Sonos unveiled the Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones.
The company also announced a broader AI push that includes control through chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude.
Sonos 27 operating system and Sonos Fabric were also detailed.
The Beam Ultra features a 7.1.2-channel configuration with up-firing drivers and AI Speech Enhancement.
The Ace Ultra headphones include Adaptive ANC and Headphone Engine 2 hardware.
The new products are set to ship starting September 29, and some reporting notes pre-orders and release details.
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The reporting broadly agrees that Sonos is expanding beyond hardware with new audio products and software features. It also agrees that the launch centers on the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones and AI-related updates.
Some details vary across the coverage, including how much emphasis is placed on product specifications, software features and release information. The reporting also leaves room for further comparison of the Beam Ultra's capabilities and any missing formats or features.
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The reporting is uniformly neutral and centers on Sonos's announcement of new audio products and AI features. It describes the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones and Sonos 27 operating system. It also mentions Sonos Fabric and AI Speech Enhancement as part of the update. One account adds that the Beam Ultra has a 7.1.2-channel configuration and still lacks DTS:X support.
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Yahoo Tech reports that Sonos has announced a significant push into artificial intelligence, allowing users to control devices via chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude. The company also unveiled the new Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones, both set to ship starting September 29. Chief executive Tom Conrad and other managers detailed various hardware and software upgrades, including the Sonos 27 operating system and the Sonos Fabric feature for automatic surround sound pairing.
What Hi-Fi? reports on the launch of the new Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar at a pre-launch press event. The publication notes that the mid-size soundbar boasts a 7.1.2-channel configuration with up-firing drivers, though it still lacks DTS:X support. Staff writer Robyn Quick details features such as a redesigned centre channel, AI Speech Enhancement, and Trueplay calibration, while quoting Senior Director of Product Development Brandon Holley regarding the device's musical and home theater capabilities.
Trusted Reviews details Sonos's expansion of its audio line-up with the Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones alongside the Sonos 27 operating system. The article outlines the specifications of both devices, including the soundbar's 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos capability and AI Speech Enhancement, as well as the headphones' Adaptive ANC and Headphone Engine 2 hardware. Pricing and availability details for pre-orders and general release are also provided.