Sep 24, 2017 bare in mind theres rumour of a replacement for the 009 coming out soon 2018 is most likely. Estimated ship date in mid june to early july 2018. See more ideas about headphones, stax headphones and audiophile. Stax ltd is a japanese company that has been making high end audio equipment since 1960. Stax sr009 top of the line electrostatic openback earspeaker. Youve probably noticed that i mention my own stax sr507 electrostatic headphones used for testing dacs and music server equipment from time to time. Dec 20, 2015 selling my dads sr009, mint condition and only used a few months. The stax lowfrequency presentation has always been airier and faster than other headphone technologies, but many of the earlier lambda models lacked impact in what i refer to as the meat and potatoes upper bass and lower midrange region. Stax sr009s earspeakers now on demo, the wait is over. Yugengaisha sutakkusu is a japanese company that makes highendaudio equipment.
I must admit a bias toward electrostatics for their speed and transparency i also have stax srxiiis and 507s, and believe the most valid comparison would be with the sr007a because its physically similar to the sr 009 and, on a pro vs con basis for sound quality, is roughly on a par with the sennheiser and audeze models. Why i primarily use headphones first of all, let me explain why i switched. Im thinking of switching from speakers to headphones. They have wide rectangular ear cups with a grill design that give them a retro feel. For many decades the name stax has been synonymous with top quality electrostatic headphones, and many discerning listeners have regarded their top models as among the best, if not the best, headphones presently available.
Electrostatic headphones work similarly to electrostatic loudspeakers, but on. Stax sr009 electrostatic earspeaker playback 54 the. Audio equipment headphones stax headphones elusive disc. Multilayer fixed electrode mler multilayerelectrords established with sr009 has evolved to mler 2. Has anyone ever listened to and compared stax sr 009 with woo audios wes with any set of speakers from wilson audio. Today stax continues their tradition by offering the finest headphones for both professional and audiophile applications. Stax electrostatic headphones, drivers, accessories. Unlike most earphones all stax electrostatic earspeakers use special dedicated amplifiers to drive them. There is a bias toward richness rather than deep bass, which eliminates any deception from the true sound of the music you are producing. But, i am seriously considering the purchase of the dan clark formerly mr.
Jul 12, 2016 stax kogyo, a small audio company by japanese standards, has been for the past 15 years steadfastly refining and redefining the electrostatic headphone. Stax sr009s new flagship stax srl700mk2 new stax srl500mk2 new. Monolith m560 over ear planar magnetic headphones blackwood with 56mm driver, open or closed back design, comfort ear pads for studioprofessional. Apr 24, 2018 dubbed earspeakers, the latest in the japanese companys lineup is the new sr009s, improving on the sound element of its acclaimed sr009 with the use of fixed electrodes.
The sr009 is the product of repeated research trip to technology and material search without deviating from our stance to return to live sound and music always. What is the difference between stax sr009s and stax sr 009. The listening experience is one of the most imperative parts of the audiophile existence. But the acoustic interaction between the speakers and the room can cause all sorts of problems that are completely avoided by using headphones instead. Listening to the stax sr009 and great headphone amplifiers. In a subsequent session, we compared the sr003 and the sr 009 using only the srm007t and the dp777 dac. The finish and etching process that smoothes the edge of the electrode opening reduces air resistance and. May 20, 2017 the flagship from stax, the sr009 electrostatic earspeakers headphones. They are regarded by many as the best headphones ever made. So i thought it would be a good idea to let you guys know more about them.
Stax will release srm700t srm700s on december 3,2019. Stax launches evolved sr009s headphones, aimed at audiophiles. If i buy the stax sr 009, will it make lofi black metal sound like smooth hifi metal. L300, l700, sr007mkii, mrspeakers voce electrostatics. Stax sr009bk limited edition black openback electrostatic headphones. Highvoltage dual triode 6fq7 6cg7 are employed in the output stage of the srm006ts. The stax i thread page 32 super best audio friends. Everything about the voce is better from a comfort and build quality standpoint.
Aug 23, 2010 for most audiophiles, speakers are the last link in the signal chain before the music reaches their ears. Stax amplifier vs stax adaptor audiogon discussion forum. Stax chose the electrostatic driver for its ability to produce transparent sound and low weight due to the lack of magnets and coils. If user is not using stax headphones together with stax amplifier. Electrostatic headphones work similarly to electrostatic loudspeakers, but on a smaller scale. Sennheiser hd 660 s hires audiophile open back headphone.
Every technology should contribute to music reproduction. The sr 009 is the current reference model from stax. If you answer yes to either of these questions, my whole headphone collection will be for sale. Earspeaker stax sr009s new flagship previous stax sr009 next stax sr007mk2. Which one is better, mrspeakers voce or stax sr009009s. The 003 are amazing, as they are the closest stax to the 009 tonally. Stax srmt8000 sr009 sr009s headphones positive feedback. However he is sad to see it go, but he cant keep both, orders from the boss. Stax sr009 reference electrostatic ear speaker peter tyson. Stax sr009 open back electrostatic earspeakers from japan. Stax has crafted electrostatic headphones or earspeakers in japan since. This is the standard against which all other toptier headphones must be compared. Home headphones comparison focal utopia vs stax sr009. Stax is best known for developing electrostatic and electret headphones, which we call earspeakers.
Im thinking along the lines of the sr007 mk2s with either the woo audio ges or wes, just wondering if anyone has any opinions especially. The sr 009 is the product of repeated research trip to techology and material search without deviating from our stance to return to live sound and music always with refined sensitivity. Stax headphones stax electrostatic earspeakers and. I must admit a bias toward electrostatics for their speed and transparency i also have stax srxiiis and 507s, and believe the most valid comparison would be with the sr007a because its physically similar to the sr 009 and, on a pro vs con basis for sound quality, is. And the ultimate headphones are widely considered to come from japanese maker stax, especially the flagship sr007 mk2.
If you want to hear your music with the utmost clarity, stax headphones are the way to go. Only slight and broad emphasis at uppermidlowtreble chu. So, to conclude, the sr009 are the best sounding ear speakers, cans, headphones, or whatever you or stax want to call them, that i have had the pleasure of listening to. Stax is a japanese headphone and amplifire maker, you might not have heard of them so we have a slightly different video for you.
Up until that point, listening to headphones or speakers were. Ive read a tons of articles and forum posts already but i hope i can get some helpful, constructive input from the headcase community. Stax sr 009 as we move into the second decade of the 21 st century, it seems apparent that not only is traditional highend audio thriving, but there has also sprung up an alternate, parallel highend audio universe whose musicloving citizens have chosen to focus on. Stax is best known for their electrostatic and electret headphones, which they call earspeakers. The stax sr009 is a rm44,000 headphone that blows your mind. I have heard the latest 009 stax phones and still prefer the 007 model. They have great audio reproduction for classical and vocalcentric music and are fairly comfortable.
Am currently in japan, just got home from purchasing the sr009s and the. Audio technica aud athadx audiophile athadx openair dynamic headphones. Any health damage to end user not using stax amplifier and headphones together, we stax will not be responsible for any liability. Highend electrostatic headphone amplifiers for the stax sr009. The l500 have similar sound characteristic to the 507 but the l700 is a league above the rest of the lambda with much smoother, balanced sound. The only older stax model that had enough midbass weight for my tastes was the srx mk 3. Staxs sr009 is a reference headphone that sets a new benchmark for transparency, low distortion and dynamic accuracy while delivering a wide and balanced frequency response.
With updated drivers, pads, and other housing pieces, the sr009s is a step forward while still retaining much of the character of the original. There are a number of older electrostatic phones that are also very much competitive with what stax offers. Dec 18, 2014 the sr 009 wins thanks to its realistic and lively presentation. The wellsounding rich mid and lowrange tone covers all genres from vocal to orchestra and enables you to enjoy music over a long period of time. This brand is already expensive with its rapper endorsements but it pales in comparison to the headphones of a certain. Earcup over the ear kgsshv stax headphone amp great performance free shipping. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the headphones ranking. After listening to these first, i couldnt ascertain how they sounded and how they compared to each other. The sr 009 is the product of the repeated research trip to technology and material search without deviating from our stance to return to live sound and. The stax srl500 and srl700 impressions thread page 5.
The stax srl300 are very good critical listening, openback, electrostatic headphones with a unique look. Reason for sale is that he decided to go with the abyss headphones over the stax as it fitted with his music taste better. Dec 27, 2016 a little voice in me says i should stick to sure values and buy either into the new sennheiser hd800s or the new stax sr l700. Comparing worldclass headphones stax sr009 innerfidelity. So, this set of impressions will be relatively short. Woo audio wes and stax sr009 posted on october 1, 2016 by scot hull in headphones 1 comment ive been spending a lot of time with personal audio systems of late, portable and notportable alike. Stax has crafted electrostatic headphones or earspeakers in japan since 1938. With updated drivers, pads, and other housing pieces, the sr009s is a step. Kj west one is now the only place in london with the sr009s on permanent demonstration.
Buy stax sr009 open back electrostatic earspeakers from japan. Stax sr009 the ultimate electrostatic earspeaker headphone. Home headphones comparison focal utopia vs stax sr 009. Sr007a because its physically similar to the sr009 and, on a provscon basis for. Stax 009 or focal utopia portable audio, headphones and. Several years ago, i got a chance to spend a few months with the stax srm007tii tubed electrostatic headphone amp driven by the sr 009 combination. I recalled the orpheuss heady, open, fast, and colorfully wideband sound, and clutched.
May 29, 2011 hi guys, ive been doing loads of research regarding headphone and amps lately and it seems that stax headphones are at the top of most peoples lists. Stax sr009description released by stax recently mid2011, this is a fullsize open electrostatic headphone, which incorporates a numerous changes from previous models including a new driver. Also will it rebuild the churches burned down by first and second wave black metal musicians. If a technology is not suitable for music, you should not adopt it even if it is a hightech. Jul 03, 2001 preaching to the converted, i sighed to myself as i read the manual for the stax omega ii earspeaker headphone system. Sep 25, 2011 comparing worldclass headphones stax sr 009 stax sr 009 description released by stax recently mid2011, this is a fullsize open electrostatic headphone, which incorporates a numerous changes from previous models including a new driver. Stax produce exclusively electrostatic headphones, or earspeakers as they. Sr009s adopts a diaphragm made of ultrathin super engineering plastic film. They, combined with the kimik, were well worth the combined. On the other hand the srl700 uses sr 009 sound panel technology 3 layer stainless etch vs. The sr009 is, to the best of my knowledge, the most costly headphone. A fair comparison would be hd800 vs midlow level stax. I think its funny that when youve been in hifi for a really long time you notice some patterns. Stax electrostatic headphones, drivers, accessories headamp.
Ive been around electrostatic speakers and headphones for most of my. I had to try the stax three times until i was comfortable with knowing how it sounded lol. Stax l300 450 900 with srm252 energiser and stax l700 1500. Stax sr009 electrostatic headphones to buy in london kj. Earspeakers like the srl700 output a balanced sound ideal for studio environment listening.
Improved bass response and a tamed treble peak relative to the original sr 009, the sr009s is stax s latest effort to produce the worlds best headphone. Omega1 and omega2, with quick comments on stax lambda signature, koss esp950 and sennheiser orpheus. For sale stax sr009 electrostatic headphone avforums. Dedicated tube amplifier, two pro 580 v and one normal 230 v output. I fondly recalled my headphone reference for all timethe most fabulous and seductive sennheiser orpheus tubed electrostatics, which thomas j.
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