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Sonos
Beam (Gen 2)
78% positive of 449 users
Compact value, but virtual Atmos and app issues.
S60T
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Sentiment score100% positive
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Last updated: Jun 24, 2026
Reddit Reviews
2 of 2 reviews
divaker02Under 300 I’d say LG S60T is your best bet. I had the same system and it gets loud enough to never use max volume. In fact I had to keep it under 50% to avoid my neighbours banging on my door (in an apartment).
ManufacturerHappy600Yes it was the s60t who is a better soundbar indeed. The s40t is average at best
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Sonos - Beam (Gen 2)
Renters or condo owners who want a cinematic experience without disturbing neighbors or triggering noise complaints.
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Users with hearing impairments, fans of talk-heavy content (news/podcasts), or those tired of 'muffled' movie speech.
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Owners of 'Great Rooms' or combined living/kitchen areas where audio needs to fill a massive volume of air.
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Users who use their soundbar as their primary Hi-Fi system for streaming music or playing CDs.
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Minimalists or those with zero floor space for a subwoofer who still want high-quality cinematic audio.
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