Over-Ear
Meze Elite
76Great
$3,400
Full review dataMeze Elite 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
STAX SR-007S
83Outstanding
$2,390
Full review dataScore 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.
- Meze Elite
- STAX SR-007S
HearWiki score
76
83
Sound
8.9
9.5
Value
5.4
7.2
Price (USD)
$3,400
$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 4 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 4 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- Elite2021
- SR-007S20254 yr newer
Specifications
EliteSR-007S
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $3,400
- $2,390
- HearWiki score
- 76
- 83
- Released
- 2021
- 2025
- Availability
- Still sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- hybrid
- 2× electrostatic
- Driver type
- hybrid
- electrostatic
- Drivers per side
- -
- 2
- Frequency response
- 3 Hz - 112 kHz
- 6 Hz - 41 kHz
- Impedance
- 32 Ω
- 145000 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 101 dB/mW
- 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
- 433 g
- 430 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- No
- Connector
- XLR
- -
- Balanced connection
- Yes
- -
What reviewers said
Meze Elite
The Meze Elite is a premium open-back planar headphone that builds on the brand's flagship heritage with a refined, spacious, and highly musical sound. Its aluminum construction and updated driver array deliver strong technical performance, excellent detail retrieval, and a comfortable fit, making it a top-tier choice for audiophiles seeking a luxurious listening experience. While its price point is steep, the combination of craftsmanship, ergonomics, and sonic maturity positions it as a standout in the high-end segment.
- Pro:Exceptional build quality with premium aluminum materials
- Pro:Spacious and immersive soundstage with excellent separation
- Pro:Smooth, musical tuning that remains detailed and dynamic
- Con:Very high price tag limits accessibility
- Con:No ANC or wireless features for a wired-only design
- Con:Potential bass roll-off may not suit bass-heavy listeners
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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