KSE 1200 : One of the best headphones in the world.

The headphones are quite ordinary in appearance and construction. Surprisingly light, transparent, plastic domes practically the same as in the cheapest Shure models. Considering the price Shure could do a lot better. The Kevlar braided and terminated with a 6-pin LEMO type plug cable is not detachable and it is quite heavy. Interestingly, it has a round profile, and it is not a flat ribbon like in any other electrostatic headphones. An amplifier is required to operate the headphones. It is small, rounded aluminum box with a potentiometer to adjust the volume which also serves as a on/off switch. Sound sources can be connected only via a 3.5mm mini jack line in. Built-in battery allows up to 12 hours playtime. They demand attention, they order to stop other activities and focus on music. They are neither warm nor cold, neither light nor dark. I would define their character as transparent-neutral with a properly boosted bass to match modern music. They offer spectacular and captivating real sound while being extremely transparent and musical at the same time. Such high fidelity combined with isolation makes the listening an almost mystical experience. Highly recommended if you can afford it.