Question 1

My tv only has a toslink output and not hdmi arc, would the beam work?

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Yes, for TVs that don't have an HDMI-ARC port, you can use the included optical audio adapter to connect Sonos Beam to the optical port on your TV.

Question 2

How does the sound quality of the beam compare to the play 1,3,5 when it comes to just playing music?

Accepted Answer

Great for music, not just for TV. If I were blindfolded, I'm not sure I'd be able to tell the difference. A pair of Play:1's probably has the best stereo sound.

Question 3

What’s the difference between sonos beam and Polk command bar

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Price, Price, and more Price. Here is what you need to know about Sonos before you make your purchase. Sonos is a music platform first and TV connection second. If you do not have any accounts with any music streaming services and do not plan on getting them that is 75% of what Sonos does. If you are looking for a TV sound system only this would be a costly investment for that one task. Yes the Beam has Alexa available but so does Polk. The Sonos Beam is $399.00 for the Beam ONLY. If you would like a Sub now you need to purchase the only one that works for Sonos at $699.00. Now.... would you like a side of rear surrounds with that? Sonos you be glad to assist with that for another $300.00 to $400.00 for the Sonos Play 1 or the Sonos One. Grand total for a Sonos surround system that Only does Dolby Digital 5.1   $1398.00 or 1498.00 before taxes and shipping. One other little thing that you would need to be aware of. Sonos is an internet required system. It is controlled from your phone, tablet, or if you have a TV remote that can be read by the Beam. If your internet goes down or your router fails you now have lost connection to your Sonos until internet connection has been re-established. Or you and purchase the Polk for $299.00 that comes with a wireless Sub-woofer does Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby DTS,  oh and also has Alexa built in  and can stream music services just like Sonos.  For the economics of it I have laid out all if the available information. As for how wold like to move forward is depending on you wallet and your patients.

Question 4

Since this comes with an adapter does it come with a hdmi-arc cable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Sonos Beam ships with an HDMI cable included in the box.

ASIN	B07D4734HR
Antenna Location	Music
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode	Dolby Atmos, Surround
Box Contents	Power cable, HDMI cable, Ethernet cable
Brand Name	Sonos
Colour	Black
Compatible Devices	Television
Connectivity Protocol	Wi-Fi
Control Method	Remote
Controller Type	App Control
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,038)
Global Trade Identification Number	00780537830140, 00878269004271
Is Waterproof	True
Item Dimensions D x W x H	6.9D x 65W x 9.9H centimetres
Item Weight	6.35 Pounds
MP3 player	No
Manufacturer	Sonos
Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts)	100 Watts
Model Number	BEAM1US1BLK
Mounting Type	Tabletop
Network Connectivity Technology	Wi-Fi
Number of Audio Channels	1.0
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Processor Count	5
Product Features	Built In Microphone
Speaker Size	25.6 Inches
Speaker Type	Soundbar
Specific Uses For Product	Home Theater, Music Listening
Tweeter Diameter	1 Inches
UPC	878269004271
Unit Count	1.0 count
Warranty Type	Limited
Wireless Technology Type	Wi-Fi

Sonos Beam - Smart Sound Bar Black

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