Sonos has officially announced the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Sonos Ace Ultra wireless headphones, bringing major acoustic architecture updates, advanced spatial audio, and deep ecosystem integration. Arriving in stores on September 29, 2026, the Beam Ultra starts at 699€ while the Ace Ultra launches at 499€, with pre-orders live now.
Sonos Beam Ultra: True Dolby Atmos in a Compact Footprint
The updated mid-range soundbar maintains the general footprint of the original Beam while stretching slightly to a 75 cm length. Under the hood, the acoustic array packs nine custom internal drivers, including upward-firing tweeters designed to deliver true 7.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos decoding.
Hardware connectivity includes HDMI eARC, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth 5.3. Software calibration is handled via Trueplay support compatible with both iOS and Android devices. For vocal clarity, the system incorporates an AI-driven waveguide alongside a redesigned central channel. This setup feeds up to four distinct levels of speech enhancement and a dedicated night mode for late-night viewing.
Sonos Ace Ultra: Extended Battery and Headphone Engine 2
On the over-ear front, the Sonos Ace Ultra introduces a 40 mm proprietary transducer and a 10-microphone array designed to double active noise cancellation (ANC) efficiency compared to previous hardware iterations. Battery life reaches up to 35 hours with ANC engaged. Connectivity spans Lossless audio via aptX, USB-C, and a 3.5 mm minijack.
The defining hardware feature of the Ace Ultra is its tight integration with the broader audio ecosystem via the new Headphone Engine 2. Through early access features, the device supports TV Audio Swap, allowing a user to transfer audio playback instantly from a Beam Ultra soundbar to the headphones with a single button press. When receiving audio from a compatible soundbar, the system applies TrueCinema acoustic mapping.
Pricing, Ecosystem, and Availability
Both devices will hit retail shelves on September 29, 2026, in both black and white finishes. Pre-orders are currently open through the official Sonos web store and standard distributors. The Sonos Beam Ultra carries a retail price of 699€, while the Sonos Ace Ultra is priced at 499€. These hardware launches roll out alongside the new Sonos 27 software update, reinforcing the company’s multi-room audio platform architecture.
