Over-Ear
STAX SR-007S
83Outstanding
$2,390
Full review dataSTAX SR-007S vs ZMF Verite Closed: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the STAX SR-007S vs ZMF Verite Closed, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
ZMF Verite Closed
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 Closed
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 Closed (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
- Verite Closed2024
Specifications
SR-007SVerite Closed
- 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
- 99 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
- 455 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Pad material
- -
- leather
- Connector
- -
- 6.35 mm
- 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 Closed
The ZMF Verite Closed is a premium wired over-ear headphone that pairs a beryllium-coated dynamic driver with a specialized acoustic chamber to deliver a fast, detailed, and remarkably natural sound. Its angled driver and ported design create an immersive, three-dimensional soundstage, while the handcrafted build and leather pads offer both durability and comfort. Priced around $2499, it targets audiophiles seeking a closed-back model that rivals open-back transparency.
- Pro:Fast, planar-like transient response
- Pro:Natural timbre with rich detail
- Pro:Spacious and well-layered soundstage for a closed-back
- Con:Very expensive
- Con:Heavy at 455 grams
- Con:Requires a powerful amp due to 300-ohm impedance
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