New Sonos Beam Ultra Gets Dolby Atmos Glow Up for $699 - cnet.com
Sonos has announced the Beam Ultra, a new 7.1.2-channel soundbar that bridges the gap between its standard Beam and flagship Arc Ultra models. The device features physical upfiring drivers for true Dolby Atmos support and includes AI-driven speech enhancement and room-tuning capabilities.
Why it matters
This release expands the mid-range home theater market by offering premium spatial audio features at a more accessible price point than flagship alternatives.
Tech > Home Entertainment > Audio > Speakers > Sound bars
The 7.1.2-channel soundbar slots between the Beam and Arc Ultra.
Read full bio September 1, 2026, 10:40 am ET
Sonos Sonos has a new soundbar in its streaming-centric lineup: the Dolby Atmos-capable Beam Ultra. It falls between the existing Beam and the flagship Arc Ultra .
The Beam Ultra is the Dolby Atmos upgrade of the Beam Gen 2 — which remains in the lineup– and adds physical, upfiring drivers and “warmer bass” to become a 7.1.2-channel soundbar.
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