Sonos has launched the Ace Ultra headphones at $449 and the Beam Ultra soundbar at $699, both shipping September 29, while rebranding its software as Sonos 27. The new products bring upgraded audio features including higher ANC, Dolby Atmos, and room-tuning capabilities as the company moves past earlier software troubles.
They offer up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation than the original Sonos Ace along with up to 35 hours of battery life when ANC is on.
This marks the latest step in Sonos's recovery following its botched app redesign of early 2024.
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