Sonos Beam Gen 2
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Former user
4 years ago
I would use the eArc for your Apple Box and use an optical cable to connect from the TV to the Beam.
For years I've installed it in the pergola on fine days (open air but never wet) and the HP is always 👍
In any case, the app is very stable again. And what to say, together with a TV. as a soundbar, you only need the app for the initial installation. From my point of view, you can buy the Beam beruight.
Hello There's an HDMI cable but there's no mention of whether it's a 2.0 or 2.1 cable. However, for sound it's more than sufficient, flexible and in the same colour as the Sonos.
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As far as I know, and in my opinion this is the big shortcoming of Sonos, there is no separate remote control, everything has to be controlled via a mobile or iPad
Galaxus
10 months ago
A turntable such as the Audizio Tulsa can generally be connected to the Sonos Beam Gen 2, but not directly via cable, as the Beam Gen 2 has no analogue audio inputs (e.g. cinch or jack) for turntables.
To connect the record player, you will need a phono preamplifier (phono preamp) if your record player does not have one built in. This converts the signal to line level. You can then connect the signal to the optical input (Toslink) of the Sonos Beam Gen 2 via a digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) or an adapter, as the Beam Gen 2 has an optical audio input. Alternatively, you can use an HDMI audio adapter that converts the analogue signal into an HDMI signal, which is then connected to the HDMI eARC/ARC input of the Beam.
Summarised:
- Turntable with phono preamplifier (if not integrated)
- Connection from the preamplifier to a digital-to-analogue converter or HDMI audio adapter
- Connection to the optical input or HDMI eARC/ARC of the Sonos Beam Gen 2
A direct cable from the turntable to the Sonos Beam Gen 2 without intermediate devices is not possible.
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Integration in HA is available. Alarm clock can be realised with some programming effort (YAML).
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I would not recommend this. The Sonos Beam achieves the best surround sound when it is placed freely, without objects that interfere with the sound (to the front, left, right and above).
I would recommend the wall bracket and hanging the Beam on the wall above the TV if necessary. Alternatively, you can also use a bracket for mounting on the TV.
As far as I know, it is not possible to reverse the drivers.
Galaxus
1 year ago
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 can be combined with the Sonos Ikea Symfonisk speakers, but there are some limitations when using it as a surround speaker for TV sound.
- Only speakers of the same model can be used as surround speakers. Therefore, the Symfonisk lamps or bookshelf speakers cannot be directly connected to the Beam Gen 2 as surround speakers.
- However, if you use two identical Symfonisk speakers (e.g. two bookshelf speakers or two lamps), you can use them as surround speakers in a Sonos home cinema system, but they must be paired with another Sonos speaker of the same type, not directly with the Beam Gen 2.
For an optimal TV sound experience, you should therefore use two identical speakers of the same model.
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No, only one power cable is included
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Yes, in the end this is of course subjective, but sonos also has a speech mode when watching TV programmes, which can be combined with a night mode. (The latter filters out loud sounds (usually sounds that overlay speech). I think both functions are great on their own and combined, I think they should even be suitable for very sensitive people.
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All Sonos speakers, Ikea symfonisk supposedly also works (Sonos technology)
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needed an even longer one - this works perfectly: Delock HDMI Type A - HDMI Type A (10 m, HDMI)
You have landed here at the question sector, but I would rather put your statement at the evaluations...
I can't answer the technical questions, but it's all roughly similar for me. I have the Beam Bar and the Sub Mini (completely sufficient, it doesn't need more than the Mini) and I'm still absolutely happy. In the reviews you also read that the Beam Bar is better than ARC. I can only say that the sound is top and voice commands work perfectly. Only the complete setup of the Sonos app took me a little time, but it's worth it.
Unfortunately, I don't have any other idea, but I had a Sony in the past where I had big problems with additional speakers where there was no solution. I now have 2 Samsung with Sonos Beam Gen 2 and no problems. Sorry for you (Have you tried the app from your phone?).
Nothing is connected to the beam. It is connected to the tv via hdmi eARC and the blu-Ray player is also connected directly to the tv via hdmi. The TV then internally forwards the signal from the player to the beam. Actually self-explanatory and easy
The HDMI cable is 1.5 m long
3 years ago
According to our information, this would only be possible if you transmit the sound via jack plug or ARC from the beamer to the Sonos. As far as we know, this is not possible wirelessly via Google Home.
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Yes that's enough, have a 10 year old Sony Bravia with ARC, runs flawlessly
Yes, it works! The delay is minimal. Solution: Mute the TV speaker and set the volume to zero.
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Hi, the power cable length is 1.90 m
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