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galvy

galvy

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STAX SIGMA

STAX SIGMA

edstrelow
Pros: Dimensional, detailed, smooth, rich sound; very comfortable to use for long periods
Cons: Few options for amps due to normal bias
Bought my Sigmas in the ''80s, after trying all the available Stax products and preferred the sound of the Sigmas by a wide margin.  Until recently have used them sparingly since I never really cared for the energizer/solid state amp combos I had available and thus spent far more time listening to a variety of speakers. Found a mint Stax SRM-T1W amp/preamp, and now I truly enjoy these 'phones. Plus the passive preamp section works quite well with the amps I now own when it's time to use speakers.
edstrelow
edstrelow
I generally prefer the high bias Sigmas but my old low bias set is still pretty impressive, especially in terms of creating a natural sound. For some reason these more often give a strong illusion of sound not coming from the phones themselves and I have often taken them off to make sure the speakers were not on. I don't seem to be able to find the SRT-1W amp/preamp. Are you sure that is its designation?
galvy

galvy

New Head-Fier
Audio Technica ATH-W1000X

Audio Technica ATH-W1000X

LevA
Pros: Comfortable, smooth yet detailed, fairly neutral response
Cons: Relatively expensive
Bought my ATH-W1000X headphones used, with leather earcups and an improved cable.  Using a Linn Mimik CD Player and an older Woo WA-3 with Amperex (Holland) tubes, and getting what I consider exceptional sound for from dynamic drivers.  I also use a Stax Sigma with a Stax SRT-1W amp/preamp, and the Audio Technica 'phones come reasonablyly close to the Sigmas through the Woo amp.  I listen to classical and jazz both through speakers and headphones, and I'm quite please with both the sound and feel of the ATH-W1000X's.
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