Waiting for the Sonos headphones? They just got their strongest release date hint so far

If you’ve been eagerly anticipating the arrival of Sonos headphones, your patience may soon pay off – indications from the wireless audio giant suggest that its competitors Bose and Sony could face competition by October.

During a Sonos earnings call for 2024 held on February 6 (as documented by The Motley Fool), the CEO, Patrick Spence, hinted at an impending announcement of a new product in a lucrative category, marking a significant milestone in their multi-year product plan.

Though not divulging specifics regarding the product or its release timing, Spence indicated that this new product cycle would involve venturing into “new categories,” commencing with the forthcoming product set to be unveiled and shipped in Q3, spanning from July to September.

While not confirmed to be the Sonos headphones, this aligns with recent rumors and the company’s prior allusions to a headphone launch in the latter half of 2024.

Reports surfaced last year from Bloomberg, unveiling a leaked memo indicating Sonos’ dedicated headphones team, which has reportedly been developing headphones for over four years.

The leak also hinted at Sonos’ exploration of new home products and voice control technology, with expectations of a Sonos Arc 2 release in 2024. The anticipated Sonos headphones could potentially compete for a place among the best wireless headphones within a few months.

Are they worth the wait? Speculation surrounding Sonos headphones has circulated since early 2019.

Despite the existence of excellent wireless headphones such as the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, the anticipation for Sonos’ entry into this space persists for valid reasons.

Primarily, Sonos remains one of the most esteemed and sought-after audio technology brands. Additionally, excitement stems from concrete details, including Sonos’ 2022 acquisition of Mayht, a Dutch company known for its innovative speaker design termed ‘HeartMotion’, which delivers impressive audio power in a compact form.

It’s probable that Sonos will incorporate some of this technology into its rumored headphones, potentially resulting in top-tier noise-canceling headphones.

As outlined in our analysis of the Sonos headphones’ anticipated features, the potential extends beyond sound quality, encompassing features such as seamless audio transfer with Sonos speakers and advanced active noise cancelation with spatial audio capabilities.

If you’re considering investing in premium wireless headphones, it may be prudent to await Sonos’ forthcoming offering.