STAX SR-5
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At a glance
- Brand
- STAX
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 1975
The Stax SR-5 are electrostatic earspeakers from 1975, known for their speed, precision, and treble detail. They require an energizer and speaker amplifier setup, and are praised for their surgical precision and airy sound.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The Stax SR-5 are vintage electrostatic over-ear headphones from 1975, offering exceptional speed, clarity, and treble detail. They require a dedicated energizer and speaker amplifier setup to operate, rewarding audiophiles with a precise and airy soundstage.
What works
- Exceptional transient speed and detail
- Airy, open soundstage
- Surgical precision in instrument separation
- Lightweight at 300g for long listening sessions
What doesn't
- Requires specialized electrostatic amplifier setup
- Aging design may lack modern comfort features
- No noise isolation or wireless convenience
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | electrostatic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | electrostatic |
Audio
| Driver | electrostatic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | electrostatic |
Design
| Weight | 300 g |
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