Sonos Ace vs. AirPods Max Sound Quality - Lab Analysis & Listening Review

In this video, Harley compares the sound quality of the new Sonos Ace headphones against the Apple AirPods Max. This video is a detailed analysis into the lab measurements we've collected from both headphones, including frequency response measurements and the Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score (MDAQS). Harley also shares his listening experience with the Sonos Ace and AirPods Max, comparing how each headphones sound in stereo and Dolby Atmos. Buy on Amazon: Airpods Max: https://amzn.to/4e2z8IN Sonos Ace: https://amzn.to/3BToCGf Read the Article: https://www.soundguys.com/sonos-ace-v... [Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.] Subscribe: http://soundg.co/ytsubscribe Website: https://www.soundguys.com Follow us: Instagram: https://soundg.co/instagram Twitter: https://soundg.co/twitter Facebook: https://soundg.co/facebook 00:00 The problem with comparing sound quality... 00:56 Frequency Response measurements 01:37 Frequency Response: Sub-bass and bass frequencies 02:22 Frequency Response: Mid-frequencies 02:48 Frequency Response: Treble frequencies 03:43 Frequency Response analysis 04:22 The PROBLEM with Frequency Response... 05:06 The Multi-Dimensional Audio Quality Score (MDAQS) 07:47 Do these measurements align with reality? 08:10 Detailed Listening Review 08:28 Stereo Listening Experience 08:43 CHIHIRO - Billie Eilish (Stereo) 09:30 No Time For Caution - Hans Zimmer (Stereo) 10:38 Does the AirPods Max or Sonos Ace sound better in stereo? 11:29 Dolby Atmos CHANGES Everything! 11:50 Dolby Atmos Listening Test Setup 12:09 Our DOLBY ATMOS LISTENING ROOM! 12:57 Eternity - Anyma & Chris Avantgarde (Dolby Atmos) 13:49 Oxytocin - Billie Eilish (Dolby Atmos) 14:34 Beginnings Are Such Delicate Times - Hans Zimmer (Dolby Atmos) 15:20 Is Dolby Atmos REALLY Better? 16:21 Does the AirPods Max or Sonos Ace sound better in Dolby Atmos?