Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Susvara
88Outstanding
$6,000
Full review dataHiFiMAN Susvara vs STAX New SR-3: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the HiFiMAN Susvara vs STAX New SR-3, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
STAX New SR-3
Not yet scored
Price n/a
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HiFiMAN Susvara leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- HiFiMAN Susvara
- STAX New SR-3
HearWiki score
88
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Sound
10.0
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Value
4.0
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Price (USD)
$6,000
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Specifications
SusvaraNew SR-3
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $6,000
- -
- HearWiki score
- 88
- Not scored
- Released
- 2017
- 1971
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- electrostatic
- Driver type
- planar
- electrostatic
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz - 75 kHz
- 30 Hz - 25 kHz
- Sound signature
- neutral
- -
- Impedance
- 60 Ω
- 130000 Ω
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 100
- Weight
- 450 g
- 290 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
HiFiMAN Susvara
The HiFiMAN Susvara is a reference-class planar flagship that delivers exceptional transparency, detail, and natural tonality across the spectrum. Its demanding power requirements make it a serious investment for audiophiles with high-end amplification, but those who can drive it are rewarded with top-tier resolution and musicality.
- Pro:Exceptional detail retrieval and transparency
- Pro:Natural, realistic midrange with airy treble
- Pro:Fast, well-textured bass response
- Con:Very power-hungry, needs premium amplification
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Heavy build may impact long-term comfort
STAX New SR-3
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