Name | Sony HT-A3000 | Sonos Beam gen 2 |
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MSRP | $599.99 | $499 |
Released | 2022 | 2021 |
Availability | Available | Available |
Current price | Amazon | Sonos, Amazon |
Speaker configuration | ||
Audio channels | 3.1 | 3.0 |
Expandable up to: | 5.1.2 (Atmos rears, sub) | 7.1.4, (Atmos rears, 2 subs) Virtualization used for extra surround channels. Added subwoofers play same subwoofer channel. |
Woofers (mid or full-range) - total | 3: 3× full range 46×93mm | 4: 4× unknown size |
Tweeters - total | 0 | 1: 1× unknown size |
Subwoofers | 2× 45×108mm (built-in) | 0 |
Audio specifications | ||
Watts RMS | 250 W | Not specified |
Frequency range | Not specified | Not specified |
DTS:X support | Virtual | No |
Dolby Atmos support? | Virtual | Virtual |
Surround sound? | No | No |
Other 3D audio formats? | 360 Reality Audio | None |
Other (notable) sound features? | None | Speech Enhancement (use app) |
Sound calibration? | Yes, (Sound Field optimization) | Yes (Trueplay) |
Connectivity & ports | ||
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | ❌ |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Ethernet port (RJ45) | ❌ | ✔ |
HDMI (e)ARC out port? | 1× eARC | 1× eARC |
HDMI in ports? (passthrough) | ✔ 1× | ❌ |
Optical port? (TOSLINK) | ✔ | ✔ |
3.5 mm AUX port? | ✔ | ❌ |
USB-A port? | ✔ | ❌ |
Other audio ports | S-center out | None |
Wireless setup & control | ||
Official app? | Sony | Music Center | Sonos S2 |
Voice assistant? | ❌ | Yes |
Chromecast built-in? | ✔ | ❌ |
AirPlay? | ✔ | ✔ |
Alexa cast? | ❌ | ❌ |
Multiroom? | ❌ | ✔ |
Wireless subwoofer(s)? | Optional: max 1 subwoofer: SA-SW3 (6.3″) | SA-SW5 (7.1″) | Optional: max 2 subwoofers; 2× Sonos Sub or Sub Mini |
Wireless surrounds? | Optional: max 2 surrounds: SA-RS3S | SA-RS5 | Optional: max 2 surrounds, Era 300 for Dolby Atmos |
Physical specifications | ||
Speakers in set: | Soundbar | Soundbar |
Size (cm W×H×D): | 95.0×6.4×12.8 | 65.1×6.90×10 |
Size (inch W×H×D): | 37.50×2.63×5.13 | 25.625×2.7×3.94 |
Weight (kg): | 4.6 | 2.8 |
Weight (lbs): | 10.19 | 6.2 |
Wall mountable? | Yes, with screws (not included) in wall | Yes |
Color options: | Black | Black, white |
Accessories in the box | HDMI cable, TV center speaker mode cable, remote | HDMI cable, optical to HDMI adapter |
More info | ||
Model number | HTA3000 | BEAM2##1 |
User guide / manual | Operating instructions | User Guide |
Official site link | Sony.com | Sonos.com |
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