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STAX SR-007S

83/ 100
Outstanding
HearWiki score

Good value

$2,390
typical price, USD
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At a glance

Brand
STAX
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
-
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
No
Released
2025

Score breakdownoutstanding overall

Sound9.5
Value7.2

The STAX SR-007S is a new electrostatic earspeaker with updated diaphragms and fixed electrodes, featuring an Anti Resonance Structure and sheepskin earpads for improved sound and comfort.

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

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.

What works

  • Spacious and precise soundstage
  • Warm, deep bass with clear highs
  • Improved comfort and reduced earcup resonance
  • High-end electrostatic detail and airiness

What doesn't

  • Requires a dedicated electrostatic amplifier
  • Very high impedance limits portability
  • No built-in controls or wireless features
  • Premium price point not for casual listeners

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

Specifications

Audio - STAX SR-007S
Driver2× electrostatic
Driver typeelectrostatic
Drivers per side2
Frequency response6 Hz - 41 kHz
Impedance145000 Ω
Sensitivity101 dB/mW

What the reviews said

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

elusivedisc.com

The reviewer characterizes the SR-007S as an impressive evolutionary upgrade that improves on the original SR-007 family with updated diaphragms and electrodes. The overall impression is of strong electrostatic detail, warmth, and bass impact, presented as a high-end perfectionist design.

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hometheaterhifi.com

This review praises the SR-007S for its comfort-focused redesign and for delivering a spacious, highly detailed presentation with warm, deep bass and clear highs. It frames the model as a meaningful refinement of Stax’s electrostatic formula rather than a wholesale reinvention.

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soundstagesolo.com

The SR-007S keeps the classic Stax electrostatic character while refining comfort and acoustics through redesigned electrodes, earpads, and reduced earcup resonance. The review describes the sound as smoother and more spacious, with improved airflow and a more precise soundstage.

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What YouTube reviewers say

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