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Sonos unveils Beam Ultra, Ace Ultra and Sonos 27 OS at IFA 2026

Sonos announced Sonos 27 OS with ChatGPT integration, plus Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones at IFA 2026.

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Sonos announced Sonos 27, a new operating system for its audio devices, at the IFA 2026 trade fair in Berlin on 2026-09-02. [1] The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, announced at IFA 2026, feature 40mm transducers, adaptive active noise cancellation with ten microphones, 35-hour battery life, and Headphone Engine 2 for direct Wi-Fi linking to the Beam Ultra, priced at $449. [2] The Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar, announced at IFA 2026, delivers 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos with nine class D amplifiers and AI-powered voice enhancement, priced at $699 and available from 2026-09-29. [3] Sonos 27 will integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT, allowing users to control their audio systems using voice commands without leaving their current conversation. [4] Sonos announced the launch of the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar, which features nine custom drivers, Dolby Atmos support, and AI Speech Enhancement for clearer dialogue. [5] Sonos confirmed the release of Sonos 27, a next-generation operating system that will bring AI control through multiple assistants, new audio routing capabilities, and an improved app experience. [6] Sonos is launching the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, which offer up to 35 hours of battery life, active noise cancellation, and a feature to transfer audio from the Sonos system to the headphones with a single press. [7] Sonos Fabric is a new technology announced by Sonos that allows its devices to detect each other and adapt acoustic settings in real time based on available devices. [8]
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  1. Sonos announced Sonos 27, a new operating system for its audio devices, at the IFA 2026 trade fair in Berlin on 2026-09-02. · La Tercera
  2. The Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, announced at IFA 2026, feature 40mm transducers, adaptive active noise cancellation with ten microphones, 35-hour battery life, and Headphone Engine 2 for direct Wi-Fi linking to the Beam Ultra, priced at $449. · La Tercera
  3. The Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar, announced at IFA 2026, delivers 7.1.2 Dolby Atmos with nine class D amplifiers and AI-powered voice enhancement, priced at $699 and available from 2026-09-29. · La Tercera
  4. Sonos 27 will integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT, allowing users to control their audio systems using voice commands without leaving their current conversation. · Daily Express
  5. Sonos announced the launch of the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar, which features nine custom drivers, Dolby Atmos support, and AI Speech Enhancement for clearer dialogue. · Daily Express
  6. Sonos confirmed the release of Sonos 27, a next-generation operating system that will bring AI control through multiple assistants, new audio routing capabilities, and an improved app experience. · Daily Express
  7. Sonos is launching the Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, which offer up to 35 hours of battery life, active noise cancellation, and a feature to transfer audio from the Sonos system to the headphones with a single press. · Daily Express
  8. Sonos Fabric is a new technology announced by Sonos that allows its devices to detect each other and adapt acoustic settings in real time based on available devices. · La Tercera
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