Originally Posted by milkpowder
Great! I'm guessing they won't be around late May? Me want to listen!
We shall see what may be.
Originally Posted by facelvega
Jeez, Duggeh, I think it's finally time for you to try the other float: the MB Jecklins. The problem is that for them to really compete you'd need something that nobody has seen in years: the PMB500 or 1000, the two electrostat models. But for starters I'd like to see how a MB QP85 (the last dynamic model of the range) fares against the Float 2 or the Ergo dynamics. At the very least the MBs are still the price leader, as the lower models rarely sell for more than 50 euros.
But say what anyone will about the original float, they are probably the only headphone ever made that legally qualifies as a crash helmet.
One day I'll get around to those MBs. No rush. And yeah, helmets for the win. The older Float electrostat was even more helmet like though!
Originally Posted by spritzer
It's actually 1200v bias on this version. I think that the 717 will be a bit underpowered driving these things but it's worth the price of the adapter cable.
The mylar is under a pretty low tension in these RTR drivers. Then again they are 1950's technology and design.
1200V? Amazing
As for the 1950s design, thats no bad thing. The ESL57 has no shortage of fans today!
Originally Posted by duderuud
Great review and refurb Doug. I'm glad sent them to you for a review loan
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It's been a pleasure. Thank you.