[SOLVED] Does the Sonos beam work with my motherboard?

[gijsbartman]

Hello,

I want to buy the Sonos beam soundbar for my computer but I was wondering if I would be able to use it. The motherboard I'm using is the MSI Tomahawk B450 MAX (https://www.msi.com/Motherboard/B450-TOMAHAWK-MAX/Specification)
I've read something about needing an optical output but I don't really get what it is and how it works so I hope someone can help. If it isn't directly possible is there a way to do it with external hardware?

And I like the idea of having the option to add more speakers to my Sonos system in the future but is having a Sonos soundbar even a good speaker to have for pc gaming (I'll also be using it to watch movies)? Or should I look further (let me know if you have other good soundbars)?

Thanks in advance

 

[hang-the-9]

Yes the Sonos Beam needs an optical input, it actually comes with an adapter to use with it. You can get an internal soundcard like this SB one https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Blaster-Audigy-Performance-Headphone/dp/B00EO6X7PG?ref_=ast_sto_dp or an external one, this is OK for the price https://www.amazon.com/Syba-Headphone-Amplifier-Digital-Coaxial/dp/B07XJ89KV6/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FPNT4NXGH5IP&dchild=1&keywords=syba+sonic&qid=1606772115&s=electronics&sprefix=syba,electronics,155&sr=1-1 This toppnig is good but does not have a headphone out https://www.amazon.com/TOPPING-ES90...jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== This ifi is good for the price but over $100 https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Bluetoo...X4T2FQ2RNJZ&psc=1&refRID=7CN5B8HBJX4T2FQ2RNJZ

The question of that is a good thing to even get for computer audio, I would not. Why a soundbar and not speakers? What are you using now? Are you setting up the system as a home theater setup with a larger screen and multiple speakers?
For the $300 the Sonos soundbar costs there are quite a few simpler and good sounding options for 1/3 the price even. Even more so that you need another soundcard to run it with.