The Beam seemed to have much deeper sound in the store. Compared to the Arc, it had better base. At home, I've adjusted base to +8 and it is just okay.
I guess I expected too much, it worked from my remote for a couple days no I have to go find my phone every time I want to change the volume. Not much bass to speak of and way to expensive.
Simple install. I'm a sound snob and the product exceeded my expectations. There were a few tricks to get the sound synchronized with the TV. It may require assistance to located the necessary setting that has an unbelievably obtuse name - just go to the one you don't understand the name, that will fix it. Product is well designed, uses little space, fits nicely at the TV base, and plays music with great sound. The app is very good. Some not obvious items you need to find and memorize that we're not user obvious for me. But it's very doable.
Pros: Dolby Digital 5.1, Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Superior Sound, Versatile
So, I had another sound bar I replaced and I was turning on and off individually all three. The beam allows me to control all components with one Apple remote. The sound is excellent and understanding dialog is finally solved.
Pros: Dolby Digital 5.1, Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Speech enhancement, Superior Sound
I have three of these sound bars in my house with an ark. They put off great sound for a great price. Much better then other systems I have used in the past.
Pros: Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Superior Sound, Versatile
Pleased with the Beam 2 as it was easily set up and the sound quality is do much better than the Samsung TV speakers. Like the dialog enhancement feature as I have some borderline hearing issues as I age. One issue with sound cutting out intermittently and had to switch from HDMI ARC connection to optical. This situation is a topic on Sonos user forums so not unique. I don't use voice commands or have a music subscription and perhaps an HDMI ARC-E would be better than my 6-year old TV.
Pros: Easy To Setup, Easy to use, Speech enhancement, Superior Sound
Cons: Issue with sound cutting out when using HDMI ARC