[VandyMan]

Thats a bit harsh....

If he used to own stax and has some other headphones for comparison, I look forward to his review.

Maybe it is a bit harsh and I would not say it if he was just another HeadFier posting a review here, but since it is for publication in an online magazine (for lack of a better word), I think some criticism is ok.

Long term auditory memory is not a thing, so I put zero stock in the idea of comparing to a headphone you used to own. Electrostatics have a unique sound. While it is sensible to compare them to other similarly prices headphones of all types, electrostatic fans want to know how they compare to other electrostatics.

 

[VandyMan]

Let me add that if he has detailed notes about specific music from his time with the STAX headphones, I suppose that would be close enough to doing a direct comparison. Anyway, I said I would read the review with an open mind and I will.

 

[TwoTrack]

I can't say I think too much of that. Seems like you are not the right person to do this review, but I'll read it with an open mind when it is published.

Don't worry, I will bring in a Stax setup if I can rather than rely on aural memory.

 

[mixman]

I have to admit I like these a little more than the Stax. They are not as airy as the Stax, maybe not as good of a sound stage, but I felt they where more solid sounding with good tonal balance..... and a lot less money compared to an 009 with a Blue Hawaii rig.

 

[bluesaint]

I have to admit I like these a little more than the Stax. They are not as airy as the Stax, maybe not as good of a sound stage, but I felt they where more solid sounding with good tonal balance..... and a lot less money compared to an 009 with a Blue Hawaii rig.

did you listen to the JR, SR and Jade all out of same amp or their own amps?

 

[mixman]

did you listen to the JR, SR and Jade all out of same amp or their own amps?

Their own amps. What do you think of the Jade?

 

[bluesaint]

Their own amps. What do you think of the Jade?

i like it a lot. I like it enough to the point I'm about to get a Shangri-la JR to see how much better that is. But again, i'm not using their amps and have zero desire to do so. HFM amp quality leaves a lot to be desired.

 

[mixman]

i like it a lot. I like it enough to the point I'm about to get a Shangri-la JR to see how much better that is. But again, i'm not using their amps and have zero desire to do so. HFM amp quality leaves a lot to be desired.

Now that reminds me, I did do a little experiment at the Hifiman table and took the Shangri-la Jr and put it through the Jade's amp and guess what......it didn't sound that bad, although not nearly as good as through it's own tube amp, but the Jr still sounded better than most HP's out there even on the Jades amp. This setup did sound better than the Jade HP too.

 

[mixman]

What would be an equivalently priced amp that would be better than the Jades current amp?

 

[bluesaint]

What would be an equivalently priced amp that would be better than the Jades current amp?

I probably wouldn't use any of the stax pro bias amps out there as that will under drive the Jade IMO. The Jade is rated for 650v while pro bias is 580v. Sounds fantastic out of the iESL + iCan combo.

 

[raoultrifan]

It's an interesting review here:

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and a major concern here, just published few hours ago.:

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Wondering if any owner care to comment, please. Thank you!

I was recently thinking to get some electrostatic cans and every-time I had this...fear of the high voltage. It's first time when I actually see someone actually complaining.

 

[bluesaint]

No issues here, but again, as I previously mentioned, I only bought their cans, and not the system. The quality control of the amps leaves a lot to be desired. That said, I bought the Shangri-la JR as well and waiting for that to come in next week since i enjoyed the Jade II that much.

 

[kendetamas]

Can anyone remark on the soundstage (on all three axis) and imaging of the Jade II? A comparison with the HD800, SR-009 or any other headphones would be helpful as well. Thank you!

 

[mixman]

I probably wouldn't use any of the stax pro bias amps out there as that will under drive the Jade IMO. The Jade is rated for 650v while pro bias is 580v. Sounds fantastic out of the iESL + iCan combo.

I see that you are using the full Ifi suite of amps and DACS with the Jade about $5K worth. My point is to keeps the amp/energizers in line with the budget nature of the Jade. Perhaps get an iESL with a Jot or an AudioGD as amps.

 

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