to” brand. I’ve found the same after owning two LG flagship soundbars. Sonos is a quality of life improvement. By the way, did Andrew really steal your description?
Spot on review - I've had both bars "with friends" on a trial run for a couple of days and couldn't agree more with your observations. I thought there was something wrong with my ARC because I too, noticed the Beam did sound louder than the arc at almost every volume level, then I saw your review and realized I was in fact not imagining it.
ive got the ray which is solid. its for desk use so the beam and arc are super overkill. got it paired with the mini sub and hoping to get 2x one sl's as rear satellites. overall im happy with sonos so far
I own a ARC SL and I account that for music it sucks, in the other hand I purchased a beam and for music is much better for me. Sound is subjective, for movies the arc nothing come close. Overall I’m happy with both of them.
Great review, very thorough. I've subscribed! I, too, am "all in" on Sonos gear for the exact reasons you've detailed. One wrinkle I haven't seen mentioned when comparing these two particular soundbars (that actually ended up mattering to me) was the visual impact on "Ambilight" and other similar lighting effects. Just like the height of the soundbar matters... as it might block some of the screen... the *width* matters too, at least if you've got ambilight/bias lighting framing the full back of the TV. I realize this wrinkle is more about aesthetics than sound, but it does still matter. :) I also think many people assume, due to the price and size, that the Arc is doubly "better" than the Beam, and that's simply not true. At least not in all contexts. As an aside, I would like to see Sonos release front right and left speaker support to add to their home theater setup. I already have a pair of rears and a sub, and I'd add a pair for the front (probably the IKEA Symfonisk Picture Frames) right away! Fingers crossed for that... Anyway, thanks for raising the bar, this video was great.
Great review and spot on regarding the overall Sonos experience. I went through several other soundbar and surround systems over the years. Some sounded amazing.. some sounded meh.. but all had major connectivity issues. Quality was uneven. And apps… ha, good luck with that. Bottom line, nothing I’ve used has comparable quality, ease of use, expandability and sound as Sonos.
I bought the Sonos Arc with 2 rears and the subwoofer for my living room and bedroom. I bought the Sonos Beam 2 with 2 rears and the subwoofer for my guestroom. I've had top of the line soundbars from Samsung, LG, and Sony and none of them match the Sonos sound quality for movies, music, sports, and gaming. Those other companies use cheap and inferior subs so music just don't hit the same. Lastly...Sonos keeps their products updated and they keep adding features.
I am pretty much down to the ARC system. I have heard it in person. Granted the homeowner had the wall plate version of rears but the bass on the sub, well it was different. It was all around me but not through me like some. I liked it. Cant get it at the moment, anywhere. So maybe this is a good thing the wait so it will give you time to get your paws on a Hta9 and review.
Amazing video! I just discovered your channel, I am watching every video you made. Love the precision in your reviews and the personal humor you put into it, I love it! Keep with the amazing job! I am about to buy a sound bar system. I am thinking about the Ark + Sub + 1OneSL or the Klipsch. But then the new LG S95QR came into the game. I have a LG CX. And I would use the audio system 99,9% for watching movies both on streaming platforms and both with my 4k HDR Blu Ray player. I was wondering what would you suggest for that setup and also if you had the chance to try the LG S95QR. I am really curious about it, since, in my country both Kipsch and LG costs 1.6k against the 2.1k of the Sonos system, which is a factor to consider for sure. Thank you so much in advance.
Preparing a review for the S95QR. A solid choice in particular when pairing with an LG tv. - I rate over the SN11RG. The Q990B sounds better - higher quality build. Sonos may be the best investment long term in terms of longevity …software support / reuse / lowest frustration. I have the Klipsch in my formal home theater and it sounds really good but I have had some software issues interjected since my review … needs to stabilize before I can recommend again … though the last updates have helped. If you want the best sound Q990B. Want the lowest price LG. Want the slickest experience Sonos
For me it's if the arc is too much. TV is 8 feet away and that's the room depth with 13' width but we're sitting on a three person couch. 8 ft ceiling Advice?
Reinforcing this reviewer’s conclusions… I’m lying here listening to a new (on sale!) arc that replaced my beam 2 formally in the same location. Best move I’ve made since replacing my $12k one room mid-fi with four rooms of Sonos for a fraction of the cost. The arc has what we audio nerds call “headroom,” or the goods to deliver more that is needed. Yes, the arc will be superseded at some point, but it’s a versatile, loaded workhorse. The beam 2 is now relegated to my office, where it’s forward characteristics and relatively lean imaging fits fine. It’s still a great sound bar. The arc - on sale, paired with the sub(also discounted) - is an easy call.
Great comparison. I laughed at the excess lotion part. I plan to get the bar only and I'm not sure that it's worth almost double but I think that's where I'm leaning towards even though I have a smaller living room. Subscribed. 👍
I'm struggling with this, I think my room is a little too open plan for the Beam. I have two Ikea Bookshelf speakers to use for surrounds already. So the rear is covered but I don't want to buy the Beam for it to feel like I only have 1 front channel. Like I said torn...
I have an apartment living room that’s about 20x11 and won’t be getting a sub or additional speakers. Do you think the beam would be adequate there? I’ll be sitting about 9 feet from the bar
@@neverenoughtech can grouping simultaneously the beam 2 and the arc will there be a echo in the same room besides a little delay?will they function great with balanced sound if I have the Sonos gen 3 sub will it be balanced?where’s the best optimal place for an action or it don’t matter where I place them they play excellent and is balanced playing around eachother??I don’t care about the competition I’m just lookin into quality I got the beam 2 an now wanting get the arc I don’t mind if the beam or the arc is it a bit louder than another I’m just seeing if I can find an equal out the balance of sound I’m looking for performance looking for excellent sound seeing if they play well I listen to music watch movie but mainly play games an I’m just lookin for amazing sound seeing if they go well with eachother??also sinking both sound bars to my TV will it play smooth my tv is a Samsung an it supports Earc But can I tie the delay through the Sonos app using Audio Delay (Lip Sync) and for the best audio delay for my 55 inch 4k Samsung tv should I use low 75ms what’s the best setting to get rid of delay or to tie it??
What Abt metallic sound and bass issues which makes dialogue sound unpleasant with Sonos arc? Are they completely addressed with all updates? No reviews talk About it.
Sould I buy an Arc and add months later x2 One's for rears, or buy a Beam 2 + 2 One's now?, I wonder if Arc's upper and sides speakers make huge difference
If starting with an Arc in a small room with 9 foot ceilings for mostly movie and TV watching do you think it makes sense to add surround speakers or sub next?
I’ve been torn between Arc and Beam 2 for months. We have a 20 foot ceiling in the living room. Would the height channels in the Arc really be worth it? Could I just get the beam and add additional pieces to make up for the rest?
I have 20 foot ceilings and go with a full arc setup. No 20 foot ceilings is not ideal but doesn’t somehow strip the arc of all its advantages still is more premium sound If you get the beam you may think you should have gotten the Arc. You won’t get the Arc and wish you got the Beam. Not sure if this helps
Hi Daniel, can you review polk's MagniFi Mini AX? to me its such a joke now even those bluetooth speaker bars claiming atmos as well. Am i crazy or the corporate greediness has just hit a new low? .I dont believe it has any meaningful surround let alone atmos or dtsx, to me its like 480p projector claiming support 4k video (input). Glad to be proved wrong and want to know how it compares to beam. p.s I remembered apple claim their match box size speakers in imac 24 also supports atmos and no one complained, i guess polk's bar slightly higher than that.... oh well
@@neverenoughtech HTA9 is hard to get right now. B&W Panorama 3 is readily available. Definitely love to hear your thoughts on it. Keep up the good work!
Hi! Given that my living room is 6x3.5m, which configuration is ideal for a space of this size? A. Sonos Beam Gen 2 + Sub Mini Or B. Sonos Arc + Sub Mini Having watch your sharing on the Sonos products, I’m so tempted to get the Bundle B to start building a sound system in my apartment.
Some very good advice Daniel 🙏🙏 For weeks I've been watching, rewatching tons of reviews on Sonos vs Sony vs Bose to decide what is best fit for my living room with UST. Q950A makes the most sense to me (easy on wallet and complete) because my use case is mostly movies but it's so butt ugly. But then I start to question if my ceiling (17ft) is too high that I probably won't benefit from ceiling bouncing. Maybe I should consider Sonos beam for the DSP bubble...or wait for A9 for re-stock (I saw it on Sony store being available when I was trying to buy PS5 (no luck) but it's gone now. Curse CV19!!!! 😡🤬😡🤬😡 Your sage advice?
your budget allows for the ht-a9? i would just go for that if youre not into sonos. hell, just go for the sony hta7000 at this point and build the system.
So does either soundbar sound good if your a android user and can NOT do room calibration? I read if you have a IOS phone it makes a big difference in sound quality? This is the only reason i have not purchase either. Looking at the Bluesound soundbar +. what do you think?
I haven’t found the difference to be drastic with room tuning. I wonder whether a friend has an iPhone and can tune for you. I don’t think not having an iPhone is a deal breaker
@@neverenoughtech No one i know has or uses a iphone so no on that thought. I t really concerns me that i can not get the best optimum sound if i purchase a Sonos because of this issue. i guess i can buy and try one in my living room but right now there hard to find in stock.
@@skydancerforever I also use Android but love Sonos products, so purchased an old iPod Touch gen 6 from eBay for £35! Did the trick and now I can toggle Trueplay on and off in my Android app. I also have the iPod ready should I move the speakers or buy more.
@@sarahneedham i dont see any for 35.00 but some at 60.00 or more. if i did buy one of these can you connect to the sonos app and use trueplay without activating the phone? just connect to wi fi?
Sonos is terrible. It can throw sound around but the quality isn’t s garbage. It sounds very plastic-like and hollow. Not crisp like others. They need to combine these. Get the warmth of the beam but the sound-throwing of the arc.
I find the beam to be the crisp one not warm because of all the extra EQ DSP stuff they have to do to simulate height and soundstage effects … maybe the Arc could get a little crispness from the beam
I don’t know as I don’t own any of these but the arc from the demo sounds clearly superior to my ears. The separation and sense of space is way better than the beam 2. I also find the beam2 a bit too boomy for my taste. Don’t hate me for saying this as I really wish to like the beam 2 as my first soundbar due to the size n the price. I have small to medium room size and the arc seems to be too much power for my room. May be a pair of Apple HomePod 2 ? 🥹
@@neverenoughtech thank you for your reply. I have Apple TV and Sonos five. I like them. Now I think I need something for movie with Dolby Atmos. I guess I probably go for the arc 😂 . Hopefully it’s not overpowered for my room.
Back to back comparison was by far the best I’ve seen on CZcams. Thanks!
After having listened to multiple products I’ve concluded that the Sonos doesn’t sit on top of the list but it’s far enough up there that when considering the life-style pros it also provides, it was the best overall choice. No question. And I don’t regret the investment.
That is a fair and well reasoned comment. I agree.
Just out of curiosity, which would you say sits at the top?
This is what scares me the most about buying sonos. Nobody recommends it very enthusiastically
@@stephentyndall159 Sadly, we shall never know. Probably the Sennheiser? Maybe the Sony HT-A9. Those seem to be people's absolute favorites of premium-ish, high-convenience factor home theater setups.
Just get the dragon when it becomes available
I own the Sonos arc with the GEN three subwoofer, and a pair of sono fives on my happy camper!😇
i bought the beam2 sets with sub3 and 2one sl for myself and i bought the ARC sets for my aunt in her big house. ARC sounds more space feel than the beam, and ARC sounds louder and better movie performance. sound bar dont have big size driver , and never sounds as good as a Hifi. but its good as a home theater and eazy to setup .
Best comparison ive seen of these two products. Thank you!
I started out with a Beam Gen 1, Gen 3 Sub, and two Symfonisk bookshelf speakers for rears for my office LG OLED 55C1. Extremely happy and impressed with the system. Decided to go for broke and purchased the Arc, dual Gen 3 Subs, and two Fives for rear surrounds to replace my Nakamichi 7.2.4 paired to my LG OLED 77C1.
How’d you like it?
@@chrisrook21 The Arc, dual subs, and Fives sound outstanding. The system really fills the space for a more immersive movie experience way better compared to the Nakamichi system. Sonos isn't perfect; but, it is perfect for my set-up.
Another excellent video. You've pushed me over the edge, and now I'm gonna get an Arc, and put my Beam in my bedroom. Thanks.
Solid plan
@@neverenoughtech Can I play the Sonos beam 2 an the Sonos arc at the same time in the same room
I recently bougt a Sonos Ray, and after carefull concideration decided to return it. It simply did not live up to my expectations. Upgraded to the Beam Gen 2, and i have to say: IT IS GREAT!
If you are concidering the Beam Gen 2, go for it. It has plenty of power, decent sound, and works seemless with my TV.
I fully agree on the fact the Sonos experience is 'unmatched', to me they're the Apple of the speaker world. They may not have the very best sound quality for the money, but they're very close. They may not have the best connectivity (e.g. aux, optical etc), you can get a (slightly) better sound experience from something else, but it'll be a nightmare to set up, will look ugly, will use lots of power, probably not be as reliable, and if it has issues then good luck diagnosing them. The Sonos bar in this case is the full package, where minimal compromises are made
Amazing video! In the living room I have the Sonos Arc with dual Sonos sub Gen 3, play ones as rear speakers, and I truly love it. In my bedroom I have the Sonos Beam 2 and it’s a great soundbar. I’m still deciding to the rears.
you make me jealous
I have the Arc in my theater room /basement with the One SL rears and Sub 3. Bedroom, I’ll do Beam 2 now that it’s on sale. I already have the IKEA Symphonisk lamps that I will use as rear speakers. I think it’s the way to go, and eventually I’ll add the new small sub for it.
@@alexs3187how's the ikea lamps compared to SL one? Is it a night and day difference?
@@Ventus7777 more noticeable bass in the Ikea lamps; if anything, they are better than the One's.
When I heard in person the Beam was superior for music playback in my ordinal opinion. The arc was louder but I’d rather beam with the sun and surrounds so I have great focussed music and still an amazing movie experience compared to my sony XT-5000 lol
The arc will do what you describe even better, but you’re right: the beam is a great speaker to build a multi-speaker system for less.
Great video, as always 👍
A great comparison and also good explanation of why Sonos is your “go to” brand. I’ve found the same after owning two LG flagship soundbars. Sonos is a quality of life improvement.
By the way, did Andrew really steal your description?
15:47 LOL nice sense of humor
Great job bro & look in to the all new Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3! 😎👍
Spot on review - I've had both bars "with friends" on a trial run for a couple of days and couldn't agree more with your observations. I thought there was something wrong with my ARC because I too, noticed the Beam did sound louder than the arc at almost every volume level, then I saw your review and realized I was in fact not imagining it.
So which one you kept?
@@rohaan7 I ended up keeping Arc. But to be totally honest, Im certain I wouldve been just as happy with the Beam Gen 2. It was a touch choice
@@AJR161984 thank you Antonio for your reply. :)
ive got the ray which is solid. its for desk use so the beam and arc are super overkill. got it paired with the mini sub and hoping to get 2x one sl's as rear satellites. overall im happy with sonos so far
I own a ARC SL and I account that for music it sucks, in the other hand I purchased a beam and for music is much better for me. Sound is subjective, for movies the arc nothing come close. Overall I’m happy with both of them.
Great review, very thorough. I've subscribed! I, too, am "all in" on Sonos gear for the exact reasons you've detailed. One wrinkle I haven't seen mentioned when comparing these two particular soundbars (that actually ended up mattering to me) was the visual impact on "Ambilight" and other similar lighting effects. Just like the height of the soundbar matters... as it might block some of the screen... the *width* matters too, at least if you've got ambilight/bias lighting framing the full back of the TV. I realize this wrinkle is more about aesthetics than sound, but it does still matter. :)
I also think many people assume, due to the price and size, that the Arc is doubly "better" than the Beam, and that's simply not true. At least not in all contexts.
As an aside, I would like to see Sonos release front right and left speaker support to add to their home theater setup. I already have a pair of rears and a sub, and I'd add a pair for the front (probably the IKEA Symfonisk Picture Frames) right away! Fingers crossed for that...
Anyway, thanks for raising the bar, this video was great.
Thanks and agree with all of it
Great review and spot on regarding the overall Sonos experience. I went through several other soundbar and surround systems over the years. Some sounded amazing.. some sounded meh.. but all had major connectivity issues. Quality was uneven. And apps… ha, good luck with that. Bottom line, nothing I’ve used has comparable quality, ease of use, expandability and sound as Sonos.
I bought the Sonos Arc with 2 rears and the subwoofer for my living room and bedroom. I bought the Sonos Beam 2 with 2 rears and the subwoofer for my guestroom. I've had top of the line soundbars from Samsung, LG, and Sony and none of them match the Sonos sound quality for movies, music, sports, and gaming. Those other companies use cheap and inferior subs so music just don't hit the same. Lastly...Sonos keeps their products updated and they keep adding features.
I have one thing to say
you god damn rich
How would you compare both setups?
🍻 Happy to have you back
The Sonos ARC is the best !
I want to get the arc because I intend to get the satellites and sub as well to get Dolby Atmos!
Great video to watch. Entertaining and didn’t require Sonos sponsorship to produce and make **cough cough** Andrew.
It is fun to punch up at him a little bit from my microscopic channel - I was shocked he has not even heard the Arc yet. 😕
I am pretty much down to the ARC system. I have heard it in person. Granted the homeowner had the wall plate version of rears but the bass on the sub, well it was different. It was all around me but not through me like some. I liked it. Cant get it at the moment, anywhere. So maybe this is a good thing the wait so it will give you time to get your paws on a Hta9 and review.
don't believe there are any sound bar subwoofers that go through you. these aren't home theater subwoofers.
Works the upfiring speakers of the Arc in a room with a A ceiling? Or is the pseudo Atmos sound of the Beam2 there better?
Amazing video! I just discovered your channel, I am watching every video you made.
Love the precision in your reviews and the personal humor you put into it, I love it! Keep with the amazing job!
I am about to buy a sound bar system. I am thinking about the Ark + Sub + 1OneSL or the Klipsch. But then the new LG S95QR came into the game. I have a LG CX. And I would use the audio system 99,9% for watching movies both on streaming platforms and both with my 4k HDR Blu Ray player. I was wondering what would you suggest for that setup and also if you had the chance to try the LG S95QR. I am really curious about it, since, in my country both Kipsch and LG costs 1.6k against the 2.1k of the Sonos system, which is a factor to consider for sure.
Thank you so much in advance.
Preparing a review for the S95QR. A solid choice in particular when pairing with an LG tv. - I rate over the SN11RG. The Q990B sounds better - higher quality build. Sonos may be the best investment long term in terms of longevity …software support / reuse / lowest frustration. I have the Klipsch in my formal home theater and it sounds really good but I have had some software issues interjected since my review … needs to stabilize before I can recommend again … though the last updates have helped. If you want the best sound Q990B. Want the lowest price LG. Want the slickest experience Sonos
For me it's if the arc is too much. TV is 8 feet away and that's the room depth with 13' width but we're sitting on a three person couch. 8 ft ceiling
Advice?
What kind of media would the bar primarily be used for?
@@neverenoughtech shield TV (movies and Ota TV) mostly and secondarily gaming (next Gen and Switch)
Reinforcing this reviewer’s conclusions…
I’m lying here listening to a new (on sale!) arc that replaced my beam 2 formally in the same location. Best move I’ve made since replacing my $12k one room mid-fi with four rooms of Sonos for a fraction of the cost.
The arc has what we audio nerds call “headroom,” or the goods to deliver more that is needed. Yes, the arc will be superseded at some point, but it’s a versatile, loaded workhorse. The beam 2 is now relegated to my office, where it’s forward characteristics and relatively lean imaging fits fine. It’s still a great sound bar.
The arc - on sale, paired with the sub(also discounted) - is an easy call.
I do appreciate the rare backup 🫡
Would play 3’s work as rears with either or these
Both … the atmos bars so not the Ray
The Beam has better dialog?
Not sure it’s better - it pokes out more - not necessarily natural
Great comparison. I laughed at the excess lotion part. I plan to get the bar only and I'm not sure that it's worth almost double but I think that's where I'm leaning towards even though I have a smaller living room. Subscribed. 👍
Would you please do a review on the Vifa Stockholm 2.0 Bluetooth Soundbar ?
Please review Polk magnifi mini ax
I'm struggling with this, I think my room is a little too open plan for the Beam. I have two Ikea Bookshelf speakers to use for surrounds already. So the rear is covered but I don't want to buy the Beam for it to feel like I only have 1 front channel.
Like I said torn...
I have an apartment living room that’s about 20x11 and won’t be getting a sub or additional speakers. Do you think the beam would be adequate there? I’ll be sitting about 9 feet from the bar
It’s definitely adequate. I think of it mostly as a TV sound enhancer but you get some of the atmos flavor.
Can I play the Sonos beam 2 an the Sonos arc at the same time in the same room
Yes as a group - simultaneous play not cooperative play
@@neverenoughtech can grouping simultaneously the beam 2 and the arc will there be a echo in the same room besides a little delay?will they function great with balanced sound if I have the Sonos gen 3 sub will it be balanced?where’s the best optimal place for an action or it don’t matter where I place them they play excellent and is balanced playing around eachother??I don’t care about the competition I’m just lookin into quality I got the beam 2 an now wanting get the arc I don’t mind if the beam or the arc is it a bit louder than another I’m just seeing if I can find an equal out the balance of sound I’m looking for performance looking for excellent sound seeing if they play well I listen to music watch movie but mainly play games an I’m just lookin for amazing sound seeing if they go well with eachother??also sinking both sound bars to my TV will it play smooth my tv is a Samsung an it supports Earc
But can I tie the delay through the Sonos app using Audio Delay (Lip Sync) and for the best audio delay for my 55 inch 4k Samsung tv should I use low 75ms what’s the best setting to get rid of delay or to tie it??
Another great video.
Review the Sonys
What Abt metallic sound and bass issues which makes dialogue sound unpleasant with Sonos arc? Are they completely addressed with all updates? No reviews talk About it.
the metallic sound was when it was first brought to market. it's been nearly two years now, and i haven't had such metallic sound take place.
The beam 2 is much much better for dialogue
Sould I buy an Arc and add months later x2 One's for rears, or buy a Beam 2 + 2 One's now?, I wonder if Arc's upper and sides speakers make huge difference
Buy the Arc.
If starting with an Arc in a small room with 9 foot ceilings for mostly movie and TV watching do you think it makes sense to add surround speakers or sub next?
You want broader sound or more spatial sound?
I’ve been torn between Arc and Beam 2 for months. We have a 20 foot ceiling in the living room. Would the height channels in the Arc really be worth it? Could I just get the beam and add additional pieces to make up for the rest?
I have 20 foot ceilings and go with a full arc setup. No 20 foot ceilings is not ideal but doesn’t somehow strip the arc of all its advantages still is more premium sound
If you get the beam you may think you should have gotten the Arc. You won’t get the Arc and wish you got the Beam.
Not sure if this helps
20 foot high living room? Do you live in the Eiffel Tower?
@@hameed😂
Please can someone help me im having a hard time choosing between the bose 900 sound bar or the Sony or the Sonos
1. Sony A9 w/sub 2. Sonos with 300s + sub 3. 900 ..
Hi Daniel, can you review polk's MagniFi Mini AX? to me its such a joke now even those bluetooth speaker bars claiming atmos as well. Am i crazy or the corporate greediness has just hit a new low? .I dont believe it has any meaningful surround let alone atmos or dtsx, to me its like 480p projector claiming support 4k video (input). Glad to be proved wrong and want to know how it compares to beam.
p.s I remembered apple claim their match box size speakers in imac 24 also supports atmos and no one complained, i guess polk's bar slightly higher than that.... oh well
Did you place the Ikea frames to the wall behind you or to the sides?
Behind
any thoughts on which one of these is best for watching football??
Arc is more immersive. I’d go that direction
@@neverenoughtech awesome. thanks NET!
for the same price i got the beam 2 with 2 rear ero 100
You have got to do the new B&W panorama 3!!!
The B&W is the new Sony HTA9 - noted
@@neverenoughtech HTA9 is hard to get right now. B&W Panorama 3 is readily available. Definitely love to hear your thoughts on it. Keep up the good work!
Hi! Given that my living room is 6x3.5m, which configuration is ideal for a space of this size?
A. Sonos Beam Gen 2 + Sub Mini
Or
B. Sonos Arc + Sub Mini
Having watch your sharing on the Sonos products, I’m so tempted to get the Bundle B to start building a sound system in my apartment.
Between the Arc and the Beam 2, I will go with the SVS Prime Wireless Pro.
Haven’t heard them yet but I respect your path
Haven’t heard them yet but I respect your path
Sonos beam gen 2 or Sony HT-G700??
Beam2 - grab a mini sub at a later time
For my 55 inch Sony oled tv. Which Dolby Atmos soundbar would you recommend?
The Beam gen 2 or Samsung Hw-Q900a? Same price in my country..
Unless trying to collect Sonos products go with Q900. It’s not even close.
@@neverenoughtech how about for a small room... say... 3m deep by 5m wide
why the hell would your decision be between two drastically different soundbars?
@@garretts431 it's like comparing the beam to arc. Arc is in the same realm as q900a
Some very good advice Daniel 🙏🙏
For weeks I've been watching, rewatching tons of reviews on Sonos vs Sony vs Bose to decide what is best fit for my living room with UST. Q950A makes the most sense to me (easy on wallet and complete) because my use case is mostly movies but it's so butt ugly. But then I start to question if my ceiling (17ft) is too high that I probably won't benefit from ceiling bouncing. Maybe I should consider Sonos beam for the DSP bubble...or wait for A9 for re-stock (I saw it on Sony store being available when I was trying to buy PS5 (no luck) but it's gone now. Curse CV19!!!! 😡🤬😡🤬😡 Your sage advice?
If you’re mostly watching movies best sound dollar balance is probably Q950A. Pretty solid bar.
your budget allows for the ht-a9? i would just go for that if youre not into sonos. hell, just go for the sony hta7000 at this point and build the system.
All i need that it doesn't have is chromecast
So does either soundbar sound good if your a android user and can NOT do room calibration? I read if you have a IOS phone it makes a big difference in sound quality? This is the only reason i have not purchase either. Looking at the Bluesound soundbar +. what do you think?
I haven’t found the difference to be drastic with room tuning. I wonder whether a friend has an iPhone and can tune for you. I don’t think not having an iPhone is a deal breaker
@@neverenoughtech No one i know has or uses a iphone so no on that thought. I t really concerns me that i can not get the best optimum sound if i purchase a Sonos because of this issue. i guess i can buy and try one in my living room but right now there hard to find in stock.
by the way thanks for the review and comparison on these products. it does help.
@@skydancerforever I also use Android but love Sonos products, so purchased an old iPod Touch gen 6 from eBay for £35! Did the trick and now I can toggle Trueplay on and off in my Android app. I also have the iPod ready should I move the speakers or buy more.
@@sarahneedham i dont see any for 35.00 but some at 60.00 or more. if i did buy one of these can you connect to the sonos app and use trueplay without activating the phone? just connect to wi fi?
Even JBL 9.1 is better than the new Sony soundbars except HTA9 hehe.
"he he"? That's creepy.
Eh … the sub is good but no
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Sonos is terrible. It can throw sound around but the quality isn’t s garbage. It sounds very plastic-like and hollow. Not crisp like others. They need to combine these. Get the warmth of the beam but the sound-throwing of the arc.
I find the beam to be the crisp one not warm because of all the extra EQ DSP stuff they have to do to simulate height and soundstage effects … maybe the Arc could get a little crispness from the beam
Q950A is sooooo much better!!!!!!!! Sonos overrated!!!
Except man Samsungs apps suuuuck so bad.
I don’t know as I don’t own any of these but the arc from the demo sounds clearly superior to my ears. The separation and sense of space is way better than the beam 2. I also find the beam2 a bit too boomy for my taste. Don’t hate me for saying this as I really wish to like the beam 2 as my first soundbar due to the size n the price. I have small to medium room size and the arc seems to be too much power for my room. May be a pair of Apple HomePod 2 ? 🥹
HomePods require an Apple TV … you also can’t add with surrounds … a beam 2 would be far less unwieldy … set bass levels and volume as appropriate
@@neverenoughtech thank you for your reply. I have Apple TV and Sonos five. I like them. Now I think I need something for movie with Dolby Atmos. I guess I probably go for the arc 😂 . Hopefully it’s not overpowered for my room.