Sonos Beam Ultra and the limits of a compact Atmos upgrade
Dedicated height drivers make Beam Ultra a credible upgrade from Beam Gen 2. Cabinet clearance, TV passthrough and differing dialogue impressions decide whether it suits your room.
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Dedicated height drivers make Beam Ultra a credible upgrade from Beam Gen 2. Cabinet clearance, TV passthrough and differing dialogue impressions decide whether it suits your room.
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