When Shure unveiled the KSE1500 Electrostatic Earphone System, audiophiles were amazed by the sound. Now there's the KSE1200, an electrostatic system for discerning listeners who don't require an integrated digital-to-analog converter (DAC).

Duplicating the engineering feat of fitting electrostatic technology into a highly portable package, the KSE1200 provides the same unrivaled accuracy, clarity and detail without the digital frontend of the KSE1500.

These days, many high-end dedicated digital audio players (DAPs) …