About the Audeze SINE
Unique on-ear headphones, ready for your next iPhone®
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.
From a "Demo Days" listening session here at Crutchfield
"Something magical happened when I listened to Fleetwood Mac's 'The Chain' through these headphones. I felt like I was being transported — taken away from my worries and everyday tasks. The energy from the guitars and drums was right there in my head. It was like being in a room with them. And I couldn't be distracted by anything else in that moment, because of the comfortable seal on my ears.”
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.
Product highlights:
- planar magnetic drivers offer low distortion, enhanced dynamics, and detailed sound
- on-ear design is more compact and portable than typical planar magnetic headphones
- Lightning listening cable included for high-definition audio from an iPhone or iPad
- cable includes built-in DAC and headphone amp
- Siri®-compatible microphone for voice commands and phone calls
- 48-inch standard audio cable with a 3.5mm plug
- Fluxor™ magnetic technology increases efficiency for more convenient listening
- Fazor™ driver technology offers improved phase response, three-dimensional imaging, and extended frequency response
- Uniforce™ diaphragm technology helps reduce distortion
- closed-back design prevents sound from leaking in or out of the headphones
- premium leather earpads, headband, and earcup covering
- folds flat for easy transport
- 1/4" adapter included
- driver size: 80mm x 70mm
- frequency response: 10-50,000 Hz
- impedance: 20 ohms
- weight: 11.1 oz.
- warranty: 1 year
- MFR # 200-E7-2112-00
What's in the box:
- Sine on-ear headphones (black)
- 4' Flat Cipher cable with in-line remote/microphone (Lightning connector)
- 4' Flat audio cable (3.5mm plug)
- Snap-on 3.5mm-to-1/4 Plug adapter
- Soft storage pouch
- User Guide
- Cipher Guide
- Certificate of Authenticity
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Features & specs
General | ||
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Fit Style | On-ear | |
Earcup Type | Closed | |
Earcup Width x Height | 3.055" x 3.407" | |
Noise-canceling | No | |
Bluetooth | No | |
Bluetooth Version | --- | |
Single-earbud Operation | --- | |
Mic For Taking Calls | Yes | |
Voice Assistant Access | ||
Amazon Alexa | No | |
Google Assistant | No | |
Siri | No | |
Connectors | ||
3.5mm | No | |
1/4" | Yes | |
Lightning | No | |
4.4mm balanced | No | |
XLR4 balanced | No | |
2.5mm | No | |
Other | None | |
Specs | ||
Frequency Response | 10-50k Hz | |
Sensitivity | 100 dB | |
Impedance | 20 Ohms | |
Weight | 12.7 ounces | |
Cord Length | 48" | |
Parts Warranty | 1 Year (3 Yrs drivers) | |
Labor Warranty | 1 Year (3 Yrs drivers) |
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Features
Overview: The Audeze Sine on-ear, closed-back headphones, like the LCD-series, feature planar magnetic technology for superior sound quality. Sine headphones are equipped with large 80 x 70mm drivers, which have more than three times the surface area of any on-ear headphone in its class. This version of the Sine headphones has the Cipher 24-bit High Resolution Lightning Cable for Apple iOS products. Another version is available with a standard 3.5mm plug. Sine headphones fold flat for easy storage, and come with a soft cloth pouch.
Design: The Sine headphones are equipped with Fluxor magnetic arrays which present a strong magnetic field, resulting in greater efficiency and better bass. The ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragms provide better accuracy and near zero distortion, while the Fazor soundwave guide improves clarity and focus. The earcups and headband are wrapped with high-quality genuine fine leather for a luxurious feel.
Cipher Technology: Audeze's exclusive Cipher technology provides Apple iDevice users with a complete 24-bit high resolution audio experience. The included Cipher cable is equipped with an Apple Lightning connector and an in-line integrated amplifier, DSP, and DAC. The Cipher cable bypasses the iPhone/iPad's built-in DAC and amplifier, and directly streams a 24-bit digital audio signal to the high-quality DAC/DSP to give you true, high-resolution sound quality. The built-in microphone is SIRI-compatible, and can be used for voice control and phone calls.
Audeze App: With the accompanying Audeze app, you can take advantage of a 10-band EQ that lets you adjust the sound in real time. You can adjust the following bands by + or - 10dB: 32Hz, 64Hz, 125Hz, 250Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 2kHz, 4kHz, 8kHz, and 16kHz. You can save your favorite two EQ curves for later use, as they are stored in a non-volatile memory. The Audeze app requires iOS 8.1 or later, and is available for free download from the Apple iTunes App Store.
Specifications:
- Frequency Response: 10Hz to 50kHz
- Transducer Size: 80 x 70mm
- Sensitivity: 100dB (1 mW)
- Impedance: 20 ohms
- Maximum Power Handling: 6W
- Optimal Power Requirement: 500mW - 1W
- Sound Pressure Level: >120dB
- THD: <1% full spectrum (@100dB)
- Weight: 11.1 ounces (w/o cable); 12.4 ounces (w/cable); 12.7 ounces (w/Cipher Lightning cable)
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THESE ARE A MASTERPIECE IN ITSELF. SOUND HAS BEEN DEFINED IN A NEW WAY WITH THIS. ABOVE ALL YOU DON'T PURCHASE AN AUDEZE YOU OWN IT. lOVE THEM
Debanil from Los Angeles, California