Pendulumic has just released the $200 S1 Stance wireless over-ear headphones geared towards audiophiles and musicians. The Bluetooth headphones were created by renowned audio engineers for those who understand and appreciate the immersive audio experience that a closed, over-the-ear headphone provides, value wireless portability, and crave the superior dynamics that its built-in amplifier provides.
With four MultiMode listening options — wireless, amplified, wired, and phone control — Stance S1 can adapt to whatever environment you’re in, and however you want to listen. The S1’s offer a built-in EQ-tuned Pendulumic amplifier, premium drivers, studio-quality components, and ForgettableFit comfort.
“STANCE S1 is all about freedom,” said lead product designer and PENDULUMIC co-founder Chunbeng Quek, well-known and highly respected for his headphone products, consumer electronics, user-centric product concepts, and lifestyle products. “The many integrated features enable discerning audio experts to have a superior, personal music experience when and where they need it, without taking off one product and putting on another, or having to switch out gear for a phone call. It’s really like having four headphones in one—at an unexpectedly low price.”
Quek has also provided industry-leading product designs for respected headphone manufacturer Sennheiser, as well as for Bic, Samsung and many others.
Features
- CD-quality wireless sound, utilizing Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX
- A powerful built-in PENDULUMIC amplifier option
- Mobile answer/talk/volume capabilities
- Wired playback (traditional audio cables)
- Self-adjusting, “ForgettableFit” comfort
- 30 hours of wireless playback
- “InstantOn,” a novel, industry-first battery innovation which, in addition to an internal rechargeable battery, also employs replaceable AAA batteries to provide a potentially never-ending source of power and playback, as well as allowing users to get up and running quickly when battery power runs out (rather than waiting on an internal recharge)
Price and Availability
The Pendulumic S1 Stance is available now for $199 at Amazon and and MyGearStore.
Specifications
| Bluetooth version | 4.0 with aptX |
| Driver diameter | 40 mm (1.6in) |
| Frequency response | 15Hz – 22kHz (10Hz – 24kHz with aptX enhancement) |
| Sound pressure level (SPL) | 110dB (1 kHz / 1 Vrms) |
| Impedance | 32Ω |
| External battery | 2 x AAA Batteries (Alkaline recommended) |
| Wireless playback duration | up to 30 hours (with external AAA batteries) |
| Wireless operating range | up to 50 feet (15m) |
| Weight | 8oz (220g) (without cables or accessories) |
| Measurements | Ear Cup Diameter – 70mm (2.7in) |
| Materials | 40-mm (1.6in) neodymium driver Robust steel headband Aluminum-steel alloy High-quality bonded leather Braided cable |
| Box Contents | PENDULUMIC STANCE headphone USB Charging Cable Audio Cable Adaptors Headphone Case User Manual & Guide |
Pendulumic S1 Reviews
From Critics Around the Web
B5
May 22, 2014 at 4:47 am
The Pendulumic Stance headset looks cool. 30 hours of playing time is great feature. It means i don’t have to change battery frequently.