Shure KSE1200 Electrostatic Earphone System
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Description
Overview
The Shure KSE1200 is a premium electrostatic earphone system combining single-driver electrostatic Sound Isolating earphones with a dedicated DAC/amplifier. Electrostatic technology delivers an unmatched level of detail, clarity, and transient response that conventional dynamic and balanced-armature drivers cannot achieve — reproducing audio with near-zero distortion across the full frequency spectrum.
Key Features
- Electrostatic technology: Class-leading clarity, detail retrieval, and transient accuracy unmatched by dynamic or balanced-armature designs
- Dedicated DAC/Amplifier (SHA900): High-voltage bias supply with built-in DAC for pure digital-to-analog conversion
- 4-band parametric EQ: Adjustable via the amplifier for personalized sound tuning
- Near-zero distortion: THD below 0.01% for transparent, reference-grade audio
Specifications
- Driver type: Single electrostatic MicroDriver
- Frequency response: 10 Hz – 50,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 102 dB SPL/mW
- Impedance: N/A (electrostatic — requires dedicated amplifier)
- THD: < 0.01% (1 kHz)
- Noise isolation: Up to 37 dB
- DAC resolution: Up to 24-bit / 96 kHz
- Amplifier output: Electrostatic bias voltage
- Amplifier battery: Rechargeable Li-Ion, approximately 12 hours runtime
- Connector (earphone): MMCX (detachable)
- Connector (amplifier input): 3.5 mm analog + Micro-USB digital
- Earphone weight: 23 g (0.81 oz) without cable
- Amplifier dimensions: 78.5 × 25.3 × 130 mm (3.09 × 1.0 × 5.12 in)
- Amplifier weight: 157 g (5.5 oz)
In the Box
- KSE1200 electrostatic earphones
- SHA900 electrostatic DAC/amplifier
- Detachable MMCX earphone cable
- Micro-USB charging cable
- 3.5 mm interconnect cable
- Micro-USB to Lightning adapter cable
- Fit kit (silicone and foam sleeves, S/M/L)
- 1/4" adapter
- Airline adapter
- Premium carrying case