Stax replacement ear pads for srl700 series earspeakers, sold in pair. If you have big ears, modify the 007 pads, since the modded 009 pads might be too shallow for some people even the standard 009 pads are thin for some. Find out which is better and their overall performance in the headphones ranking. As for l300, may it be a new mode for previous generation. My sr009 have the best fastest cleanest bass i have ever heard. But so is the discontinued stax sr 007mki, also known as stax o2 was the former flagship of the japanese electrostatic headphone maker. Ear pads earpads headband bracket gel for razer manowar 7. Any pad mods are much less effective on the 009 than on the 007, and even when they are effective especially in the bass, i kept returning to the original because the nice tonal balance.
Stax earpads for sr 404 limited ear pads product information product dimensions 4. Stax sr007mk2sr 007a port mod sign in to follow this. This means that there are sr007 mk1 that sound dark, lifeless, and so on, and its not going to depend on amplification alone. Of course, even with the darker tonality, the trebles of the sr 007 are what you would expect with a stax. Oct 23, 2010 this is how the sr omega is assembled, also the sr 007 and the sr 003. Cord and molded 5pin plug, stax sr lambda professional. Intro specs performance compared usage recommendations. Stax sr007 mkii electrostatic earspeaker headphones. This is the disease of all vintage gear i listened to, and you can extend the list to vintage orthodynamics yamaha, fostex, among other things, or to dynamics like the akg k340 electretdynamic duo. Stax ep007 replacement earpads for stax sr007bl and sr. Stax sr009 electrostatic earspeaker playback 54 the. Stax replacement ear pads for sr 009 or sr 009s series earspeakers black discontinued earpads circular highquality synthetic leather includes. Buy stax srm007ta srm007tii driver unit headphone amp japan import.
The standard 009 and 007 earpad stuffing is made of normal foam, plus a 3 mm thick base, from a denser, rubbery foam. The mechanism unique to the sr 007 series whereby the enclosure and the ear pads rotate independently of one another. Aluminum is a metal good for sound and suitable material for audio equipment. Fully adjustable earpads utmost comfort for maximum enjoyment of your stax sr 007a omega mk ii is provided with earpads that are fully adjustable to the shape of your head. I am listening to apple lossless files in itunes through an rme babyface connected with balanced outputs to the stax srm727 then to the stax sr007. Also an upgrade for sr l300, but not as thick as l700 pads. The best sounding sr 007 i had was fantastic out of a srm007t, which is usually badly regarded for the omega 2. Within the stax sr 007mk2 the sound element is encased in a thick insulated resin case firmly fixed to the rigid body. That means the bend on the center piece will control how tall the pads will be, even under full pressure. The pads are not l300 pads either, they seem to be l500 mk1 pads and as such better quality and thicker than its smaller sibling pads.
Second and most important, the stax will vastly improve your listening experience. This is my first pair of stax and i love the stax sound. Please feel free to request pads of your dream via contacts. The limited frequency extension reminds me of vintage stax gear, like the lambda, lambda pro, the sr 34 electret, the sr 202, or even the sr 404.
You may remember that i use custom pads with the 007 mk1s, using a 009 ear pad and some custom stuffing. The sr 009 will sound better for jazz, classical, rock, and any acoustic music. The electrostatic transducer in a stax earspeaker consists of two parallelarranged fixed electrodes, between which is suspended a lowmass, highpolymer film that is less than 2m thick. Stax replacement ear pads for sr007 series earspeakers highquality synthetic black leatherincludes 1 pair and dust proof mesh. Aug 23, 2010 all stax headphones are designed to be used with their own, dedicated amplifier, and i got to try two different models with the sr 007 mk2. Welcome to canuckaudiomart, a classifieds site for used audio and hifi. Here we can see the silicone oring used to seal the back of the driver and the new chrome look of the metal plate used to hold the dust cover in place. The stax sr 007 mk2 is extraordinary, like most electrostatic headphones. Pure wool headband cushion for stax sr 009 sr 007 mkii headphones headsets. Stax srm353x takes up just a little more space than my. I measured the 007 mk1 with the 009 pads with custom filling sparser foam than the original, without the lower 4 mm white foam part, but with a quarter perimeter 4 mm thick carbon foam insert at the lower back quadrant of the pads.
I would love to spend more time with the sr 009, maybe one day. But the acoustic interaction between the speakers and the room can cause all sorts of problems that are completely avoided by using headphones instead. These sr 007 s are in like new condition, pads have little wear and good spring to them. Throwing caution to the wind i remove those 4 screws. They possess strong drive power in respect to the diaphragm due to the provision of an area in which there are no holes whatsoever on the outer ring of the electrodes fixed poles that were completed after an extended process of design and. Also, the modded 007 pads sound perhaps better, too. The sr007 is the product of the repeated research trip to technology and. In fact, depending on your preference for tonal balance, the sr 007 mk2 may be the best headphones in the world. The detail, dynamics, vibrational bass depth were all fantastic. Mar 11, 2011 the phones i was fortunate enough to lay my grubby mitts on were the stax sr007 omega reference series ii, placed one from the top in their six model range. Discuss canjam nyc on the headphone community forum. This means that there are sr 007 mk1 that sound dark, lifeless, and so on, and its not going to depend on amplification alone.
Black earpads highquality genuine sheepskin leather. The sr 009 has a smooth sound like the lcd3 but not as smooth as the lcd3 while the hd800 is crisp and fast. Stax sr009 and sr007 mk1 earpad diy mods headphone. Within the stax sr 007a omega mk ii the sound element is encased in a thick insulated resin case firmly fixed to the rigid body. Sr 007 mk2 is the flagship model that aims to achieve the peak among stax electrostatic speakers. Feb 12, 2015 also, the 007 sounds quite much better especially resolution, and i mean not only the treble without the black dust grill cloth, similar to the older round stax models, e. Its warmer and less bright than most other electrostatics.
Dec 18, 2014 its presented differently, because the sr009 offer more separation in a wider space, while the sr007 keep all the sounds more focused to the center. Earpads utmost comfort for maximum enjoyment of your stax sr 007a. This is the standard against which all other toptier headphones must be compared. Stax sr 007 custom handcrafted genuine leather plus alcantara earpads cushions memory foam angled. While not quite the aural goodness of this stax sr 007 mk1, im finding the hifiman he v2 a reasonable substitute. Discussion in audio science started by billp, apr 2, 2016. Details about pure wool headband cushion for stax sr 009 sr 007 mkii headphones headsets.
In a recent trip to eearphone in japan, i tried a pair of stax sr 007a and l700 side by side. Feb 12, 2015 the 009 pads modded this way are the best pads i have tried in the last few years on a lot of headphones that i tried. Listening to the stax sr009 and great headphone amplifiers. Comparing worldclass headphones stax sr007 innerfidelity. The stax sr007 mk2 electrostatic headphones are among the very best. Stax replacement ear pads for sr l500 and sr l300 limited earspeakers. A few months before, i was able to borrow staxs lower range headphone system and although i really enjoyed its open presentation on jazz, i felt as though it clearly lacked in bass. However, for this price it is hard to find a better quality pad than the brainwavz, and they sound good, too not mentioning they can be modded as well. The condition functionally and physically is likenewincluded are the. Ep007 black, leather earpads, sold in pair circular genuine sheep leather direct skin contact includes.
Sr l300 sr l300 limited sr l500 sr l700 sr l700mk2 no warranty on user installed parts. There is strong drive power in respect to the diaphragm, and a high degree of linearity is achieve in the opening section too. Sr 007a these are warmer, and slightly darker, than the sr 009 and l700. First thing i noticed was the presence of bass that was lacking in staxs starter series. What is clear is that the sr 007 is darker in tonality than the sr 009. Be aware these earspeakers will require a special high voltage driver that will set. Almost every part of the sr 009 is manufactured through precise machine processing. This is stax sr007a omega mk ii electrostatic earspeakers japanese version. The sr 009 is better than the hd800 in neutrality, detail, instrument separation, and imaging. Sr 007 mk1 late version the version tested here and the most common of the mk1s, sn either 7xxxx or sz1xxxx.
If youve got a pair of older stax that have the uncomfortable plastic ear pads on them, you may want to consider this upgrade. If youve got a pair of older stax that have the uncomfortable plastic ear. The memorable model that has achieved the highest peak sound of the stax present new flagship sr 009s will soon be followed by the sr 009bk as the 80th anniversary limited model in special black color version. Omega1 and omega2, with quick comments on stax lambda signature, koss esp950 and sennheiser orpheus. We made our comparisons using the amr dp777 dac, and two electrostatic amplifiers. The sr009 is much better than the sr007 in both cases. Stax sr007 quality control issues the elitist journal. The stax sr007 mk2 are also called the stax omega ii mk 2, as ill clarify at versions. Also, the 007 sounds quite much better especially resolution, and i mean not only the treble without the black dust grill cloth, similar to the older round stax models, e. The brainwavz pads arent perfect, but i think theyre one of the nicer alternatives right now. The only one i can recommend in addition to the sr 007 is the sr 009.
The 717 has also been designed, we are informed, to produce a constantly stable output voltage of more than 400v in all frequencies up to 100khz, ensuring compatibility with all new audio formats, including dvdaudio and sacd. Setting a section without any holes whatsoever on the perimeter of the electrodes makes it possible to achieve a deeper and more dynamic expressive capacity. I also love how intimate sounding the l300 is and did a bit of research and found that quite a few people who had both the l300 and l300ltd returned the limited edition. The sr 007 mk2 goes beyond the l300 limited in low end and has better detail. Up for sale is a pair of my stax sr 007 mk1 electrostatic earspeakersby far these are my favorite electrostatic headphones, more balanced than the sr 009these are the mk1 version with upgraded ear pads, headband, and cable.
The stax sr007mk2 headphone is the updated version of the classic sr007 omega ii, with a black finish and slightly different driver. The stax sr l500 and sr l700 impressions thread page 94. I have a verified paypal account and several members of this forum have met me irl and can probably vouch for me. Stax srm353x takes up just a little more space than my srm252s. For most audiophiles, speakers are the last link in the signal chain before the music reaches their ears. What is the difference between stax sr 009 and stax sr 007mk2.
The amp was an srm006t through a marantz hddac1 feed by a fiio x5 using coax. Heres frequency response measurement for the sr007 on my rig. Apr 02, 2016 however, the 009 pads still sound better on the 007 than both of the brainwavz pads. Quite different sounding than the 007 pads which have smaller and asymmetric opening and are 23 mm higher both in the back and front, with external diameter about 104 mm. Hey finally somebody put hybrid pads on some stax so the minority that dont like leather pads like me can actually use them for extended periods. And the ultimate headphones are widely considered to come from japanese maker stax, especially the flagship sr 007 mk2. The slight treble peak at 1012 khz is tamed with the felt ring in the pad. Crafted from high quality sheep leather for durability and comfort. I do find it odd that stax didnt employ said cover on the sr omega 007 hybrid as they just left the cable entry wide open.
The operational principle of the electrostatic condenser type is based on a system whereby plus and minus output signals are input by pushpull into two electrodes sandwiching a diaphragm with a high level of accuracy and equidistantly, resulting in the vibration of an ultrathin membrane through the repulsive force and suction force of static electricity. Stax are my favorite for overall bass, the argon mk3 my second favorite, and the modded thx00 purplehearts are for subbass presence unlike most any other headphone ive heard. But when i first hooked up the 007 mark ii, i heard something special. Stax earpads for sr 404 limited ear pads have a question. Sorry for my nonexisting skills, this is my first video. Stax sr007a mk2 electrostatic earspeakers japan import.
The best sounding sr007 i had was fantastic out of a srm007t, which is usually badly regarded for the omega 2. Those who find the sr 009 too neutral or transparent to be enjoyable may prefer the sr 007. By many regarded as the best current production headphone, the stax sr 009 is already iconic. The sr 007a does leave me wanting a bit more treble extension and less veil without making any sacrifices and the sr 009 may provide that. The older springs are tough to properly insert into the pads due to their size and they grasp the sides firmly if properly installed. Both the in the same price ballpark, so i was curious how they matched up. The stax sr007 mk2 electrostatic headphones are among the very best headphones in the in the world.
Staxs sr009 is a reference headphone that sets a new benchmark for transparency, low distortion and dynamic accuracy while delivering a wide and balanced frequency response. Stax sr007 omega ii electrostatic headphones page 2. The srm007tii is a tubebased amp with one balanced input and two unbalanced inputs, one of which provides a loop output. The new stax omega sr 007 mk2 has about 4db less response above 2khz, eliminating the occasionally excess brightness of these lambda pros. This amp runs two headphones at the same time, so at least my fiends and i can listen together until i somehow repair the old amp. Sr 007 mk1 early version different driver frame plus some minor material changes, older style carbon fiber box. I had never compared them side by side until tonight and its clear that the only difference is the lack of a small cover over the cable entry on the amk2 due to a different design. Its got a good 45db more headroom with the sr 007 and 009 than the kgss, but i only really need the extra headroom with the 007. Today we are going to test the highestend one among them sr l700. I do find it odd that stax didnt employ said cover on the sr omega 007 hybrid as. It seems that stax spent quite some time optimizing everything on the 009. That puts them among the most expensive headphone systems currently available, and out of the reach of many audiophiles. Stax replacement ear pads for sr l700 series earspeakers, sold in pair black earpads highquality genuine sheepskin leather compatibility. Stax sr 007 custom handcrafted genuine chocolate brown.
Only reason im selling is that ive dramatically downsized the number of separates in my system with a vinnie rossi lio dht super integrated that also has a headphone amplifier. You could argue that the sr l300 limited is like a slice of every lseries mk1 headphone stax sold in one neat package. I feel like stax should have done their pads like the brainwavz hybrid pads to begin with. Crafted from high quality natural leather for durability and comfort. The headband has not been bent or permanently adjusted in any way. Fully adjustable earpads utmost comfort for maximum enjoyment of your stax sr007mk2 is provided with. If you look at the photographs, the srd7 that we used still have the vintage stax logo, whereas the srd4 comes with the modern stax logo. The sr 009bk in black finish is the limited production of 180 units in the whole world. Compared with the first pair of sr 009s, which had some breakin time, the measurements. The sr 007 omega ii mk 2 is natural, clean, open, delicate, powerful, and precise, all at the same time.
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