Stax is a Japanese audio company renowned for its electrostatic headphones and amplifiers, offering audiophiles an unparalleled listening experience. Known for their precision engineering and innovative technology, Stax products deliver exceptional sound clarity, depth, and accuracy.
Stax’s electrostatic drivers utilize high-voltage technology, resulting in faster response times and more detailed sound reproduction compared to traditional dynamic drivers.
With a legacy of excellence, Stax continues to be a leader in the high-end headphone market.
Stax
STAX refers to all its headphones “EARSPEAKERS”; such Ultra-High Fidelity devices for reproducing music can only be compared with the best cost-no-object loudspeakers, not other headphones. The term ”EARSPEAKER” is, therefore, more descriptive of STAX’s contribution to today’s most advanced level of sonic transduction.
Awards
Reviews
"Out of box the response of the SR-009S is OK (not offensive) but the headphone comes to life with a handful of filters to deliver one of the best sounds I have heard, at moderate levels. And with moderate level of bass."
-Audio Science Review
"The Stax L500mk2 is a very interesting headphone. I love that it carries on a similar look to the classic Lambda series headphones from the 1980s, whilst also sounding quite modern and presenting a sound signature that is enjoyable for long chilled out listening session."
-Head-fi
"..anyone who has a love of music, and already knows the joys of sitting down and giving undivided attention to what is playing, may well find the years of enjoyment in owning these a great return on the investment. And the cost of the SR-L500MK2 paired with the portable SRM-D10 11 is right in line with many popular headphones on the market."
-Home Theater Hifi
"These absolutely deserve to get more attention, and they even overtake the SR-L700 in certain key areas. They have an excellently-tuned midrange as well as very good resolution all around. All this comes together in a very well-balanced package."
-Headphonesty
"The Stax SR-L700MK2 is absurdly good for the price. Made me want to potentially trade in my 007 MKII. Or really, sell off my HD800 and other things to afford a total Stax setup, the 007 for when I want realism, and the SR-L700MK2 when I just want to ignore life and have fun."
-Headfonics
"The SRM-D10 powers the SR-003 MKII with ease and is a lovely little transportable DAC/Amp for Pro-Bias electrostatic earphones and headphones and I think this is well worth looking into if you don’t want something you can’t move to another room."
-Hifi Pig
"For those who listen first, the overall balanced sound, very STAX-like open midrange and a thankfully appropriate bass performance make the Edifier STAX Spirit S3 headphones a compelling option in a staggeringly competitive marketplace for $400 wireless, over-the-ear headphones. To stand out in this category is no small feat."
-Future Audiophile
"To me, the S3 is targeted at the audiophiles who are looking for audio quality instead of features loaded with average sound quality. In terms of ANC, the S3 offers a pretty good passive noise isolation when a good seal is achieved, so you’re not really losing out a lot in terms of noise cancellation"
-Head-Fi
"The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 has a balanced sound signature, which seems to be the most common variant of tone and presentation in the last few years for headphones of this design type."
-Headfonics
"The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 could be a good pick for anyone looking for a great sounding, untethered planar magnetic closed back headphone, with some caveats."
-Soundguys
"The Stax SR-L300 are very good for neutral listening. Their bass is lacking in lower frequencies but is well-balanced otherwise. On the upside, they have excellent mid and treble ranges, which will reproduce vocals, leads, and cymbals accurately."
-Rtings
"The Stax SR-L300 Limited is a big of an electrostatic headphone bargain and thankfully a tuning that delivers a clear distinction from the likes of our previously reviewed Jade II headphone from Hifiman."
-Headfonics
"The L300 is a great entry level model in my opinion, and if you are willing to tweak its sound signature with a little bit EQ, it gets even better. I could certainly see someone buying a pair of L300 and D10, and being happy and not going any further. They really are an enjoyable listen."
-HeadphonesnStuff
"We, AudioKey Reviews, very highly recommend the STAX SRM-T8000 and it joins the rarified pantheon of our Diamond Award Winners, all apex components that embody sublime musicality, transparency, and engagement!"
-Audiokey Reviews
"The SR-L700s were great – I’d have a pair in a heartbeat, but the SR-X9000s were just head and shoulders above them in every respect; build quality, comfort, and sound quality."
-Hifi Pig
Stax
STAX refers to all its headphones “EARSPEAKERS”; such Ultra-High Fidelity devices for reproducing music can only be compared with the best cost-no-object loudspeakers, not other headphones. The term ”EARSPEAKER” is, therefore, more descriptive of STAX’s contribution to today’s most advanced level of sonic transduction.
Awards
Reviews
"Out of box the response of the SR-009S is OK (not offensive) but the headphone comes to life with a handful of filters to deliver one of the best sounds I have heard, at moderate levels. And with moderate level of bass."
-Audio Science Review
"The Stax L500mk2 is a very interesting headphone. I love that it carries on a similar look to the classic Lambda series headphones from the 1980s, whilst also sounding quite modern and presenting a sound signature that is enjoyable for long chilled out listening session."
-Head-fi
"..anyone who has a love of music, and already knows the joys of sitting down and giving undivided attention to what is playing, may well find the years of enjoyment in owning these a great return on the investment. And the cost of the SR-L500MK2 paired with the portable SRM-D10 11 is right in line with many popular headphones on the market."
-Home Theater Hifi
"These absolutely deserve to get more attention, and they even overtake the SR-L700 in certain key areas. They have an excellently-tuned midrange as well as very good resolution all around. All this comes together in a very well-balanced package."
-Headphonesty
"The Stax SR-L700MK2 is absurdly good for the price. Made me want to potentially trade in my 007 MKII. Or really, sell off my HD800 and other things to afford a total Stax setup, the 007 for when I want realism, and the SR-L700MK2 when I just want to ignore life and have fun."
-Headfonics
"The SRM-D10 powers the SR-003 MKII with ease and is a lovely little transportable DAC/Amp for Pro-Bias electrostatic earphones and headphones and I think this is well worth looking into if you don’t want something you can’t move to another room."
-Hifi Pig
"For those who listen first, the overall balanced sound, very STAX-like open midrange and a thankfully appropriate bass performance make the Edifier STAX Spirit S3 headphones a compelling option in a staggeringly competitive marketplace for $400 wireless, over-the-ear headphones. To stand out in this category is no small feat."
-Future Audiophile
"To me, the S3 is targeted at the audiophiles who are looking for audio quality instead of features loaded with average sound quality. In terms of ANC, the S3 offers a pretty good passive noise isolation when a good seal is achieved, so you’re not really losing out a lot in terms of noise cancellation"
-Head-Fi
"The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 has a balanced sound signature, which seems to be the most common variant of tone and presentation in the last few years for headphones of this design type."
-Headfonics
"The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 could be a good pick for anyone looking for a great sounding, untethered planar magnetic closed back headphone, with some caveats."
-Soundguys
"The Stax SR-L300 are very good for neutral listening. Their bass is lacking in lower frequencies but is well-balanced otherwise. On the upside, they have excellent mid and treble ranges, which will reproduce vocals, leads, and cymbals accurately."
-Rtings
"The Stax SR-L300 Limited is a big of an electrostatic headphone bargain and thankfully a tuning that delivers a clear distinction from the likes of our previously reviewed Jade II headphone from Hifiman."
-Headfonics
"The L300 is a great entry level model in my opinion, and if you are willing to tweak its sound signature with a little bit EQ, it gets even better. I could certainly see someone buying a pair of L300 and D10, and being happy and not going any further. They really are an enjoyable listen."
-HeadphonesnStuff
"We, AudioKey Reviews, very highly recommend the STAX SRM-T8000 and it joins the rarified pantheon of our Diamond Award Winners, all apex components that embody sublime musicality, transparency, and engagement!"
-Audiokey Reviews
"The SR-L700s were great – I’d have a pair in a heartbeat, but the SR-X9000s were just head and shoulders above them in every respect; build quality, comfort, and sound quality."
-Hifi Pig
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