I swapped my flagship soundbar for the new Sonos Beam Ultra, and I don’t see a reason to go back

4.0 / 5 Very good Slim, unassuming design. Flagship-level integration with Sonos system. Limited ports for external connectivity. Flagship soundbars are great; they promise big sound from dozens of speakers powered by heavy-duty amplifiers, while being as sleek and unassuming as possible. The Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar has remained the centerpiece of my living room, but after testing the more compact Sonos Beam Ultra, I’m reconsidering my need for the larger option. Despite being midsized, the Beam Ultra isn’t anything to sneeze at. Sonos completely refitted the Beam Ultra’s speaker configuration compared to the…