Sonos headphones software#

The fact that Sonos recently acquired RHA - a company that specializes in in-ear headphones - lends credence to the idea that the first Sonos headphones will be a pair of true wireless earbuds. The patent describes two different wireless earbuds designs, as well as three options for charging cases with some novel approaches to extend playtime, including detachable battery plates. In May 2021, we heard that Sonos could be working on a pair of true wireless earbuds, according to a patent discovered by Zats Not Funny(via Pocket Lint). There's no guarantee that the first Sonos headphones will be over-ear cans. Sonos headphones designĪn illustration from a patent for Sonos earbuds. Costing $549 / £549 / AU$899, they're among the most expensive consumer headphones on the market (as in, they aren't particularly aimed at hardcore audiophiles or studio professionals). We are, however, at least hoping the first Sonos headphones will cost less than the Apple AirPods Max. If Sonos undercuts these models and delivers on rumored features like Wi-Fi connectivity, the wireless headphones market will be in for a huge shake up – though we aren’t expecting a super budget-friendly price. Its cheapest speaker, the Sonos Roam, costs $179 / £179 / AU$299, and the company even increased the prices of its already expensive products in 2021.īloomberg's sources says that the first Sonos wireless headphones will likely cost about $300 / £220 / AU$400, putting them in direct competition with the likes of the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. The price of the first Sonos headphones is still to be determined, but based on the company's existing products, we don't think they'll come cheap. The Sonos headphones could be cheaper than the Sony WH-1000XM4 (pictured). If Sonos follow suits again this year, we could be looking at a release date for its first wireless headphones in the next few months. Last year's releases came in April with the Sonos Roam and October with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2). That sounds very much to us like Sonos is planning to branch out from its existing line up of speakers, amps, and soundbars - and if the company is looking into advertising options, the new product could be on the way very soon. The job listing specifies that applicants must have experience in launching a new brand/product/service in an established category, creating a new category for an established brand, and/or targeting a new audience/consumer segment. Peter Pederson, Sonos' VP Global Marketing and Communications, has also recently posted to LinkedIn, asking for ad agencies to apply to work on 'one of the most ambitious projects in our history'. While Sonos is yet to confirm that it's working on a pair of wireless headphones, we do know that the company tends to release two new products a year - something that CEO Patrick Spence pledged to continue on an earnings call with investors in 2021.

Sonos headphones software#

Word of a pair of Sonos headphones first came about in 2019, and we've seen a steady influx of patents from the company since then - and the recent acquisitions of audio company RHA and Bluetooth start-up T2 Software suggests Sonos is expanding in preparation for the new cans.

We don't know for sure when the first Sonos headphones will be released, but a 2022 launch seems likely based on the rumors we've heard. Sonos is best known for wireless smart speakers like the Sonos One (pictured).