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Mycurl
Contributor I
October 19, 2021

Beam Gen 2: Dolby Atmos

Hi, all.

I am torn between the Arc and Beam Gen 2.

I have a high vaulted ceiling. I understand the Arc has two upward firing drivers that may not be suitable to create the atmos effect.

Was wondering will Beam Gen 2 be a better choice as it does not have upward firing drivers?

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    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    October 19, 2021

    How large is your room? If you have a larger room, go with the Arc. Even without the two upward firing drivers, the Arc is still a much larger and better sounding sound bar for TV and movies. Not counting the upward firing drivers, the Arc has nine drivers compared to the Beam’s five drivers. Also remember that Dolby Atmos audio is more than just height channels.

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    MycurlAuthor
    Contributor I
    October 19, 2021

    Is the above consider large?

    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    October 19, 2021

    Your room is large enough and suitable for the Arc. And even if you had flat ceilings, the 3.4 m distance you are seated from the Arc wouldn’t allow you to really hear the upward firing drivers anyway.

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
    MycurlAuthor
    Contributor I
    October 19, 2021

    Will it make a difference by me adding a Sub with 2 One speakers to the Beam as compare to just one Arc setting?

    GuitarSuperstar
    Lead Maestro
    October 19, 2021

    Yes, adding a Sub and two One SLs as surrounds to the Beam would be a dramatic improvement over just the Beam alone and probably slightly better than the Arc alone. But if you have the budget, I would still go with the Arc and then add the Sub and surround speakers to the Arc later. The Arc just produces a much wider soundstage than the Beam.

    If I were you, I would purchase both options and test them both so you can hear the difference between the two. Sonos has a good return policy.

    "Receive with simplicity everything that happens to you." - Rashi
      MycurlAuthor
      Contributor I
      October 19, 2021

      Thank you for your insight. 

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