The Sonos Ace, the company’s first set of headphones, has now been available in India. The manufacturer claims that high-quality audio performance was a key consideration in the creation of these new over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones.
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Aware Mode, and lossless and spatial audio capabilities are all included in the Sonos Ace.
To improve the immersive home theater experience, Sonos’ TrueCinema technology is also integrated with the new Ace headphones.At a price of Rs 39,999, Sonos has introduced its first headphones in India. They are available in two color options: Soft White and Black. Sales of the headphones will begin on September 11.
Features and specifications of the Sonos Ace
The company’s debut into the personal listening market is represented by the Sonos Ace headphones. According to Sonos, the purpose of its headphones is to provide both comfort and excellent sound quality. With two specially crafted drivers, these over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones produce accurate and crystal-clear sound at all frequencies. The Ace seeks to offer a comprehensive and engaging listening experience, whether one is on the phone, listening to music, or listening to podcasts.
Sonos Ace also claims to be able to turn home theatre audio into a personal movie theatre. Dolby Atmos and other spatial audio capabilities are included with the headphones to provide a surround sound experience. Dynamic head tracking, which keeps the music steady and in the centre even as you move, improves this feature even more.
Sonos also emphasises how simple it is for customers who wish to have a private, quiet listening experience without upsetting other family members to switch audio from a compatible Sonos soundbar to the headphones with a single button push. Later this year, Sonos also intends to unveil its new TrueCinema technology. The immersive surround sound system that can be created with this capability will let customers map their area and improve their home theatre experience even further.
In the meantime, the Active sounds Cancellation (ANC) feature of the Sonos Ace blocks out outside sounds. Another benefit of the Sonos Ace is its battery life, as the company claims up to 30 hours of chat or listening time on a full charge. The headphones also have ultra-fast charging; with the accompanying USB-C cable, a rapid 3-minute charge can last up to 3 hours of listening.
In terms of appearance, the Sonos Ace has a matte finish, a thin profile, and metal embellishments. With their pillowy soft memory foam construction and vegan leather wrap, the headband and ear cups fit snugly but comfortably without snagging on hair. In addition, the headphones have color-coded ear cups and simple controls that show the user how to wear them properly.
Additionally, Sonos emphasises that the new Sonos Ace was designed with sustainability in mind. To improve durability and environmental responsibility, the Ace utilises 17% less virgin plastic and has replacement ear cushions. In order to preserve battery life and improve energy economy even further, the headphones also feature wear detecting technology, which automatically pauses playback when the headphones are taken off.
“Sonos Ace leverages everything we’ve learned over two decades as an audio leader to bring stunning sound, sleek design, and long-lasting comfort to one of the largest and most popular audio categories worldwide,” said Patrick Spence, CEO of Sonos, in reference to the company’s original headphones.
