Comments on: The Kingsound Electrostatic Headphone System

By: headfonics

headfonics — Tue, 24 Jun 2014 16:47:00 +0000

In reply to Timothy Hoang. Its pretty competitive for sure though when we opened up the SS amp we felt there were a few corners cut especially on the cooling. I would like them to just take it a bit easy on the headphone side now with the H3 looking good and bring out a new SS amp to compliment the H3.

By: Timothy Hoang

Timothy Hoang — Mon, 23 Jun 2014 08:47:00 +0000

Really good pricing for an electrostatic + amp combo.

By: headfonics

headfonics — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 12:54:00 +0000

In reply to BannedonHeadFitoooften. Thanks for the comments. I actually think the bass on this will please planer and dynamic fans alike. The 950 is more airy and speedy for me than the Kingsound which is warmer, more laid back and the bass kicks in just enough. I think it won't compare to the higher end dynamic and planer which has come a long way in the last two years but for a 1k budget it does the job nicely.

By: BannedonHeadFitoooften

BannedonHeadFitoooften — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 06:27:00 +0000

Seems like a generally good headphone. Down side is that I hated the Koss 950 system and really didn’t enjoy it even though it was a great buy at that price in price and performance, so if it was at all comparable I’d probably hate it too. Spoiled by planar bass I guess. The only thing I loved about the staxx’s is that effortless liquidity, but i’d prefer the HD800 for stereo imaging and something like the LCD-3 for the low end. Why can’t they just make me my own perfect headphone hehe!!!! Great review though, nice to see some reporting on this one, had my eye on it for a while and still might try to get one myself.

By: headfonics

headfonics — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 14:41:00 +0000

In reply to dalethorn. Same could be said for most manufacturers in this business to be honest.

By: dalethorn

dalethorn — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 13:42:00 +0000

In reply to headfonics. I don't know how close you followed any discussions on the Stax SR009, but they've had some sample variability problems, and they're $5k USD for just the headset.

By: headfonics

headfonics — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 11:28:00 +0000

In reply to dalethorn. Well the hum has been fixed with the new headphones so I dont think you need worry about that.

By: dalethorn

dalethorn — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 15:50:00 +0000

Hmmmm… One thousand seems good for a ‘stat and amp, if the build quality is good enough to not have defects. At that price, I wouldn’t mind having to scrounge around for ways to minimize AC line noise or hum, as long as those are fixable.