The Sonos Beam Ultra is a compact 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar with nine drivers, dedicated upward-firing speakers, powerful bass, and AI-enhanced dialogue clarity. WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple AirPlay 2, Trueplay room tuning, and HDMI eARC make it easy to enjoy immersive movies, TV, games, and music. Add compatible Sonos surrounds and a subwoofer to expand Beam Ultra into a complete wireless home theater system.
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Sonos Beam Ultra Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar

Bring cinematic sound, clearer dialogue, and immersive music to your living space with the Sonos Beam Ultra. This compact Dolby Atmos soundbar delivers true 7.1.2 surround sound through nine drivers, including dedicated upward-firing tweeters that create realistic height effects for movies, TV shows, games, and Dolby Atmos Music. An all-new acoustic architecture provides deeper bass, greater detail, and a wider soundstage while maintaining a sleek, low-profile design that fits easily beneath your TV.

Beam Ultra is designed to make every type of entertainment easier to hear and enjoy. AI Speech Enhancement detects human voices and provides four adjustable levels of dialogue enhancement, while Night Sound reduces intense effects and brings quieter details forward for late-night viewing. Trueplay™ room tuning measures your room's acoustics and automatically fine-tunes the sound for your specific setup.

With HDMI eARC, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple AirPlay 2, Sonos Voice Control, and capacitive touch controls, Beam Ultra gives you flexible ways to connect, stream, and control your entertainment. It can also grow with your system by adding compatible Sonos subwoofers and surround speakers for even deeper bass and more immersive home theater sound.

Specifications

• Model: Sonos Beam Ultra
• Sound Configuration: True 7.1.2 surround sound with Dolby Atmos
• Total Drivers: 9 drivers
• Amplifiers: 9 Class-D digital amplifiers tuned to the soundbar's acoustic architecture
• Tweeters: 5 tweeters for high- and mid-range reproduction
• Forward-Firing Tweeter: 1 forward-firing mid tweeter designed to create a smooth center image
• Side-Firing Tweeters: 2 horn-loaded mid tweeters for enhanced stereo separation and a wider soundstage
• Upward-Firing Tweeters: 2 tweeters loaded into directional horns to support Dolby Atmos spatial audio and overhead effects
• Woofers: 4 low-profile woofers for powerful bass from a compact enclosure
• Microphones: Far-field microphone array with beamforming and multichannel echo cancellation for voice control, Trueplay tuning, and compatible surround-speaker connections
• Microphone Privacy: Rear mic switch physically disconnects power to the microphones when switched off
• Adjustable EQ: Bass, treble, and loudness can be adjusted through the Sonos app
• Trueplay™: Measures room acoustics and fine-tunes EQ for the listening environment; compatible with iOS and Android devices
• AI Speech Enhancement: Detects human voices to improve dialogue clarity with 4 selectable Speech Enhancement levels in the Sonos app
• Night Sound: Reduces the intensity of loud sounds while enhancing quieter details
• Home Theater Audio Formats: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Atmos via Dolby Digital Plus, Stereo PCM, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos via Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, Dolby Multichannel PCM, and DTS Digital Surround
• HDMI eARC Requirement: HDMI eARC is required for certain high-bandwidth formats, including Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Atmos via Dolby TrueHD, Multichannel PCM, and Dolby Multichannel PCM
• Audio Format Display: The Sonos app's Now Playing screen displays the audio format currently being decoded
• Dolby Atmos Music: Dedicated upward-firing drivers support spatial Dolby Atmos Music playback
• TV Audio Swap: Allows compatible TV audio to be swapped between Beam Ultra and supported Sonos headphones
• Simulated Overhead Sound: Optimizes overhead effects when the area above the soundbar is obstructed; configuration is selectable in the Sonos app
• Dimensions: Approximately 2.48 x 29.53 x 4.13 in. (63 x 750 x 105 mm)
• Weight: 6.35 lb (2.88 kg)
• Available Colors: Black and White
• Finish: Matte
• Mounting: M5 x 0.8 mm thread pitch, L6.5 mm
• Wall Mount: Compatible wall mount sold separately
• LED Indicators: Product lights indicate connection status, microphone activity, and mute status
• Touch Controls: Capacitive controls for play, pause, skip, replay, volume adjustment, voice assistant control, and grouping or ungrouping Sonos products
• Bluetooth Button: Dedicated button for Bluetooth device pairing
• WiFi: WiFi 6 compatible
• Wireless Router Compatibility: Supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz broadcast-capable routers
• HDMI: HDMI eARC/ARC connection using the included HDMI cable
• Optical Connection: Supported with an optional optical adapter sold separately
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 for streaming from Bluetooth-enabled devices
• Voltage: 100-240V, 50/60Hz internal power supply
• CPU: Quad-core 4xA55 processor at 1.9 GHz
• Voice Control: Works with Sonos Voice Control; voice assistant availability may vary by language and region
• Apple AirPlay 2: Compatible with AirPlay 2 on Apple devices running iOS 11.4 or later
• USB-C: Supports connection of an external audio source with a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable and Sonos Line-In Adapter
• Optional Ethernet Connection: A wired router connection can be added using an Ethernet cable and Sonos Combo Adapter
• USB-C Accessories: Sonos Line-In Adapter and Sonos Combo Adapter are sold separately
• TV Compatibility: Not compatible with CCFL-backlit TVs manufactured from 2004 through 2012
• System Expansion: Compatible Sonos subwoofers and surround speakers can be added for expanded home theater performance; additional speakers are sold separately
• Software Updates: Designed to receive software updates that can add features and refine performance; internet connection and the Sonos app are required
• Included Soundbar: Sonos Beam Ultra
• Included Power Cable: 6 ft (2 m)
• Included HDMI Cable: 4.9 ft (1.5 m)
• Included Documentation: Set Up Guide and legal/warranty information
• Internet Requirement: Internet connection required for setup and connected features
• Power Requirement: Nearby electrical outlet
• App Requirement: Latest generation of the Sonos app running on a compatible device

What It's Great At

• Immersive Dolby Atmos Home Theater: True 7.1.2 surround sound and dedicated upward-firing drivers create convincing width, depth, and overhead effects without requiring separate front speakers.
• Clearer TV Dialogue: AI Speech Enhancement identifies voices and lets you choose from four enhancement levels to keep conversations intelligible during action-heavy scenes or in noisy rooms.
• Big Sound From a Compact Soundbar: Nine drivers and four low-profile woofers produce a broad soundstage, detailed audio, and impactful bass from a design that measures less than 30 inches wide.
• Room-Optimized Performance: Trueplay automatically adjusts the sound to suit your room acoustics and the soundbar's placement.
• Movies and Music: Dolby Atmos Music, WiFi streaming, Bluetooth 5.3, and Apple AirPlay 2 make Beam Ultra equally useful for home theater and everyday music listening.
• Flexible Control: Operate the soundbar with your TV remote, the Sonos app, capacitive touch controls, Apple AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, or Sonos Voice Control.
• Expandable Sonos Home Theater: Start with Beam Ultra and add compatible Sonos surrounds and a subwoofer when you want deeper bass and greater surround immersion.
• Late-Night Viewing: Night Sound reduces disruptive loud effects while making quiet details easier to hear.

FAQ Section

Q: Does the Sonos Beam Ultra support Dolby Atmos?
A: Yes. Beam Ultra delivers true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos surround sound using dedicated upward-firing drivers to produce height effects in addition to spacious ear-level audio.

Q: How is Beam Ultra different from Beam (Gen 2)?
A: Beam Ultra features nine drivers, including dedicated upward-firing drivers, along with true 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos, stronger bass, a wider soundstage, Bluetooth streaming, AI Speech Enhancement, and updated room-tuning capabilities.

Q: Does Sonos Beam Ultra improve dialogue clarity?
A: Yes. AI Speech Enhancement detects human voices and provides four adjustable enhancement levels in the Sonos app, helping dialogue remain clear when sound effects become intense or the room is noisy.

Q: Can I stream music directly to Beam Ultra?
A: Yes. Beam Ultra supports WiFi streaming, Bluetooth 5.3, Apple AirPlay 2, and Dolby Atmos Music, so it can serve as a high-quality music speaker even when the TV is turned off.

Q: Does Beam Ultra work with HDMI ARC as well as HDMI eARC?
A: Yes. It connects to a compatible TV through HDMI eARC or ARC using the included HDMI cable. However, HDMI eARC is required for certain high-bandwidth audio formats such as Dolby TrueHD and Multichannel PCM.

Q: Can I use Beam Ultra with a TV that only has an optical audio output?
A: Yes, but you will need a compatible Sonos optical adapter, which is sold separately.

Q: Can I add a subwoofer and surround speakers to Beam Ultra?
A: Yes. Beam Ultra can be expanded with compatible Sonos subwoofers and surround speakers, allowing you to build a more powerful and immersive wireless home theater system over time.

Q: Does Beam Ultra automatically adjust its sound for my room?
A: Yes. Trueplay measures your room's acoustics and fine-tunes the soundbar's EQ so performance is optimized for your particular space and placement.