Sonos Ace Ultra over-ear headphones show up in FCC filing
Sonos has filed with the FCC for a new pair of over-ear headphones called the Ace Ultra, which could come with voice control support. The device is expected to be launched in September, as announced during the company's third quarter financial call. The Ace Ultra will likely be one of many AI-enabled products Sonos will unveil in the future, as the company gears up to make AI a core part of its business strategy.
- ▪The Sonos Ace Ultra over-ear headphones will be available in five colors, including Greige, Shadow Black, Agave, Blush, and Sand.
- ▪The device will support Sonos Voice Control, the company's voice assistant, which is critical for interacting with AI assistants and chatbots.
- ▪Sonos CEO Thomas Conrad believes the company has a big advantage when it comes to AI in the home, as it offers audio devices that can communicate with each other and work together as a system.
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News Computing Accessories Sonos Ace Ultra over-ear headphones show up in FCC filing They could come with voice control support. By Mariella Moon Aug. 12, 2026 1:53 am EST Sonos During Sonos' third quarter financial call, the company said that it was planning a product launch in September. Based on a new FCC filing spotted by Lowpass, one of the products it's unveiling at the event could be a pair of headphones called the "Ace Ultra." While the filing is heavily redacted, the Ace Ultra seems to have an over-ear design, similar to the original Sonos Ace launched in 2024. But it will be available in five colors instead of just two, namely Greige (or light gray), Shadow Black, Agave, Blush and Sand.
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