Sonos headphones have been diligently blipping the hearsay radar for fairly a couple of years, however their launch lastly seems imminent, because of a recent leak courtesy of German Sonos components seller Schuurman, who prematurely listed the Sonos Ace headphones on-line. Unluckily for them, a Reddit consumer noticed the leak earlier than it was pulled, it was picked up by The Vergeand now the entire world has a reasonably good unofficial first have a look at the corporate’s debut pair of headphones.
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The Sonos Ace headphones seem to have a reasonably easy, natural, curved design, with a generously padded headband becoming a member of two spherical, pebble-like earcups. It’s onerous to inform from the leaked images, however the design and construct look like as premium as you’d count on from the model, with thick, plush padding which is able to hopefully be as comfy because it seems.
Eager-eyed observers will discover the inclusion of some burons and a toggle on the earcups, together with loads of equipment which embrace a case, a USB-C to USB-C cable, and a 3.5mm audio cable. There additionally seems to be a smaller, extra mysterious merchandise that’s additionally included, which, in line with Reddit feedback, may very well be something from a “coin purse to place what’s left of your cash after shopping for these,” to a “Stress ball for once you attempt to add these items within the Sonos app.” I’m inclined to agree with one of many different responses which states that it might merely be a small case for the cables, however time will inform.
The Sonos headphones are additionally anticipated to supply shut integration with Sonos soundbars, letting customers simply get pleasure from a personal TV-watching expertise with minimal problem. Listed at €403.58, the RRP additionally tracks with the anticipated $430 itemizing value. That interprets to round £347, however we’ll have to attend for the official reveal to verify.
Elsewhere, the identical web site additionally leaked the Sonos Roam 2, which seems to have an similar design to the prevailing model. We count on to listen to extra information over the approaching months for each the Sonos Ace and Roam 2, so keep tuned.
