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@crisp_lagoon_44 · Owner-reported

Owned 1–6 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted Sep 2026

Watched many reviews and all of them had a creaseless headband, so I was surprised that after a week of use mine already started to crease. But after a few months I'm shocked how well the ear-cups were holding up compared to how bad the headband was. If only it was replaceable.

Comfort · worse than expected
Battery · better than expected
Mic on calls · better than expected
Fit and build · worse than expected
Headband / hinge · gave out

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Sonos Ace

Name: Sonos Ace
Brand: Sonos
SKU: B0CYHGPP1L
Price: 314.99 USD

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noise cancelling & sound

8.8/ 10

ANCNoise cancelling

8.8

0.010.0

At 8.8, its noise cancelling beats 93% of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 61 of the 240 we've cataloged.

4.3/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.3

1.05.0

A 4.3 puts its audio quality in the top half of over-ear headphones we've measured.

Measured on 42 of the 240 we've cataloged.

See the lab data ↓Frequency response · Isolation · Noise cancelling · Audio quality

Owners (1)

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Would buy it again and still uses it daily.

Owned 1–6 months.

Comfort over long sessions1 worse
Noise cancelling in the real world1 as expected
Battery in real life1 better
Mic on calls1 better
Fit and build after months1 worse

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What gave out: Headband / hinge (1)

Key specs

Charging Method

USB-CMost common

Usb-c88%Micro usb9%Others3%

Usb-c is the most common — on 88% of the 138 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Bluetooth Version

5.4

5.027%5.326%5.216%5.411%

5.4 appears on 11% of the 148 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Connection Type

Wired-3.5mm48%Bluetooth43%Wired-usb-c7%Others2%

Bluetooth appears on 43% of the 244 over-ear headphones we've cataloged (of 240).

Weight

312gAbove average

312 g

133 g420 g

above average for over-ear headphones — based on 198 of 240 we've cataloged.

Battery

Charging Method: USB-C
Full Charge Minutes: 3 min
Battery Life Anc On: 32 h
Battery: Yes
Fast Charging: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.4
Connection Type: Bluetooth wireless
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC, aptX Lossless
Multipoint Devices: 2 devices
USB Charging: Yes

Design

Weight: 312g
Color Options: Black, white
Foldable: No
Headband Type: Adjustable over-head

Features

Spatial Audio: Head tracking
Companion App: IOS + Android
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: Presets only
Auto Pause: Yes

Build

Material Chassis Primary: Plastic, stainless steel
Material Ear Cups: Memory foam, vegan leather
Material Headband: Plastic with memory foam padding, vegan leather

Microphone

Count: 8
Microphone: Yes
Type: 6-mic beamforming array

Sound

Acoustic Design: Closed-back
Ambient Mode: Adjustable level
Driver Count: 1
Driver Size: 40 mm
Driver Type: Dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz: 20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz: 20 Hz
Noise Cancellation Type: Active

Release

Date: June 3, 2024
Year: 2024

Lab data

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Sonos AceSoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.

Sonos Ace: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	-16.4
25	-13.9
32	-11.1
40	-8.4
50	-6.2
63	-4.2
80	-3.0
100	-2.2
125	-0.7
160	0.9
200	1.2
250	1.0
315	-0.2
400	-1.8
500	-3.8
630	-2.6
800	-1.3
1000	-0.1
1250	-2.0
1600	-5.5
2000	-0.3
2500	6.2
3150	6.4
4000	3.3
5000	0.8
6300	8.0
8000	3.1
10000	-2.9
12500	-1.8
16000	-12.7
20000	-23.0

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Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Sonos Ace: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-10.3
26	-0.0
33	0.3
41	-0.1
52	0.4
65	-0.1
82	-0.6
103	-0.9
130	-1.5
163	-2.4
205	-3.8
259	-6.1
325	-8.1
410	-4.9
516	0.3
613	3.9
772	6.4
972	9.1
1220	11.8
1540	12.6
1940	10.6
2440	12.9
3070	16.3
3870	18.8
4870	20.4
6130	23.2
7720	25.3
9720	27.0
12200	19.7
15400	23.2
19400	21.7

Sonos Ace

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Sonos Ace: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-4.3
26	-5.5
33	-1.6
41	-0.3
52	2.0
65	3.8
82	5.9
103	8.0
130	9.3
163	10.8
205	12.4
259	13.9
325	12.5
410	13.1
516	13.0
613	13.4
772	14.4
972	16.0
1220	9.7
1540	10.8
1940	9.7
2440	11.5
3070	14.9
3870	18.4
4870	20.4
6130	24.5
7720	25.7
9720	26.9
12200	20.0
15400	23.4
19400	21.3

SoundGuys review

SOUNDGUYS rating

7.4/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byHarley Maranan & Christian ThomasVideo Lead · Editor-at-largeReviewed June 2024

Noise cancelling8.8

Isolation6.9

Battery life9.4

Comfort & fit8.5

Connectivity9.0

Design7.0

The verdict

Sonos has made a brave first step into the headphone market with the Sonos Ace. These premium headphones are designed for people who want to bring the immersiveness of a home theater experience wherever they go. However, the Sonos Ace isn't immune from its own share of first-gen fumbles, with room for improvement in regards to sound quality and ANC performance.

✓Liked: Premium build quality, Dolby Atmos with head tracking, aptX Lossless via Snapdragon Sound, Integration with Sonos soundbars

✕Could be better: Tight fit for large ears, No IP rating, Default sound, Limited app features

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Owners (1)

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1 owner review

· · Owned 1–6 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted Sep 2026

Would buy again