Sonos Ace Headphones: Everything You Need To Know

Meet the Sonos Ace, the latest addition to Sonos' renowned audio lineup. Known for their innovation in multi-room audio systems, Sonos now ventures into the world of premium wireless headphones. The Sonos Ace promises to deliver an unparalleled personal listening experience with features like lossless audio, spatial audio, and world-class Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Let’s dive into what makes these headphones a standout choice for audiophiles and casual listeners alike.

The Sonos Ace headphones are packed with features designed to enhance your listening experience. Let's take a look at some of their standout features:

• Lossless Audio Streaming: Enjoy your music in its purest form with lossless audio streaming, ensuring the highest quality sound with every listen. Connect to your devices wirelessly via Bluetooth, or use the included USB-C and 3.5 mm cables.
• Spatial Audio Technology: This feature creates a three-dimensional soundstage, enveloping you in your music and adapting to your movements with dynamic head tracking. Enjoy an industry-leading Dolby Atmos experience with dynamic head tracking
• Active Noise Cancellation: Pinpoints and neutralizes external sounds, allowing you to immerse yourself fully in your music.
• Aware Mode: Aware mode lets in ambient sounds so you can hear what’s going on around you and listen to your music. It’s the best fidelity of both worlds.
• Long-Lasting Battery: Up to 30 hours of battery life and rapid charging capabilities keep your music playing all day. A quick 3-minute charge provides 3 hours of playback.
• Clear, Crisp Calls: Beamforming microphones ensure your voice is always clear, targeting your voice and suppressing background noise.
• A Fashionable, Protective Case: Made from recycled materials, the remarkably slim and durable travel case features a magnetically detachable cable pouch.

One of the standout features of the Sonos Ace is its seamless integration with the Sonos ecosystem, particularly the TV Audio Swap and upcoming TrueCinema features.

The TV Audio Swap allows you to Instantly swap audio from compatible Sonos soundbars to your headphones, creating a private theater experience. This is perfect for late-night viewing or when you want to immerse yourself in a movie without disturbing others. Whereas The TrueCinema Calibration feature will enhance the home cinema experience by tailoring the sound to your room's acoustics, ensuring an optimized listening experience for both music and movies.

Whether you're watching movies or playing games in your home theater, Sonos Ace uses the full power of a multi-channel, room-filling mix - like Dolby Atmos, 7.1.4 or 5.1 - to make it sound like you're sitting in a Dolby Atmos theater. 

Sonos Ace’s ANC technology is truly world-class. It uses advanced algorithms to pinpoint and neutralize external sounds, providing a cocoon of silence around you. Whether you're on a noisy commute or trying to focus in a busy environment, the ANC ensures that all you hear is your music. Additionally if you prefer to be in-the-know, the aware mode is a thoughtful touch away, allowing you to stay aware of your surroundings without removing the headphones.

The sound quality of the Sonos Ace is nothing short of exceptional. Equipped with custom-designed drivers and finely tuned by leading producers, engineers, and artists, these headphones deliver an incredible high-fidelity sound experience. From crystal-clear highs to deep, resonant bass, every note is rendered with impeccable precision. The inclusion of lossless audio streaming ensures that your music is reproduced exactly as it was intended, making the Sonos Ace a perfect choice for audiophiles.

The Sonos Ace headphones are designed with both aesthetics and comfort in mind:

• Elegant Design: Available in black and soft white finishes, the headphones boast a sleek, minimalist look. The earcups and headband are cushioned with memory foam coated in vegan leather, ensuring comfort even during extended listening sessions.
• Replaceable Earpads: The earpads are attached magnetically, making them easy to replace, and the anti-fingerprint coating keeps the headphones looking pristine.
• Intuitive Controls: Physical buttons provide reliable control, offering a more tactile and reliable method compared to touch-sensitive alternatives. The right earcup houses buttons for power, Bluetooth pairing, and toggling between noise-cancelling and aware modes. A multi-functional slider allows for intuitive volume control and playback management.

The Sonos Ace headphones mark an exciting new chapter for Sonos, bringing their audio expertise into the realm of personal listening. With a focus on design, comfort, and advanced features, the Ace headphones are poised to compete with the best in the market. Whether you're a music lover, a professional, or just someone who appreciates great sound, the Sonos Ace is designed to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. While some features are still pending and full ecosystem integration is limited, the Ace's premium build and sound quality make them a compelling choice for audiophiles and Sonos fans alike.

The Sonos Ace comes with the following items:

• Sonos Ace Headphones
• USB-C to USB-C cable - Length: 2.46 ft (0.75 m)
• USB-C to 3.5 mm cable - Length: 3.94 ft (1.2 m)
• Travel case With removable cable pouch
• Documentation: Quickstart Guide and legal/warranty information

Discover the ultimate in personal audio with Sonos Ace—because you deserve to hear your music the way it was meant to be heard.

The Sonos Ace headphones were officially announced on May 21th and are now available to order for $599 CAD at Gibbys. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your listening experience with the new Sonos Ace headphones.