Sonos has expanded its audio line-up with two new products in the Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones.
With the introduction of its latest OS, Sonos 27, both new products are designed to show what the new AI-focused platform is capable of, with the Beam Ultra bringing 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos and the Ace Ultra adding a direct connection to Sonos systems.
The Beam Ultra keeps the compact footprint of the Beam Gen 2, but packs in nine custom drivers, including two dedicated up-firing drivers for immersive audio. Sonos says this setup enables 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos while also delivering bigger bass than before.
The soundbar also gets a redesigned centre channel aimed in an attempt to make dialogue clearer, alongside four levels of AI Speech Enhancement for users who want to focus on what’s being said. There’s also a Night Sound mode for reducing the impact of louder sounds when watching TV late at night.
Sonos is also making the Beam Ultra more flexible as part of a wider home theatre setup. Owners can add a Sonos Sub or Mini for deeper bass or rear speakers for surround sound, with compatible portable Sonos speakers (such as the Move 2 and Play) can now serve as rear surrounds.
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Alongside it, Sonos has introduced the Ace Ultra as its new premium over-ear headphone. It features a Sonos-designed 40mm driver, Adaptive ANC powered by 10 microphones and up to 35 hours of battery life with ANC enabled.
The more interesting change is how the Ace Ultra connects to the wider Sonos system. These are the first headphones built on Sonos’ new Headphone Engine 2 hardware, which has been available in its Early Access program. With a press of a button, users can move whatever is playing on their Sonos system directly to the headphones, then press again to return playback to the speakers.
Both products also tie into the newly updated Sonos 27 operating system. The Beam Ultra supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and HDMI eARC, while the Ace Ultra adds USB-C and 3.5mm connectivity.
The Sonos Beam Ultra has gone up in price from the previous model, priced at $699 / £699, while the Sonos Ace Ultra depends on where you are, priced at $449 but in the UK it’s £399 (down from Ace’s £449).
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Both are available to pre-order now onwards with general availability starting September 29, 2026.