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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Listen up! Sonos' premium headphones just fell to their lowest price ever
Sonos took a long time to get round to producing a pair of headphones, but the end result was worth the wait. The Sonos Ace are a fantastic pair of noise cancelling over-ear headphones that offer even more functionality if you already have other Sonos products. And right now you can grab them at the lowest price we've ever seen over at Amazon. The retailer has slashed $120 off the price to bring them down to $329. That's even cheaper than they were during the Black Friday sales. And if you're based in the U.K., you can actually get the same 33% discount at Amazon, bringing the headphones down from £449 to a much more wallet-friendly £299. The Sonos Ace are a spectacular noise-canceling option, packed with premium features. We loved them in our Sonos Ace review, especially their excellent sound and intuitive control options. I enjoy their soundstage most of all though, and their Spatial Audio tuning is some of the best you'll find in a pair of headphones, period. This $120 discount brings them down to their lowest price ever. The same deal on the Sonos Ace is available over in Great Britain where the headphones are discounted by 33% — bringing them down to their lowest price ever. I can't recommend the Sonos Ace enough; I've been using them as my regular pair of headphones over the last year and I even rate them over the AirPods Max. They're comfortable, they look cool and the sound quality you get from them is fantastic. As you'd expect from a company making some of the best soundbars and best smart speakers around, the Sonos Ace had no trouble landing on our list of the best noise-canceling headphones you can buy. One of the main issues — as it usually is with Sonos — was that the price was something of a barrier to entry when you look at rivals. This deal puts that concern to bed because with a massive $120/£150 off the price, the Sonos Ace suddenly becomes a lot more affordable. Battery life is exceptionally solid at 30 hours and the sound you get from them is rich and detailed. The soundstage really wows when you fire these headphones up and you get this feeling of spaciousness in part thanks to the Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio format support for head tracking, but also the comfort of the pliable foam earcups. The real party trick for the Sonos Ace comes when you use it for watching movies. As long as you have a Sonos soundbar, like the Sonos Arc Ultra, you can sync the two up and have the headphones deliver the full Dolby Atmos movie experience directly into your ears without disturbing anyone else in house. And because it's coming from the soundbar's input, you can use it with any streaming service or any games console hooked up to your TV. That leads me to my one niggle with the Sonos Ace (well, apart from all the issues with Sonos' software experience) which is that it doesn't interplay with any other Sonos devices you may have. It would be awesome to seamlessly transition from a speaker to the headphones over Wi-Fi but, alas, it's not possible. I also think the case, while premium, is too fiddly but for a $120/£150 discount I'm definitely happy to overlook this. What's more, there's currently a bunch of other Sonos products also discounted at Amazon right now. Which is ace.
Android Authority
3 days ago
- Business
- Android Authority
Sonos Ace headphones plunge $120 to all-time low price
Sonos just launched a rare sale, dropping many pieces of its high-end hardware to their lowest prices of the year. The Sonos Ace headphones particularly caught our eye, as the 27% discount means that the cans are now at their lowest-ever price of $329. Sonos Ace for $329 ($120 off) While it isn't the first time we've tracked a price drop on the Sonos Ace, we've never seen them lower than $349, and they were selling at full retail price a couple of days ago. Only the black colorway is subject to the massive markdown, often indicating a limited stock available at the promotional price point. Sonos Ace Headphones Sonos Ace Headphones Premium noise canceling headphones designed for mobile cinephiles The Sonos Ace are a pair of headphones designed to bring the home theater experience everywhere you go. These premium headphones offer an elegant design, good ANC, Lossless audio, Dolby Atmos support, and up to 30 hours of battery life. See price at Amazon Save $120.00 Limited Time Deal! The Sonos Ace marks an impressive debut into the premium headphone space, bringing immersive Dolby Atmos sound, head tracking, and sleek design in a package made for movie lovers on the move. With support for aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound and Bluetooth multipoint, the Ace delivers high-quality audio across multiple devices. This is also one of the few headphones that integrates with Sonos soundbars, allowing you to wirelessly switch TV audio to your headphones — perfect for late-night viewing. A plush build, tactile controls, and over 30 hours of battery life round out the experience, making the Sonos Ace a strong pick for anyone who wants cinematic audio wherever they go. Hit the widget above to check out the deal.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Amazon is taking up to $130 off Sonos headphones, speakers and soundbars — 7 unmissable deals I'd buy now
Summer is almost here, and if you want to spend the season blasting your favorite tunes, don't miss the awesome Sonos sale currently going on at Amazon. The online retailer is happily slashing prices of some of the best headphones and best Bluetooth speakers around. Right now you can get the Sonos Ace on sale for $329 at Amazon ($120 off.) It's hard to believe this is Sonos' first attempt at making a pair of headphones, because they sound amazing. We gushed over their awesome sound quality and active noise canceling in our Sonos Ace review. Plus, you can get the Sonos Move 2 on sale for $336 at Amazon. This is our favorite Bluetooth speaker on the market, so you definitely don't want to miss this 25% discount. All my favorite Sonos deals are listed below. For more savings, see our Amazon promo codes coverage, and check out the deals I'd buy from $12 in Home Depot's Memorial Day sale. The smallest speaker in the Sonos lineup, the Roam is no less smart than its bigger siblings. We loved this little portable speaker in our Sonos Roam 2 review, especially its rich sound quality which outperformed its small size. It connects to Alexa and Google Assistant for voice assistant support, and then there's the Bluetooth connection for when it goes out and about. Our Sonos Ace review remarked that these headphones are "utterly engaging and enjoyable to listen to" thanks to excellent sound quality and top-notch noise canceling. They also connect up to your Sonos soundbar so that you don't have to disturb everyone else in the house when you want to watch TV — and they do it with brilliant built in Spatial Audio. The Sonos Move 2 remains our top pick for the best Bluetooth speaker. It's not cheap by any stretch of the imagination, but it's loaded with smart features and has 24 hours of battery life to make sure you can keep listening for hours on end. Its sleek good looks help it worm its way into your heart as well. The Sonos Era 300 is easily one of the best sounding smart speakers that we've ever heard. In our Sonos Era 300 review, it received a glowing 4.5 stars, along with an editors choice award. It's got some of the best Spatial Audio performance of any speaker around, and its warm sound signature makes for a pleasing listen. Support for Google Smart assistant and Amazon Alexa is just the icing on a tasty audio cake. Sonos' mid-range soundbar is perfect for smaller rooms that are aching for Spatial Audio. It's retains Sonos' warm sound signature and slick design language, and we liked how it sounded much bigger than its actaul size in our Sonos Beam Gen 2 review. It's filled with features like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant support, and if you've got a smaller 48 or 50-inch TV, then its the perfect size. The Sonos Sub 4 is a worthwhile sub to add to your home theater experience. It requires a Sonos soundbar as well, but with these unbeatable savings on it, you'll have some extra money left over. This soundbar got a rare 5-star rating from us in our Sonos Arc Ultra review. We called it "the best soundbar you can buy for $1,000" and now, you can get it for $100 less! It delivered top-notch performance in our tests, with Dolby Atmos support for tons of rich, bassy sound. Dialogue in your favorite movies and shows will sound crystal clear, too.
New York Post
15-05-2025
- New York Post
My headphones finally work on planes, and this helpful hack made it happen
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. We've all been there — just as you're about to board your flight, it hits you: you left your wired headphones at home. That means you're stuck choosing between using the airline's flimsy freebies to watch a movie or skipping in-flight entertainment altogether. Even with those, you're not getting top-tier sound quality, and there's not a chance you'll have noise cancellation that can stand up to the loud noises of a plane mid-air. Well, thanks to the AirFly Pro, you won't find yourself in this situation anymore, and at 24% off, now is the perfect time to snag one before the summer travel season really begins. What is the AirFly Pro? It's a small Bluetooth transmitting device that plugs into a headphone jack and pairs with your favorite pair of wireless headphones or earbuds. By going wireless, you won't have to worry about getting tangled in the wires or plugging and unplugging headphones to let your seat neighbor up. With over 25 hours of battery life, you'll be able to take the AirFly with you on long-haul flights, and there's even the ability to pair two devices at once, so you and the person you're traveling with can share audio. I've used the AirFly Pro on a few flights and trust me when I say it's a total game changer. I was able to pair my Sonos Ace wireless headphones to stream movies mid-air, knowing that I'd get to listen with the sound quality and comfort of one of my favorite pairs of headphones. Amazon The Twelve South AirFly Pro is a compact Bluetooth transmitter and receiver designed to wirelessly connect your headphones to non-Bluetooth audio sources like in-flight entertainment systems. It supports dual-device pairing, allowing two users to enjoy the same audio simultaneously, and boasts an impressive battery life of up to 25 hours on a full charge. For over 200 years, the New York Post has been America's go-to source for bold news, engaging stories, in-depth reporting, and now, insightful shopping guidance. We're not just thorough reporters – we sift through mountains of information, test and compare products, and consult experts on any topics we aren't already schooled specialists in to deliver useful, realistic product recommendations based on our extensive and hands-on analysis. Here at The Post, we're known for being brutally honest – we clearly label partnership content, and whether we receive anything from affiliate links, so you always know where we stand. We routinely update content to reflect current research and expert advice, provide context (and wit) and ensure our links work. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change.
India Today
13-05-2025
- Business
- India Today
Sonos interim CEO says its app design failed to account for complexity people have in their home network
Sonos has finally admitted that the company relied largely on lab tests for its controversial app redesign instead of considering the complexity of real-world home networks, something that would eventually expose it to a bunch of issues and - even worse - customer backlash. The confession comes straight from interim chief executive officer, Tom Conrad, who spoke about this and a lot more, in an interview with app redesign was not a small thing. It was part of the company's bigger strategy to realign itself in an increasingly competitive market, especially with the launch of its maiden headphones, the Sonos Ace. The 'new' Sonos app in fact was actually launched just ahead of the big Ace global reveal last year. Though the core intent was to hype its first headphones, Sonos perhaps missed the bigger picture and, even worse, downplayed the backlash that came when users found missing features, laggy connections, and in some cases, broken accessibility. The experience, some might say, was uproar forced then-CEO Patrick Spence to make an apology and come up with a seven-part fix, before he stepped down. Conrad is his formal replacement, though the prefix 'interim' applied to his designation means this could only be temporary. Anyhow, the CEO of Sonos has spoken, and he has made some 'startling' comments about how Sonos was functioning leading into the app launch. Evidently, there were two big missteps. First, the company knowingly removed certain features from the app, assuming not many people used 'There was a set of lesser-used features that weren't implemented on the new software platform,' Conrad said. 'The company made a decision to launch with the intention of doing fast-follow releases that would bring that functionality under the fold.'Second, the app's user interface (UI) was changed drastically without realising how it would sit with users who liked and preferred simplicity and ease of use - the hallmark of any Sonos product. But the biggest mistake, according to Conrad, was assuming lab testing reflected real-life conditions.'We just have a much more profound understanding of the complex networking environments of our customers' homes,' he said. 'They live in apartments with literally a hundred access points competing for Wi-Fi signal strength They have surprising and esoteric network configurations that you wouldn't imagine.'Sonos also didn't fully consider how their system interacts with third-party services like Spotify and Apple Music across a range of old and new devices. Many customers are known to hold onto their devices for years, adding further complexity.'To be clear, if we'd known, we never would've shipped the software,' Conrad said. 'No reasonable person would've shipped the software if we had understood the reliability and performance characteristics of the product in our customers' homes.'advertisementHe added that the team feels 'really terrible' about what happened and has changed how it tests, collaborates, and prioritises updates to avoid repeating the same the oversight is a bit surprising. During a recent interview with India Today Tech, the General Manager of Sonos APAC, Rennie Addabbo, was candid about how the company has its ears on the ground and takes market research and feedback very seriously to make product and partnership decisions, all of which point to one direction, which is to bring joy to the customers. Some of the things, like how it tracks consumption habits from how and what people are consuming to the kind of homes they are buying speak of a brand that makes – or at least it is making – a lot of effort to catch the nerve and emotion of its target audience. Even beyond market dynamics, Sonos is a company where product decisions – even their naming – are decided by product people. It is not a marketing play like in some other brands.'There are a number of things that make Sonos unique in the consumer electronics space, but one thing I see is the product and engineering folks drive the bulk of these conversations – the naming conventions and the life cycle and longevity of products engineered deliberately from the start,' Rennie had said. 'Virtually all our product decisions and the naming convention included, they will come from our product group... it's the product folks of the world who are declaring their perspective on the engineering we've put into the device.'advertisementIt is a long road from there to where it says it prefers 'lab tests' over real word use cases. But be that as it may, what's clear is that Sonos has been listening. And Conrad seems honest. Within the company as well, he is deeply respected. 'It is easy to see, and we continue to talk about what our number one priority is and that's the experience itself. "That's been strengthened, if anything, since Tom joined us as CEO,' Rennie said, praising his 'long pedigree of software' and his understanding of the company. 'It's been a really positive sign to see Tom enroll and having the impact on the product team and the engineering team and the way he's having an immediate impact.'
