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Sonos Beam Ultra replaces flagship soundbar in personal setup
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It might be little, but it can take on your 65-inch TV
The shift from a larger flagship soundbar to the compact Sonos Beam Ultra demonstrates that a midsized model can deliver flagship-level audio performance for typical home TV sizes, influencing adoption decisions for engineers evaluating space-efficient audio solutions.
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The Beam Ultra uses nine Class-D amplifiers driving five tweeters and four dedicated woofers, replacing the Gen 2's midwoofers and passive radiators with a more compact configuration.
It delivers sufficient volume and Dolby Atmos performance for 55- to 65-inch TVs, and can handle 70-inch screens in modest rooms, making it viable for smaller living spaces.
Integration with Sonos ecosystem features like TruePlay calibration for Android and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity enhances audio fidelity and network stability without requiring additional hardware.
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The change replaces a larger, flagship soundbar with a smaller unit that matches or exceeds its audio capabilities for common TV sizes, indicating a trend toward high-performance, space-saving audio hardware.
Adopting the Beam Ultra requires accepting limited external ports, restricting direct connections to non-Sonos devices and locking users into Sonos' proprietary ecosystem for expanded setups.
The upgrade stops short of delivering the full spatial audio breadth of larger models like the Arc Ultra, meaning engineers seeking maximum room-filling sound may still need additional Sonos speakers for optimal coverage.
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