Shure KSE1500 - ein elektrostatischer IEM

Guten Morgen,

Shure hat wohl still und heimlich die letzten Jahre an einem elektrostatischen In-Ear gearbeitet.

Shure KSE1500 Earphones/USB DAC/Headphone Amplifier System Fast, Accurate, Clear: Electrostatic Technology Comes to Computer Audio With the Shure KSE1500 Earphones/USB DAC/Headphone Amplifier System Featuring the world's first application of electrostatic technology for sound-isolating earphones with a single MicroDriver, KSE1500 matches premium Shure 'phones to a high-resolution 24-bit/96kHz USB DAC to give you supreme sound quality no matter where – or from what device – you listen. Tailor-made for portable media players, smartphones, laptops, and computers, KSE1500 delivers fast, accurate, ultra-clear transient response and phenomenal correlation to the source for staggering musical detail. Recognizing everyone has individual preferences, KSE1500 is set up for seemingly limitless personalization. It includes an analog-to-digital converter for direct-in analog sources and analog bypass mode. A customizable four-band parametric EQ with five standard and four user-selectable settings combines with ergonomic controls, input-level meters, and an USB-rechargeable battery to allow modern convenience and generous flexibility. With KSE1500, you'll never listen the same way again. The premium KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System is an electrostatic earphone and amplifier system with DAC for use in-line with portable media players. Featuring single-driver electrostatic Sound Isolating earphones matched to a USB DAC that converts analog or digital audio from portable digital or analog audio sources. The KSE1500 system features a 24 bit/96 kHz conversion rate, customizable 4-band parametric EQ with five standard and 4 user-defined settings, rechargeability and input level meters. Able to process both digital audio directly via micro-USB, analog via a direct line in, or bypass entirely for a pure analog signal without conversion. The KSE1500 system defines a new standard of portable listening that brings high-fidelity audio into the mobile demands of today's active lifestyles. Features: Superb detail, clarity, and transient response Earphones block up to 37db of outside noise Abundant customizability and streamlined controls Integrated battery lasts up to 10 hours

Technische Daten:

Bias Voltage: 200 V DC
Output Voltage: ±200 V, max.
Output Current: <1 mA
Noise Attenuation: <37 dB
Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 45 °C (32 to 113 °F)
Storage Temperature: -18 to 57 °C (0 to 135 °F)

Headphones
Transducer Type: Electrostatic
Connector Type: LEMO Connector
Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 50 kHz
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 3% THD): 113 dB SPL
Weight: 1.55 oz.

Amplifier
Bit Depth: 16-bit/24-bit
Sampling Rate: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: up to 107 dB A-weighted
Adjustable Gain Range: -40 dB to +60 dB
Limiter: Selectable Analog RMS Limiter
Equalizer: 4-band Parametric
USB Input: USB Micro-B Receptacle
Line-In Input: 3.5 mm (1/8")
Charging Requirements: USB-powered 5 V/0.5 A to 1 A
Housing: Black Anodized Aluminum
Weight: 6.42 oz.

Battery
Battery Type: Rechargeable Li-Ion
Nominal Voltage: 3.6 V DC
Battery Life:
Analog in (BYPASS EQ mode) up to 10 hours
USB Input Analog in (EQ mode) up to 7 hours



Price: $2,999.00

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Vorstellungsvideo vom KSE1500 mit Jude von Head-Fi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPNGmU2Ysr8&feature=youtu.be

Als bekennender Stax SR-002 Liebhaber bin ich gespannt was da Shure auf die Beine gestellt hat, mit elektrostatischen In-Ears war ja bisher Stax ziemlich einmalig am Markt. Das Stax SRS-002 Set kostet in Deutschland ja schon je nach HiFi Händler zwischen 700 bis 760 Euro und wenn der Preis stimmt mit 3000$ und wir sagen mal spontan es sind dann auch 3000€ wäre das ja schon der 4fache Preis vom Stax IEM. Für etwas weniger bekommt man schon den Stax SR-007 MK2 ohne Speiseteil.

Interessant aber die hohe Isolation und geschlossenes Design, Kabel, DAC+Speiseteil, bin gespannt wie frei und luftig der KSE1500 klingt, rein hören werde ich sicher als Vergleich mit dem Stax SR-002. Das Speiseteil kann Analog oder direkt als DAC/KHV genutzt werden ist auch wirklich gute Idee.

Vorgestellt wird der KSE1500 erstmals auf dem kommenden Fujiya Avic Tokyo Headphone Festival ( 24 bis 25 Oktober ).

So gut, wie er kostet, kann er gar nicht klingen