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Compared to traditional speaker setups, soundbars are an affordable alternative to upgrading your television’s sound without adding clutter to your space. Some, like the Sonos Beam Gen 1 soundbar, also come with built-in voice assistants—and right now, a new Sonos Beam is 46% off on Woot, taking it to $269 (down from $499). According to price tracking tools, this is $30 under its lowest previous price.
Doubling as a wireless home theater and a music speaker, the Sonos Beam has built-in Alexa, letting you control it hands-free and set alarms or check the news and weather. At 2.7 by 25.7 by 4.0 inches (HWD), it has a small footprint and a streamlined look.
Despite its age—it earned a PCMag “Best of the Year” award way back in 2018—it has held up well as a one-piece sound system that packs audio power into a small package. The Sonos platform supports 50 music streaming services, and the top panel has three touch-sensitive controls for playback, track skipping, and volume. It doesn’t come with a remote control, but it can be configured to work with your TV remote control.
What do you think so far?
While it can’t simulate directional surround sound, the soundbar has four woofers, three passive radiators, and a single tweeter for immersive and clear audio that fills a room. If you’re looking for a powerful but unobtrusive speaker system, the Sonos Beam Gen 1 soundbar is a reliable option.
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