They FINALLY made headphones - Sonos Ace
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Thanks to Sonos for sponsoring this video!
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Check out the Sonos Ace at: obvs.ly Sonos has been making products for the past 20 years, but this is their first step into the headphone space. Watch as James unboxes and gives a first impression on the all-new Sonos Ace. Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg ► PRODUCTS WE USE ON THE SHORTCIRCUIT SET: lmg.gg FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:10 Unboxing 1:55 Overview of the Ace 4:42 Testing out ANC 5:11 App overview 7:36 Listening to music 8:02 Frequency response graphs 8:43 Mic test 9:13 Using the Ace for video watching 10:15 Outro
The video opens with an anticipation-filled unboxing of Sonos Ace, Sonos’ first foray into headphones. The host highlights the packaging details, color options, and the inclusion of a USB-C to USB-C/3.5mm adapter, signaling the product’s dual connectivity approach. A physical tour follows, focusing on the build quality, materials, and thoughtful design touches like replaceable ear cups, left-right orientation indicators, and a textured, tactile control set. The developer emphasizes comfort factors such as weight, clamp force, and the memory foam plus PU leather headband padding, noting how these choices influence long listening sessions. The host then transitions to practical use, turning on ANC, exploring the companion app, and demonstrating basic controls like play/pause, track navigation, and voice call answering, all while describing the on-device haptics and control shapes. The music listening test reveals a strong bass presence and a generally engaging sound profile, with commentary on how the headphones compare to familiar brands and the potential appeal to audiophiles and Sonos enthusiasts. Finally, the host discusses battery life claims, real-world testing results, and the overall value proposition, including the $450 price point and June 5th availability, ending with a sponsorship acknowledgement and a brief closing note.
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Questions answered
- What are the key design features of the Sonos Ace headphones?
- Key design features include replaceable ear cups with a fine mesh, left-right orientation indicators, a lightweight build with memory foam padding, a tactile control set with distinguishable shapes for power, mode, and content controls, and a form factor that emphasizes comfort for long listening sessions.
- How does the app integration work with Sonos Ace?
- The headphones can connect to two devices at once, and the app provides EQ controls, a wear mode option for ANC, battery status, and quick access to core features, though some earlier app features may have changed due to the app redesign for unified Sonos control.
- What is the power and battery claim for Sonos Ace?
- Sonos claims up to 30 hours of battery life with ANC on, with rapid 3-hour playback in 3 minutes of charging, based on the sponsor’s data and in-video testing results.