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The announcement was expected by those who follow the headphone industry closely but the IFA 2016 unveiling of Audeze’s new planar magnetic in-ears was certainly one of the highlights at the Berlin show. These are not only the first in-ear planar magnetic headphones, but the new Audeze iSINE Series raises the bar in terms of sound quality with lower distortion, superior bass response (to 10Hz!), and a wider soundstage than other in-ear designs. Designed and assembled at Audeze’s Costa Mesa, CA, factory they are individually matched to within ± 1dB.
Perfect for all portable devices, the more affordable $399 iSINE 10 model is easy to drive with an impedance of 16 ohms. It includes both the Lightning cable and a standard audio cable with 3.5mm stereo plug. To ensure all-day comfort, a pair of Ear Hooks and EarLocks are provided along with silicon and foam tips. The $599 iSINE 20 has a longer voice coil (24 ohms) and other improvements, offering higher resolution and detail than the iSINE 10. Audeze also announced the upcoming $2,495 LCD i3 in-ear model, featuring drivers with the same nano-grade film as Audeze’s $4000 LCD4 headphones, along with premium materials.
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On the iSINE Series, the Fluxor Magnets and large 30mm planar magnetic diaphragms deliver precise control and fast response times without distortion, nearly doubling the magnetic driving force, combined with ultra-thin diaphragms with patented Uniforce voice-coil technology. The distortion (THD) is less than 0.1% overall even at high volumes, an amazing achievement for in-ear headphone designs. The iSINE 20 is one step up from the iSINE 10 featuring an even longer Uniforce voice-coil that covers the ultra-thin diaphragm to a greater extent, enabling better control and responsiveness for better bass, clarity, and improved imaging.
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Specifications for the iSINE 10 indicate the planar magnetic transducer to be an open design, while the iSINE 20 is described as semi-open. Otherwise, factory specs are identical, with a maximum power handling of 3-watts and >120dB of maximum SPL.
Audeze is indicating shipping to start in November 2016 and anyone interested can pre-order directly on the company’s website and authorized retailers. Audeze offers a 30 day trial on all direct headphone sales and free shipping in US.
www.audeze.com