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Sonos Ace headphones: price, pre-order, release date

Photo of remon Buul remon BuulMay 21, 2024
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Sonos is one of the most popular audio brands and makes some of our favorite wireless speakers and soundbars. However, the company’s lineup is missing one notable category: headphones. That is, until now.

For the first time, Sonos is set to launch a pair of wireless headphones. Called Sonos Ace, the new over-ear headphones are set to compete with similar flagship offerings from Bose, Sony and Apple. They promise all the essential features of other high-end headphones, like Bluetooth support and noise cancellation, plus some nice perks aimed at home theater fans, including Dolby head tracking and easy swapping between Sonos soundbars.

Below, we’ve detailed all the ins and outs of the Sonos Ace, including pricing and specs, to help you decide if they’re worth considering. We will add more retail links as they become available.

Sonos Ace Price and Pre-Order Details


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The Sonos Ace are now available for pre-order for $449 in the Sonos online store and at Best Buy. Color options include black and white. Pre-orders are expected to ship by June 5. We will add more retail options as they become available.

Sonos Ace specs and features


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The Sonos Ace comes with all the basic features we’ve come to expect from a pair of flagship wireless earbuds. They use an over-ear design and integrate a custom 40mm dynamic audio driver into each earcup. Active noise cancellation with eight microphones is included, as well as an Aware mode that lets outside sound through when you want to hear your surroundings. Mindful modes, sometimes called transparency modes, have become useful on many of the best noise-cancelling headphones, including the Bose QuietComfort, so we’re curious how natural Sonos’ implementation feels.

For wireless playback, the Sonos Ace supports Bluetooth 5.4 and is compatible with the aptX codec on Android devices for higher quality transmission. You can also use a wired connection via the included 3.5mm to USB-C cable to get full, lossless audio.

Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality spatial audio formats are also supported through services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Tidal, and Deezer. These formats use object-based mixing to create a 3D soundstage for music and movies. The Ace also uses Dolby Head Tracking technology, which maps playback to your head movements as if you were in the middle of a real surround sound system.

And unique to the Sonos Ace is an intriguing feature that allows them to seamlessly swap audio between the headphones and a Sonos Arc soundbar. With the press of a button, you can switch from listening to movies and TV shows through a Sonos Arc in a home theater environment to a private listening mode perfect for times when you don’t want to disturb others . Better yet, this mode supports lossless Dolby Atmos through the headphones, so you always get a full immersive surround sound experience. In addition to the Arc, this feature is expected to expand to the Sonos Beam and Ray in the future.

Sonos claims that the Ace can last up to 30 hours and that it supports a fast charging feature that can provide three hours of battery life with just three minutes of charging. This is something that the Sony WH-1000XM5 also offers. Finally, the set is completed by a slim case with a magnetic cable pouch.

Should you pre-order the Sonos Ace?


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On paper, the Sonos Ace headphones look like worthy rivals to other top options in this space like the Sony WH-1000XM5, Apple AirPods Max, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra. And their ability to swap playback between Sonos soundbars makes them particularly suitable for buyers already connected to the brand’s ecosystem of wireless audio products.

However, we can’t fully recommend a pair of headphones until we’ve done hands-on testing. We’ll start testing the Sonos Ace soon, so check back for our full review with detailed thoughts on their performance. Our judgment will have to wait until then, but we’re eager to see how Sonos’ first pair of headphones compare to the competition.

<span>Steven is a technical editor for the Insider Reviews team, where he oversees coverage of streaming and home entertainment products. He previously served as editor-in-chief of High-Def Digest from 2013 to 2019, and his work has appeared on Ben’s Bargains, Steve’s Digicams, Big Picture Big Sound, and Consequence of Sound. </span><br /> <span>In his nine years of experience in the AV industry, Steven has reviewed numerous televisions, headphones, speakers, monitors, streaming players, and more. He was one of a number of journalists invited to check out LG’s first 8K OLED TV in 2019, and he’s always excited to check out the newest and biggest screens on the market. </span><br /> <span>With his extensive experience in the home theater industry, Steven was one of the expert judges for the 2018 TV Shootout, the premier annual display competition that crowns the best TVs of the year. Steven also has a background in film criticism, having reviewed over 400 films and television shows. He uses his knowledge of the film industry to inform his coverage of the streaming and home entertainment markets. </span><br /> <span>Steven’s own home theater setup clearly illustrates his passion for entertainment, with a 65-inch HDR screen and the largest Dolby Atmos speaker system he can install in his apartment. And even though he often spends his free time watching new series on every streaming service in the world, he remains proud of his massive Blu-ray disc collection.</span><br /> <span>See below for some of his work.</span></p><ul><li>The best OLED TVs in 2021 for vibrant, premium picture quality</li><li>The new Roku Ultra is the most comprehensive $100 streaming box you can buy</li><li>The 6 Best Media Streaming Sticks and Devices of 2021</li><li>Discovery Plus streams shows from Discovery, HGTV, Food Network, TLC, Animal Planet and more for $5 a month – here’s how it works</li><li>The 5 Best Home Theater Systems of 2021</li></ul><p> <span>Learn more about how our expert team tests and reviews products at Insider here.</span><br /> <span>Learn more about how we test technology and electronics.</span>“/></p><p> <noscript><br /> <img decoding=

Steven is a technical editor for the Insider Reviews team, where he oversees coverage of streaming and home entertainment products. He previously served as editor-in-chief of High-Def Digest from 2013 to 2019, and his work has appeared on Ben’s Bargains, Steve’s Digicams, Big Picture Big Sound, and Consequence of Sound.
In his nine years of experience in the AV industry, Steven has reviewed numerous televisions, headphones, speakers, monitors, streaming players, and more. He was one of a number of journalists invited to check out LG’s first 8K OLED TV in 2019, and he’s always excited to check out the newest and biggest screens on the market.
With his extensive experience in the home theater industry, Steven was one of the expert judges for the 2018 TV Shootout, the premier annual display competition that crowns the best TVs of the year. Steven also has a background in film criticism, having reviewed over 400 films and television shows. He uses his knowledge of the film industry to inform his coverage of the streaming and home entertainment markets.
Steven’s own home theater setup clearly illustrates his passion for entertainment, with a 65-inch HDR screen and the largest Dolby Atmos speaker system he can install in his apartment. And even though he often spends his free time watching new series on every streaming service in the world, he remains proud of his huge Blu-ray disc collection.
See below for some of his work.

Learn more about how our expert team tests and reviews products at Insider here.
Learn more about how we test technology and electronics.


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