DAVID vs Kasina
Comparison
The MindPlace Kasina and the DAVID devices from Mind Alive both use flashing light and sound. They are built around a different idea. The Kasina is a media player: its sessions are audio tracks (music, nature sounds, binaural beats and isochronic pulses) with light patterns that follow the audio. A DAVID runs fixed sessions at set brainwave frequencies, with the option of CES on the Delight Pro and Premier.
The closest match on price is the DAVID Delight Plus ($394.99) against the Kasina ($399). Below is how they compare.
Side by side
| DAVID Delight Plus | MindPlace Kasina | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $394.99 (standard eyeset) | $399 (Mind Media System) |
| Made by | Mind Alive Inc., Edmonton, Canada, building AVE devices since 1981 | MindPlace |
| How sessions work | Fixed protocols at set frequencies, for example Alpha Relaxer at 10 Hz or Schumann Resonance at 7.8 Hz; some sessions run a different frequency for the left and right side | Audio tracks with embedded binaural beats or isochronic pulses; the lights follow the audio |
| Built-in sessions | 28: 25 in five categories (Energize, Meditate, Brain Booster, Sleep, Feeling Better) plus 3 gamma sessions | 70+ preloaded on a microSD card, across Accelerate, Meditate, Mind Art, Night Voyage, Rejuvenate and Trance |
| Your own audio | No; the sessions are built in | Yes, load your own MP3 and WAV sessions; works as a USB audio device |
| Glasses | Tru-Vu Omniscreen eyeset (white light). Viewhole for eyes open: $414.99. Multi-Color: $484.99 | Ganzframes multi-colour glasses, six LEDs per eye, for closed eyes. Eyes-open DeepVision bundle: $449 |
| Headphones | Stereo headphones | Earbud-style headphones |
| Power | AC adapter and 9-volt battery | Built-in rechargeable battery, USB charging |
| Display | Button panel with indicator lights | Colour LCD |
| CES (gentle current through ear clips) | Not on the Plus. Available on the Delight Pro ($559.99) and Premier | No |
| Warranty | 1 year, 30-day money-back trial | 2 years on the console, 1 year on accessories (as listed by a US retailer) |
Which one suits you
A Kasina may suit you if
- you enjoy music and soundscape sessions;
- you want to load and make your own sessions;
- a rechargeable battery and colour screen matter to you.
A DAVID may suit you if
- you want sessions built around specific frequencies, with a clear purpose per session;
- you prefer built-in sessions over managing audio files;
- you may want CES, now or later (Delight Pro or Premier).
DAVID Delight Plus, $394.99
28 light-and-sound sessions, including three gamma sessions. Need CES as well? Look at the Delight Pro.
Questions people ask
Is one of them better for relaxation?
Both are used for relaxation. The difference is in the approach: a Kasina session is a piece of audio with lights that follow it, a DAVID session is a set frequency protocol. Which one you prefer is personal. Our 30-day money-back trial lets you find out with a DAVID at home.
Does the Kasina have CES?
No. MindPlace describes the Kasina as a light-and-sound device; CES is not mentioned. Among the DAVID devices, the Delight Pro and the Premier have CES.
Can I use a DAVID with my eyes open?
Yes, with the Viewhole eyeset. It is available as an option with every Delight model and on its own.
Is light and sound safe for everyone?
No. Do not use flashing-light sessions on any device if you have photosensitive epilepsy or a history of seizures. Do not use CES if you have a pacemaker or another implanted electrical device. The DAVID devices support relaxation and general wellness; they do not diagnose or treat any condition.
Kasina details from mindplace.com and toolsforwellness.com, October 2026. Prices and specifications can change; check the maker's site before you buy. Kasina and MindPlace are trademarks of their owner. Mindalive is an authorised dealer of Mind Alive Inc.