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

Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Final D8000 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

Not yet scored

$3,800

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
STAX SR-007S

HearWiki score

Sound

9.5

Value

7.2

Price (USD)

$3,800

$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 9 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. For 9 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

D80002016
SR-007S20259 yr newer

Specifications

D8000SR-007S

Type: Over-Ear; Over-Ear
Price (USD): $3,800; $2,390
HearWiki score: Not scored; 83
Released: 2016; 2025
Availability: Discontinued; Sold new
Driver: 50 mm planar magnetic; 2× electrostatic
Driver type: planar; electrostatic
Driver size: 50 mm; -
Drivers per side: 1; 2
Frequency response: -; 6 Hz - 41 kHz
Impedance: 60 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: buttons; none
Weight: 523 g; 430 g
Detachable cable: Yes; Yes
USB-C: No; No
Connector: 3.5 mm; -
Balanced connection: Yes; -
Model code: FI-D8PAL; -

Specification comparison of Final D8000 vs STAX SR-007S
Spec	Final D8000	STAX SR-007S
Type	Over-Ear	Over-Ear
Price (USD)	$3,800	$2,390
HearWiki score	Not scored	83 / 100 Outstanding
Released	2016	2025
Audio
Driver	50 mm planar magnetic	2× electrostatic
Driver type	planar	electrostatic
Driver size	50 mm	-
Drivers per side	1	2
Frequency response	-	6 Hz - 41 kHz
Impedance	60 Ω	145000 Ω
Sensitivity	98 dB/mW	101 dB/mW
Features
Active noise cancelling	-	No
ANC type	-	none
Transparency mode	-	No
Companion app	-	No
Custom EQ	-	No
Wear detection	-	No
Controls	buttons	none
Design
Weight	523 g	430 g
Detachable cable	Yes	Yes
USB-C	No	No
Connector	3.5 mm	-
Balanced connection	Yes	-
Model code	FI-D8PAL	-

What reviewers said

Final D8000

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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