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While sequels often pale in comparison with their predecessors, the Sonos Beam Gen 2 joins the ranks of The Dark Knight, The Godfather Part II and The Empire Strikes Back as not only a worthy successor but better than its predecessor in every way. That’s no small claim, as the first-generation Beam captured our hearts back in 2018 and was adorned with numerous What Hi-Fi? Awards.
Key to this Sonos sequel’s success is the retention of its compact and fuss-free design, streamlined functionality and surprising sonic scale and weight, despite its modest footprint.
With the arrival of its larger sibling, the Arc, in 2020, Sonos proved that it could convincingly deliver Dolby Atmos audio in a larger chassis. But we are a little apprehensive about whether the technology can justify its inclusion in a compact soundbar, especially when, unlike
