Sonos, a company known for its high-end multiroom speaker systems, has announced a new model of Sonos Ace wireless headphones. Rumors about the release of these active noise-canceling headphones have been around for months, and now they are ready to compete with the AirPods Max and Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones.
Sonos Ace sound
The Sonos Ace full-size headphones house 40mm proprietary drivers, and the first interesting feature is the wired connectivity via USB-C.
The second feature is the Sonos ARK feature, which tracks the listener’s head position in real time. Combined with Sonos True Cinema technology, you can get headphone integration into your home audio system. The system is capable of instant audio switching from TV to headphones, and Dolby Atmos function creates a surround sound effect, making watching movies and shows even more immersive.
Features
Sonos Ace is equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.4 and aptX and LC3 high-resolution codecs, as well as Auracast technology, part of the Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) standard. This technology makes it possible to broadcast sound from one device to an unlimited number of other devices, and also increases the communication range from 10 meters to 100 meters.
Sonos Ace’s battery life is up to 30 hours, and 3 min fast charging gives up to 3 hours of playback. Sonos Ace headphones support multipoint, which allows you to use several devices at the same time, for example, to call and watch a movie.
Noise cancellation and connectivity
Sonos Ace features active noise cancellation (ANC) with “Aware” transparency mode. Eight microphones form a directional beam to read your voice.
Design and comfort
Voice and touch controls are complemented by physical buttons. A padded stainless steel headband with smooth hinges adjusts for a comfortable fit and comfortable wear. The memory effect ear cushions with built-in magnets provide an even weight distribution of 312 grams.
Sonos Ace headphones will be available in black and white.
Availability and price
To summarize
Whether the new Sonos Ace wireless headphones will be able to compete with such titans as AirPods Max, Sony WH-1000XM5, we will know after the review on MyChooz. Now the model looks attractive thanks to the support of codecs AptX and LC3, when AirPods Max only AAC, and Sony – LDAC.
Separately pleased with the fresh version of Bluetooth 5.4, it doesn’t affect the sound, but it does affect the connection stability and latency. We were pleased with the implemented technologies, such as Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, dynamic head movement tracking.
Sonos Ace wireless headphones review will be released in the coming months, and we will determine the leader among full-size wireless headphones. Sonos Ace vs AirPods Max vs Sony WH-1000XM5.
