Giving The People What They Want
Sonos has launched the Ace Ultra headphones ($449), an upgraded follow-up to their original Ace model, featuring improved sound quality, active noise cancellation, and crucial new Wi-Fi connectivity. This allows the headphones to integrate fully with a Sonos system, sending music to and from S2-compatible speakers, addressing a key shortcoming of the initial launch.
Why it matters
This release signifies Sonos's effort to recover from a problematic app launch and enhance its product ecosystem, offering consumers a more integrated and premium audio experience.
The company’s new headphones can truly be part of a Sonos system.
Billy Steele for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Preferred Source Google Discover RATING : 8.7 / 10 Pros Upgraded sound and ANC performance Connects directly to your Sonos setup Same price the regular Ace was at launch Cons Pricey Residual app anxiety Best features require additional Sonos gear We may receive a commission on purchases made from links.
To say the Sonos Ace had a rough launch is a massive understatement. The company's first headphones should've been a milestone moment, but instead the product debut was overshadowed by the infamous app crisis of 2024 . After years of work, and one CEO resignation , Sonos has returned with an overhauled speaker platform and two new Ultra devices. One of those is a follow-up to the original headphones: the Ace Ultra ( $449 ).
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