Introduction

(Note: For an in-depth exploration of what makes these systems so good, please see the white paper.)

In the 1950's, the JansZen Model 130 when mated with an AR-1, and in the 1960's, Arthur A. Janszen's full-range KLH Nine and Acoustech X designs produced a stirring sense of realism and exhibited progressively improved techno- logy. Many believe they were the best sound reproducers of their day. And in the thirty or so years since A. A. Janszen's retirement from high- fidelity, you have probably heard some other fine sounding electrostatic systems, as well.

David A. JansZen now brings you a truly new generation of loudspeaker system. The design is based on innovative electrostatic element development, judicious application of the intervening decades of advances in basic technology, and an eminently practical yet effective enclosure design. All that, yet with a direct line to original developments that started it all.

The sound is simply the closest thing possible to what originally reached the microphone during recording. In any A/B test comparison, you are almost sure to be impressed by the differences.

At the risk of inviting accusations of excessive hyping, we can honestly say that when you first hear them, those first notes out will give you a sense of being there so strong that you may feel like hurrying to take your seat, although hearing certain recordings might make you forget you even have a seat. As you listen, you'll actually feel your senses heighten. Every detail is accurate, clear, immediate, without sounding sterile or cold. Your favorite singer seems to be performing right in front of you. The sound is so real, you almost have to look.

It all comes from something simple to say, yet exceedingly hard to attain: Sound waves that equal the recording. You may not be troubled by the sound of lesser reproduction, but expect to be surprised by how deeply your ear and mind naturally respond to music played on a JansZen system.

Our first product is called the JansZen One, an electrostatic/electrodynamic hybrid with a unique combination of technologies. The design of its electrostatic elements is new, and several inno- vative aspects have been added and combined. Still, it has critical elements of the original Arthur A. Janszen technology at its foundation, some of which has never been in the public domain, and this is something that one can easily detect from the sound.