Soundbar Recommendations

[C0stanza]

I’m looking for a quick easy audio solution for use with the tv I have in my bedroom. I don’t want to mess around with a full audio setup, just looking for a simple bar to sit in front of the tv and hopefully not require another remote.

 

I’m looking at the Sonos Beam gen 2 because my roommates use one for the den tv and it seems to work fine. That said, I don’t know much about other alternatives so I figured I’d ask here to see if there are cheaper equivalents or better options for the price (around $450ish I think)

 

Thank you!

[saintlouisbagels]

3 hours ago, C0stanza said:

I’m looking at the Sonos Beam gen 2 because my roommates use one for the den tv and it seems to work fine.

Are you unhappy with the sound quality?

 

I "downgraded" from my audiophile 2.0 bookshelf speaker setup ($1200/pair) to the Sonos Beam gen 2 because I was in love with the minimalist design and the fact that everything still sounded pretty great.

 

Their "Ray" and "Arc" soundbars are where I think you're getting a really bad $-to-performance ratio.

 

You can also just just grab the Beam Gen 2 for $399 from their refurbished site (20% off MSRP). I've purchased about 6 refurbished speakers from them and they always look brand new.
https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-g2-b-stock
 

They also have an eBay storefront for the 20%-off stuff.
https://www.ebay.com/str/sonosofficial

[C0stanza]

41 minutes ago, saintlouisbagels said:

Are you unhappy with the sound quality?

 

I "downgraded" from my audiophile 2.0 bookshelf speaker setup ($1200/pair) to the Sonos Beam gen 2 because I was in love with the minimalist design and the fact that everything still sounded pretty great.

 

Their "Ray" and "Arc" soundbars are where I think you're getting a really bad $-to-performance ratio.

 

You can also just just grab the Beam Gen 2 for $399 from their refurbished site (20% off MSRP). I've purchased about 6 refurbished speakers from them and they always look brand new.
https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/beam-g2-b-stock
 

They also have an eBay storefront for the 20%-off stuff.
https://www.ebay.com/str/sonosofficial

Oh I’m not unhappy with the sound quality at all (unless you’re referring to my tv’s builtin speakers). First gen model in the living room sounds great!

 

I just wanted to know if there was an obviously better alternative at the price point

[saintlouisbagels]

5 minutes ago, C0stanza said:

First gen model in the living room sounds great!

Then you'll really like the Gen2 because it's quite a bit better

I honestly don't have much experience with the other cheaper soundbars because I personally think the design of the Sonos Beam is a huge selling point.

 

But I've definitely never heard any soundbars that impress me that cost less than the Beam.