Sonos delays premium headphones launch, however they’ll nonetheless arrive earlier than AirPods Max 2

Sonos’ long-awaited over-ear headphones have hit a improvement snag, in response to Bloomberg. At this time’s report explains that the snag stems from a software program downside and can delay the manufacturing and launch of the headphones. Sonos’ Apple TV competitor and revamped iPhone app have additionally each hit improvement issues.

Sonos had initially deliberate to start out promoting its over-ear headphones in Could, however is now concentrating on a launch within the first half of June. The issue is expounded to “how the wi-fi over-ear headphones connect with Wi-Fi networks,” the report says.

Regardless of the delay and improvement hiccup, Bloomberg studies that Sonos nonetheless has large plans for these headphones:

Sonos is working to resolve the issue and nonetheless expects the headphones to be a blockbuster new product. It goals to supply between 650,000 and 1 million items over the following yr to satisfy demand, the individuals stated.

The Sonos over-ear headphones shall be a direct competitor to AirPods Max, although priced barely decrease at $449. AirPods Max – which have been launched in December 2020 and haven’t been up to date since – retail for $549 (although they’re typically on sale for less expensive on Amazon). Apple can be engaged on an replace to AirPods Max, however that refresh is not anticipated till a lot later this yr.

Bloomberg additionally has new particulars on different merchandise within the works at Sonos, together with a “giant speaker to be used at events.” It’s additionally nonetheless engaged on previously-rumored merchandise akin to a set-top TV field, new sound bars, a brand new moveable speaker, and extra.

The set-top TV field, which the report describes as a “rival to Apple TV and Roku units,” has additionally confronted improvement issues. As such, Sonos isn’t planning to launch the gadget till August 2025. The corporate had initially hoped to launch it as quickly as this yr.

And eventually, the report says that Sonos can be engaged on a revamped model of its cell app. The aim is to make it simpler for patrons to “arrange and management Sonos merchandise exterior of the house.” The brand new model of the app “has confronted software-engineering challenges as effectively and possibly gained’t launch till Could.”

The complete report could be discovered at Bloomberg.