Sonos Ace SOUND QUALITY Review - Style over substance

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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - What is the Sonos Ace?
01:42 - Build, Design & Comfort
03:14 - Sound: Objective
07:36 - Rant about active headphones
08:20 - Sounds: Subjective
10:29 - Comparison with Airpods Max
11:17 - All is not lost... sort of.

[@LucaTheStar]

Oh man, Resolve looks so concerned in the thumbnail. Won't somebody come save my precious sound boy?

[@liammadridista2395]

So-No for the Sonos then

[@FluufyPvPTM]

Explain

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

@@FluufyPvPTM touch grass

[@eryckcrypton6412]

“No show”?

[@FluufyPvPTM]

@@enjoshi-godrez8775all about music and sound so what makes Sonos special

[@robovirtuoso1354]

yeah for sure it's read "so-no" somewhere. Quite sure of that.

[@patrickdanneker5480]

resolve, you really mastered the review game. Just well articulated straight to the point.

[@MrNoipe]

somehow able to stretch the video to 12 minutes

[@OfficialGamesky]

Agree with everything you've said here

[@kennykhoo1689]

wow..thanks for the detail explanation. Haven't tried the Sonos yet and was thinking to put it in my list for my next purchase but don't think looking forward to have a test since there are a couple other reviewer saying the same too but majority was praising the sonos which i have my doubt too..hahaha.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

Got ears? Use them. Why would you not test something based on some reviews? Unless you're a Harman meme fan, you lose nothing if you actually listen to the headphones, not to the reviewers.

[@kennykhoo1689]

@@robovirtuoso1354 cause it's simple explanation. With reviews one do not need to spend so much time testing the product and what you doing here watching the reviews cause for you, you should be testing the products not watching some reviews regardless of what the review say right. And you are here 🙄, guess you are a sonos fans 😂. Got brain? Use them.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

@@kennykhoo1689 How can I even watch if I'm busy typing here. Use your brain my friend. I find the comments here even more amusing than this particular hate/rant video. I usually watch his videos, but this one I just let it play the sound in the background and read the amusing comments instead.

[@kennykhoo1689]

@@robovirtuoso1354 lmao.. Guess you didn't use your entire brain then cause would rather belittle others than to watch the video and directly comment.. Hahaha Yeah it's quite amusing reading your comment 🤣

[@your_average_cultured_dude]

@@robovirtuoso1354 what a sad clown you are

[@PreparationdobleH]

I own the NC700 and the QC ultra love them both. I like YOUR review BLUNT and HONEST!!

[@TerraBlacc1]

For all the Bluetooth devices you guys have recently reviewed, that's a very specific category, can you guys drop them all in a playlist? It'd probably be very useful for people who aren't interested in audio, but also are seeking Bluetooth gear. Thanks.

[@Darkk_Sage]

I think my main issue is that these do something others don’t if you have a Sonos Arc. I can just seamlessly use them with any input for apple TV, 4K blu ray, PS5, etc. Are there other headphones that easily allow this? Genuine question

[@filatovandr]

Finally an honest review. Thanks a lot!

[@robovirtuoso1354]

Because it's negative, it's automatically honest? Have you listened to the Ace? Not a fan of Ace but not my point either.

[@filatovandr]

@@robovirtuoso1354@robovirtuoso1354, the takeaway for me is that those are not perfect and should be cautiously checked before being purchased. Unlike access media, giving only purely complimentary reviews, these are the best ANCs ever, and you should throw away your Airpods Max or Sony.

[@cabernetsauvignon6979]

Have you tried the Dali IO12? any chance we will get to see a review.

[@TemujinScott80]

I’ll have to test them on my own and see for myself.

[@celstark]

Why forgive those FR issues (6:50) when they have DSP baked in?

[@KanyeWestFan69]

So true, companies are just lazy because mainstream people have piss poor standards for sound quality. They’d rather go for the useless hires stickers that can get normies to buy the headphones rather than spending time making a good dsp tuning

[@metal571]

I was kinda thinking the same. Even if the driver has a wonky natural response, with all the DSP onboard this thing they could have tuned it with a much better default profile

[@jackjack3874]

Do you think Resolve means that to implement as good an ANC as possible, the FR had to be that way? so the tuning followed the ANC optimisation?

[@lisztomania1901ful]

unfortunately Sonos simply does not have required DSP talents and capability to do this simple thing right.

[@MayaTlab]

There's only so much you can do with DSP (or even passive tuning) when the headphones' FR will vary from fit to fit or between individuals because of coupling issues. Their feedback system ensures that when it's turned on the FR at low frequencies will be more constant than most passive closed backs (a severe problem with most HPs of the latter kind), but above 500-800Hz it may more or less vary (cf. one of the graphs). Some ANC headphones have severe coupling issues in the 1-5kHz or so range (ex : Bose HPs - not because of their active systems per se, but perhaps related to acoustic compromises made to maximise the feedback ANC performance below 800Hz or so), IDK exactly where the Ace would fit in that picture, but it could have complicated their tuning. But perhaps they could have done a better job still - the way the bass response is shaped in the range where they can precisely control it is a bit off, and the 6kHz or so peak seems common to both fixtures (but perhaps slightly shifted), so...

[@GadZookz]

Thaks Resolve! Your review pretty much nailed it. Compared to the Bose Ultra, the Sony XM5 and the Airpods Max, the SQ is unremarkable. One thing they might have done to give it an advantage would have been to increase the battery density to make it a true Wi-Fi device but without the SQ fundamentals solved first this probably wouldn’t have helped. As things now stand the QC Ultra sounds better on aptx lossless.

[@luked5041]

Have you tried any of the Dali ANC headphones?

[@cmdalbem]

Any remarks about the app? Sad that these ANC headphones reviews have been missing the app part, which with a good EQ could potentially solve all frequency response issues. For instance I'm a very happy owner of the Sennheiser Momentum 4, which sounds amazing but only because it has a decent app where I can input my sound preferences and it stays saved into the headphones.

[@jackjack3874]

I do not understand.. they have the ability to use DSP... if they tune relatively close to Harman OE2018 (slightly warmer with a bit less low treble) they know knowledgable reviewers will most likely like them... is their target audience people that do not care about audio and would not see a review or measurements? or consumers that follow reviewers that do not know about sound? i mean seriously..

[@FilinMXr]

There are probably some acoustical compromises in the design that you can't really fixed with the eq. Or they just don't care, because majority of the consumers don't.

[@Joseph-J-]

Would love to know what you suggest instead with a similar feature set & price. I value the expertise but this review, whilst insightful, doesn’t feel very actionable.

[@johnryan1386]

I’m not an audiophile by any means but they sound good enough to me. Look better than anything else on the market and lightweight

[@jeffbarner1747]

When you say sound leakage are you saying there’s mics inside the ear space that is measuring what we’re hearing? Similar to what the AirPods Max do?

[@MayaTlab]

All ANC headphones with a feedback system feature a mic inside the space where the ear is and all will be comparatively more resistant to leakage or pad compression (but some designs will work better than others). The AirPods Max actually are a bit more sophisticated than most other feedback ANC systems (for one the systems they use can continue to adaptively EQ headphones even when the feedback system is off).

[@CammyFi]

Imagine one day you're using your headphones, and you get a pop-up saying they won't work anymore because they're unsupported.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

yeah if you keep using Windows it will.

[@AaronFigFront]

It will not happen. Bluetooth codecs have always been backwards compatible, like WiFi standards, usb standards and more. The only thing that could prevent people keep using them would be no replacement battery when the battery wears out.

[@CammyFi]

​@@AaronFigFrontNah, they probably have a mind control device and device bricking kill switch built in knowing sonos and their anti consumer practices

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

​@@AaronFigFront you can still lose all the extra features you realistically payed for, like arc support, which is a preparatory app.

[@thetruth5672]

The most honest review

[@user-dh6kg3kg7f]

I’ve been testing the Sonos Ace since release and I feel exactly the same. They do sound good. But not as good as they should. I remember enjoying the Airpods Max a bit more. They came closer to the performance I have with the Hifiman Sundara. On this one, EQ is so limited and there are real technical limitations that I feel can’t be resolved even with a decent EQ. So i’m going to return them for sure. Oh well. Looks like I need to to wait for whatever comes next. I really want decent wireless ANC headphones I could use with everything with more audiophile grade sound quality.

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

They do not sound "good". Just accept that you bought it for different reasons and leave this cope at the door.

[@FMKmusica]

Thanks for your review! I was expecting it.

[@chamade166]

Nothing will beat the Sony XM5 for audio and ANC. Sony clear bass is in a league of its own.

[@FMKmusica]

@@chamade166 I don't think so talking about audio (ANC is no doubt). It depends in you audio preferences (technicalities, sound profile, etc)

[@TheGamingAudiophile]

There is no ANC compensation for leakage. It simply just has a different tonal balance when the ANC is turned off. Even if the seal was perfect, turning on and off the ANC changes the tonal balance.

[@ResolveReviews]

It is different, yes, but that doesn't mean there isn't also some sort of leakage compensation going on, as the graph shows.

[@MrStingraybernard]

Tried Spatial Audio on my apple max with tidal ,it’s ok I could do without it

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

Resolve with a banger as always

[@victorpitan8744]

Could all these issues be fixed through software or firmware updates?

[@robovirtuoso1354]

Only if they have provided a good "canvas" to paint better sound on, so to speak. Can't say they did or didn't, but it really depends on that single thing... the driver quality.

[@gwapster13]

You really must hate the PX8 so much that you think this is better.

[@Camarobill]

I’m gonna wait for the iPods Max 2.

[@patrickpaganini]

Great review! I'm so frustrated with headphones these days - they all seem muffled and completely lack treble and clarity. I'm pleased I hung on to my (very cheap) Sony MDR-7509 pro - I love their sound quality. Thank you for mentioning frequency response as most people just seem to talk about features and how much bass headphones or speakers have.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

checked your ears lately? I'm seriously worried about your hearing if you find all headphones lacking treble and clarity.

[@patrickpaganini]

@@robovirtuoso1354 Awwww - thanks for the concern.

[@proffessasvids]

Style and features over substance... welcome to sonos. Xx

[@Del_987]

You should look into the encoding for different Bluetooth audio protocols. Archimago found AAC 256kbs (encoded by an iPhone) contained better than aptX-HD and was on par with LDAC >900kBs.

[@KanyeWestFan69]

It doesn’t really matter when the headphone itself sounds like crap

[@iTheBeep]

Could you please link the source for the latter statement?

[@Del_987]

@@KanyeWestFan69agreed - I think this project was a waste of Sonos’ resources

[@KanyeWestFan69]

@@Del_987 it makes me cringe so hard when some people think hires stickers mean good sound quality

[@robovirtuoso1354]

You guys actually heard the Sonos Ace?

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

I'm honestly just here for Resolve's smile

[@asan1050]

OK, I guess I'll sleep on this one, Thank you very much!

[@terriersforever23]

Works with the Sonos arc flawlessly

[@yupanquid5538]

So i guess the Bathys (even though more expensive) keeps being the ANC king for sound quality then. Cheers Resolve

[@robovirtuoso1354]

Sets the bar pretty low

[@DavidMauerMusic]

I feel like with a proper EQ in the app these could’ve been much better

[@KanyeWestFan69]

Every headphone can be better with EQ unless it’s some dirt cheap earbuds

[@robovirtuoso1354]

@@KanyeWestFan69 He meant there should have been an actual EQ in the app, not tone controls.

[@audio_tron]

Imagine a radical time where these companies hire people for their headphone teams who listen to music using real gear. Focal Bathys remains as the best ANC wireless headphone I’ve heard.

[@agoffe]

Then you haven't heard the Dali IO12.

[@Togoth-oz5dg]

​@agoffe its probably terrible considering the only people tha5 have reviewed it are known shills.

[@Del_987]

@@agoffeisn’t it devoid of any sub bass?

[@robovirtuoso1354]

Yeah ugly azz Bathys is still best sounding. Can't have it all.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

you just had to interject your favourite Bathys, didn't you.

[@DaiPad881]

I tried a pair of these at a store here in the UK whilst shopping for a USB DAC for my Azurys, Saw them and got curious wondering if they were as poor as their sound bars, Turns out they are as poor, People need to place sound quality above headphones looking posh, For example think my Bathys are ugly as sin but they sound amazing

[@cstrx11]

I dont know where are you from, but the Bathys costs 50% more than this.

[@DaiPad881]

@@cstrx11 I’m well aware they cost more, But if it’s sound quality you want then it costs, I’d rather save up for better than settle

[@cstrx11]

@@DaiPad881 Okay, but what do you recomment for 500€ max? The Ace costs exactly 500€ here and that is my absolute upper limit. If there's something better for 350-450 that would be even better.

[@ramusg]

Did u have a ears medical control in recent time? Poor sound on sonos? Doctor, and fast.

[@DaiPad881]

@@cstrx11 A friend of mine got the B&W PX7 S2e for £379 here in the UK, I liked them a lot to be honest, Give them a go

[@nullgator8073]

Will be interesting to see the comments from mainstream people being hit with this perspective

[@robovirtuoso1354]

why? are audiophiles superior to "mainstream people"?

[@guillermobrito4987]

has the looks of my Jabra elite 45h....not so much new there....and then the crazy price....guess this brands are just for "have fun" headphones... sorry, but arent the bathys cheaper?

[@Lead_Foot]

If only Aptx lossless was available on more than a handful of android phone models.

[@michaelshaffer4005]

After your Bathys review, I am a bit surprised you didn’t mention them in comparison to sq… #jussayin

[@Sturgon]

He said one is terrible and one is pretty good. Use your 2 remaining braincells to figure out why he didn't do a comparison.

[@raphaelmeillat8527]

​@@Sturgonhave you ever tried making constructive comments without sounding like a jerk? Try it... You never know you might like it!

[@daviddier9865]

​@@raphaelmeillat8527 Sometimes, people need to be brought back down to earth. It should be obvious why he didn't do a comparison beyond any reasonable doubt.

[@Sturgon]

@@raphaelmeillat8527 considering the amount of negative comments you've made on this channel, you're just a hypocrite. Nothing more.

[@michaelshaffer4005]

@@Sturgon I didn’t hear Resolve mention the Bathys once. On what am I suppose to make assumptions? I listened again, and he mentions every other Bt TW, B&W, both Sony XMs, Airpods… but not the Bathys, and he’s on record liking the Bathys…

[@krak3n_]

Interesting, I am tempted to get these because of it's integration into the Sonos ecosystem as a headphone I can put on whilst watching TV/Fims/Gaming as it directly hooks up to the Arc. These may not be great for music but how are they for other content types?

[@lazyreuvin]

That price just for Sonos integration? Yikes... prob not worth the money

[@krak3n_]

@@lazyreuvin Convenience is a big seller for me. My air pods only work seamlessly with my Apple TV, so not my PS5 or watching TV the old school way. The fact these will just work with my arc is actually a big feature for me. That said they are expensive just for that.

[@dazza5456]

Better than the B&W PX8, interesting!

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

Wow shocker

[@ibassnote]

“Sadness all around” hahaha

[@fwiler]

What is wrong with manufacturers these days? It's not like they don't have resources at their disposal. I can't completely blame engineers though. They may have been given one choice because some idiot bought 5 million drivers at bargain basement price and said deal with it. But then the software guys put in dsp and don't do anything?

[@Gavanater7]

Was really hoping Sonos would do better

[@robovirtuoso1354]

Maybe listen to it and see for yourself?

[@StartCodonUST]

Oof, the prominence of that 5.5k peak towering over the cut-out mids is terrifying. Absolute dealbreaker. I feel terrible for all the people who have sensitivity to the 5.5-6k range who will wince in pain while trying to enjoy these headphones given to them as gifts from loved ones.

[@humanbass]

They have all the internal dsp to fix any bloat or peak, plenty of budget for R&D and yet fail the.

[@steph7193]

Interesting review thanks . Have you tried Dyson zone headphones they are supposed to be very good sounding?

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

Who said that? Lmao

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

And yes, he did and said it was mediocre as you would expect.

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

The Dyson actually is decent sonically​@@enjoshi-godrez8775

[@user-xt9pm4uu2c]

It's reviews like this that really make me question my ears/brain lmao

[@filbinjohn5667]

How does the sound quality compare to the Sennheiser momentum 4?

[@xdarshan]

There was a firmware update on the B&W PX8s. A new video recapping ANC headphones would be great right now.

[@ResolveReviews]

Good to know! I will

[@amanzi]

I feel like the people buying these headphones are those who specifically want the Sonos integration. Sonos is relying on its existing customers to purchase these as part of an integrated Sonos environment. The sound will be good enough for them since they won't be doing any side-by-side comparisons with other headphones, or reading/caring about measurements. If you just want good sounding bluetooth headphones there are lots of better options out there.

[@Aarghon]

Wow... Such a wonky FR for a kinda steep price... And coming from a company with huge means like Sonos is baffling. So long for spatial audio if it sounds like ass lol

[@christiantan5341]

I still feel illiterate when I read B&K 5128 measurements :( Clearly wasn't an ace, was it...

[@garybennett7835]

Stick with my Focals

[@andibrema]

I like that they normalise to diffuse field, makes much more sense than raw and should be the standard

[@jasoncolliver3648]

I got these a few days ago for wireless television listening and am also a bit disappointed with the sound quality. What would be a good recommendation for my use case?

[@cstrx11]

Any recommendation thats better in this 450-550 € Price range? I tried multiple headphones in 200-400€ Range (BowersWilkins, Bose, Sennheiser,...) but the Sonos Ace even tho exactly 500€ (so a bit more expensive) sounded a LOT better than those I tried. Also this one was the best to have on my head. Any recommendations?

[@davidb9531]

Weird, I found them the best I’ve heard for content that is either dts, dolby digital, or atmos decoded

[@jameskegen6812]

Good, you have standards and quality of living unlike these other accounts. Get the focal bathys. It's expensive, but focal actually has customer service and will even replace the battery when it dies. It's the only good sounding ANC headphone in this class. All the rest are genuinely untenable in their frequency response.

[@jasoncolliver3648]

@@jameskegen6812 thanks, I'm not really concerned with the price point but the quality of sound. I honestly like my actual Sonos system, arc era 300s etc but the headphones seem off to me and the software is buggy as heck right now. I'll bring them back.

[@cstrx11]

@@jameskegen6812 ok ok, we get it. We are cheap bastards. But what is your recommendation in the price range I mentioned above? There must be best one there too I assume!?

[@xpythagoras4044]

So funny because they could probably just push an update or ship them with different software and they'd fix this.

[@HKWhang1]

Can you review the ES Lab ES-R10?

[@cargath]

Whelp. I was hoping they would at least match the AirPods Max in sound quality. I think those sound okay compared to other products in this category, but their pads are very itchy for me and i had to send mine in for repair multiple times, because apparently something inside them just corrodes due to regular use (inside, at home, watching movies on the couch). I suspect that these companies have data that shows that "normal" people like this sound. Lower mids peak = "the bass hits hard" and treble peak = "they are super detailed". Otherwise there would be no reason for a headphone that uses DSP 100% of the time not to perfectly align with Harman or a similar reasonable target. I have to believe it's a choice, they can't be _this_ stupid.

[@demometalico8074]

There is another app by Sono, SoundID, specifically used for personalized EQ through a hearing test. I think that might help with EQing this headphone to personal taste.

[@donnytramp6955]

Very strange FR

[@nigelsmith721]

What then is your buying suggestion in this price range and why?

[@paulchiu]

Apple and Sony focus more on style over fidelity? Seriously? Why, you're a Susvara man?

[@karenbolds5366]

Maybe if you have a iphone these are not good. These are great headphones

[@vladstoian6760]

Try accentum plus pls

[@mrfrosty3]

With this type of headphone the sound quality is probably my lowest priority, a pair may sound sublime but that won't compensate for a headphone that has an unsteady connection, features that are poorly implemented, is uncomfortable and is poorly built.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

Sorry my friend but this review seems to have failed to realise what the Sonos Ace was primarily made for, and it's not for us audiophiles to enjoy our critical-listening music, with a Harman-tuned pair (in the case of many here), nor for EQ warriors to tweak to their heart's desire, or rather to the venerated Harman curve.

[@MML66]

Often, after experience, not everything that complex people tell you sounds real. You may like what they tell you is bad, and you do not like what they tell you is good, and you may even experience the opposite of what they say.

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

"Complex people". Brother, this is planet earth.

[@martfermart]

I was about to buy them, now I won’t , until 🤷‍♂️

[@patrickpaganini]

I like my Sonos Era 100 after I bring down the bass and push up the treble, but honestly find some sonos stuff appalling. Do you remember how dreadful the sonos roam was?

[@henrylocke3356]

Can you review the Bose qc35 in 2024

[@aceofspades6667]

I like the name

[@teachonlywhatiseasy]

wait. i’m pretty sure sonos didn’t botch their headphone that bad. i don’t get it. in any case if you have android. wavelet should fix these bass boost issues and that 5k-7k bump if you already got it. for this category the priority is ANC and design/integration. thats where the money is

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

"Just eq your bad headphones". Reddit iq.

[@kenshinesca]

I've seen a lot of reviews for these headphones and it seems like they all focus on reviewing this for music listening. These headphones are meant primarily for movies watching. It kind of requires you to have a sonos soundbar (Arc supported , Beam gen 1 coming soon Beam Gen 2 coming soon). So you're watching a moving in dolby atmos it's getting late you don't want to disturb the neighbors or family but still want that surround sound atmos/spatial audio experience throw on these headphones. It's similar to what Apple has with their Apple TV 4k and airpod pros, max, and beats earbuds (which works amazingly well for movie watching btw). I haven't tried the Sonos Ace but I'm not invested at all in the Sonos ecosystem so it's a tough sell for me.

[@Xirpzy]

Maybe similar to sony xm5. Sure its good for travel but the sound just isnt good enough.

[@Lost1ntheSauc3]

Definitely agree, they cost too much for the sound quality. Great bass but that's the only thing going for em.

[@erikkenn808]

I purchased this strictly for watching movies at night, which it does well. Could use more headroom volume wise. I have a small head so this fits well, a little heavy as it does move around. I find it muddy when playing certain music. I’d definitely look elsewhere if you’re planning on listening to music.

[@prinzexisalowqualityytber]

0:38 you have the face of quite literally every single thumbnail on youtube with a terrible review on the product that's a good thing btw

[@HobbyTalk]

That treble… 😢

[@boiserunner]

So then what? I like the Ace because it’s sorta like the APM, but lighter and has USB C. Awesome. But I agree, the sound isn’t fantastic. What’s better?

[@davidb9531]

I think a lot of the criticism is a bit unfair, I have audioquest nightowls for audiophile lossless through a dac, these are imho as good as most of the others Bluetooth cans around the price, but much more comfortable for long wearing than the AirPods Max, look better then the xm5’s and have the best reproduction of Dolby Atmos if you watch movies on a tablet or laptop of any headphones I’ve heard. Audiophiles don’t buy anc headphones for their nitpicking quality, cos they know a cheap pair of cabled cans will be better, doing a graph on these things is totally fair, but for most untrained anc wearing ears they’ll make people happy and I certainly feel no treble fatigue from them at all.

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

Because the nightowls are considered one if the worst headphone ever made. There is a reason it propped by 60% msrp in less than 2 years and was completely discontinued immediately after never to be replaced. It's that bad.

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

Talk about a self own. LMAO

[@Togoth-oz5dg]

What you've just said I the equivalent of admitting you eat dog food so someone who doesn't like dog food must be invalid. That's what you just dud.

[@davidb9531]

@@enjoshi-godrez8775 by whom I’ve also owned headphones 10 times more expensive that I didn’t like as much as the nightowls that had better reviews relatively, the thing with the nightowls is they are extremely flat curve wise and as a personal preference I like that as I can eq them if I want, it’s a shame you’ve seen fit to be apparently uninformed and abusive over a pair of headphones, there are many people that have written on the virtues of the nightowls for the reasons I’ve just noted.

[@davidb9531]

@@Togoth-oz5dg uh I think I just attempted to understand the nature of the dog and the nature of anc headphones but again apologies I didn’t realise the heretical nature expressed to the church of geeks. Also, everyone has different preferences for usage and tastes for curve so much of this is relative, anc headphones by their nature are not the best sounding generally, maybe the focal bathys not withstanding. I use the Sonos for atmos specifically and they’re best in class for that, sorry if that offends anyone.

[@erikkenn808]

Relax guys. This headphones are strictly for MOVIES. Why would anyone purchase this for music? Kind of common sense to me….

[@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah]

What a dumb comment

[@thirtyheartaches]

The Sonos Ace do everything good except for sound, whilst I found the T+A Solitaire T to sound exceptional, but do everything else poorly. Comfort, connectivity, ANC and transparency, physical controls, price = all awful, however, having tried most BT headphones out there, from the mainstream to the audiophile, these for me were the only ones sounding pretty decent with no EQ adjustment.. If only the two products could be combined into one...

[@craigbehmke5873]

I think they capped the volume to maybe 80%, maybe for safety reasons, I want to control my loudness ❤

[@KingKikikoi]

I wanted a good looking headphones that’s comfortable with good anc and this ticks all the boxes for me. The sound quality didn’t blow me out the water but everything else it does well while looking so god damn good on my big head 😂

[@hartyewh1]

I'll never understand why these aren't just EQ'd to Harman or something. There's DSP going on almost always so why not do something good with it.

[@SpeedfrkOne]

I simply refuse to use Bluetooth headphones now - only hard wired - gets rid of and alleviates all of these issues - no codecs - no conversion - no battery issues - no microphones - all from source to headphones with no interference. I refuse to use any headphones for phone calls as well. Hence why I only use my Focal Celestee / Focal Clear MG / Sennheiser HD660S2 and Sennheiser HD800S headphones with my Fiio M17 DAC / DAP / AMP and no need to worry about all these issues.

[@robovirtuoso1354]

yeah, but you haven't solved the biggest problem... those wires! I agree the wired stuff (we seem to favor the same brands actually) are sonically superior by far, but none of them gives the convenience of wireless.

[@SpeedfrkOne]

@@robovirtuoso1354 I will never take convenience over build quality and sound quality and no charging / battery issues / codec bingo etc - simply plug and play - simple.

[@04yellowjacket]

and they are not particularly stylish either....

[@Drn10n]

Know what is the most annoying thing about these headphones? The Sonos fanboys. They will start an argument about these being the greatest sounding headphones ever, even though they never listened to them.

[@ThinCrustPizzzza]

I just received mine and they are light years ahead of the XM4/5s and the AirPods Max

[@f7p1764]

Are you also quitting to be an audiophile reviewer?😅

[@DistortedDan_]

I've seen a lot of people glazing these recently so it's nice to know how they really sound. Seems surprisingly not bad

[@KanyeWestFan69]

where did you get from this review that the headphone sounds good lol

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

Some people think "not bad" = functional. These people are wrong.

[@DistortedDan_]

@@KanyeWestFan69 “not bad” like they don’t have the fattest mountain of bass that pretty much every mainstream wireless closed back headphone has. Also I half expected this to be a situation like the bowers and Wilkins px8 or soundcore space one where it looks quite premium and has good anc and there’s fanboys who say it sounds better than it’s competition when in reality it’s frequency response is crazy

[@KanyeWestFan69]

@@DistortedDan_ that is some pretty low standard for a 400 usd headphone

[@DistortedDan_]

@@KanyeWestFan69 welcome to the ANC headphones market. Somehow this one fits in

[@alexanderalwayslate3855]

I have them and I don’t agree with your review at all. You’re the kind of reviewer that seems like you will use your personal issues against good products. Your big ears are a personal problem and I have big ears but feels just fine for me and I have had the air pods max, nose qc ultra, and now these. Happiest with these.

[@jamieradford8069]

lol 😂 Your wrong. These headphones are dreadful my sister had the Sonos Ace and absolutely hated them and said how horrible the sound is. I also tried them and hated them. She returned them and got the Sony XM5S and I enjoy my AirPods Pro 2 so happy days ;) I hate the Sonos Ace headphones!!

[@ramusg]

@@jamieradford8069 you dont hate yourself? It seams that way. You are a hater, no? ✌️

[@your_average_cultured_dude]

80% of this video was objective fact. just because you're happy to spend $400 on garbage, doesn't make that garbage any decent.

[@lonhodowal8779]

Don’t fall for the SONOS hype. The product is terrible; the service is from the darkest reaches of hell.

[@ramusg]

Sound is all about your ears and hearing. I know you are not Mozart and not equivalent, your scales are . I know thet is trandy to be an audiophile, but is like the parfum maker , you number them on to hands . You are a poor reviewer, in my opinion, go get your living money in constructions.

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

You haven't even heard these. Talk about missing the forest for the trees.

[@enjoshi-godrez8775]

Please go back to the unemployment office because there are many positions open for unskilled high school degree careers. 👍

[@Togoth-oz5dg]

The OP is an example of how powerful the Dunning kruger effect can really be. Scary

[@robovirtuoso1354]

I know I can be so critical of comments and even the reviews, but THIS is on a whole different level of criticism. Holy crap.

[@your_average_cultured_dude]

you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about. you know absolutely ZERO about the science involved in audio.