[HDen]

not sure, I don't think so, I think Koss has something, but I still think you should just get a 2050II, you'll get a good idea of what stats are and maybe the next thing you know you'll be buying OII and other high-end gear...

 

[G-man]

i just dont like the way they look. i mean if i am going to spend 300 pounds on headphones, they should atleast look good.

 

[kool bubba ice]

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Originally Posted by gautam /img/forum/go_quote.gif i just dont like the way they look. i mean if i am going to spend 300 pounds on headphones, they should atleast look good.

I prefer SQ over nice looking headphones..

 

[G-man]

lol, so do i, but i dont see why you cant have both. you are jsut remodeling the plastic. i mean they do it with there high end range, so why not cheaper as well. thus, i just wanted to know if there were alternatives. so no option but stax then?

 

[HDen]

Well yes you're right, they're not really nice looking headphones, but they have their 'charm'. The only 'nice' looking stats I know are the OII, which are ~$1800.

I think you should really try them, right now in the FS forum there's someone selling them for real cheap, so I think that's a good way to explore the world of electrostats.

 

[G-man]

lol, sorry but i am just against used stuf. i do not buy it, not now, maybe, maybe later. so 2nd hand is just not an option. it is just not.

 

[HDen]

so am I regarding headphones, they go new for around $700, sometimes cheaper... converted to GBP that's around ~360, so I think you're still OK for an introductory stats setup.

 

[G-man]

okk, so the only real choice are stax systems, one of the 2 starting ones. there is absolutely no toher company that make electrostatic headphones?

 

[HDen]

well there are, but I don't think they are in the price range for someone getting into stats, unless you're a rich man that is...

they're *might* be some others, I'm sure if there are some another member might post which one it is

 

[spacemanspliff]

I bought Spritzer's old Lambda Stax with the damping material removed. First class sound and very decent bass impact. Buying used is just fine so long as the seller is a collector here. I have never received anything but like new gear here.

 

[AudioCats]

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Originally Posted by spritzer /img/forum/go_quote.gif Remove the damping material and get back to me...

already tried that, yes the bass gets better but there is a hollowness without the yellow foam. I am not sure if I like the sound better due to the echo issue

 

[donunus]

get the chinese orpheus clone

 

[monolith]

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Originally Posted by gautam /img/forum/go_quote.gif lol, sorry but i am just against used stuf. i do not buy it, not now, maybe, maybe later. so 2nd hand is just not an option. it is just not.

Why is that? Enjoy spending lots of extra money?

 

[pdennis]

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Originally Posted by monolith /img/forum/go_quote.gif Why is that? Enjoy spending lots of extra money?

I don't mind used stuff, but I can understand why some folks are resistant. Warranty issues, just the idea of something being used (especially if its a worn item), and the satisfaction of unpacking and deflowering pristine equipment.

You can definitely get more bang for your buck with a careful used purchase, though.

 

[d-cee]

I reckon a Stax SRS-2050A from http://www.pricejapan.com/ would fit the bill perfectly. It's full sized, ugly and electrostatic and within your budget.

If you stretch it a little you might even be able to get an SRS-3050A.

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Originally Posted by donunus /img/forum/go_quote.gif get the chinese orpheus clone

that's already over his price range, and doesn't even come with an amp!