![]() If Sonos undercuts these models and delivers on rumored features like Wi-Fi connectivity, the wireless headphones market will be in for a huge shake up – though we aren’t expecting a super budget-friendly price. Its cheapest speaker, the Sonos Roam, costs $179 / £179 / AU$299, and the company even increased the prices of its already expensive products in 2021.īloomberg's sources says that the first Sonos wireless headphones will likely cost about $300 / £220 / AU$400, putting them in direct competition with the likes of the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. The price of the first Sonos headphones is still to be determined, but based on the company's existing products, we don't think they'll come cheap. The Sonos headphones could be cheaper than the Sony WH-1000XM4 (pictured). ![]() If Sonos follow suits again this year, we could be looking at a release date for its first wireless headphones in the next few months. Last year's releases came in April with the Sonos Roam and October with the Sonos Beam (Gen 2). That sounds very much to us like Sonos is planning to branch out from its existing line up of speakers, amps, and soundbars - and if the company is looking into advertising options, the new product could be on the way very soon. The job listing specifies that applicants must have experience in launching a new brand/product/service in an established category, creating a new category for an established brand, and/or targeting a new audience/consumer segment. ![]() Peter Pederson, Sonos' VP Global Marketing and Communications, has also recently posted to LinkedIn, asking for ad agencies to apply to work on "one of the most ambitious projects in our history". ![]() While Sonos is yet to confirm that it's working on a pair of wireless headphones, we do know that the company tends to release two new products a year - something that CEO Patrick Spence pledged to continue on an earnings call with investors in 2021. Word of a pair of Sonos headphones first came about in 2019, and we've seen a steady influx of patents from the company since then - and the recent acquisitions of audio company RHA and Bluetooth start-up T2 Software suggests Sonos is expanding in preparation for the new cans. We don't know for sure when the first Sonos headphones will be released, but a 2022 launch seems likely based on the rumors we've heard. Apple is also said to be working on its own over-ear headphones, which could debut later this year.Sonos is best known for wireless smart speakers like the Sonos One (pictured). If it does release headphones, Sonos would follow in the footsteps of Dolby and TCL, which both recently entered the competitive market for the first time. It noted in its latest letter to shareholders that "We plan to push our boundaries by investing resources to make the experience of Sonos outside the home a reality." ![]() The company has struggled somewhat since its IPO in August - it lost about a quarter of its value over the last five months. As with its speakers, it seems Sonos wants the headphones to work with a number of music services and audio assistants while delivering high-quality audio. Sonos will reportedly target the high-end market for its headphones, which may cost upwards of $300 and could be released next year. The project is in its early stages, though the company has already contacted potential manufacturing partners about building headphones, according to Bloomberg. Sonos is reportedly planning to take its brand outside the home with its own wireless headphones. ![]()
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