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[^3]\n\nSonos launched the Ace Ultra, a premium over-ear headphone model that serves as an upgrade to the original Ace released in 2024, featuring studio-quality audio and double noise cancellation. [^4]\n\nThe Ace Ultra headphones incorporate replaceable batteries and ear cushions to extend the product's useful life and address sustainability issues in the technology industry. [^5]\n\nThe Ace Ultra headphones feature 40mm drivers, adaptive active noise cancellation powered by 10 microphones, and up to 35 hours of battery life. [^6]\n\nA Reddit user shared screenshots of promotional assets referencing both the Sonos Beam Ultra and the Sonos Ace Ultra. [^7]\n\nLeaked promotional graphics spotted on the Sonos Denmark website mentioned the existence of a Sonos Beam Ultra. [^8]\n\nThe Sonos Beam Ultra will feature 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos audio in a slim soundbar design. [^9]\n\nThe device includes 10 microphones for noise detection and control, providing double the noise cancellation compared to the original Ace model. [^10]\n\nThe official price for the Sonos Ace Ultra in Mexico is 8,999 pesos, with sales beginning on September 29, 2026, in department stores and authorized distributors. [^11]\n\nThe Sonos Ace Ultra features a new 40mm driver developed by Sonos, tuned by the Sonos Soundboard to deliver deep bass and balanced sound without distortion. 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