The American producer of music equipment, Sonos, has introduced its Ace wireless headphones globally and in a few nations.
The $449 or €499 price tag of these high-end over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones will be available for purchase starting next month.
Preorders are currently being accepted, and official sales begin on June 5. Soft White and Black are the two color options available for the headphones.
Sonos Ace: Cutting-Edge Features and Details
Eight microphones and two 40mm dynamic drivers are included in the Sonos Ace headphones.
Three different noise control modes are available: ‘Off,’ Aware mode, and Active Noise Cancellation (ANC).
While the Aware mode only partially prevents upsetting noises, the ANC completely blocks ambient noise from the outside world. Both Aware setting and ANC are turned off in the ‘Off’ setting.
Users can modify the audio settings of these headphones by utilizing the Sonos smartphone app.
The Sonos Ace’s Connectivity and Battery Life
The recently released Sonos Ace headphones have a 3.5mm jack in addition to Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity.
They have a Power/Bluetooth button, an LED light to show the connection status, and a Content Key to control music playback and change volume.
With the ANC or Aware mode activated, the headphones can play music for up to 30 hours or make phone calls for 24 hours thanks to their 1,060mAh battery.
Features of the Ace Headphones’ Sonos Design
The Ace headphones’ design elements were highlighted by Sonos CEO Patrick Spence, who said, “It’s all in the interest of doing something that’s going to make this light and comfortable for the customer.”
Unlike a folding mechanism, the design has a hidden hinge in the ear cup, which reduces the strain on the cabling.
In the future, the business intends to offer replacements for its magnetic, detachable ear cushions.
Sonos Ace Headphones’ Distinctive Qualities
TV Audio Swap is a special feature of the Ace headphones that allows you to stream audio from a Sonos soundbar to your headphones as long as you’re nearby.
This functionality will initially only be compatible with the Sonos Arc, but it will eventually be expanded to include the Beam and Ray generations as well.
Furthermore, Sonos has created its own head-tracking technology that adjusts according on your orientation and position, eliminating the need for frequent refocusing when you glance down at your phone.
Future Upgrades and Compatibility for Sonos Ace Headphones
At launch, the Sonos app’s iOS version will be the only one with capabilities like TV Audio Swap with Sonos Arc and spatial audio.
But Android compatibility for these functions is anticipated “shortly after,” extending the headphones’ platform-spanning capabilities.
By taking this action, all users will be able to fully exploit the sophisticated features of the new Sonos Ace headphones, regardless of their preferred device.
The Ace competes with Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra headphones and Apple’s AirPods Max.
