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Audeze LCD-4z vs STAX SR-007S: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Audeze LCD-4z vs STAX SR-007S, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

STAX SR-007S leads on 4 of 4 measures.

  • Audeze LCD-4z
  • STAX SR-007S
HearWiki score
-
83
Sound
-
9.5
Value
-
7.2
Price (USD)
$4,000
$2,390

Specifications

LCD-4zSR-007S
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$4,000
$2,390
HearWiki score
Not scored
83
Released
2018
2025
Availability
Discontinued
Sold new
Driver
106 mm planar magnetic
2× electrostatic
Driver type
planar
electrostatic
Driver size
106 mm
-
Drivers per side
1
2
Frequency response
5 Hz - 50 kHz
6 Hz - 41 kHz
Sound signature
warm
-
Impedance
15 Ω
145000 Ω
Sensitivity
98 dB/mW
101 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
-
No
ANC type
-
none
Transparency mode
-
No
Companion app
-
No
Custom EQ
-
No
Wear detection
-
No
Controls
-
none
Weight
560 g
430 g
Detachable cable
Yes
Yes
USB-C
-
No
Connector
XLR
-
Balanced connection
Yes
-
Model code
100-L4-1020-03
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What reviewers said

Audeze LCD-4z

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

STAX SR-007S

The STAX SR-007S is a refined electrostatic flagship that builds on the classic Stax formula with updated internals and comfort-focused earpads. It delivers a spacious, highly detailed soundstage with warm bass and clear treble, all while maintaining a smooth, airy presentation. This wired, over-ear design is a perfectionist's choice for those seeking an evolutionary upgrade in high-end audio.

  • Pro:Spacious and precise soundstage
  • Pro:Warm, deep bass with clear highs
  • Pro:Improved comfort and reduced earcup resonance
  • Con:Requires a dedicated electrostatic amplifier
  • Con:Very high impedance limits portability
  • Con:No built-in controls or wireless features

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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