By Julie Clover
Sonos, known for its line of speakers and home theater products, is set to enter the headphone market in 2024. Last year there were rumors that Sonos would release headphones as early as April 2024, but today a new report from Bloomberg has emerged. suggests that Sonos delayed the launch due to a software issue.
It is expected that The headphones will be available for purchase in the first half of June, and the launch will be postponed while a software problem is resolved. Sonos is solving the problem of connecting headphones to Wi-Fi networks.
Sonos is aiming to compete with the AirPods Max with the Sonos Headphones, which will cost $449 and feature over-ear headphones. design. The headphones will be available in black and white and are expected to include features such as voice control for navigation and syncing with Sonos speakers, soundbars and subwoofers.
Apple AirPods Max The headphones cost $549, but are often discounted through third-party sellers. Apple has not updated AirPods Max since they launched in 2020, and they're almost four years old.
We're expecting an update at some point this year, but rumors indicate Apple has no plans to introduce major new features . Instead, AirPods Max will get a USB-C port, new colors and more.
Sonos is well established in the speaker market and is an ideal choice for those who don't mind an expensive home theater system, so Sonos headphones could sell well if Sonos will offer high-quality sound and deeper customization than is available in Apple's audio products.
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence confirmed in November 2023 that Sonos was looking to enter a new market, and he said the company's offering would “delight customers and will bring immediate income.” Spence said that Sonos will generate more than $100 million from new products in 2024 and that the new device will account for the majority of revenue in the second half of 2024.
In addition to headphones, Sonos also plans to introduce a set-top box that can compete with Apple TV. This device could appear as early as the end of 2024. If Sonos succeeds with headphones, there may be headphones that compete with AirPods in the future.
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