TechAudioHeadphonesSonos Ace headphones coming 2 June – with Bose and Apple-rivalling price tagSonos Ace look truly aceWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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Sonos Ace look truly ace
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(Image credit: Sonos)
(Image credit: Sonos)
The first rumours of ‘Sonos Headphones’ began many years ago, so official news that the over-ear product isfinallyhere – and set to go on sale from 2 June – almost feels like a relief. Especially as the leaks have been so abundant it’s pretty much spoiled any surprise at all.
Originally thought to be called Sonos Headphones, the official product name is indeed Sonos Ace. These are the audio company’s first-ever pair of headphones – which will be priced at £449/$449 in a clear face-off with the likes ofApple’s AirPods MaxandBose’s QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.
(Image credit: Sonos)
(Image credit: Sonos)
A stainless steel slide-adjustable headband hides its hinge within the earcup for a pristine finish that also serves a function: to avoid hair- or finger-snagging. A multi-function toggle-button on the right earcup (also steel) makes for easy physical controls, while a separate active-noise cancellation control button beneath cycles between ANC modes.
As you’d expect, Sonos Ace come in black or white finishes. But neither is an exact echo of other Sonos products: the ‘Soft White’ is much less shiny, featuring a laser-etched Sonos logo to the right earcup, which is debossed against the fingerprint-resistant paint finish. ‘Black’, which also features that laser-etched logo, is an even darker finish compared to Sonos’best wireless speakers– and less polished-looking than the white alternative.
So why would you want Sonos' headphones over any of the (many) otherbest headphonescompetitors? Well, this being Sonos, there’s some app-based and cinema-focused magic to really appeal. Beyond being at-home or on-the-go headphones, Sonos Ace also features a spatial audio mode called TrueCinema, for private at-home experiences when watchingthe best TVshows.
(Image credit: Sonos)
(Image credit: Sonos)
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TrueCinema is similar toSonos TruePlayin the way it measures, but what’s interesting is that the profile is saved on the Sonos Arc soundbar. That means should you encounter another Arc system elsewhere with a TrueCinema profile setup specifically for that room, it’ll automatically deliver that acoustically-optimised listening experience without needing to run the setup process again.
That means the Sonos Ace are tied into Sonos' ecosystem for full feature availability, but beyond being ‘just another pair of headphones’ are therefore specifically designed for personalised home cinema experiences. They look fantastic, they sound fantastic, and with some future feature updates these headphones might replace your best soundbar for late-night listening experiences. All of which sounds, you guessed it, ace…
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Today’s best Sonos Ace, Apple AirPods Max, Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Sony WH-1000XM5 dealsSonos Ace$434ViewSee all pricesApple Airpods Max$549$479ViewSee all pricesBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones$429$349ViewSee all pricesSony WH-1000XM5$399.99$279.95ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
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Sonos Ace$434ViewSee all pricesApple Airpods Max$549$479ViewSee all pricesBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones$429$349ViewSee all pricesSony WH-1000XM5$399.99$279.95ViewSee all prices
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones$429$349ViewSee all prices
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$349
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Sony WH-1000XM5$399.99$279.95ViewSee all prices
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