Product Overview
The premium KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System is an electrostatic Sound Isolating earphone and amplifier system with digital-to-analog-conversion (DAC) for use in-line with portable media players. Featuring single-driver electrostatic earphones matched to a USB digital-to-analog-converter (DAC) and featuring up to 24 bit/ 96 kHz conversion rate, customizable 4-band parametric EQ with five standard and 4 user-defined settings, rechargeability and input level meters. Process digital audio directly via micro-USB, analog via a direct line in, or bypass entirely for a pure analog signal without conversion.
Shure KSE1500 Features:
- 4-band parametric EQ features five preset settings and four customizable settings to manage audio playback preferences
- Integrated USB-rechargeable battery can convenientlycharge from provided wall charger or computer, even when streaming USB audio from computer
- Lightweight, ergonomic earphone shape minimizes earfatigue while comfortable Sound Isolating sleeves block up to 37 dB of ambient noise
- Custom-designed earphone cable specifically isolates each conductor
- Streamlined controls for quick and simple, user-friendly navigation throughout the KSE1500 settings
- Compatible with Mac, PC, iOS and Android devices via included accessory assortment, featuring Micro-B to Lightning™ and Micro-B OTG cables
Shure KSE1500 Specifications:
- Bias Voltage: 200 V DC
- Output Current:
- Noise Attenuation:
- Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 45 °C (32 to 113°F)
- Storage Temperature: -18 to 57 °C (0 to 135 °F)
- Earphone Specifications:
- Transducer Type: Electrostatic
- Connector Type: LEMO Connector
- Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 50 kHz
- Maximum SPL: 113 dB SPL
- Net Weight: 44.0 g (1.55 oz.)
- Amplifier Specifications:
- 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
- Net Weight: 182.0 g (6.42oz.)
- Dimensions: 111 × 59 × 21 mm (H × W × D)
- Battery Specifications:
- 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
- Accessories:
- EA2AMPBANDS: (2) Rubber Security Bands
- EA3.5MM36: 1/8" (3.5mm) Cable, 36"/92 cm
- EA3.5MM6: 1/8" (3.5mm) Cable, 6"/15.2 cm
- EACLTG-MICROB8: Micro-B-to-Lightning Cable 8"/20.3 cm
- EACMICROBOTG8: Micro-B OTG Cable, 8"/20.3 cm
- EAAMPCASE: Leather Amplifier Case
- EAC30P-MICROB8: Micro-B –to-30 Pin Cable, 8"/20.3 cm (availability dependent on region)