Dan Clark Audio CORINA vs STAX SR-007S: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the STAX SR-007S comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: STAX SR-007S - Outstanding overall at around $2390.

Over-Ear

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.

Dan Clark Audio CORINA
STAX SR-007S

HearWiki score

Sound

8.7

9.5

Value

5.4

7.2

Price (USD)

$4,700

$2,390

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

Same generation

The STAX SR-007S is 2 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price.

CORINA2023
SR-007S20252 yr newer

Specifications

CORINASR-007S

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $4,700; $2,390
HearWiki score: 72; 83
Released: 2023; 2025
Availability: Still sold new; Sold new
Driver: 88 mm electrostatic; 2× electrostatic
Driver type: electrostatic; electrostatic
Driver size: 88 mm; -
Drivers per side: -; 2
Frequency response: -; 6 Hz - 41 kHz
Impedance: -; 145000 Ω
Sensitivity: -; 101 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: No; No
ANC type: -; none
Transparency mode: -; No
Companion app: -; No
Custom EQ: -; No
Wear detection: -; No
Controls: -; none
Weight: 465 g; 430 g
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: -; No

Specification comparison of Dan Clark Audio CORINA vs STAX SR-007S
Spec	Dan Clark Audio CORINA	STAX SR-007S
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$4,700	$2,390
HearWiki score	72 / 100 Great	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2023	2025
Audio
Driver	88 mm electrostatic	2× electrostatic
Driver type	electrostatic	electrostatic
Driver size	88 mm	-
Drivers per side	-	2
Frequency response	-	6 Hz - 41 kHz
Impedance	-	145000 Ω
Sensitivity	-	101 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
ANC type	-	none
Transparency mode	-	No
Companion app	-	No
Custom EQ	-	No
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	-	none
Design
Weight	465 g	430 g
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	-	No

What reviewers said

Dan Clark Audio CORINA

The Dan Clark Audio CORINA is a premium electrostatic headphone that blends a smooth, full-bodied sound with high-level technical performance. It is praised for its natural mids, excellent imaging, and comfortable fit, though it demands a powerful amplifier to perform at its best. As a 2023 flagship, it offers a refined, non-fatiguing listening experience that stands out in the high-end market.

Pro:Rich, musical and engaging sound signature
Pro:Excellent midrange clarity and vocal reproduction
Pro:Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions

Con:Requires a capable, high-power amplifier
Con:Very expensive for most budgets
Con:Heavier than some competing flagships

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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