Final D8000 Dc vs STAX SR-007S: which should you buy?

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Final D8000 Dc vs STAX SR-007S, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.

Over-Ear

Final D8000 Dc

Not yet scored

$4,300

Full review data

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.

Final D8000 Dc
STAX SR-007S

HearWiki score

Sound

9.5

Value

7.2

Price (USD)

$4,300

$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

STAX SR-007S (2025) against Final D8000 Dc (2024). These are 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.

D8000 Dc2024
SR-007S20251 yr newer

Specifications

D8000 DcSR-007S

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $4,300; $2,390
HearWiki score: Not scored; 83
Released: 2024; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: planar magnetic; 2× electrostatic
Driver type: planar; electrostatic
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: -; 6 Hz - 41 kHz
Impedance: 60 Ω; 145000 Ω
Sensitivity: 90 dB/mW; 101 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling: No; No
ANC type: none; none
Transparency mode: No; No
Companion app: No; No
Custom EQ: No; No
Wear detection: No; No
Controls: none; none
Voice assistant: No; -
Weight: 431 g; 430 g
Detachable cable: -; Yes
USB-C: No; No
Connector: 4.4 mm balanced; -
Balanced connection: Yes; -
Call noise reduction: No; -

Specification comparison of Final D8000 Dc vs STAX SR-007S
Spec	Final D8000 Dc	STAX SR-007S
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$4,300	$2,390
HearWiki score	Not scored	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2024	2025
Audio
Driver	planar magnetic	2× electrostatic
Driver type	planar	electrostatic
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	-	6 Hz - 41 kHz
Impedance	60 Ω	145000 Ω
Sensitivity	90 dB/mW	101 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	No	No
ANC type	none	none
Transparency mode	No	No
Companion app	No	No
Custom EQ	No	No
Wear detection	No	No
Controls	none	none
Voice assistant	No	-
Design
Weight	431 g	430 g
Detachable cable	-	Yes
USB-C	No	No
Connector	4.4 mm balanced	-
Balanced connection	Yes	-
Calls
Call noise reduction	No	-

What reviewers said

Final D8000 Dc

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

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