[Allanmarcus]

The ESP-950's seem the way to go for the price.

I haven't seen the web price go below $780 in last few months. I saw some threads from a few years back mentioning a $600 price - I wonder
If price will reach that.

Thanks

 
before April of 2013 they regularly hit $600, but since then you may have to wait until Black Friday. See a graph here:
 
http://camelcamelcamel.com/Koss-160416-ESP-950-Electrostatic-Stereophone/product/B000056ULH?context=browse 

 

[timb5881]

It still is mine, been living the dream for over 20 years now.

 

[recarcar]

The ESP-950's seem the way to go for the price.

I haven't seen the web price go below $780 in last few months. I saw some threads from a few years back mentioning a $600 price - I wonder
If price will reach that.

Thanks

You can usually get them for around $600 direct from Koss around Black Friday/Cyber Monday. They had the 40% off sale around that time last year I believe. 

 

[Roll]

I have one listed in Toronto, Canada
 
http://www.canuckaudiomart.com/details/649263073-koss-esp-950-electrostatic-headphone-system/
 
Just not sure about shipping charges. Probably with our low Canada dollar, it would work out at $600 US
 
 
I should post on Head Fi in the Sale section. Just give me a day or 2.

 

[DonS1000]

Thanks - Great site.

KOSS had a 30% off list sale for St Parricks day - but it excluded the ESP-950.

My brother had the original KOSS Electrostatic about 30 years ago. It was great but
very uncomfortable. Some of the electronics was actually built into each cup.

I read all the reviews and this seems to be the best electrostatic outside of
The Stax 007, but they're $1800 without an energizer.

 

[youngarthur]

Sold mine last year,buyer had problems. Very glad i never sold them.I don't play them for a while,and still surprised at the quality when i do.

 

[crazychile]

 

The ESP-950's seem the way to go for the price.

I haven't seen the web price go below $780 in last few months. I saw some threads from a few years back mentioning a $600 price - I wonder
If price will reach that.

Thanks

You can usually get them for around $600 direct from Koss around Black Friday/Cyber Monday. They had the 40% off sale around that time last year I believe. 

Yes. The Monday after Thanksgiving has been consistent for the last few years  for everything 40% off.

 

[DonS1000]

KOSS sent out an offer for 25% off today thru 13th - but like the St Patrick's day offer - it excludes esp-950.
Not sure if it's worth waiting for more KOSS offers.

 

[crazychile]

KOSS sent out an offer for 25% off today thru 13th - but like the St Patrick's day offer - it excludes esp-950.
Not sure if it's worth waiting for more KOSS offers.

Historically, Koss has been pretty liberal about their warranty policy. You could buy a used pair and if there is an issue Koss will probably cover it even though it's supposed to be original owner only.

 

[doctorjazz]

One side of mine stopped working, have to contact them one of these days for the warranty repair. Really a delicate baby, didn't do anything rough to it.

 

[timb5881]

I will agree, the ESP-950 is not very sturdy. It would be great if Koss updated them with a sturdy body, also they should offer a amp upgrade, maybe get some one like Rankin to design it or another notable electronics Guru to design a SE special addition amp.

 

[Andykong]

A friend of mine just posted his CD shopping photo on Weibo.



This is exactly what I have in mind after I bought my ESP/950, but haven't get around to trying it out. Must get the battery pack fill up immediately and give it a try.

This is definitely the best way to "Try before you buy" a CD. Wander if anyone try this before? Will ESP/950 sounds softer when run on batteries?

 

[timb5881]

I have not used batteries in a while, but I do not remember them being softer or less extension. I will try them again and see how it sounds.

 

[Allanmarcus]

I find the 950's "creek" whenever I move. I think it's coming from the headband. Normal? certainly not desired. 

 

[DecentLevi]

Are you sure they only creek when you move, or it it more of a high pitched squeaking sound that comes & goes? If so that's apparently normal for some electrostats, just a side-effect of the technology and not really fixable