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USB-C to USB-C connection

  • May 23, 2024
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melvimbe

A feature of the new Ace headphones that has been lost in the chaos is that is capable of USB-C to USB-C  audio transmission.

 

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/lossless-audio-requirements-for-sonos-ace?utm_source=retail-care&utm_medium=lossless-requirements&utm_campaign=en-us-retail-care-lossless-requirements

 

 

 

This begs the question if the same feature will eventually be added to ERA 100, Era 300, and Move 2 at some point?  All 3 of these devices have the ability to play aux input audio with an usb c to 3.5 mm analog adapter (Ace can as well), but cannot play audio USB-C to USB-C.  It may be that Sonos can add this in future, after some of the chaos calms down, or it could be that these 3 speakers don’t have the hardware to handle it.

Related, but despite not *needing* the the USB-C to 3.5 mm cable, it’s the only Sonos products that includes it.  Will this cable work for the Era 100, 300, and Move 2?

 

 

 

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It’s very strange having a USB-C port but no USB audio. It would be a good idea and I’m sure it’s only a matter of software. It would make the connectivity more versatile.


jgatie
  • May 24, 2024

It’s very strange having a USB-C port but no USB audio. It would be a good idea and I’m sure it’s only a matter of software. It would make the connectivity more versatile.

 

I’m pretty sure the USB-C port is USB audio capable.  Says so right here:

https://support.sonos.com/en-us/article/lossless-audio-requirements-for-sonos-ace?utm_source=retail-care&utm_medium=lossless-requirements&utm_campaign=en-us-retail-care-lossless-requirements

 

Lossless over USB-C

Sonos Ace supports lossless audio when connected to a device via USB-C. Both USB-C to USB-C and USB-C to 3.5mm connections are supported.


@jgatie We are referring to the speakers such as the Era 100 and Era 300.


jgatie
  • May 24, 2024

@jgatieWe are referring to the speakers such as the Era 100 and Era 300.

 

Gotcha.  My bad.