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STAX SR-007A

68/ 100
Good
HearWiki score

Priced about right

$1,350
typical price, USD
Discontinuedupdated
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At a glance

Brand
STAX
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2018

Score breakdowngood overall

Sound8.9
Value6.8

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The STAX SR-007A is a premium electrostatic over-ear headphone that delivers an exceptionally transparent, fast, and natural sound with impressive bass for its class, along with a wide soundstage and excellent comfort. It requires a dedicated electrostatic amplifier and is wired-only, making it a specialized choice for audiophiles seeking top-tier performance.

What works

  • Outstanding clarity and speed
  • Comfortable with a light fit
  • Strong bass for an electrostatic
  • Natural and coherent tonality
  • Wide, immersive soundstage

What doesn't

  • Needs a special energizer/amp
  • Non-detachable cable
  • Limited low-frequency weight
  • No active noise cancellation

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - STAX SR-007A
Driverelectrostatic
Driver typeelectrostatic
Frequency response6 Hz - 41 kHz
Impedance170000 Ω
Sensitivity100 dB/mW

What the reviews said

3 source(s) feeding this product's score.

bytesbull.wordpress.com

100

This review describes the SR-007A as an excellent headphone overall, not just a strong electrostatic model, with standout mids, highs, imaging, soundstage, and comfort. Its main drawbacks were the non-detachable cable, the need for a special energizer/amp, and somewhat limited low-frequency weight.

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audiokeyreviewsca.com

AudioKey Reviews calls the SR-007A exceptional, emphasizing its transparency, clarity, speed, soundstage, and natural tonal coherence. The reviewer frames it as a highly musical electrostatic headphone with very low distortion and a level of performance that stands out even among top-tier headphones.

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hometheaterhifi.com

The reviewer found the SR-007A exceptionally light, comfortable, and easy to fit, with rotating earcups that help the seal. They also praised its sound as beautiful, effortless, and surprisingly strong in the bass, suggesting it could redefine expectations for other headphones.

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