[audionewbi]

Hi guys, can you guys recommend me an EQ setting to mimic the hd800s sound?

 

[118900]

Haha, same here. I reach for the KSE + Hugo 2 when I wanna sit back and hear everything outta my music.

just finished a session, bliss.

 

[Facta]

Hi. Am considering KSE 1200 or Z1R or Elysium or Andro2020. Coming from all-BA A12t and BA+DD+EST MEST and wouldn't want similar sounding IEM. Any signature that is not too tweaked away from musician's intention is my fun. I do like a bit of sub bass emphasis, though. Not a big basshead or treble lover. Sure love a wide soundstage and great resolution. Small to medium sized ears. Pop, folk, country, movie sound tracks. Wondering what might be working against KSE 1200 in my use case scenario...

 

[MRT-Man]

Hi. Am considering KSE 1200 or Z1R or Elysium or Andro2020. Coming from all-BA A12t and BA+DD+EST MEST and wouldn't want similar sounding IEM. Any signature that is not too tweaked away from musician's intention is my fun. I do like a bit of sub bass emphasis, though. Not a big basshead or treble lover. Sure love a wide soundstage and great resolution. Small to medium sized ears. Pop, folk, country, movie sound tracks. Wondering what might be working against KSE 1200 in my use case scenario...

Absolutely nothing, so long as you're okay with the fact that the KSE requires its own amp. Also, I'd call the soundstage good, but not amazing -- it's possible that the Z1R might be better in that regard for example (I can't recall from my listening test). I doubt anything will match the KSE for resolution and for its amazingly neutral sound signature. I'm the same, I want music to sound as it was recorded, and with the KSE everything just sounds exactly right.

 

[dleblanc343]

I need to part ways with a like new KSE1500 with less than 30 hours, and warranty until February 2022. Covid has been tough for me

pm if interested

 

[joshnor713]

Absolutely nothing, so long as you're okay with the fact that the KSE requires its own amp. Also, I'd call the soundstage good, but not amazing -- it's possible that the Z1R might be better in that regard for example (I can't recall from my listening test). I doubt anything will match the KSE for resolution and for its amazingly neutral sound signature. I'm the same, I want music to sound as it was recorded, and with the KSE everything just sounds exactly right.

The Z1R is better soundstage-wise, there's no question about that. But other than that, the KSE trumps it.

MRT-Man is on point. If you want closest to the recording, KSE is it. You'll understand what resolution and transparency mean when you hear it.

 

[DaBlakPill]

Every interconnect I use with my KSE1200 has a slight slant. Some are more tilted than others. Is this normal?

 

[ThePeave]

Every interconnect I use with my KSE1200 has a slight slant. Some are more tilted than others. Is this normal?

If you mean the the plug comes out of the jack on slight angle, Ive noticed that on my unit as well. Its angled slightly away from the LEMO connector toward the volume knob. I've seen some photos on this thread of other units with the same thing, so maybe its normal.

 

[DaBlakPill]

If you mean the the plug comes out of the jack on slight angle, Ive noticed that on my unit as well. Its angled slightly away from the LEMO connector toward the volume knob. I've seen some photos on this thread of other units with the same thing, so maybe its normal.

Yep. It angles away from the LEMO connector. It bothered me more than it should, but I'm glad to know that its normal.

 

[Acacia71]

How important is the source for a KSE1200? Beyond a certain level.

Presently I use the Fiio M11 with my KSE1200.
I wonder, would the Fiio M15 give a noticeably/much better result?

 

[tjl5709]

How important is the source for a KSE1200? Beyond a certain level.

Presently I use the Fiio M11 with my KSE1200.
I wonder, would the Fiio M15 give a noticeably/much better result?

The DAC's are better. It will come down to your files. FLAC? WAVE? MP3...........

 

[joshnor713]

The KSE translates w/e performance the DAC gives. So it's really a question on if you believe in the improvements of DAC's or not.

 

[Acacia71]

Does anyone have the Fiio M15 as a source for the KSE?
What did you have before?
I have the Fiio M11. Wondering if the M15 would be worth paying 1400 euros.

 

[KaiAudio]

I use it out of my phone (lgV30) as a source and find that it works fine.

 

[floeezy]

I've started reading this thread, but it's just too long to uncover the information I need. Is anyone using a Bluetooth receiving DAC/Amp with the KSA1200?

I would like to stream music from my LG V50 using Bluetooth to a good-sounding, clean DAC/amp connected to the KSA1200.

Or would it just be better to connect my LG V50 directly to the KSA1200? I should be receiving the KSE1200 system in a week or two.