When announced the Ace – the audio company’s much-anticipated first foray into headphones – I was intrigued to say the least and wondered if they could lay claim to being among the . I have a number of Sonos speakers at home and so certainly had a soft spot for the brand, despite the that have plagued some users. But as an over-ear pair of headphones, there was only a certain amount of anticipation and hype I could give them.
I’ve never been someone who enjoys wearing over-ear headphones on a regular basis. Whilst I appreciate and can certainly agree they’re capable of delivering incredible sound, the pairs I’ve tried out have often been uncomfortable, at least for long periods of time. They make my ears too hot and sweaty; they ruin my hair (it’s ok to be vain, right?) and I personally find in-ear headphones to be superior both in terms of sound and noise cancellation.
The Sonos Ace has completely changed my perception. I was invited to be among the first in the world to experience the Sonos Ace headphones – the very first pair of headphones from the iconic multi-room audio specialists – at a special press event in Sydney, Australia, and I didn’t leave disappointed. In fact, I left the event thinking I may have found the first ever pair of over-ear headphones I could actually see myself wearing.
Four months since the official launch, I’ve worn them every single day. Thanks to a lightweight build, the use of plush memory foam and vegan leather and the af.