Just keep in mind Gen 2 has Atmos support and LPCM support (game consoles/apple tv) and Gen 1 does not. It may or may not matter to you but something to be aware of.
They sometimes go lower than this price, but you have to set a deal alert. I got a refurbished Beam (Gen 1) for $191.40 before tax not too long ago directly from Sonos.
I have the Beam gen 1 outside in a Pergola and it's perfect fine. I also have the Arc in a theater type room (man cave) and it totally needed the sub. I would say it's dependent on need. If you're looking for tv shows, occasional movie, the Beam alone is fine. If you're wanting the real theater type sound, you'll want a sub.
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They sometimes go lower than this price, but you have to set a deal alert. I got a refurbished Beam (Gen 1) for $191.40 before tax not too long ago directly from Sonos.
Any reviews on having just the Beam without a sub? Is Subwoofer needed/makes a big difference?
I have the Beam gen 1 outside in a Pergola and it's perfect fine. I also have the Arc in a theater type room (man cave) and it totally needed the sub. I would say it's dependent on need. If you're looking for tv shows, occasional movie, the Beam alone is fine. If you're wanting the real theater type sound, you'll want a sub.
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Just keep in mind Gen 2 has Atmos support and LPCM support (game consoles/apple tv) and Gen 1 does not. It may or may not matter to you but something to be aware of.
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If you want low frequency imo sub is a must have. Bar itself has bass but you can barely feel it if at all
I have the Beam gen 1 outside in a Pergola and it's perfect fine. I also have the Arc in a theater type room (man cave) and it totally needed the sub. I would say it's dependent on need. If you're looking for tv shows, occasional movie, the Beam alone is fine. If you're wanting the real theater type sound, you'll want a sub.
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Refurbished One (Gen 2) - $134
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UPDATE: It was because I was logged in. Had to log out of my Sonos account, and then I could see the refurb prices.
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