[JimJames]

Because
a) Stax L700 pads aren't oval
b) Stax L700 pads aren't thick
c) You can't just use any 3rd party pads without an adapter

And how close would one get to that with the much cheaper socas mod?

 

[BenF]

And how close would one get to that with the much cheaper socas mod?

Not too close, most high quality pads are much thicker and have different shape - both of these affect sound.
I tried ZMF lambskin pads - made L300 sound more like a dynamic headphone.

 

[Norabati]

Try some Boards of Canada or Aphex Twin. Not proper EDM, but what some call IDM. "I" stands for "intelligent."

Agreed. Both have produced some very original material.

 

[Ojisan]

Comparison between stax 300 and HD 700 or K712 or even ATH AD2000? I'm looking for my first pair of cans and might go straight to the electrostatic world

I had AD2000X for few months. They were light and comfortable but the sound is really strange. The vocals/mids in your face really turned me off and I sold it. I love the natural sound of L300. If sound quality is your priority, I'd take L300.

 

[JimJames]

I had AD2000X for few months. They were light and comfortable but the sound is really strange. The vocals/mids in your face really turned me off and I sold it. I love the natural sound of L300. If sound quality is your priority, I'd take L300.

Ah great! So how would you compare them in terms of comfort? Because I find the ATHs to be the most comfortable set of cans out there and I intend to use them for very long listening sessions, would I be bothered too much with the stax? Because I know that I could probably go all day with ATHs

 

[Ojisan]

Ah great! So how would you compare them in terms of comfort? Because I find the ATHs to be the most comfortable set of cans out there and I intend to use them for very long listening sessions, would I be bothered too much with the stax? Because I know that I could probably go all day with ATHs

Personally, I have more mileage in my HD600 and L300. I prefer the headband of HD600 and ATH is probably a tie. The AD2000X had a smallish earpiece that felt like an on-ear headphone. L300 has a rather wide leather headband (2.5in wide at the top) which is sometimes irritating. Earpads, like others, I find it too thin and flat. Could be hot during summer. I'm not a fan of (p)leather pads. I'm exploring options to make it more comfortable, maybe even DIY a headband. I wonder if anyone has successfully replaced everything but the earpiece...

Despite all of that, I use L300 for long hours at my desk and often find myself immersed in music during a quiet evening listening. Music is what matters to me, comfort is next. Just my $0.01 worth

 

[SeaWo|f]

Some use things like this, it's not really intended for suspension style bands but it still works.

You could trim the head band then put that over it to hide that it's be cut.. If width is an issue


https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00L...nd+cushion&dpPl=1&dpID=51c7jAbRN5L&ref=plSrch

 

[Ojisan]

Sweater for Stax! I might try that for the heck of it!

 

[weasel1979]

Ah well....if you want to properly driving your 007, you would also need to spend some pretty money. Having a 007 and no good amp is like having a Ferrari for everything else, but the engine is of a Corolla .... LOL. The same thing for SusVara though. I was just teasing you, but you really need to have some beefy amps

Yes, it hurts to see a SR-007 with an 353x amp. It's just wrong

 

[wuwhere]

In that case, actually no. Omega II Mk I is an excellent match with KGSShv mini. I tend to forget to mention that, because I strongly prefer 009, and for the 009 or L700 I'd recommend the KGST over the mini any day. The mini tends to be a bit bright, but that works out wonderfully with O2 Mk I; great pairing.

I got a KGST, instead of a KGSSHV mini. I’ve always been a tube fan. I have an Audio Research D70 for my HE6, 4 Tung Sol 6550.

 

[joseph69]

I got a KGST, instead of a KGSSHV mini. I’ve always been a tube fan. I have an Audio Research D70 for my HE6, 4 Tung Sol 6550.

How do you like it?

 

[wuwhere]

How do you like it?

It’s on its way. I should have it sometime next week.

 

[joseph69]

It’s on its way. I should have it sometime next week.

Congratulations.
I really enjoyed the KGST/009.

 

[mulveling]

I got a KGST, instead of a KGSSHV mini. I’ve always been a tube fan. I have an Audio Research D70 for my HE6, 4 Tung Sol 6550.

Awesome! It'll still sound great with an O2 Mk I; the KGST also makes for a nice all-around 'stat amp. I'm a huge tube fan as well; currently running an Audio Research Ref 6 into Rogue Apollo tube monoblocks in my big rig.

 

[Whitigir]

Should we be expecting new Stax Headphones any time soon ? Hasn’t 009 been released for 5 years or so ?