Sonos Ace Active Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones (White)

Thank you Sonos for the free pair of headphones in exchange for an honest review.Ok, so lets get the worst part out of the way...I opened the sealed packaging to find some damage to the left ear cushion which was extremely disappointing and questions the quality and quality control. See attached picture which shows various creases/folds/imperfections in the material. Not something you would expect to find on headphones from Sonos or at this price point.Aside from that, I did experience an issue getting the headphones to pair after downloading the iphone app and adding the headphones. Before I got the app, they paired very easy and worked flawlessly, but as soon as I got the app, it seemed to get stuck in a loop of the phone showing connected, but the app saying ... MoreThank you Sonos for the free pair of headphones in exchange for an honest review.Ok, so lets get the worst part out of the way...I opened the sealed packaging to find some damage to the left ear cushion which was extremely disappointing and questions the quality and quality control. See attached picture which shows various creases/folds/imperfections in the material. Not something you would expect to find on headphones from Sonos or at this price point.Aside from that, I did experience an issue getting the headphones to pair after downloading the iphone app and adding the headphones. Before I got the app, they paired very easy and worked flawlessly, but as soon as I got the app, it seemed to get stuck in a loop of the phone showing connected, but the app saying not connected. Or showing as connected to 2 different 'Sonos Ace' at the same time. After a few minutes it finally seemed to settle and I got the audio playing through the device along with control through the app, great lets go!So, sound quality is great, no complaints there at all. I have recently been using in-ear earphones but these are next level. Although not new technology, the different noise control options never fail to impress me. When wearing the headphones and cycling through the options, the way the noise cancellation just turns background TV noise to complete silence is amazing, but likewise the 'Aware' mode that then suddenly makes the background noise sound like i'm not wearing any headphones is equally impressive. Head tracking is also a great feature that i've never used before.I also like the wear detection mode, for someone with kids running round and not leaving me in peace, I can take off the headphones and my content will automatically pause and then resume again when I put them back on...genius!Unfortunately I don't have a Sonos speaker system with the TV to test out the home cinema experience but sounds impressive.The headphones themselves are nice and sleek. I like that they have a bit of weight to them too (nothing too heavy) which suggests they are good quality and well made and they feel really comfortable when on.The packaging is also class with lots of protection whilst also being stylish and well made.Bottom line, I would recommend these for the sound quality and features, but the physical/visual quality of the pair I received has left a really sour tase in my mouth unfortunately.

For disclosure, I have received these headphones for free from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review. They have a better design in my opinion, looking more minimalistic and sleeker. These headphones are much more comfortable for longer periods of use because of the design and the foam in the earcups and headband. The magnetic earcups are so easy to replace. They have better sound quality than wireless over-ear headphones that I have used before. The buttons are easy to get used to and aren't hard to find or use on the earcup compared to some other headphones. For example, it is easy to switch between the ANC, transparency, and normal modes, and to control volume and media playback. The transparency is very clear, and the ANC is very good, with it easily removing ... MoreFor disclosure, I have received these headphones for free from BzzAgent in exchange for my honest review. They have a better design in my opinion, looking more minimalistic and sleeker. These headphones are much more comfortable for longer periods of use because of the design and the foam in the earcups and headband. The magnetic earcups are so easy to replace. They have better sound quality than wireless over-ear headphones that I have used before. The buttons are easy to get used to and aren't hard to find or use on the earcup compared to some other headphones. For example, it is easy to switch between the ANC, transparency, and normal modes, and to control volume and media playback. The transparency is very clear, and the ANC is very good, with it easily removing the sound of my AC and laptop fans. These headphones are very nice for listening to music, watching videos, or playing games. They worked seamlessly with all of my devices, such as wirelessly with an apple phone, android phone and windows laptop, and plugged in to my Xbox controller. these are made for Apple devices but worked well with android devices too, Even while listening at a high volume, the person next to me could not hear my music through the headphones, which is good. The feature where I could connect the headphones to two devices at once was seamless and easy to use, however it does not suit my needs as if I get a call or notification on my phone while playing a game on my laptop, the audio will stop being taken from my laptop and start being taken from my phone, which is inconvenient. The only real problem is that these headphones cost $450, which is on the expensive side. Another minor problem is with the Sonos app. Unfortunately, the app takes a long time to recognize that my headphones are connected to my phone, and they will not show as connected in the app for a while. Also, the music equalizer in the app is very minimal, with it only having treble and bass sliders for volume, as well as balance between the volume of the left and right earcup, but not a full eq. Overall a great product designed for long wear and works with multiple devices seamlessly. Love the sound quality and holds the charge for more than 20 hours. My headset is white so I was a bit paranoid that it will get dirty, but it does not attract dirt and doesn't get stained easily.

These headphones are beautiful to look at and aesthetically understated. Even in white, they don't look overwhelming or bulky when wornThe Ace features physical controls rsther than swipe or touch controls, making it MUCH easier to interact with when worn. The headphones themselves are light and comfortable, though the ear cushions can get sweaty in warmer weather or when exercising.The sound quality is exceptional, but that's no surprise given it's a Sonos product. The sound is rich and full-bodied and sounds great regardless of the genre of music you're listening to or game you're playing.I find the headphones easy to pair across devices including my Samsung s24 ultra and MacBook pro. I also particularly the ability to switch from noise canceling to not a ... MoreThese headphones are beautiful to look at and aesthetically understated. Even in white, they don't look overwhelming or bulky when wornThe Ace features physical controls rsther than swipe or touch controls, making it MUCH easier to interact with when worn. The headphones themselves are light and comfortable, though the ear cushions can get sweaty in warmer weather or when exercising.The sound quality is exceptional, but that's no surprise given it's a Sonos product. The sound is rich and full-bodied and sounds great regardless of the genre of music you're listening to or game you're playing.I find the headphones easy to pair across devices including my Samsung s24 ultra and MacBook pro. I also particularly the ability to switch from noise canceling to not a click of button, which is ideal when walking the dogs and yours hands are full or when you need to speak with someone quickly on the street. The noise canceling mode is will block out the majority, if not all, outside noise, so definitely only recommended when you need to get into the zone and don't need to have your wits about you.My only gripe, and it's a minor one, is that I wish the case was higher quality. The recycled felt feels almost paper-like to the touch and the zipper has already jammed meaning i already cannot fully close the case. I will likely need to replace the case soon, and when I do, I will likely opt for a third party solution. The case does have some nice features though. For one it's lightweight. Secondly it included a little pouch to carry the charging cables (USB c and jack), and that pouch attaches to the inside of the case with a magnetic making it easy to have you're cables on you at all time.Speaking of charging battery life is impressive and charging time is quick, making them convenient for longer walks and working sessions.These headphones also auto detect when they have been removed and will automatically pause your music. Again, useful when you need to pop off your headphones quickly but don't have the time or free hands to fiddle with your phone to pause your song or podcast