Kingsound King II vs King

Mark, yes, the outboard power supply and the panel construction are the two main differences - at least in the prototype seen at CES.

Yes, the nature of the frame being held together with metal bolts is such that when shipped, upon reception the owner should check the bolts to make sure they're tight. No biggie. I did the same with the Eminent Technology LFT-VI I have. I think I found two not quite snug bolts on my pair of King speakers. 1/8 turn and done. There was certainly nothing loose on my pair.

Can't know if the King II is harder to drive than the King unless specs compared or trial is conducted. King's Audio should know.

Grannyring, when I first got the King I also thought it a bit forward or aggressive, but not after adding the VAC Royal Power Supply and trying tube amp(s). I have to laugh; at one point due to the output switch on the Ayon CD-5 player I was able to try the budget phenom Peachtree Audio Nova with the King! It sounded better than it had a right to! :)

Doug,

The Kings I heard did not have your upgraded power supply and glad to hear it helped. Would be nice to hear the King with that upgraded power supply from VAC.

Grannyring, power supplies are important for ESLs. I think that's one reason that King's Audio wanted to revisit their power supply for the King II. A reworked power supply with a panel like the Prince II has would potentially be a very good combination. Sounded good for a show demo at CES!

I think the power supply in the Soundlab is built in. However, you should be able to work with power cords. I typically keep some silver ofc and all copper power cords so that I can mix them as I see fit. It (different brands and conductor material) makes a surprising difference in an ESL speaker's sound. Easily audible; if not I wouldn't waste time on it. I don't pay attention to tweaks which are not significant/easily heard.

Gotta get to writing. :)