Sonos Beam Gen 2
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is an awesome Dolby Atmos soundbar that delivers great sound and plenty of features in a single compact package. Although the virtual Atmos on offer here isn’t the best we’ve heard, this soundbar is still a fantastic performer, and fits small spaces perfectly – and its mid-range price won’t be too hard on your bank balance either.
Pros
- Impressive bass and dynamics
- Neat, modern aesthetic
- Awesome features including multi-room support
Cons
- Atmos effects are less convincing
- No Bluetooth
- Omits DTS:X
Marshall Heston 60
The Marshall Heston 60 delivers punchy, clear, and cinematic audio that stimulates the senses. This soundbar’s Dolby Atmos performance is very solid considering its confined dimensions, as is its bass output and dialogue. The bug-prone companion app needs some tweaking, but the Heston 60 remains one of the strongest small soundbars around.
Pros
- Impressive Atmos
- Beautiful amp-inspired look
- Excellent connectivity options
Cons
- Buggy companion app
- Beam is a lot cheaper now
- Not particularly powerful
