[Glassman]

Specifications
Type:Electrostatic
Frequecy Response: 8-35 KHz
Sensitivity: 102dB/100v rms
Maximum Output: 109dB
Bias: 230V ("normal")

which model is it?

I'm about to buy them, but I want to know something about them..

thanks!

 

[Chefguru]

email the guy and ask him what it says on the top of the plastic headband.

 

[kevin gilmore]

On the top of the element not visible in the picture will be a word.
Could be "basic" could be "pro" could be "signature" etc...
Thats the indication of the quality level of the heaphone.

From the looks of the cable i would say "basic" as the other two
had a slightly different cable.

That also looks like the 5 pin plug, not the 6 pin, which would mean
pro (580v) bias.

 

[Glassman]

thanks for replies!

actually, the seller mentiones 230V bias, it looks like the non-pro model, older one, are these any good?

Kevin, can your KGSS be modified for low bias stax?

 

[JaZZ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glassman Bias: 230V ("normal")

Looks like the oldest non-Pro Lambda version. I don't know the sonic difference between the two versions, but take care not to pay too much. You might have difficulties finding a Stax amp with corresponding output, save you go for the higher models which have both 230- and 580-volt outputs -- but that would be overkill IMO.

 

[JaZZ]

hmm... double post

 

[Glassman]

I won't buy any amp by no means.. I would build KGSS if I got that deal, so it wouldn't cost me that much.. I plan on spending at most $150 on these, is it wise?

 

[JaZZ]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glassman ...I plan on spending at most $150 on these, is it wise?

Sounds reasonable enough. But then again your planned KGSS will cry for a better headphone and you'll end up spending much more money than you've originally planned...

 

[Glassman]

OK, so these are calling me master now

for ~$140 including shipping! ripped off ebay.de

I hope they will show themselves in a good light, especially paired with KGSS..