Sonos Beam Ultra – compact Dolby Atmos soundbar for the living room

The Sonos Beam Ultra delivers genuine 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos sound in a compact package. Movies are more immersive, dialogue is clearer, and the bass is noticeably more powerful from every direction.

It is ideal for anyone looking to significantly enhance their TV experience without setting up a large speaker system right away – and who may want to expand it into a complete Sonos home theatre system at any time.

Sonos Beam Ultra features at a glance

• Genuine Dolby Atmos: 7.1.2 surround sound with dedicated, upward-firing drivers rather than just virtualised spatial sound.
• AI speech enhancement: Automatically detects human voices and ensures clear dialogue, even in noisy rooms.
• 9 Class D amplifiers and 9 drivers: Five tweeters and four flat woofers deliver precise sound with powerful bass.
• Expandable home theatre system: With a subwoofer and a pair of surround speakers, the soundbar can be turned into a complete surround sound system at any time.
• Quick setup: Connect via HDMI eARC and control it directly with your existing TV remote control.
• Versatile playback: Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 and Apple AirPlay 2 for streaming from a wide range of sources.

Sonos Beam Ultra sound and spatial awareness

Nine digital Class D amplifiers deliver the sound, tuned to the soundbar's acoustic design. Five tweeters reproduce high and mid frequencies: one forward-firing mid-tweeter for a balanced midrange, two side-firing horn-loaded tweeters for stereo separation, and two upward-firing tweeters in a directional horn for 3D sound with Dolby Atmos.

Four flat woofers deliver the bass. Trueplay analyses the acoustics of each room and automatically tunes the soundbar accordingly, whether in an open-plan layout or a small room.

AI speech optimisation detects human voices and makes dialogue clearly audible even during loud action scenes; the level can be adjusted in four stages via the Sonos app. Night mode also reduces the volume of intense sounds and highlights quieter details.

Sonos Beam Ultra connections and setup

Connect the soundbar to your TV via HDMI eARC using the included HDMI cable. The Sonos app guides you through the setup step by step, after which your existing TV remote control works automatically.

Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 are available for wireless streaming, as is support for Apple AirPlay 2 from iOS 11.4. The USB-C port also allows you to connect an analogue audio source via a 3.5 mm cable or a router via Ethernet using separately available Sonos adapters.

Expanding the Sonos Beam Ultra into a home theatre system

The Beam Ultra already delivers full Dolby Atmos sound as a standalone soundbar. If desired, it can later be expanded with a Sonos subwoofer for deeper bass or a pair of surround speakers for even more immersive sound.

TV Audio Swap also allows the TV audio signal, including Dolby Atmos, to be transmitted to compatible Sonos headphones, so you can watch TV at full volume without disturbing others.

Suitability and important information about the Sonos Beam Ultra

Who is the Sonos Beam Ultra for?

• Medium-sized living rooms and TVs up to approximately 65 inches
• Anyone looking for focused movie and TV viewing with clear dialogue
• Users who want to expand to a complete Sonos multi-room system later
• Anyone looking for a compact soundbar without a visible tangle of cables

Important information about the Sonos Beam Ultra

• Not compatible with TVs with CCFL backlights (manufactured between 2004 and 2012)
• The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) wall mount is not compatible due to different dimensions; the correct Beam Ultra wall mount is available separately
• The older Sonos S1 controller is not supported; the latest Sonos app is required
• Dolby Atmos via HDMI requires an eARC-enabled TV

Conclusion

The Sonos Beam Ultra delivers genuine Dolby Atmos sound in a compact package and can be set up in minutes. If you want more bass or surround sound later, simply add a subwoofer and speakers – a sonically flexible entry into Sonos home theatre.