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Atari_Prime
Avid Contributor I
June 6, 2018

...but I don't want a smaller soundbar

  • June 6, 2018
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As you may have heard, Sonos just unveiled a new soundbar. It is about half the size of the current PlayBar. I'm sure there is a market for it and it will do great, but for me this is the wrong direction.
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      Atari_PrimeAuthor
      Avid Contributor I
      June 6, 2018
      Btw, it is called the 'Beam'. And for me, I want bigger sound for bigger rooms. I'm sure it is a great product, just not for me.
      tconsidine
      Avid Contributor I
      June 6, 2018
      I also wanted Paybar 2 that is even bigger ,HDMI,DTS,etc

      Sonos has disappointed me for this june 8th event, I expected a lot more
      glide
      Enthusiast II
      June 6, 2018
      Total garbage and a missed opportunity.

      "Sonos Beam plays audio from PCM stereo, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital 5.1 sources. These are the most popular audio formats for streaming video on demand and watching TV. "
        tom12
        Enthusiast II
        June 6, 2018
        When I saw they added an HDMI port I was very happy and placed a pre-order for the Beam. A few moments layer I saw they posted an FAQ for the Beam and I was shocked to discover that Sonos still has it head up it's a$$. They still only support Dolby Digital and Dolby 5.1. with the Beam. This is so unbelievably idiotic. Needless to say I quickly canceled my order.
        I'm now wondering why I should stick with this company when it so obviously doesn't understand home theater.

        I held out for 2 years, dealing with down-sampling Blu-ray audio codecs to DD 5.1 and waiting for the "PlayBar II" to arrive.

        This is it? Really? They add an HDMI port and then cripple it.

        Time to sell the PlayBar, Sub-woofer and the Play1's and get a real home theater setup.
          nicka99
          nicka99
          Local Superstar
          June 6, 2018
          Total garbage and a missed opportunity.

          "Sonos Beam plays audio from PCM stereo, Dolby Digital and Dolby Digital 5.1 sources. These are the most popular audio formats for streaming video on demand and watching TV. "

          What about Netflix streaming DD+ and Atmos ????

          Indeed its a big disappointment
            bigosufan
            Enthusiast I
            June 6, 2018
            What a complete letdown.

            I was holding out for 7.1, Atmos support, ability to add more subs etc... and all we get is a watered-down Playbar with HDMI support.

            Huge disappointment Sonos.
            eXpress49
            Trending Lyricist I
            June 6, 2018
            WHY??? Just why?? We finally have an HDMI Connector after asking this for Years and still no sign of modern audio codecs. What a Disappointment :(

            I guess it's really time to move on to a different Home Cinema producer..
              Shepdog
              Shepdog
              June 6, 2018
              I’m evaluating options for the future. Honestly I’m very happy with Sonus. For those who are moving on, what are you moving too? I don’t see any viable options that do what I want better than what Sonus currently offers. I love Sonus but I will change in a heartbeat if I see a better value. Currently I do not.
              Ollespappa
              Enthusiast II
              June 6, 2018
              What a huge antiklimax. What are they thinking of at R & D?

              No DTS, no Atmos. Shame on you Sonos. I`d say you’re piss-ng on your customers..
                TheGoods
                Contributor I
                June 6, 2018
                According to the verge article ... Sonos was asked directly about Atmos and their answer was something to the effect of “there’s not a sound bar that handles Atmos really well yet.” ....
                Well Hello?!? That’s what we are asking you to make for us! I’m ready to give you my money ... but this new sound beam is an easy pass for me
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