advice on upgrading

  • 28 August 2022
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Hello. So I currently have a beam and 2x play ones in my living room. My question is a straight choice between adding a sub the existing set up or swapping the beam for the new arc which I believe is alot more powerful. Either option would be similar in price.If anyone has any thoughts or experience with this any input would be greatly received. Thanks in advance. 


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Userlevel 4
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I would go for the sub, unless you want Atmos compatibility. The beam (gen1) can’t do that. 
 

Userlevel 7

The biggest improvement to your system would be the addition of a Sub.

You can buy a refurbished Sub (Gen 2) direct from Sonos for £399 and it is currently in stock.

https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/sub-g2-b-stock

The biggest improvement to your system would be the addition of a Sub.

You can buy a refurbished Sub (Gen 2) direct from Sonos for £399 and it is currently in stock.

https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/sub-g2-b-stock

Had no idea you could get referbs direct from sonos. 2 year warranty too.That's Brilliant thanks. Sub it is then I think!!

Userlevel 7
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Unless your Beam is really too small for your space the Sub.

In my case the Beam just wasn’t able to fill the space well, adding a Sub helped but swapping it for an Arc was the solution.

If Sonos made an Amp with a true and adjustable center channel I’d buy one.