characteristics, price and technical data sheet
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After years of rumors, Sonos is finally releasing its own headphones
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The Sonos Ace is everything we could have hoped for: active noise cancellation, HiFi sound and top-notch performance.
Rumors about them have been circulating for many years, and they finally became official. Sonos is entering a new category of audio beyond speakers and soundbars. The Sonos Ace are their first headphones, and because they couldn’t have it any other way, they’re aiming for maximum frequency range.
We’re looking at headphones with spatial sound and a theoretical battery life of up to 30 hours with active noise cancellation. Headphones with a high price, but also They strive to become the reference model. Apple AirPods Max and Sony WH-1000XM5 have a new competitor, these are their features.
Sonos Ace Data Sheet
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SONOS ACE |
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ARCHITECTURE |
Closed over ear headphones. |
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DIAPHRAGM |
40mm dynamic driver |
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NOISE SUPPRESSION |
Active Noise Cancellation Awareness Mode |
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MICROPHONES |
8 microphones for noise and voice |
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Surround Sound |
Spatial audio (Dolby Atmos) Recording head movements |
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CONNECTION |
Qualcomm Snapdragon AptX sound Sonos TrueCinema |
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BLUETOOTH |
Bluetooth 5.4 Multipoint |
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BATTERY |
1060 mAh Up to 30 hours of battery life with noise cancellation |
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Dimensions and weight |
191 x 160 x 85 mm 312g |
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OTHER |
VEL Detecting and using gestures USB-C |
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PRICE |
499 euros |
*Some prices may have changed since the last review.
The Sonos experience, now in headphones
The Sonos Ace are over-ear headphones available in white or black. We weigh 312 grams (compared to Apple’s 384 grams) and have vegan leather interior. According to the company, they were designed from the ground up with a custom 40mm dynamic driver added to each earbud.
The Sonos Ace’s sound is high resolution. They promise compatibility with HiFi sound and spatial sound like Dolby Atmosadding head movement registration for adaptation.
Over the years, Sonos has been renowned for its superior audio fidelity and its focus on products that help you get the most out of your music and movies. And the message is repeated in the headphones. Later this year, Sonos Ace will add TrueCinema technology that promises to scan the environment and a room where we have to recreate the immersive listening experience with headphones.
Additionally, we have a quick button link between Sonos Ace and Sonos soundbars. A few weeks ago, Sonos updated its mobile app to accommodate the launch of its first headphones.
Active noise cancellation couldn’t be missing. Sonos promises a “first-class” experience, as well as an Aware mode in which we can hear voices and the environment. A feature that many other headphones have added a long time ago.
Eight microphones will be responsible for noise reduction and clear voice transmission during calls.
As for the battery, the Sonos Ace has a capacity of 1060 mAh, which promises an autonomy of about 30 hours with active noise cancellation. They promise that thanks to fast charging and a USB-C cable, with just three minutes of charging we can achieve three hours of battery life. It will take about three hours to fully charge. The level of battery life is very high, although in line with what competitors such as Sony Ult Wear offer.
At the communication level we have Bluetooth 5.4 with multipoint access along with Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound AptX Lossless and Apple Lossless Audio codecs.
The Sonos Ace also lets you control them using gestures and a customizable action button.
Versions and price of Sonos Ace
The new Sonos Ace will be available in several markets, including Spain, Mexico, Colombia and Argentina, at the official price 499 euros or $449, from June 5 next year.
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