johnmatrix
100+ Head-Fier
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I just recently purchased the Stax off ebay. I had been interested in e-stats since hearing some at Thrice's meet last year. When I recieved these today, only the earpads were in bad condition. I have already ordered replacements from audiocubes. My Sr-X are powered by a SRD-7/SB from a Kenwood reciever in my sig. My source is the Denon DVD-2900.
They take 30-40 min to warm up, but after that they sound awesome. The separation of notes, claraity and soundstage are amazing. On Eric Clapton Unplugged, the acoustic guitars sound real. I can hear every note the two guitarists are playing over a nice broad soundstage. The highs seemed a little recessed, but that might be my POS kenwood reciever I am powering them from. I noticed the same problem with my speakers. The bass has enough impact for me and just for reference I found the er-6's I owned to be too thin and enjoy the bass from the um2. It however does not have the amount of bass of the um2. My only complaint with the comfort of the phone is the headband. Only some pleather separates my head from the metal band connecting the two cups. Does anyone have any suggestions for padding?
When I go home for Spring break, I am going to put a panny digital amp behind these and see what they can do. I will post some more impressions after some more music.
They take 30-40 min to warm up, but after that they sound awesome. The separation of notes, claraity and soundstage are amazing. On Eric Clapton Unplugged, the acoustic guitars sound real. I can hear every note the two guitarists are playing over a nice broad soundstage. The highs seemed a little recessed, but that might be my POS kenwood reciever I am powering them from. I noticed the same problem with my speakers. The bass has enough impact for me and just for reference I found the er-6's I owned to be too thin and enjoy the bass from the um2. It however does not have the amount of bass of the um2. My only complaint with the comfort of the phone is the headband. Only some pleather separates my head from the metal band connecting the two cups. Does anyone have any suggestions for padding?
When I go home for Spring break, I am going to put a panny digital amp behind these and see what they can do. I will post some more impressions after some more music.