[LaCuffia]

This was posted in the comment section of a YouTube clip about the making of it:

“Finally had a chance to hear KuraDa KD-OR12 @ Indulgence Show in London today. They are absolutely FANTASTIC headphones, one of the best, if not THE BEST I ever heard, I like them even more than Sennheiser HD800s, Fostex TH-900 MK2 & GRADO GS1000E (my personal "Fantastic 3"). But they have one huge downside! This set is very uncomfortable to hang on your head as they are quite heavy, almost feeling like having a semi-finished helmet without inside cushioning! Which keeps me wondering if any of the production designers actually tried them?! There is also a price: cca. £3,200 + shipping & VAT as they have no distributor in UK nor in EU (as much as I know of). The company remains completely oblivious about market outside of Far East which is really shame. With removal of a "heavy-metal" enclosing and price cut of at least 30-40% they would be a very serious contender in the market where likes of Sennheiser, Grado, Audeze, Fostex, Audioquest and handfull of of others are the kings.“

AudioSanctuary would probably have more detailed impressions. Interesting comment about the fit and comfort though - guess it might not be bad for some people but disappointing to hear.

 

[ToroFiestaSol]

Wouldn't take any of his impressions seriously (HD800, TH900 MK2 & GS1000E treble daggers) and then mentions Audioquest (Nighthawk/Nightowl), which are muffled sounding headphones...extremely poor taste, and impossible to like Audioquest headphones and any of those three at the same time, they're polar opposites.

 

[LaCuffia]

Agree with you re Audioquest - comfortable and nice looking but sounds like listening to music with pillows covering your ears.

 

[LaCuffia]

Also, the OR12 is the older model, so not sure if he was mistaken and meant to say the KD-P1, which is the one in production. I guess only Audio Sanctuary can provide a full assessment at this point. I doubt they sold that many at this point, if any.

 

[mulder01]

I guess if you ask the people that are selling them, then the answer is "Yes, They're awesome! Everyone should own a pair!"

Pretty big difference in the quoted price from the distributor and the reviewer there above too - I wonder if the reviewer is talking about an old prototype or something.

 

[chimney189]

Talk about an innovative design!

 

[Beagle]

impossible to like Audioquest headphones and any of those three at the same time, they're polar opposites.

So are French fries and chocolate cake. I can't like both?

 

[ToroFiestaSol]

So are French fries and chocolate cake. I can't like both?

Not even worth replying seriously

 

[Beagle]

So one can't like both the HD800 and NightHawk?

 

[mulder01]

People generally buy headphones that are very different to compliment each other - one is good at one type of music and another is good at something else...

 

[Beagle]

Thank you. I figured this was common knowledge. I mean, concert venues can all sound different and you still enjoy the performances.

 

[yates7592]

I heard it. And was mighty impressed. Incredible design but the owner is a piano tuner so I guess things should get pretty accurate. Think hd800s meets lcd4 bass

How is bass extension, bass impact, soundstage depth, width?

 

[Whitigir]

What the crap....another 4K club member ?

 

[Beagle]

How is bass extension, bass impact, soundstage depth, width?

Don't forget height.

 

[LaCuffia]

You’ll need a tape measure.