I think it’ll depend on a few factors. From what I’ve heard the frequency response may be more “modern” if that means anything so to some people they may prefer it. Either way the l700 has a scooped out 2k-4k or something around that which may cause some to attribute it to soundstage which can...

I imagine the D10 is the best companion in terms of what most people will use it with. People with the X1 are probably never going to fork up the cash for the carbon or BHSE but of course still super interesting.

252s >>>>

I’d recommend a used Stax T1s. Stax + tubes really is a match made in heaven the T1 is a great option for that. It’s a better 006 if the stax mafia is to be believed. I personally have a modified one

Disregard my previous message, the x1000 is the combo unit which combines the x1 with the 270 energizer unit

Just checked their website and found this. Seems like they didn’t update their pictures but I was shocked to also find the other headphone as well. Are they releasing two?

Yeah that’s what I thought as well. Was surprised to see this as those are from the 90s if I remember correctly. Wish they stuck with this color looks far prettier

Which Stax IEM was that? That seems like one of the older models as it has the gold plating.

Same lol

I’ve only heard it at audio shows (with the first time it having insane channel imbalance) but I did feel like it was sort of veiled as well. And to be transparent my favorite headphone currently is the 007mk1 which is considered the darkest of all the stax models (apart from the original...

I wonder how someone even decides of making something like this. It’s just so crazy haha

I’ve heard good things for sure!

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To be fair, it depends on what you’re willing to put up with. You can find decent deals on a 3100 system which includes a L300 and 252s to power it. That can be find for well under $550 easy. But again, it would need to be used.

I think the x9000 will stay their top tier and everything after this will be some sort of trickled down tech. In 2012 the 009 was released and three years later the updated lambdas were released. The L700 being the major trickle down technology. So I imagine that they’ll either make an updated...

This is a great move from them as having an entry level "normal" looking headphone is a great decision. Makes it much easier to consume, especially with the amp/headphone combo. I know many people who enjoy Stax models but don't want to put up with the look of them or spend the money for the...

+1 here, can’t seem to find any info on this?

I’ve never heard of this thing before whoa

For a while I thought you worked at audeze or something lol. You ride it kinda hard man

You might like the STAX 007, although it will require a new amp haha

Did anyone else have an issue with the x9000 cups being massive? I’m sure it helps as the diaphragm of the driver is much bigger than previous models but man it was massive

Maybe one day if I have the x9000 at home I’ll have a different impression of them. One thing I can say though is that they are beautiful

Recently heard the x9000 at an audio show with the t8000. I compared it with the 007mk2 and with the t8000 I preferred the 007. The x9000 has wayyy more stage and more open feel, but the 007 has a much closer and punchier presentation. That being said I have 3 reasons why I believe the x9000...

What makes it your number one if you don’t mind me asking

So I also just came back from that same audio fest. The crbn at the audeze booth have a pretty wild channel imbalance (like about 20%). This was early in the morning. The other one didn’t though. The guy tried it on and he confirmed that, yes, it had channel imbalance which I found funny but...