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The GSX 1000 is an older generation, but that matters less here because its core appeal—excellent fingertip control, convincing virtual 7.1 surround, and separate game/chat adjustment—remains useful. At USD 100, it is a strong deal: that is right at the lower end of recent comparables, below the USD 122 median and equal to the USD 100 25th percentile.
This is a particularly good buy for PC or Mac headphone users who value easy switching between stereo, surround, profiles, and sidetone without software fuss. The touch controls and dedicated DAC still make it unusually pleasant to use, and the original model avoids some of the reported limitations associated with the later 2nd Edition. Confirm that the USB cable and the illuminated controls work, but there is no reason to be wary at this price if it is fully functional.
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EPOS Loudspeakers traces its origins to 1983, when British engineer Robin Marshall founded the brand in England, drawing on his BBC experience and prior work at Monitor Audio to pioneer unconventional speaker designs that challenged traditional hi-fi norms. The company changed hands multiple times—acquired by Mordaunt-Short in 1988, then passing to Creek Audio founder Michael Creek in 1999—before German designer Karl-Heinz Fink of FinkTeam purchased it in 2020. Fink, a respected figure in loudspeaker consultancy, revived EPOS with a commitment to updating Marshall's innovative philosophy using modern materials and techniques.
EPOS specializes exclusively in loudspeakers, earning acclaim for compact, high-performance models like the iconic ES-14 from its early days. The 2022 relaunch introduced the ES-14N, a faithful yet redesigned evolution of that classic, emphasizing precise cabinetry and driver integration. Unlike brands venturing into amplifiers, DACs, or headphones, EPOS remains laser-focused on speakers that serve as the system's sonic hub.
Positioned as a niche high-end boutique revival, EPOS commands a cult following among discerning audiophiles who value its heritage of transparency and musicality over mass-market appeal. Under Fink's stewardship, it bridges vintage British ingenuity with German precision, appealing to collectors and serious listeners seeking refined, unconventional performance in a crowded market.
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