[fraseyboy]

Brief sound impressions on SR-Gamma Pro out of SRD7-Pro:

The detail and speed is remarkable, they pretty much achieve what I was looking for in that respect. You can focus on one instrument and just follow that if you want, everything is nicely separated. However, they're are very revealing of badly recorded music, Muse especially sounds bad on them from my experience. In direct comparison, the AD700's sound blurred.

The soundstage is very big horizontally and positioning is dead accurate. It appears to be even larger than the AD700's. However, they aren't as up-front and 'gradoey' as the AD700's, just a bit more laid back.

Midrange is quite good. Not as warm and 'plastickey' as the AD700's, much more neutral. Certainly not recessed and very detailed like the rest of the spectrum. The highs are sparkly and detailed and sound a bit less grainy than the AD700's.

The bass is very lacking until I start using my LD MK2 as a pre-amp, then it becomes a bit more noticeable. It extends quite deeply, but lacks punch much like the AD700. I have to say though, the AD700's do have more bass punch.

It's funny, going from the AD700's to the Gamma's is like going from 128k MP3 to FLAC, but I still find the AD700's extremely enjoyable and fun. They're nowhere NEAR as detailed and the separation isn't as good either, but they're still fun to listen to. I sorta prefer the upfrontedness too. The gamma's sound like they're a few rows back.

Oh also, I think the AD700's may have met there match for comfort. The Gamma's are pretty comfortable. And they don't itch like the AD700's do.

I'm hoping the Lambda Pro's will give me all of this and more

No, my tubes aren't purple, my camera just see's a different orange to me. But they sure do look cool that way

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by fraseyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Brief sound impressions on SR-Gamma out of SRD7-Pro: The detail and speed is remarkable, they pretty much achieve what I was looking for in that respect. You can focus on one instrument and just follow that if you want, everything is nicely separated. However, they're are very revealing of badly recorded music, Muse especially sounds bad on them from my experience. In direct comparison, the AD700's sound blurred. The soundstage is very big horizontally and positioning is dead accurate. It appears to be even larger than the AD700's. However, they aren't as up-front and 'gradoey' as the AD700's, just a bit more laid back. Midrange is quite good. Not as warm and 'plastickey' as the AD700's, much more neutral. Certainly not recessed and very detailed like the rest of the spectrum. The highs are sparkly and detailed and sound a bit less grainy than the AD700's. The bass is very lacking until I start using my LD MK2 as a pre-amp, then it becomes a bit more noticeable. It extends quite deeply, but lacks punch much like the AD700. I have to say though, the AD700's do have more bass punch. It's funny, going from the AD700's to the Gamma's is like going from 128k MP3 to FLAC, but I still find the AD700's extremely enjoyable and fun. They're nowhere NEAR as detailed and the separation isn't as good either, but they're still fun to listen to. I sorta prefer the upfrontedness too. The gamma's sound like they're a few rows back. Oh also, I think the AD700's may have met there match for comfort. The Gamma's are pretty comfortable. And they don't itch like the AD700's do. I'm hoping the Lambda Pro's will give me all of this and more No, my tubes aren't purple, my camera just see's a different orange to me. But they sure do look cool that way

Gamma or Gamma Pro?

My Smeggified Gamma Pro (wood cup / Smegma Pro) give me all this and more.

 

[fraseyboy]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif Gamma or Gamma Pro? My Smeggified Gamma Pro (wood cup / Smegma Pro) give me all this and more.

It's a Gamma Pro. Edited.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by fraseyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's a Gamma Pro. Edited.

My ears would hit the plastic struts in the grill of the Gamma Pro and were uncomfortable. That was the big reason for talking Smeggy into modding mine. The sound was also not as good as the Lambdas in terms of bass and treble extension, and not really better than my SR-5NB gold edition as much as it was different. Now they are closer to an ESP-950.

 

[fraseyboy]

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif My ears would hit the plastic struts in the grill of the Gamma Pro and were uncomfortable. That was the big reason for talking Smeggy into modding mine. The sound was also not as good as the Lambdas in terms of bass and treble extension, and not really better than my SR-5NB gold edition as much as it was different. Now they are closer to an ESP-950.

How exactly were they modded? I can't mod them, since they're not mine, but still interested to know and maybe webbie64 (owner) will want to get them modded...

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by fraseyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif How exactly were they modded? I can't mod them, since they're not mine, but still interested to know and maybe webbie64 (owner) will want to get them modded...

You are asking the wrong guy - I don't mod them, I just listen to them.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

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Originally Posted by SwatiShankar /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have spent three days searching for some common reason for this.its help me tnx bro

I don't understand your posts, but spamming is gonna get you banned.

 

[webbie64]

Quote:

Originally Posted by fraseyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif Brief sound impressions on SR-Gamma Pro out of SRD7-Pro: The detail and speed is remarkable, they pretty much achieve what I was looking for in that respect. You can focus on one instrument and just follow that if you want, everything is nicely separated. However, they're are very revealing of badly recorded music, Muse especially sounds bad on them from my experience. In direct comparison, the AD700's sound blurred. The soundstage is very big horizontally and positioning is dead accurate. It appears to be even larger than the AD700's. However, they aren't as up-front and 'gradoey' as the AD700's, just a bit more laid back. Midrange is quite good. Not as warm and 'plastickey' as the AD700's, much more neutral. Certainly not recessed and very detailed like the rest of the spectrum. The highs are sparkly and detailed and sound a bit less grainy than the AD700's. The bass is very lacking until I start using my LD MK2 as a pre-amp, then it becomes a bit more noticeable. It extends quite deeply, but lacks punch much like the AD700. I have to say though, the AD700's do have more bass punch. It's funny, going from the AD700's to the Gamma's is like going from 128k MP3 to FLAC, but I still find the AD700's extremely enjoyable and fun. They're nowhere NEAR as detailed and the separation isn't as good either, but they're still fun to listen to. I sorta prefer the upfrontedness too. The gamma's sound like they're a few rows back. Oh also, I think the AD700's may have met there match for comfort. The Gamma's are pretty comfortable. And they don't itch like the AD700's do. I'm hoping the Lambda Pro's will give me all of this and more No, my tubes aren't purple, my camera just see's a different orange to me. But they sure do look cool that way

Nice to see my new headphones.

And a good succinct review, Fraseyboy. Thanks. It's in keeping with previous reviews on the Gamma Pro strengths and weaknesses and I'm glad you're enjoying those strengths

And I think, like others, that you wil find the Lambda Pros deliver even more of what you are seeking.

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Originally Posted by fraseyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif How exactly were they modded? I can't mod them, since they're not mine, but still interested to know and maybe webbie64 (owner) will want to get them modded...

There are two well publicised approaches to modding them, one exceptional and unique - the Smegma Pro, which HeadphoneAddict is (quite justifiably just on their uniqueness let alone the sound he enjoys from them) more than happy to brag about whenever the opportunity arises.

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Originally Posted by HeadphoneAddict /img/forum/go_quote.gif You are asking the wrong guy - I don't mod them, I just listen to them.

Here's where you'll find more about how they look and sound, sound, sound.

The other option is really to take the Gamma Pro drivers and re-house them in an SRX-MkIII body to make an SRX-MkIII Pro. These are renowned for the SQ they provide.

As to what I'll decide to do, let me hear the genuine Gamma Pro first... (after you've had some time with it and your Lambda Pros of course

).

At least you've got some Stax to relish as the birthday (Lambda Pro) countdown continues.

 

[HeadphoneAddict]

I also donated a pair of faust2d modded Pro-30 to Smeggy for his hard work, since he isn't an MOT and refused money.

 

[SoliloCey]

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Originally Posted by fraseyboy /img/forum/go_quote.gif It's a Gamma Pro. Edited.

nice to see you enjoyed the staxs, and welcome abroad to the crew, I see you dealt with webbie, it seems like hes trying to convert everyone in australia to stax i guess

 

[webbie64]

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Originally Posted by SoliloCey /img/forum/go_quote.gif nice to see you enjoyed the staxs, and welcome abroad to the crew, I see you dealt with webbie, it seems like hes trying to convert everyone in australia to stax i guess

One at a time...

One at a time...

(only 21,805,672 Aussies to go

)

And then, after Fraseyboy (and remember Carl's already there), we'll look at the remaining 4,173,460 New Zealanders

)

 

[Bullseye]

Hi guys, I have a question. How would the STAX SR-X MKIII compare to the Beyerdynamic DT48e?

EDIT: I am really looking for neutrality and "analytical sound". And I think the DT48E would be my kind of HP, but the stax one I have a nice deal for it.
EDIT2: I hope someone has heard both, that is

 

[padam]

It is a studio monitor so it is very revealing and the frequency curve is pretty flat, but it lacks deep bass (there is a way to cure that however, if quite complicated and costly as well).

 

[Bullseye]

Szia padam

So where can I see the frequency curve of this HP. What is that way, just to know its existance. You seem to know a lot of this Stax, have you had these HPs or some Stax?

I don't know yet if I will be able to buy it (still need to get response), but I am quite interested in trying electrostatic.

 

[padam]

Yes I owned it along with a few others but there are people who are much more experienced than I am. All I know although it was uncomfortable and unforgiving, I still loved it, I am even beginning to miss it.

If your source isn't up to the job, you may be disappointed, a Normal bias Lambda is much better for starters - I think.

Are you Hungarian? (PM me if yes)