Originally Posted by scompton
I've read this numerous times. Have you ever seen it or have you just read about it? I have numerous electrets, some of which I'm sure have not been played for a while. They all sound fine. They sound as good or better as my low end stats. As good as my Magnavox SR-3 clone and better than my Playback 70.
That said, avoid the Stax electrets because they are overpriced. The Audio Technica electrets are about 1/3 the price of the Stax and IMO are a good value.
I heard SR-40 and if you can get it for about $80 with the srd-4 it's a good deal. It's however objectively sounds few levels below SR-X, SR-5 and way below SR-Gamma and SR-Lambda. With that said SR-40 sounds way better than conventional dynamic phones you can get used or new for $80
. If I had choice I would get an old ortho like YH-1 or T20 instead, much better value for the price.
