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THE WINNER Sonos Beam
A combination of great sound — both for movies and over AirPlay — and a wealth of smart features in a compact package
J ust a decade ago, this test would have been purely about sound quality but now smart network features also play a significant role. So the balance comes down to those two factors, and price. The Sonos Beam is a solid and affordable option, cleverly using its speakers to simulate surround sound in Dolby Atmos mode, and producing an impressive movie experience as well as being capable with music playback.