llamacans
New Head-Fier
Is the SRS-3100 a good system for a first time stax purchase?
It was my first electrostatic system, and I couldn't wish for a better start in the electrostatic world.Is the SRS-3100 a good system for a first time stax purchase?
Is the SRS-3100 a good system for a first time stax purchase?
how different are the sr007 mk2 compared to sr404 limited edition in bass, mid, treble?
Not a lot of experience with the 007 Mk2, but will say they are most similar in bass... different elsewhere. 404 Limited is a warmer/smoother more laidback sounding in mids and treble, more like an HD650/6XX than the newer L series Lambdas. 404 Limited had my favorite low end, did things I've not heard in any other headphones with subbass intonations and resonances... really special sounding. Don't remember the 007 Mk2s low end doing the same thing.
Not a lot of experience with the 007 Mk2, but will say they are most similar in bass... different elsewhere. 404 Limited is a warmer/smoother more laidback sounding in mids and treble, more like an HD650/6XX than the newer L series Lambdas. 404 Limited had my favorite low end, did things I've not heard in any other headphones with subbass intonations and resonances... really special sounding. Don't remember the 007 Mk2s low end doing the same thing.
why did u sell away the sr404 limited edition and whats the best stax model to you?
how did the sr007 mk2 briefly auditioned sound compared to your l300 limited edition with l700 pad and blu tack mod partially enclosed?
u seem to still keep a lot of headphones although u already own stax.
The left driver died on my 404 Limited, ended up trading it in broken state to Spritzer for a preamp he had. I loved the subbass on the 404 Limited, but it was missing a lot of what the L300 Limited had in a more expansive sound and exceptional imaging along with incredible detail in the top end. From what I heard briefly of the 007 MK2, it may be my preferred STAX... similar to the L300 Limited but with a little more 'oomph' in the low end and seemingly better resolution and smoothness.
STAX may have many certain technical abilities that go beyond most everything else, but they also can't do some things that other headphones can. STAX don't have the soulful and vocal forward energy that comes across on the lowly Koss Porta Pro with Yaxi pads, along with it's rediculous bass presence and forgiving sound you can listen to forever. If I want to hear all that a song has technically, the L300 Limited is what I will use. If I want to relax and just enjoy music, games, or movies with a nice rich, dark sound, massive bass, and still beautifully holographic presentation, my closed back modded the HD58X are the way to go. Porta Pros with Yaxi pads are my go everywhere dailies and have my preferred warm & bassy signature. I recently got in the DT-177X GO and quite like it... reminds me a bit of the modded L300 Limited STAX but closed back with great isolation and a tight, clear sound - it's bright but not with over the line treble and has a very interesting portrayal of space that really reminds me of what the Etymotic ER3XR's do.
I've seen some cautionary tales about vintage STAX sets. I've always had good luck. I've owned 6 pair of STAX phones, all the way from the SR-002 in-ear to SR-009 and bought all of them used. Just like any other purchase you have to go with a trusted seller, and if you notice a problem as soon as you get the phones get in touch with the seller you should be alright. My favorite phones of all are my old normal bias Lambdas. They are over 30-35 years old and still sound amazing. Some of the vocals are so real you feel you're in the room with the singer. I love them so much I had a normal bias plug added to my KGSShv Carbon when it was built for me. I got one of the SRD-7's and the Lambdas for around $300-350 and it blew me away.