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2024 was a solid year for headphones.
Apple surprised us with not one, but two different versions of theAirPods 4.
We even saw Sonos long-awaitedAceheadphones hit store shelves.
A few big entries were left off the 2024 release schedule.
However, new leaks and reports suggest well see them in 2025.
Thats if manufacturing conflicts and the impending tariff wars dont stall production or cancel these products.
Are new AirPods on the way?
Can we expectSonys next flagship cans?
And whats this about a high-end version ofSonos current headphones?
No official release dates have been confirmed either.
Yet the hype around these models steadily increases as we approach the new year.
So, without further ado, here are the 5 rumored headphones were anticipating in 2025.
Sony WH-1000XM6
Truth be told, Sony doesnt have to launch their next-gen headphones any time soon.
Sony usually puts out a new Mark Series flagship headphone every two years.
This could be another entry-level or mid-range headphone for all we know.
Then again, it may not be.
Five years later and aPowerBeats Prosequel has been confirmed for 2025.
This is almost guaranteed, but Beats could delay it if manufacturing costs and tariffs spike.
A cream colorway is shown as well.
Other rumored colors are black, orange, and purple.
We also anticipate a refined listening experience with new sound architecture and USB-C charging.
Lastly, the Powerbeats Pro 2 might have aheart-rate monitorthat sends information to the Apple Health app.
Sonos Ace Luxury Edition
TheSonos Acewas an impressive headphone debut for the wireless sound system giant.
Excellent sound and robustactive noise cancellationin a trendy design earned these headphones critical praise.
They were also riddled with problems.
According toBloomberg, poor sales has resulted in Sonos cutting Ace manufacturing by nearly 90% percent.
This could also make the luxury editionthetopAirPods Max alternativefor ecosystem snobs.
Anker Soundcore Q11i
Toms Guide loves a great pair ofbargain wireless headphones.
Thats not bad for what we presume to be sub-$50 headphones.
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