The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time
See our ethics statement.by John HigginsCloseJohn HigginsSenior Reviewer, TVs & AudioPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by John HigginsSep 30, 2026, 1:00 PM UTCLinkShareGiftIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.The Ace Ultra look like the Ace, but they’re better on the inside.John HigginsCloseJohn HigginsPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously been on staff at Digital Trends and Reviewed.The original Sonos Ace headphones should have been a triumphant entry into a new product category.
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| Publication time | 2026-09-30T09:00:00-04:00 |
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TechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechReviewsCloseReviewsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All ReviewsSpeakersCloseSpeakersPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All SpeakersThe Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time With better sound, better ANC, and Wi-Fi audio streaming, the Ace Ultra are finally worthy of the Sonos name.If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission.
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