Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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
Additional Features	Built In Microphone
Age Range Description	Adult
Antenna Location	For Smart Home Integration, For Televisions
Audio Driver Type	Dynamic Driver
Audio Output Mode	Dolby Atmos, Surround
Battery Average Life	1 hours
Best Sellers Rank	#187,648 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #525 in Home Audio Soundbar Speakers
Brand	Sonos
Built-In Media	AC power cord, Beam, Ethernet cable, HDMI cable, Optical adapter, Quick Start Guide
Color	Black
Compatible Devices	Television
Connectivity Protocol	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Optical, HDMI
Connectivity Technology	Wireless
Control Method	Voice
Controller Type	Amazon Alexa
Customer Package Type	Standard Packaging
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (4,037)
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Frequency Response	50 Hz
Global Trade Identification Number	00780537830140, 00878269004271
Impedance	4 Ohms
Is Waterproof	False
Item Dimensions D x W x H	10D x 65.1W x 6.9H centimeters
Item Type Name	Sonos N/A Multiroom Digital Music System Black
Item Weight	6.35 Pounds
MP3 player	No
Manufacturer	Sonos
Model Name	Sonos Beam
Model Number	BEAM1US1BLK
Mounting Type	Bar Mount
Number Of Circuits	1
Number of Audio Channels	1.0
Number of Batteries	1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
Number of Items	1
Power Source	AC adapter
Processor Count	5
Speaker Maximum Output Power	100 Watts
Speaker Size	25.6 Inches
Speaker Type	Soundbar
Specific Uses For Product	home theaters, movies and TV shows, music streaming, smart home environments
Subwoofer Connectivity Technology	Wireless
Subwoofer Diameter	8 Feet
Tweeter Diameter	1 Inches
UPC	878269004271
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Type	Limited
Water Resistance Level	Not Water Resistant
Wireless Technology	Wi-Fi

Sonos Beam - Smart TV Sound Bar with Amazon Alexa Built-in - Black

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