The Audeze SINE on-ear headphones feature high-performance planar magnetic drivers and sport a striking, portable design.

Unique on-ear headphones, ready for your next iPhone®

This special edition of Audeze's SINE headphones is really one-of-a-kind — we carry nothing like it. It includes two cables: a standard listening cable with miniplug, and Audeze's "Cipher" Lightning cable with a built-in amp, DAC, and microphone. When connected to a compatible Apple device, the Lighting cable delivers better, more-detailed sound. And they work with the iPhone 7 — these headphones are ready to use with or without a traditional headphone jack. If you don't have an iPhone or iPad, the Audeze SINE headphones are available with the standard audio cable only.

Just as noteworthy — Audeze somehow squeezed their much-lauded planar magnetic technology into this stylish pair of portable on-ears. It's quite the feat considering the basic principle behind planar magnetic ‘phones is using a larger diaphragm to move more air. But by employing their breakthrough Fluxor™ magnet system, they've created a more efficient "way to play," so to speak.

Why planar magnetic drivers?

Audeze uses planar magnetic drivers rather than dynamic drivers found in most headphones. These drivers often produce a more natural, detailed soundstage. They rely on the movement of an ultra-thin diaphragm with a large surface area. The diaphragm is covered with a flexible circuit and suspended within a magnetic field.

When the circuit receives an audio signal, the diaphragm moves back and forth to create sound. It starts and stops rapidly for clean and accurate sound across a wide frequency range.

How Audeze fit the drivers into smaller earcups

The diaphragms in the SINE headphones are smaller than the ones Audeze typically uses. (Keep in mind, the drivers and earcups are still larger than most on-ear headphones.) To make up for the loss in size, Audeze uses their super-powerful Fluxor magnets for quicker movement. These magnets are nearly double the power of a traditional magnet, making the Audeze SINE drivers incredibly efficient.

This is why the SINE 'phones are lighter and more portable than other planar magnetic headphones. And you won't necessarily need a separate headphone amp to enjoy clean sound with smooth midrange and refined highs — particularly if you're using the Lightning cable. The bass is tight and punchy, reinforced by the closed-back ear cups.

Handsome, travel-friendly design

Audeze teamed up with BMW Designworks USA to make sure these headphones look good enough to grab every time you step out. The tasteful genuine leather cover on the outside of the 'cups certainly helps. And the nimble, folding earcup design makes them easy to take with you anywhere.

The headphones fit a little snug so you get the best sound performance,and so they stay secure as you move. But the leather earpads and headband feel soft and well-cushioned.