Over-Ear
STAX SR-007S
83Outstanding
$2,390
Full review dataSTAX SR-007S vs ZMF Verite: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the STAX SR-007S vs ZMF Verite, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
ZMF Verite
Not yet scored
$2,500
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.
- STAX SR-007S
- ZMF Verite
HearWiki score
83
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Sound
9.5
-
Value
7.2
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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
STAX SR-007S (2025) against ZMF Verite (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.
- SR-007S20251 yr newer
- Verite2024
Specifications
SR-007SVerite
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $2,390
- $2,500
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2025
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 2× electrostatic
- dynamic
- Driver type
- electrostatic
- dynamic
- Drivers per side
- 2
- 1
- Frequency response
- 6 Hz - 41 kHz
- 10 Hz - 25 kHz
- Impedance
- 145000 Ω
- 300 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 101 dB/mW
- 97 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
- 430 g
- 430 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- USB-C
- 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 Verite
The ZMF Verite is a premium open-back, wired headphone with a single dynamic driver coated in beryllium for exceptional speed and clarity. It delivers a natural, spacious soundstage with a 3D quality, making it a top choice for critical listening. Its high 300-ohm impedance and low sensitivity require a dedicated amplifier to perform at its best.
- Pro:Fast, detailed driver with beryllium coating
- Pro:Spacious, immersive 3D soundstage
- Pro:Natural timbre across frequencies
- Con:Requires a powerful amplifier due to high impedance
- Con:No noise cancellation for noisy environments
- Con:Heavy at 430 grams for extended wear
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