Pahani
500+ Head-Fier
I'm not sure if this is the right place to ask this, but it seems like one of the only places to do so. Are the below Summit-Fi STAX headphones worth buying over something like the HD650? My friend and I went to an audio meet a couple of years ago and took turns listening to the SR-407 and SR-507. We were both impressed, but I definitely heard the "plastic" timbre people talk about. I've also heard claims of cheap components used in the amp units.
Anyway, I'm considering eventually buying either a Valhalla 2 and HD650 setup or a SR-407 and SRM-323S setup, but I'm afraid that I'll get the STAX and be disappointed with their ability to play a wide variety of music well. Are the claims that others have made true or just hate for STAX in general?
I'd appreciate any input if you guys don't mind.
I don't own HD650's, but I do own HD600. I only own the CHEAPEST Stax system, but I enjoy my Stax much more.
HD 600 sounds very smooth and laid-back to me, where Stax sounds like it's more excitable cousin.
Stax is my daily driver since I've had them, and at least to my ears, they do everything well, but they're not bass cannons if you're looking for that.