Hi ​@Dasteel.Alexander 

Welcome to the Sonos Community!

Well, there’s rather a lot to unpack there, but I think the first thing is to say that there is no easy way to change surrounds speakers into their own room and back again - the surrounds setup is semi-permanent because is needs a change in how the speakers operate. The same goes for the Sub Mini - there’s no quick way to change its room assignment.

If you prefer to have music play from stereo speakers rather than the soundbar, the only easy way to do that is to buy extra speakers to sit in the same physical room for music, but be in a different room in the app.

We are working on bringing Atmos support via AirPlay, but there’s no estimate for when that might become available.

Well, that’s for you to decide - there are no right or wrong answers. 

Have you turned on the “Full” mode for music playback? It makes the surrounds join in with playback as much as the soundbar. Go to Settings Icon » oroom with Beam 2] » Surround Audio » Music Playback » Full. You can also increase the relative volume of the surrounds, making them louder than the Beam, on the same page, with the Music Level setting.

I hope this helps.

Thank you, corry! You could tell I was honest, as you, whilst reading post 5mins ago.you get how 2.1 starts to simply vibe for some, doing passthrough on Sonos cinema grouping/room, is another.

since utilizing built-in svc , ie. Tidal, Apple Music, Even my Apple TV can be used for the full theater experience, of atmos, with Apple TV “software” not hardware, and getting used to change in my launching content:

1. using 2.1 era 100s to me, w. Submini per music, sound great now .(Samsung m8 4k smart monitor & 1-hdmi port)
2. (OVER HDMI ARC) even when all integrated , soundstage really does resonate with “FULL,” vs. “AMBIENT”. 
    
3. final setup :Beam gen2 w. 2x eras surrounds +  Sub mini.
4. You’re right it’s more my choice thank you! it’s not convenient but for certain music I’ll want the “familiar” sound , sans Beam gen2,FOR Music
5.  while learning curve to Sonos app.. is challenging in lack of pure playlist options or view for tidal/Apple Music , to utilize spatial,
6. still switching (& redoing truplay) to 2.1 from is looking less attractive:

I appreciate your patience, as I feared a Reddit-type response pattern, ie. “Ngl, shorten your posts.” Etc. 

for now , until you all are able to do the quick component switch, I’ve HomePod mini, stereo pair for light “surround music,” guess all I’d ask is more people may not know how to vocalize this, when stating their idea of “quality audiophile sound,”

but Smoke on Apple TV APP via Samsung smart 4k monitor , allows Atmos.

& Atmos is changing everything for me as beam became the new , but increasingly central component .

ill just get lazier of switching to a pure 2.1, I am good at finding little workaround is UI steps to fit like a puzzle exercise for me , the beam gen2 just sound great with ambient surrounds, customized to +4, trueplay ON, Treble -3

its a dream, I think positively, as for whole home “mesh” AV hardware, vs. tons of copper & conventional receiver +bookshelf speakers , or even my Bose “cubes,” the 4 little ones that was a convenient surround system , so to speak 

people should appreciate Sonos for what it is; when it’s set-up correctly, it’s very clean in appearance, utility or labor, not clunky in setup, less physical tweaking, etc.

it simply works and it’s giving me chills , I love it and thank you again, my friend. 
truly hope you and yours have a great week

-Alex

Placement, sub crawl, now I’ve optimized height w.afffixed  stand-up mounts ( adjustable( & proper rear)

it does its best in my situation for utilizing beam and surround,stereo gets weirdly down-mixed VS. app controlled  Tidal at lossless or atmos on Apple Music )

ifs phenomenal just I bought ALL IN 1 MONTH, so maybe as an IT fiber support advisor I solve my own puzzles, but the feedback helped to spur it along, and I am learning patience with particulars. Soundstage is harder to vocalize w.beam involved..  but adjustments patiently  equates to my action)

-like through app UI for best quality lossless audio or almost w. Beam , adds another layer it’s not true Surround in media , nor direct via app (upgraded  router from svc accounts 

I purchased eBay refurb , Sonos official seller-page keeping track of best  costs, ie. eBay brought them to crazy lows, and I got sub mini in similar “now or never time.”

though with beam gen2, all in. 1-MONTH.. maybe this is all admirable efforts  , but I love  challenges .

Beam gen2, via ARC , w.era 100s like me , on adjustable screwed-in mounts..or  era 300s + SubMini, all protected and put to proper-use .. wow , sound is amazing . I don’t have the patience energy to do a real AV cabinets or separation with multiple speakers to duplicate soundstages in same room a..but , again this is a wonderful system in its right .  Best most will ever hear / blessed 

Throw an asus ROG Rapture AX6000, all with in mind mesh doesn’t play as well, so I knew like my clients either  fiber this is apparent too , keep it 2.4/5gGhz .. get best for your needs  . My choice is sound in supporting Sonos, I think I’m doing or learning all this just fine ! A month to do and adjust for daily-usage and finer customization, it’s so much better than my stereo/pair HomePod Minis , lol  

Hi ​@Dasteel.Alexander 

Sounds like you are having fun! Glad to hear you are enjoying your Sonos system!