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Contributor I
Nov 9, 2025 6:07 PM UTC

Model S14 meaning

Hello everyone!

 

Can someone please help me identify what “Model S14” means under the Sonos beam soundbar?

 

Thank you!

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Triticale
Prodigy II
Nov 9, 2025 7:16 PM UTC

Hi ​@Flavianus , a quick search in Google can give you the information much faster than the forum 😅 

As far as I’ve read in Reddit, it seems to be a Beam Gen1. As the Gen2 is S31.

https://www.reddit.com/r/sonos/comments/15gp1b1/sonos_s14/

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FlavianusAuthor
Contributor I
Nov 9, 2025 7:18 PM UTC

Found the same thing on the internet, but it is really strange because I have the Gen 2...that’s why I am confused and asked this question here.

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Triticale
Prodigy II
Nov 9, 2025 7:23 PM UTC

Mmm, you’re right, this other thread says the opposite.

https://www.reddit.com/r/sonos/comments/1b3xb20/used_sonosis_this_a_beam_gen_2_if_model_is_s14/
 

We’ve to wait then to the real experts 😅

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Smilja
Nov 9, 2025 7:37 PM UTC

​@Flavianus, S14 is the Beam 1. Are you sure that yours is a Beam 2?

 

The easiest way to tell the difference is the Beam Gen 1 has a soft fabric grill. The Gen 2 has a hard polycarbonate plastic grill.

How can I tell if my Sonos Beam is Gen 1 or Gen 2? | Sonos Community

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FlavianusAuthor
Contributor I
Nov 9, 2025 7:39 PM UTC

Yes, on the main box it’s written Gen 2, also under the soundbar it’s written Beam Gen 2 also…

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Smilja
Nov 9, 2025 7:51 PM UTC

Did you buy it new or used? Can you post a front picture of your Beam?

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FlavianusAuthor
Contributor I
Nov 9, 2025 7:56 PM UTC

The product is new. 

Below a photo with the box.

 

 

 

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Smilja
Nov 9, 2025 8:01 PM UTC

When you touch the front of the Beam, is it plastic or stofă?

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FlavianusAuthor
Contributor I
Nov 9, 2025 8:02 PM UTC

Plastic

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Smilja
Nov 9, 2025 8:06 PM UTC

Plastic

 

Okay, would be Beam 2 then. Don’t have a clue why it says S14.

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