If you have exactly $500 to spend on a pair of headphones, we wouldn’t hesitate for a second in picking up Audeze’s new Sine. Versatile, stylish, and packing more fidelity than anything in this price class, the Sine will have virtually all other on-ear...

Clear and spacious presentation ; Goes really loud ; Rugged build quality ; Includes standard 3.5mm cable

Needs better timing ; Uncomfortable for long hours ; Not as portable as rivals ; Pricey

The Audeze Sine Lightning headphones are loud and upfront, but not subtle, engaging or comfortable enough to justify the price

Awesome all-in-one Lightning cable ; Leather-packed design ; Excellent sound

A weak value for non-iPhone users ; Cheaper 3.5mm option is (oddly) vastly inferior ; Expensive

The Audeze Sine are excellent headphones, with a big feature that rewards or punishes you greatly for the phone you're loyal to. iPhone users, you're in for a treat if you can afford it. Everyone else, keep looking.

Beautiful design and fixtures, superb full audio quality, hi-resolution audio experience, lightweight and easy to wear

Need an Lightning connector device (recent iPhone, iPad) to get the full audio experience, could fit more snug

It's rare to find a product that's almost impossible to fault. The Audeze Sine design isn't ostentatious, so if you want a pair of headphones that deliver the kind of audio you'd expect from top-of-the-line products, in a design that's subtle and...