The Stax thread - Page 2  

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Did anyone try the SR-404 with the SRM-252A?

How comfortable is the SR-001 or SR-005? Where does the driver sit in the ear? I'm guessing it's just inside the pinna, but not quite in the ear canal?

Yes, I have previously searched and found lots of great threads.
What I mean is that there have been very little electrostatic related discussions the last weeks/months. And 'Meyvn' nicely explained why.

The Omega II and HE90 are mentioned when we talk about the "best" headphones. But there are very little general electrostatic discussion. Ex. How the older models stand up to the new ones, about the other Stax models (4070, 404, 303, etc.), and how they compare against dynamic headphones.

I agree. The SR-303 headspeaker itself are very good value for money.
But since you need a dedicated amplifier, which almost doubles the price, then they are no "bargain" any longer. If someone decide to build a good amplifier for ~$300, then the case might be different.

I understand that the 4070 are rare, and hence there are very little user feedback. They have catched my interest as well, so I might end up buying a set.
Too bad my local distributor don't have have the 4070 on display. "Only" the 007, 404, 302 and 202 Systems. So I have so far not seen them in real life...


A more portable amplifier for Stax Pro would be great as well. Not that I would go public with my Omega II's, but it would make it a lot easier to bring them to a friend, meeting, etc... Any news?

Oliver,

how does the XIN amp contribute to this setp. It does not appear self explanatory.

Received my SMacroIV today. Can't wait to try it.

Lol, I suppose you could wire up a headphone amp as a power amp, then run it through a transformer

I have both the 02 and the 404 and love them both. I expect to receive the ES-1 soon and expect both the headphones to shine.

The 4070 phone itself is almost expensive as the Omega II phone. Considering that it uses the same driver as the 404, that's an awful lot to pay for the insulation. No wonder that dealers are not keen on stocking them.

I have 3 different Stax phones, the OII's, Lambda Pro, and SRX/MkIII. All amazing and "different" sound signatures from dynamic cans. Listening mostly through SRM1/Mk2, sometimes trrough dedicated McIntosh power amp SRD7/Mk2 adapter. Soon a McAlister EA-4 and after that, well you know what happens with this hoby, the KGBH and ES-1 can't be that far down the road. All three of the above Stax phones are delightfully comfortable and non fatiguing to listen to for hours.

The plugs of the 003 sit outside the canal and loosly seal it, they are in your ear, but "in-ear". A perfect seal is not required. While they look incredibly uncomfortable, they are quite the opposite if you bother to adjust the headband properly. If it is too tight there will be quite some pressure and your ears may hurt after a while. The band is relatively thin and easily widened though. You pretty much forget that they are there as they are also very very lightweight. You may also detach the drivers from the headband completely and use them in earbud-style, which is even more comfortable. I do not do it though as the seal can become an issue then (or you just live with a little less bass) and my left driver tends to be a bit noisy if moved to much. (See my initial review 56k people stay away!)

The SRM-252A has a signal pass-through. As sad as it is, the 003 do not do Hip Hop very well. They are just too smooth. So when I feel like that, or when I need some isolation, I just turn on the SMIII V6 and hook up my HD-25s - which apparently were made for rap music.

Nice, enjoy! Took my III on the road today, with my CX 300s. Overkill, but someone has to do it