The top-tier Sonos Beam soundbar is available for under ten thousand. Users love it, but it's not suitable for Android

The Sonos Beam is one of the highest-rated compact soundbars — but its purchase comes with caveats that are fair to mention upfront. With code 2026ALZAEXTRA20, you can now get it for 9,272 CZK instead of 12,199 CZK. Before purchasing, it’s worth checking the price and availability in detail on Alza.

Quick Summary:
✅ Makes sense if you have a TV with HDMI eARC (ideally an Apple ecosystem) and want top-tier sound with clear dialogues and the option to grow into a Sonos system.
⚠️ Consider that it doesn’t have Bluetooth, requires an online account and app for setup, and the spatial effect is more of a hint — it’s still sound from a single point.
💡 For 9,272 CZK, the sound is great, but connectivity is its weakness — carefully consider if it suits you.

Why the Sonos Beam is Worth Considering

Sound is why people love the Sonos Beam — clean, detailed, with surprising bass for such a small soundbar, and most importantly, crystal-clear dialogues. Oscar-winning sound engineers tuned it, and features like speech enhancement or night mode address the eternal problem of “weak voices, loud music.” The second draw is the Sonos ecosystem: you can eventually expand the Beam with a subwoofer and rear speakers (Era 100, Sub Mini) to build a full surround sound system. Trueplay calibration also adapts the sound to your room — owners agree that the difference before and after is huge.

Key Parameters Explained Simply

Inside are five speakers (four woofers, one tweeter) and five Class D digital amplifiers, delivering powerful sound for a compact body. It supports Dolby Atmos, but let’s be precise — the Beam doesn’t have upward-firing drivers, so it creates the height effect virtually, and it’s more of a hint than true overhead spatial sound. Connection to the TV is handled by HDMI eARC (an optical adapter is also included), so you control it with a single TV remote. Wirelessly, it supports Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2, and Multiroom, with control via the Sonos app, voice (Alexa, Google), or touch.

What Users Say and What to Watch Out For

Ratings are high — 4.7 out of 5 from 136 customers, 92% recommendation, minimal returns (0.68%). The vast majority praise the sound, dialogues, design, and reliable ecosystem. But here I must be straightforward, because the negatives are specific and crucial for some. The Beam does not have Bluetooth — more Android users returned it for this reason, as without Apple devices and without HDMI eARC, they find it difficult to fully utilize. The app and integration of streaming services (YouTube Music, Spotify) are repeatedly criticized as frustrating, lacking support for standard Chromecast. And for setup, you need an online account, a phone, and enabled location services. A few people also mention that the spatial effect is weak and for this price, they would expect more immersion.

When It Doesn’t Make Sense

If you have Android and want to stream via Bluetooth or Chromecast, the Beam will frustrate you — opt for a soundbar with more open connectivity. Similarly, if your TV doesn’t have HDMI ARC/eARC, you’ll lose convenient control and Atmos. And anyone who wants true surround sound from all sides must factor in purchasing satellites and a subwoofer — meaning tens of thousands more. However, for owners of TVs with eARC (ideally within the Apple ecosystem) who want top-tier sound with room for growth, it’s an excellent choice.

Would you bet on Sonos’s top-tier sound even at the cost of closed connectivity, or would you prefer a soundbar with Bluetooth and openness?