[crazychile]

Anyone thinking about picking up a new pair of these might want to wait it out until Black Friday as I believe Koss usually has a 40% off deal.

I thought about posting this same thing earlier today but got busy.
It was actually the Monday after Thanksgiving last year when I bought mine for 40% off. But either way, be ready during this time for anyone having the itch. I just wish there was another pair of Koss that I wanted if the sale comes around, but I think I'm about all Koss'd out.

 

[ssrock64]

I always forget about that deal. This year I'm hoping I'll remember that week and snag a PRO4AA for cheap so I can experiment with them a bit.

 

[davidst]

I think it's only certain models, this was 2014.
 
Koss Headphones
40% Off Almost Everything!

1. Use promo code CM40 at checkout
2. Ends 12/01 at 11:59 PM CST

Koss PortaPro Headphones - $24.99 (was $49.99)
 
http://www.koss.com/en/Promos/Black_Friday

 

[ssrock64]

Eh, might as well grab a DJ100 as a cheap portable anyways. I haven't had a full-size portable for awhile.

 

[RAZRr1275]

Those of you using a Stax amp with the Koss how much of a difference did you find switching to a SRM-1/MK2 or a SRM323 to make? How did it change the sound?

 

[OJNeg]

  Those of you using a Stax amp with the Koss how much of a difference did you find switching to a SRM-1/MK2 or a SRM323 to make? How did it change the sound?

I highly recommend a power amp + good SUT
 
Big upgrade over E90 energizer

 

[doctorjazz]

I did find the Stax 323B to be a good upgrade, solidified the sound, bass better, overall better listening impressions (it's been a while since I listened to them with the stock energizer...actually been a while since I put them on at all, since I got the HE-1000, but that's another story). Never went back to the stock energizer once I got the Stax. Some don't feel it is much of an upgrade-I'm sure there are better amps, but they'll cost you.

 

[RAZRr1275]

For diying a Koss to stax adapter I'll just need the Koss extension cable and one of these right https://www.etsy.com/listing/228649391/5-pin-plug-for-stax-pro-bias?source=aw&utm_source=affiliate_window&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=us_location_buyer&utm_content=85386 ? It seems like one of these from moon audio would be an option too but it might break the amp port after a while so the vintage one might be a better choice http://www.moon-audio.com/stax-5-pin-din.html. I have heatshrink. Let me know if the vintage adapter will work or if not where to get a new one. I'll be using a Stax SRD-7. Thanks

 

[WilCox]

I used the one from Moon Audio and it fit the Stax jack perfectly.  I've seen pictures from others showing that the spacing of the Moon connector is off, which stresses the Stax jack, but the one I have matches the Stax hole pattern perfectly.  So, suggest purchasing both (they're cheap), then check the fit before modding the cable.

 

[ardgedee]

Moon sells Amphenol connectors, discussed previously in this thread. I'm using one with the Woo WEE. It's a nuisance to solder, but it works fine.

 

[HemiSam]

The one I purchased from Moon was absolute garbage for $20.  Casting had a hole in it...and they sent it to me anyway.  To their credit they would accept the return.
 

 
 
HS

 

[DecentLevi]

Hello guys, I'm just about to pull the trigger on a ESP 950 setup, so I'm hoping for a little feedback first.
 
Which amp would you recommend for this headphone? I think it's coming with a Stax SRM1 MK2 amp, but it may be the E90 energiser. So what would you guys say are the differences between these two, sonically?
 
Also what is a  power amp and SUT? (I don't know the meaning of those terms). Maybe you can just post a link to more info.
 
And what is an Amphenol connector (what does it do, what is it for)?
 
 
Thanks...

 

[OJNeg]

Would look a little something like this
 

 
Really good sound, best I've heard the ESP950 so far

 

[DecentLevi]

@OJNeg did you mean to say the Stax SRM1 MK2 is the best amp you've heard with the ESP 950?
 
I actually heard it at a local SF meet last weekend and it was exquisite and legendary.

 

[OJNeg]

Never heard that estat amp. If it can beat Rag + SRD7....well...