Sonos may be preparing a follow-up to its Ace headphones with a lower launch price and upgraded hardware, according to Digital Trends, which cites a leak from Dealabs. The product, reportedly called the Sonos Ace Ultra, has not been officially announced by Sonos, so the pricing, dates and specifications remain unconfirmed. The leak says the Ace Ultra is expected to be announced on September 1, 2026, with sales beginning on September 29. In Europe, the headphones are reportedly set to launch at €449, which Digital Trends notes would be €50 below the original Sonos Ace’s €499 launch price. The reported design changes appear incremental rather than a full visual reset. Digital Trends says leaked images show a slightly larger frame, deeper earcups and a somewhat bulkier shape while retaining much of the original Ace design language. Three colors are reportedly planned: Black, White and Agave, described as a blue-green shade. The more material changes are said to be inside the headphones. Dealabs reportedly claims active noise cancellation could be up to twice as effective as on the original Ace, while battery life is expected to reach 35 hours with active noise cancellation enabled. Fast charging is also said to provide around three hours of playback from three minutes of charging. Digital Trends also reports several usability and serviceability additions, including an adjustable headband, swiveling earcups, foam ear cushions, beamforming microphones for calls, a touchscreen, replaceable ear pads and a replaceable battery. The leak also lists one-touch audio transfer with the Sonos system, Dolby Atmos compatibility and automatic port detection. The pricing detail matters because Digital Trends says the original Ace, launched in 2024 at €499, faced a tougher premium-headphone pitch partly because of limited integration with the broader Sonos ecosystem. The reported lower price would not, by itself, prove a strategic shift, but it would put the next model closer to a more aggressive value argument if the leaked upgrades hold. There is also a broader product-context signal. Digital Trends says Sonos CEO Tom Conrad has confirmed a September product launch event focused on artificial intelligence and connected homes. The report does not confirm that the Ace Ultra will be part of that event, but it says the timing suggests the headphones could fit into a broader Sonos product push rather than only a standalone refresh. For now, the story is still a leak. The concrete test will be whether Sonos confirms the Ace Ultra name, the €449 European price, the September dates and the claimed upgrades when it holds its September product event. Who benefits: Prospective buyers of premium noise-canceling headphones could benefit if the reported €449 price and hardware upgrades are confirmed. Sonos could also benefit if stronger ecosystem features make the Ace Ultra easier to position than the original Ace. Who's exposed: The original Ace’s premium positioning looks more exposed if Sonos is preparing a cheaper successor with stronger reported specifications. Established rivals from Bose, Sony and Apple remain the comparison set named by Digital Trends, but the competitive impact is too early to assess.