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STAX SR-007S vs ZMF Atrium: which should you buy?

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

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.

  • STAX SR-007S
  • ZMF Atrium
HearWiki score
83
-
Sound
9.5
-
Value
7.2
-
Price (USD)
$2,390
$2,500

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 3 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 3 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.

  • SR-007S20253 yr newer
  • Atrium2022

Specifications

SR-007SAtrium
Type
Over-Ear
Over-Ear
Price (USD)
$2,390
$2,500
HearWiki score
83
Not scored
Released
2025
2022
Availability
Sold new
Discontinued
Driver
2× electrostatic
50 mm dynamic
Driver type
electrostatic
dynamic
Driver size
-
50 mm
Drivers per side
2
1
Frequency response
6 Hz - 41 kHz
10 Hz - 25 kHz
Impedance
145000 Ω
300 Ω
Sensitivity
101 dB/mW
96 dB/mW
Active noise cancelling
No
-
ANC type
none
-
Transparency mode
No
-
Companion app
No
-
Custom EQ
No
-
Wear detection
No
-
Controls
none
-
Weight
430 g
490 g
Detachable cable
Yes
-
USB-C
No
No
Balanced connection
-
Yes

What reviewers said

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

ZMF Atrium

No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.

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