[mudihan]

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Koss-A250-Fu...QQcmdZViewItem

I wonder how they compare to UR40.

 

[nsjong]

Well, it's more pricey...

It must be in a higher level, right?

 

[TheSloth]

Quote:

Originally Posted by nsjong Well, it's more pricey... It must be in a higher level, right?

If that picture is true, that is the exact same headphone design as the electrostatic ESP950, which is a well regarded headphone. It seems like they just stuck one of their standard 60ohm drivers in the said enclosure. Doesn't tell you anything about the sound of course, but interesting nonetheless...

 

[ilovecables]

Worth every penny - the first pair I bought new for CAD$250!
For US$33, steal them now!
They sound REALLY good and are VERY comfortable.

 

[TheSloth]

More info from KOSS.com shows that it is the correct picture - it is indeed the ESP950 housing. It was their top of the line open headphone in 1997.

 

[kramer5150]

That IS real tempting!!!

I havbe a hunch its the non-Ti KSC35 drivers in there?... but cant proove that of course.

Garrett

 

[TheSloth]

Well I must be really desperate for team KOSS to take over here, because having taken the plunge on the MV1, I also went for a pair of these. Again, impressions when they arrive!

 

[sonic_rage]

wow, taking another hit for the team!

those look pretty cool; interesting design.

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[kramer5150]

Oh My wallet!!! OOOH my aching wallet.... What did I just do???

Impressions coming!!
Possibly a dual driver mod in the works... KSC75 and KSC35 drivers in the same open can.... To be Cont'd.

Go TEAM KOSS!!!

Garrett

 

[Carl]

Impress your friends, impress your family! Make them think you have an ESP-950 when you really, well, just don't.

 

[mudihan]

I have had R100, and they have good bass and good highs. But the mid is seriously lacking. Everything sounds empty and distant.

I have checked some reviews on A250, mostly done by Chinese websites, and they seem to agree that A250 has a dip in the mid-frequency range too. And it seems that A250 also uses the 60ohm driver from R100. Can someone confirm this?

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudihan I have had R100, and they have good bass and good highs. But the mid is seriously lacking. Everything sounds empty and distant. I have checked some reviews on A250, mostly done by Chinese websites, and they seem to agree that A250 has a dip in the mid-frequency range too. And it seems that A250 also uses the 60ohm driver from R100. Can someone confirm this?

I'll pull em apart when they get here. Ive got a bunch of koss drivers and some SR60 drivers.

 

[penguindude]

Quote:

Originally Posted by mudihan I have had R100, and they have good bass and good highs. But the mid is seriously lacking. Everything sounds empty and distant. I have checked some reviews on A250, mostly done by Chinese websites, and they seem to agree that A250 has a dip in the mid-frequency range too. And it seems that A250 also uses the 60ohm driver from R100. Can someone confirm this?

Amp them with PA2V2, it will bring out the mids quite a lot.

 

[ilovecables]

I'm using R200 with my laptop - nice comfy cloth earpads instead of the leatherette ones.
Yeah, Koss has a dip in the mid, but for US$33 - who cares.
Like I said, I paid CAD$250 for mine in 2001, they are a WONDERFULL can.
My 2 cents.

 

[kramer5150]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ilovecables I'm using R200 with my laptop - nice comfy cloth earpads instead of the leatherette ones. Yeah, Koss has a dip in the mid, but for US$33 - who cares. Like I said, I paid CAD$250 for mine in 2001, they are a WONDERFULL can. My 2 cents.

That mid-dip is kind of the koss house sound. All my koss cans have that characteristic, even my OLD Pro4X Plus.

My thinking exactly. For $100 I would be critical of it. But for under $50, I would only expect porta / KSC75 / HD201 performance.

OMG!! How did I miss this!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=9724649949