Quote: Originally Posted by Lunatique Some people say that the K701 is not neutral--it is lacking some bass and has a slight spike in the treble region that makes them a bit sharp. Actually, it's not their balance that most obviously mars their neutrality. What is wrong with them...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dinan I am an HD800 lover and owner (if the ones I ordered ever arrive), I also have an O2 rig and an HE60 rig. Comparing either of these to the Quad "sound" is grossly inaccurate and very misleading. Not to mention that any claim that the don't play melodies...

Quote: Originally Posted by electropop I'm sorry, I don't mean to flame. But relativistic comments can be left out. This forum wouldn't hold any meaning if everything was purely subjective... "IMO" Ditto for that. The contradiction of a Forum with the notion that "it's all...

Two different views: 1. They each cost thousands of dollars with appropriate amplification. Therefore both are perfect.........but very different! And remember it's your ears! They're just as good as anybody else's! Yessiree! 2. As ALL headphones are comparatively crappy why anybody spends...

Quote: Originally Posted by moonboy403 IMO, this is a common misconception as not all Stax sound alike. The O2, Lambdas, and Gammas all sound very different from each other which is also IMO of course. "IMO" means you think you might be just imagining it?

They'd be the rare "pro" version of the legendary Stax SRX-III phones, so get 'em if the price is right. IMO the standard version of the X-III is the most realistic-sounding phone Stax has ever made from 80-10000 Hz. Its limitations lie at the frequency extremes and if you want lots of bass look...

Quote: Originally Posted by krmathis I certainly do! This thread is for Stax related discussions, while general headphones (vs. speakers) discussions should be held elsewhere. Umm, so all those references to Omega, Sigma, in the discussion weren't germane to Stax? Let's face...

Quote: Originally Posted by audiod Does anyone else think that the subject of Loudspeakers vs. Headphones should be another thread? Go ahead. Start it. However, the question asked was whether ditching speakers and living exclusively with Stax Omega 2's was a good idea. Sorry...

Quote: Originally Posted by gordie That notwithstanding, all of these choices are going to have failings in one area or another if you are going for the live experience, so you just gotta pick your poison. Stating that one of the alternatives is ludicrous because you prefer another is a...

Quote: Originally Posted by edstrelow I thought you had a 404 and SRXIII, not a Sigma and you still haven't indicated what you are driving your stat phones with. All of the stats mirror what is done to them and are only as good as what they are driven with and with and in most cases how...

Quote: Originally Posted by BluePhone Does this not apply to you in equal measure? Or, are you somehow exempt from this failing? Which is why I keep a variety of different equipment to keep me on the straight and narrow. As soon as I get comfortable with one piece of gear and...

Quote: Originally Posted by Zoide Sorry, but *this* is Head-Fi's NeilPeart (sorry Leeav!): Well, I guess there is room in this world for two Neil Peart's.....

Quote: Originally Posted by Carl Well, that was entirely intentional considering I was in that instance, comparing it to other electrostatic headphones. I'm completely aware that a different type of speaker will have a widely different timbre and it doesn't really bother me. I have...

Quote: Originally Posted by gordie Having played in live bands for tens of years from symphony to jazz quartet to heavy rock, I'd say the same exact thing about speakers - they can't touch live. And I've heard some pretty mighty stereo systems in my day, costing upwards of $50 grand...

Quote: Originally Posted by wualta Got a tube amp question for you tubers out there. A buddy of mind just got four (!) Antique Sound Labs Wave 8 monoblocks and I want to introduce him to the World Of Stax. Is it possible to connect an SRD-7 to monoblocks without causing problems...