Sonos
Entertainment Set with Beam (Beam Gen 2 + Sub Mini)
Best compact sound system for apartment dwellers seeking cinematic home audio.
Elevate your home entertainment with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) and Sub Mini bundle. This compact smart soundbar and wireless subwoofer combination delivers an enhanced audio experience for your TV, music, and gaming. Enjoy immersive sound and deep bass that transforms any room. Setup is simple with a plug-and-play design, and control is effortless through the Sonos app. Expand your system to fill your entire home with synchronized audio, creating a truly connected listening environment.
$998.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
5
/ 704
#5 in Home Theater Systems
Price vs Category Average
+11%
Above average
Who it's for
- Movie lovers craving rich, cinematic audio in smaller rooms
- Smart home users building a scalable, multi-room audio system
- Apartment dwellers needing powerful sound with a minimal footprint
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious shoppers looking for more affordable home theater options
- Audiophiles seeking true, hardware-based overhead Dolby Atmos immersion
- Owners of older televisions lacking HDMI eARC connectivity
Performance breakdown
Dialogue Clarity
Dedicated center channel processing ensures voices remain crisp during complex action scenes.
Bass Impact
Sub Mini delivers punchy, controlled low-end perfect for medium-sized living spaces.
Setup Simplicity
Plug-and-play design makes getting cinematic sound running in minutes effortless.
Ecosystem Integration
Seamlessly syncs with other Sonos speakers for a cohesive home audio experience.
Form Factor
Compact footprint fits discreetly under most TVs without dominating your decor.
Soundstage Width
Virtual surround processing creates an expansive feel despite the small physical size.
Key Specs
Beam (Gen 2) Smart Soundbar
Sub Mini Wireless Subwoofer
Dolby Digital 5.1 support
HDMI ARC/eARC connectivity
Wi-Fi enabled
2.1 Channel speaker configuration
ARC and eARC support
Sonos multiroom audio compatibility
Features
- Immersive sound for TV, music, and gaming.
- Deep, rich bass from Sub Mini.
- Crystal-clear dialogue from Beam (Gen 2).
- Simple plug-and-play setup.
- Effortless control via the Sonos app.
- Expandable for whole-home audio.
- Seamlessly blends into your decor.
- Supports multiroom audio synchronization.
What customers say
The Sonos Entertainment Set, pairing the Beam Gen 2 and Sub Mini, is overwhelmingly praised as an ideal premium audio upgrade for medium rooms. Reviewers consistently highlight the exceptional synergy: the Beam delivers clear dialogue, while the Sub Mini provides surprisingly deep, tight bass that greatly enhances cinematic immersion without distortion. Setup is simple using the intuitive Sonos app and Trueplay tuning. Users love the compact, aesthetically pleasing design that blends well with modern decor. While the premium price causes some to question the value against competitors, the consensus is that the Sub Mini transforms the Beam into a truly compelling home theater experience. It offers a near perfect balance of performance, convenience, and footprint for those invested in the Sonos ecosystem.
Know before you buy
The Sub Mini handles the low-end frequencies that the compact Beam cannot reach on its own. By offloading the bass to the dedicated subwoofer, the Beam can focus its processing power on mid-range and high frequencies, resulting in clearer dialogue and a more balanced, cinematic soundstage.
Yes, the Beam Gen 2 supports Dolby Atmos. It uses psychoacoustic HRTF software technology to simulate overhead and surround sound effects without the need for upward-firing drivers.
The Beam connects to your TV via the HDMI ARC or eARC port. This allows your TV remote to control the volume and ensures high-quality audio transmission between the two devices.
Yes, the system is fully expandable. You can add a pair of Sonos speakers, such as the Era 100 or One, to the rear of your room to create a true surround sound experience.
This bundle is best suited for small to medium-sized rooms. While the Sub Mini provides impressive bass for its size, larger open-concept spaces may benefit more from the larger Sonos Sub or a more powerful soundbar like the Arc.
No, you do not need an external receiver. The Beam acts as the central hub for your audio, and the Sub Mini connects to it wirelessly over your home Wi-Fi network.
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