Sonos Hints at Premium Wireless Headphones

Sonos CEO Tom Conrad has indicated that a successor to the Sonos Ace headphones is anticipated this fall. Recent filings with the FCC reveal details about upcoming wireless headphones identified by the model number S52A. Although not officially confirmed, one document displays a diagram suggesting the name Sonos Ace Ultra, aligning with the company's naming conventions for its soundbars.

The anticipated headphones are expected to expand beyond the original Ace's black and white colorways, with potential options including "greige," shadow black, agave, blush, and sand. Additionally, testing for local network bands at 2.4GHz and 5GHz suggests possible Wi-Fi music streaming capabilities, similar to Sonos' speaker products, in addition to the TV swapping feature.

This potential release follows the original Sonos Ace's launch over two years ago, which was impacted by issues with the redesigned app. While the initial Ace headphones offered comfort, style, and good audio with active noise cancellation, they faced stiff competition. If Sonos incorporates lessons learned from the first generation and the problematic app relaunch, these new headphones could signify a strong resurgence for the company's product lineup.