I currently own W1000X, K702, DT880 and TF10x6. I'm thirsty for even better headphones, but I really don't know what to buy.   I really like the mids and highs of W1000X, well defined and engaging. However, when it comes soundstage, I just feel W1000X doesn't cut it. It sounds a bit chaotic...

Hi everyone--   I'm thinking of finding an inexpensive way of entering the land of Stax, and it looks like the older transformer box, SRD-7, happens to be more or less available. I have a newbie question, so apologies in advance. The back of the box appears to have a power cord and another...

Today like 4 people gave me a hard time about the money I spend on the hobby, it doesn't bother me as much as piss me off. -.-

I have been lurking around these forums for a bit and doing so has resparked an interest in headphone listening. Thanks to all for the information.   My reason for posting is this... I have a set of Stax SR Lamba headphones with the SRD-6SB adapter and extension cable in mint condition. I've...

Hi all!   Hoping I might be able to call upon your combined wisdom to help in selecting some headphones. I've tried so many brands and I've never found the right pair. There are two simple issues I keep running up against. Size + Heat. I want a pair of over-ear headphones but no matter what...

Hi there Won these on ebay from germany and just waiting for it to arrive here in the uk It is a sr5 gold (white body) and the srd6sb energiser Anyone give me info on the sound quality on these, and if they should beat any of my headphones listed at the bottom of the page I know theres a stax...

  Hello,   I recently bought a pair of Lambda Nova Signature.  But I've experienced bizarre clicking/buzzing noise with it, which occur several times after one half hour (or more). It's more sensible at low levels of music and on the two channels L&R. So, I don't know if it a problem...

Hi, personally I owned four pairs of headphones, which are AKG 702/ AKG 271 MK2/SRH440/HD558. I found wearing those headphone during long hour recording/listening music kinda hurt my head. I guess my head is getting bigger and bigger..Anyone got good recommandation for a new pair of headphone...

Edit: The novelty of my SRH940's excellent critical listening capabilities has worn off and I think my HD 650's are perfect for long term listening still. My HD 650 and SRH-940 make a perfect pair, satisfying options for closed (Shure) and open (Senn), analytical/forward (Shure) and...

Has there ever been an orthodynamic that had a wide soundstage? One that rivals the Sennheiser HD598 at least? I suspect it can be possible by basing off the design from Stax Lambdas.

I have 2 rigs in different houses (mountain and Barcelona) so I can't readily compare.   Mountain: Vacuumstate Level 7 DVP Sony DVP9000S ->(kimber select 1021)-> SRM-313 modified with black gate capacitors -> Stax 404.   Barcelona: Linn Classik Movie Di ->anticables IC-> Musical Fidelity...

I was comparing the SR 507 the other day against a friend's 407 and I noticed that the 407 was way more comfortable due to what seemed like a different headband design.  The pads on the SR507 press into the jowls and while it never really bothered me before, comparing it against the 407 made me...

Hi,   A few years back, I purchased a pair of SR Lambda Pros, SRM-1 / MK2 Driver Unit, and SRD-X battery powered portable adaptor.  All was fine for a year or so but now the left earspeaker plays much lower than the right earspeaker, maybe as much as 6dB less loud.  I have swapped the SRM...

Hi all, I'm sitting here with some unusable lambdas as a result of a failed attempt to restore them. The cable that came with them was doing a lot of noises, it was in really bad shape. I got some 600v rated pure copper cable for them, cut it in 6 parts and stranded them (is that the correct...

This is something I've kept wondering, many expensive headphones and flagship models tend to be bright (cold/analytical) and laid-back. Of course there is some exceptions but it gets more and more common with that being the case the higher up you go on the pricelist. What is there that says...

Hello all,  I am fairly new here.   I am the recent purchaser of three well used pairs of Stax from Ebay and am still playing with them!   I will probably keep the Lambda + Lambda Pro as they are "best".   My speakers have had very little use in the past month. Thanks to PiccoloNamek for his...

I've been looking through earlier forums on what the best headphones for Classical are. I have found a few but they are outdated however. What are the single best headphones for Classical? That have great time signatures and such?   Thanks! 

Hi- first post from newbie.   I'm an audio engineer and have owned some very nice headphones over the years, including various Grados (225's now) and a Stax SR-Lambda Pro / SRM-1/MK-2s system. My wife is now enthusiastically jogging with a new iPod and some crummy JVC HAS 150BX headphones...

I purchased a pair of Stax Lambda Professionals with the SRM-t1 tube energizer off Audiogon last week. Price was $800 for both. I believe this combo is about 25 years old.  Was not expecting much  but all I can say is Wow!!  Surprisingly good sound.  The phones are extremely light and...

Hey guys, it's been a while.  Like the title says, I'm rethinking what my main setup should be and am kinda getting the upgraditis.  Since I got a full time job, I realized that most of my headphone time happens at work and not at home.  Lately, I've been listening to mp3s from the line out of...

I bought a pair of Lambda original low bias with a SRD 7 sd energizer. They look almost new, excellent condition and appearance, and work very well with a couple of tubed and SS amps through the energizer. I can't fault the sound, it seems very balanced and not the least bit thin, with full bass...

Introduction:   This thread is my attempt at writing a small guide for getting into the world of Stax electrostatic headphones. I personally just bought my first Stax system and I´ve never been this impressed by any gear so far during my headphone hobby. The world of Stax headphones can look...

I am considering trying electrostats. I want to get the Lambda original and SRD-7 in particular. As for the rest of the setup, I don't know. I was told that I really need to upgrade my source for this kind of high end setup. Granted, I do only have a uDac, but I fear that if I spend $250+ I...

I was thinking about getting a Stax SR-202 and an SRD-7. What is a good budget T-Amp for this kind of system? My budget for the amp is something like $100. Would it be worth it?

My system, for most listening sessions Introduction For a long time I wanted to do a short comparative review of my Lambda frame headphones, unfortunately I never had time. So instead of doing a full-blown A/B review a decided to listen to each headphone with the same album whenever I...