![]() ![]() The wraparound fabric covering and slightly squashed shape look great, but its drawbacks include slightly blocking the screen if both are placed on the same stand. But, of course, it works with Alexa, too, so if you already have an Amazon smart speaker in the home, then connecting them is a doddle. The soundbar also operates as a Bluetooth speaker for playing music, podcasts, or audiobooks from your device, and the built-in subwoofer gives everything the oomph you want. Still, Samsung has tried to compensate for this with so-called Acoustic Beam Technology that utilizes interior speakers placed on each end to approximate a surround sound. Unfortunately, there are no Dolby Atmos or upfiring drivers. The Samsung HW-S60T Soundbar looks excellent, but audio performance has also been paid attention to. This all-in-one soundbar from Samsung is probably the most attractive on our list, with our testing alongside the Samsung Frame TV only enhancing this aspect. ![]() Wall mounting the bar will create the best aesthetic. We also noticed that, because of how narrow the speaker is compared to traditional soundbars, the mess of wires behind our television was obvious. Be prepared to clean it daily if you care about it looking pristine. ![]() The new design replaced the fabric grille with a new plastic one, but the matte black body tended to collect dust and fingerprints while we were testing. Perhaps that's a testament to how good the quality is straight out of the box, before any fiddling around. While the overall sound from the Beam is excellent, we can't say we noticed a difference after Trueplay was tuned. This ensures that you're getting the best sound for your space and involves walking around the room while waving your phone in the air for a few minutes. You can access the EQ presets and - if you happen to have an iPhone - Trueplay tuning. Of course, connecting the speaker to your TV is just the tip of the iceberg, and you'll want to fire up the Sonos app to get the most out of your Beam. Simply connect the power cable and HDMI (to the HDMI ARC input of your television), and you're ready to go. Of course, some would complain about the lack of connections, but it's ideal for those who don't like their technology to be overly fussy. Testing the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is a breeze due to the simplicity of its design. After Sonos' previous compact soundbar proved successful, the company has released the next-gen version of its Sonos Beam with faster processing and support for Dolby Atmos. ![]()
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