# Sonos CEO Tom Conrad Unveils Ace Ultra, Beam Ultra, and Sonos 27 OS

Sonos launches new headphones and soundbar while rebranding its software as Sonos 27 with new AI features.

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Sonos announced the launch of the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones priced at $449, featuring a new 40mm driver and the Headphone Engine 2 chip to enable standard ecosystem integration. [^1]

Sonos rebranded its software platform as Sonos 27, describing it as an operating system for audio experiences in the home. [^2]

The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones are priced at $449, £399, and AU$699. [^3]

The Sonos Beam Ultra is a compact soundbar delivering 7.1.2 channels of Dolby Atmos sound using nine drivers, including two upfiring drivers. [^4]

Sonos announced Sonos 27, a new audio operating system for its speakers, soundbars, and headphones, which it describes as a major software renovation. [^5]

Sonos introduced Sonos Fabric, a system that allows Sonos speakers and soundbars to detect each other and send and receive audio and music with a single button. [^6]

Sonos released a redesigned app for Sonos 27 that promises to fix problems the company has had in recent years, adding lock screen controls and a virtual volume wheel. [^7]

Sonos said the Sonos 27 app update will begin rolling out to all users on September 8, along with Sonos 27mcp, a new platform for assigning different AI assistants to specific tasks; the main app features will be available only on iOS. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Sonos announced the launch of the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones priced at $449, featuring a new 40mm driver and the Headphone Engine 2 chip to enable standard ecosystem integration. (TechRadar, News)
2. Sonos rebranded its software platform as Sonos 27, describing it as an operating system for audio experiences in the home. (TechRadar, News)
3. The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones are priced at $449, £399, and AU$699. (TechRadar, News)
4. The Sonos Beam Ultra is a compact soundbar delivering 7.1.2 channels of Dolby Atmos sound using nine drivers, including two upfiring drivers. (TechRadar, News)
5. Sonos announced Sonos 27, a new audio operating system for its speakers, soundbars, and headphones, which it describes as a major software renovation. (Xataka México, News)
6. Sonos introduced Sonos Fabric, a system that allows Sonos speakers and soundbars to detect each other and send and receive audio and music with a single button. (Xataka México, News)
7. Sonos released a redesigned app for Sonos 27 that promises to fix problems the company has had in recent years, adding lock screen controls and a virtual volume wheel. (Xataka México, News)
8. Sonos said the Sonos 27 app update will begin rolling out to all users on September 8, along with Sonos 27mcp, a new platform for assigning different AI assistants to specific tasks; the main app features will be available only on iOS. (Xataka México, News)

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