Kennerton Closed Back Dynamic Driver Headphones - Review Magni and LSA HP-2

The more logical review would be the Kennerton Magni vs. the Gjallarhorn or the LSA HP-2 vs. HP-3 but I gotta work with what I got. So here goes, my listening notes on these two outstanding closed back dynamic headphones from Russian outfit Kennerton.

[MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING]

Finally I've been dying to watch more videos of you thanks for helping me get my fix

[kchuen]

This is great! Too few people cover this brand. Comparison with ZMF would be very fun. I’m deciding between these 2 brands now.

[huicox]

I believe the Gjallarhorn and the HP-2 Ultra' have the same driver set up (horn-loaded), the Magni and the HP-3 also use the same driver set-up with the Graphene coated Drivers. With the main differences are the the And yes the HP-2' do need about 100-125 hours and they really open up nicely. Liquid is the word I'm thinking of. Also, the HP-1' are the open back Planar headphones. Thank you for the information and a nicely laid out review. I would hope before you "jump off" the Kennerton bandwagon you would do the comparison with the Magni and the LSA HP-3's, a more "logical" comparison/review. Thank you...Cheers

[jamestorres]

Wow . Great review . I gotta get a pair .

[krenkson]

Anybody can compare the Magni vs the Denon D7200 or the D9200? I heard they are close in terms of tonality and dynamic. Thanks

[guatobean]

I currently have the ZMF Eikon and love them! But I wonder if the LSA-H2 or Kennerton Magni are different enough? Are either too close in sound or is the eikon superior to the two? What has been your experience? Thank you.

[cesargutierrez]

Did u only use them with the mojo?
I got rid of mine long ago
I listen to the HP-2 with a pretty hi end system and they never sound thin or dry to me!
Everything else you mentioned yes
The bass is the best I have ever heard in any headphone no matter price, and I have heard most of them out there.
To me these are better than many flagships out there that cost much more

[georgiosioannou]

Thank you so much for the review Adrien! I have a question on if I should get a DAC to drive the HP-2. Is plugging them straight to my phone enough to get the most out of them? I am considering ordering Earmen TR-amp or Eagle. Looking forward to your thoughts!

[WestonWill]

Hey Adrien! (hope I got the spelling right) I would like to pick your brain if I could. You've reviewed a few of the headphones that I have on tap for my next purchase and hope you can give me some purchasing advise. As with everything in the audio world bias and personal experience sway everyone's suggestions but I think you're pretty level headed in this regard! The following headphones are on my radar: Focal Elex, HiFiman Ananda, and now the LSA HP-3 (Magni) and HP-2. These will be my only daily driver headphones for the time being. I listen to an ever expanding variety of music but really enjoy impactful bass and mellow-ish highs. I had some Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro's for a few weeks and the treble spike was too much without drastic EQ, although the low end grunt was great and had bass for days! I would prefer a headphone I didn't have to apply an EQ to be enjoyable. Your view on the comparison of these headphones would be great! I appreciate your time!

[Vikinguy]

I don't hear anything like 650 or Focal. To me it sounds more like an open back planar. It's an incredible value. It really sounds to me like an Arya Jr. But not THAT jr.

[guatobean]

Had a few hours with the Magni (just came in). Initial thoughts: A nice blend of the HD 650 and Focal Clear, except bass feels much better here. Staging is intimate but slightly spherical in imaging (depth) which makes for a fun listen. Vocals are so so so good. Is the Eikon out the door?! 😳 Time for some more listening.

[Bossx]

How does the hp2 compare to a DCA aeon 2 noire

[leninreddy]

How are these (LSA HP2) compared to Ananda? I really got interested in LSA HP2 from your review. Just contemplating between HP2 and hifiman Ananda. I like warm sounding and like bass with a slam. Do u recommend LSA Hp2 over ananda?

[danjones]

Well no thanks to you, I wanted to pruchase the HP-2 but now I don't know anymore. Should I buy the LSA's cheaper Magni? My head hurts :(

[adeypoos]

How would these compare to the Meze 99 Classics?

[yps]

Thanks for your great review. Please ramble to your hearts content. I find it to be helpful. I am considering purchasing either the Kennerton Magni v3 or Denon 9200 headphones. I am looking for headphones to mainly listen to 1970s and some 1980s rock. I read that the Magni v3 had tight punchy with a mild V shaped sound signature and excellent transient response. Then I heard you comment the the bass was bloomy. I interpreted this to mean it is not tight and perhaps bleeds into the mid-bass. Is this an accurate assessment? Have you heard the Denon 9200s? I was just wondering if you had an opinion as to which sounds better? Thank you for your time and attention.

[lextr]

nice wanted to know more about the lsa hp2 thx for this review

[nerfkevin]

Hi, which one do you think has a closer timbre characteristics similar to hd6x0? I'm looking for a good closed back that has similar timbre, especially in the vocals, or maybe you have other closed back suggestions? Thanks:)