[xinoxide]

http://www.oaktreeent.com/Stereo_Speakers.htm

[size=medium] STAX
SR-40 / SRD-4
Circa 80's[/size][size=x-small]
for sale
The classic and original Stax headphones. Like the others we have had these need to have new wires installed as one side is intermittent, but the do work and sound fine. Electrostatic speakers provide incredible accuracy. Designed to connect to the outputs of your receiver / amplifier. The rotary switch on the front of the interface allows selection between phones or your speakers.
As-Is
[/size][size=medium] $85.

[/size][size=x-small]dunno if someone would think of this as a good deal, but im putting it out there.[/size]

 

[spritzer]

They go for more then this on ebay but that's more then they are worth. They look to be in pretty good condition and assuming the same thing extends to the drivers it isn't a bad deal but not a good one either.

 

[ericj]

yeah, a bit high.

 

[wualta]

Far from being the "original Stax headphones", it was Stax's first attempt at a cost-reduced electret-type electrostatic, and in many ways a disappointment even when it was introduced. Interesting that they're selling it with such an allegedly minor problem-- if it was so minor, why didn't they fix it?

I agree: Pass.

 

[ericj]

Yeah, I think the only reasons to pick up an SR-40 are:

1: It's cheap. Like under $25 including the transformer box.

2: You're a collector, and just need to fill that slot in the collection.

 

[spritzer]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericj /img/forum/go_quote.gif 2: You're a collector, and just need to fill that slot in the collection.

Even I don't need them that badly...

Stay away from the electrets because you can still get some the real electrostatics for the same price.

 

[Duggeh]

SR-3N > SR-40 in spite of the age.

SR-3N will go for $30 or about ( for just the headphone ). My advise is to wait for a proper stat rather than an electret. Both are still going to need at least a T-amp and youll get more fun from the true one.

jm2c.