Sonos dominates multi-room audio but costs $179–$219 for entry-level speakers. Google Home ($99) and Apple HomePod mini offer more affordable alternatives with solid features, though inferior sound quality compared to Sonos due to simpler speaker components.
Sonos has released Sonos 27mcp, a connector enabling AI assistants like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to control Sonos systems through natural language. The tool supports MCP-compatible LLM clients and offers features including music playback, volume control, grouping, and playlist management.
Sonos releases the Ace Ultra, its second premium wireless headphone model priced at £399/$449, aiming to improve upon the original Ace's mediocre sound quality and underwhelming ANC performance. The new model retains the appealing minimalist design and comfort of its predecessor while competing directly with the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Sennheiser HDB 630 at the same price point.
The Sonos Beam Ultra is a mid-range soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos support with nine drivers in a 7.1.2 configuration, delivering room-filling sound and refined bass in a compact design priced at £699/$699. While it excels at both movies and music, it lacks DTS:X support and HDMI passthrough functionality.
Sonos released the Ace Ultra headphones ($449), an improved follow-up to its poorly-launched original Ace. The key upgrade is Wi-Fi integration that allows the headphones to function as full members of a Sonos system, enabling seamless audio switching between speakers and headphones via the Sonos app, plus enhancements to noise cancellation, sound customization, and battery life.
The Sonos Beam Ultra is a $699 soundbar that delivers high-end Arc-like sound quality with genuine Dolby Atmos support via upward-firing speakers, making it a significant upgrade over the second-gen Beam's simulated Atmos. It features five tweeters, four woofers, and nine amplifiers in a slightly wider but still compact design, positioning it as a premium option for home theater enthusiasts seeking immersive audio without four-figure pricing.