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Fayne
2582
Feb 21, 2018
So yeah. Kinda want these. But at the same time, do I really want fake electrostatics? These are just about half the cost of KOSS ESP-950 or STAX SR-207 (with amps).
Brandon123
168
Feb 21, 2018
FayneWhy fake?
Fayne
2582
Feb 21, 2018
Brandon123Maybe fake is too strong of a word. Let me try again.
These are not electrostatic cans, no matter how much as they want to make people think they are. They're similar, but very much so not the same. If they don't require an amp with enough voltage to fry an elephant, imho they ain't real electrostatics. ^^
That and why pay 350+ for these, when you can pay 500-1000 and get Electrostatic cans and amp with a 'limited lifetime' warranty from KOSS (similar from STAX, not sure about warranty) and glowing reviews (for over 25 years).
All of that said, these cans are visually pleasing. Thus the kind of want.
Brandon123
168
Feb 21, 2018
FayneThat’s true. But I don’t think stax has a limited lifetime warranty. I own a pair they didn’t mention that for warranty. I think it’s like 2 years.
Fayne
2582
Feb 21, 2018
Brandon123Yeah, I'm not as familiar with the STAX warranty, I just know they're "notbad" and in a price range not too far up from these MJ2.
I do know the KOSS are dead sexy; both in clarity and build quality. Every time I run into them at a HiFi shop I have to do a serious save vs. willpower. If you know what I mean. ^^
Barondla
146
Feb 21, 2018
FayneThe Koss are nice phones. They have different strengths and weaknesses. They are open back. Everyone hears what you are playing and you hear everything going on around you. The M&J are closed back and isolate sounds well.
The Koss phones are much larger than the M&J. That may or may not be a plus. The amp that has to be lugged around with the Koss means they can't easily be hooked to everything. Just different products.
Had a chance to compare the Koss to the M&J MJ2 briefly. The guy was using the Koss with a modified Stax amp. They sounded great. A little bigger/airier (possibly because of the open back). Mids and highs of the two were similar sounding. Not exactly the same. The MJ2 are a little more focused sounding. The MJ2 bass had more dynamic punch. The bass is tight and just slightly warm. Both headphones sound great.
Brandon123
168
Feb 22, 2018
Faynewhich model for Kross? Because I’m not familiar with them.
Brandon123
168
Feb 22, 2018
BarondlaI see is this a well known brand because I’ve never heard of them at all.
Fayne
2582
Feb 22, 2018
Barondla
146
Feb 22, 2018
Brandon123Yes Fayne is correct. ESP950 the current model.
Barondla
146
Feb 22, 2018
Brandon123Well known for electrostats. Someone else said it was possible to buy those at a much greater price. Just pointing out the MJ2 hold their own.
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