When news first came out about Sonos’ first stab at wireless headphones, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. Would they sound good? Would they be priced at a premium? What would they bring to the table that would make them worthy additions to the Sonos lineup and the overall heritage of the brand?
After spending the past couple of weeks listening to music, working, and watching movies with the new Sonos Ace, I think, yes, Sonos definitely has something worth considering, even if they are not cheap. Do they work like the rest of the Sonos ecosystem? No, not really. But are they good? Yes, mostly. Let’s dive into the review now.
Given the premium pricing, I did expect a little more out of Sonos’ packaging for the Ace. As it is, the packaging seems a little on the minimal and bare side of things.
Inside the box, you’ll find the Ace headphones nestled within a slim and nondescript case, with a little removable storage case that attaches to the inside with magnets. You get a pair of cables (one USB-C to USB-C, and one USB-C to 3.5mm aux), which can be stored inside the above-mentioned removable storage case.
While these are wireless headphones by design, you can still have wired playback using either cable with digital or analogue sources. It would have been nice if Sonos had thrown in an airline headphone adapter, but no luck there, so frequent fliers might need to source their own.
Although the case is slim, it does have quite a large footprint. This is because the Ace doesn’t fold. Users with smaller bags will want to take note of this. Another minor niggle here is that the Ace will only fit into the case if its headband is fully retracted. This can get a bit annoying if you need to frequently put the Ace back into storage when out and about.
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