Incase Sonic Headphones

General Information

Drive type = Diaphram
Driver size = 40mm
Frequency Response = 20Hz - 20KHz
Impedence = 32± 15% @ 1KHz
Sound Pressure Level = 103± 3dB @ 1KHz
THD = Max 3%
Number of Drivers = 2
Number of microphones = 1
Earcups match the natural ear shape for enhanced fit and sound isolation
Low-mass titanium audio drivers reduce sound distortion
Suede covered memory foam on earcups
Fully articulating earcups offer a wide range of adjustment
Hidden joints and gentle curves maintain a clean and seamless profile
Signature Incase soft-touch coating delivers a subtle matte finish
Integrated microphone and remote control for MacBook, iPod, iPhone and iPad
Right-angled audio jack
Includes two detachable audio cables in different colors
Includes premium storage bag with padded faux-fur lining
Includes 1/4" cable adapter

Latest reviews

Earsopenmusicon

New Head-Fier
Pros: Extremely comfortable and adjustable, fit almost any head type. Sound quality is superb for its price range. Excellent style/weight.
Cons: Leaks sound.
Okay so I picked these headphones up after having sony's piiq's (on-the-ears)  they were liek a 60 dollar set, not bad.  Good sound quality for that price range but rather uncomfortable and let sound in so I wanted an over-the-ear pair.  These are a stylish, inexpensive if purchased through the right place), and very high quality set.  They have excellent sound quality for the price tag, I picked mine up for 80 bucks.  They are superb in comfort.  Feel like little pillows surrounding your ears.   They do leak sound rather badly but unless you are sitting in a library that isn't really a problem.
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  If you are like me and want a middle of the road price tag for superb quality and performance.  Give these headphones a chance, you will not be dissappointed.
Chrontius
Chrontius
Very much my experience with the Sonics. They hit way outside their price class, and look pretty sharp, too. I'm impressed by just how hot they could be - but they're not. Comfortable in Florida summers they are.

yosister

Head-Fier
Pros: Superb design and comfort, durable, attractive, functional, sound good, great panning.
Cons: highs and lows.
I recently bought two pairs of Incase Sonic headphones for my cousins, and I got a chance to try one of the pairs out before delivering the gifts (I stealthily cut the box open with a razor blade- only a forensics expert could ever tell!).  Anyways, to say I was impressed was an understatement.
 
SOUND:
As many reviewers have already said, the highs were a bit shrill and pipey.  Some have suggested that this may be as a result of the titanium drivers, but I think it's because of the shel-like closed plastic build.  Whatever it is, it is not a significant enough problem to dissuade me from buying them, since they only cost $150.
The bass is punchy and fun but not accurate.  These would be horrible for studio work.  They are superb, however, for on-the-go listening, travel, and school.  No worries though, the bass is not mk2-esque!  We're not talking crappy Beats by Dre here, just a little bit too much oomph to be neutral in any way shape or form.
Mids are fine, not good or bad, just the sort of quality you would expect at this price.
SOUNDSCAPING.  Holy cow.  These headphones are like an opera house full of drummers hanging off the ceiling.  Not only does the panning assign polar locations to sounds around my head, the panning also gives sound depths of up to about a half foot- very impressive for a closed headphone!  What this means is that a certain sound might be exactly 20 degrees to my right and 1/4 of a foot out, or something like that.  So the panning is very good.
 
DESIGN: These are superbly designed.  They are more comfortable than most pillows.  I have a huge head and I feel no pressure while wearing them.  They seem tough to me, besides the exposed wires.  And they're pretty.  Huge win for Incase!
yosister
yosister
By the way, how might one get Incase to send them (me) headphones to review? Is there a trick to it?
chumichael129
chumichael129
omahapianist
omahapianist
Sorry I'm late to this party but I've had my Sonics for almost 3 months and I completely agree with the review. While they don't do any particular frequency superbly, they are fairly well-balanced and extremely natural to my ears. These cans make you forget about analyzing every nuance and just enjoy the shear presence of the music. And the imaging! Outstanding! With the next generation (fingers are crossed, Incase), bring the midrange out just a touch and make the bass a little more "tuneful" and you could very well have the best cans for the price!

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