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Does the Sonos Ace still have ANC problems due to high pitched sounds? (2025/Q4)

  • November 24, 2025
  • 4 replies
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I’ve seen various posts stating that the Sonos Ace ANC exhibits various popping or crackling effects as a result of nearby high-pitched sounds like knives, forks and other cutlery banging together.

Examples:

Has this been fixed?

I understand the newer Firmware has greatly improved the ANC, but I can’t find a clear conclusion on this topic.

4 replies

Stanley_4
  • Lead Maestro
  • November 24, 2025

I haven't noticed that with my Ace, a lot has been done since the old topics you linked.


106rallye
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  • November 24, 2025

Mine is fine.


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  • Prodigy I
  • November 24, 2025

I’ve not had any of the issues mentioned in those links. 


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  • Contributor II
  • November 25, 2025

Interesting…

Reddit is 50 / 50 on whether or not this issue is fixed.