Sonos is a brand that makes some of the best speakers and best soundbars on the market — and if you're looking to upgrade ...

Its dimensions are markedly different ... That HDMI socket gives the Amp all of the TV-partnering features of the Sonos Beam, including automatic switching to TV audio when required and volume control ...

(That's where I predominantly use it.) Beyond size, the midrange Beam really differentiates itself from the cheaper Sonos Ray by adding an HDMI eARC connection and support for Dolby Atmos.

Used purely as a music speaker – via Sonos' own app, Tidal Hifi and Amazon Prime Music in my case – the Beam is again a really cracking performer, despite its compact size. That's especially ...

If you buy through a BGR link, we may earn an affiliate commission, helping support our expert product labs. Sonos makes some of the best smart speakers you can buy, and it has been a market ...