These new open earbuds offer head-tracked Dolby Atmos the best feature of Sonos' headphones is coming to buds at last

Date:
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 17:42:01 +0000

Description:
Cleer's new open-ears promise superb spatial audio in their Atmos edition

FULL STORY ======================================================================Cleer Arc 4 are Hi-Res aptX Lossless open earbuds with THX certification Arc 4+ model adds Dolby Atmos with Dolby's own head-tracking Arc 4 costs $99.99, Arc 4+ costs $129.99

Cleer Audio has launched the world's first THX-certified open earbuds, the
Arc 4 and the Arc 4+. The Arc 4+ is particularly interesting because that model comes with Dolby's own head-tracking for Dolby Atmos, a feature previously reserved for over-ear headphones.

These aren't the first head-tracking earbuds by any means. But rival earbuds use their own tracking setups, whereas these Cleers use the official Dolby version just like the Sonos Ace headphones , where it works excellently. (Image credit: Cleer Audio) Cleer Audio Arc 4 and Arc 4+: key features and pricing

Both sets of earbuds are lighter and thinner than previous Cleer Arc models: 10% lighter and 45% thinner than the Arc 3 series, apparently. Cleer says
they sit closer to the ear canal for better clarity and comfort,

The Arc 4 are tuned by THX engineers to align with THX's optimal frequency response curve, and the standard model features Dolby Audio and Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound. They deliver Hi-Res Audio with a frequency range of 65Hz - 40kHz with Cleer's DBE bass enhancement. Bluetooth is 5.4 with aptX Lossless and multipoint connectivity.

The Arc 4+ takes the same specification and adds Atmos with Dolby head tracking, using on-board sensors to adjust the audio experience based on the position of your head. Having tested this feature in the Sonos Ace, we're familiar with how responsive and immersive it is my colleague Matt Bolton still says the Sonos Ace are the best headphones for movie viewing, because
of their spatial audio.

Both sets of earbuds are IPX7 rated so they're great outdoors, and battery life is a promised 32 hours in total, with up to nine hours from the earbuds alone for the Arc 4, and 34 hours in total for the Arc 4+.

The Arc 4 are available now in black or white for a recommended retail price of $99.99 (about 74.50 / 85 / AU$150) while the Arc 4+ will come in black, white or pink for $129.99 (about 97 / 110 / AU$195).

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