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78Crinacle ranking: grade B+, tone B, technical S-, signature: Neutral.
Read the full reviewSTAX SR-507
At a glance
- Brand
- STAX
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- -
- Released
- 2010
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound8.3
Value8.1
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The STAX SR-507 is a wired electrostatic over-ear headphone delivering a neutral sound signature with exceptional technical performance, particularly in detail retrieval and transient response. Its high impedance and electrostatic design require a dedicated amplifier, making it a specialist choice for critical listening rather than casual use.
What works
- Detailed and revealing treble
- Fast transient response
- Lightweight and comfortable for an electrostatic
- Accurate, neutral tonal balance
What doesn't
- Requires a dedicated electrostatic amplifier
- Very high impedance limits portability
- Bass extension may feel restrained for some listeners
- Earcups can be prone to wear over time
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 2× electrostatic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | electrostatic |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 7 Hz - 41 kHz |
| Sound signature | neutral |
| Impedance | 145000 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 2× electrostatic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | electrostatic |
| Drivers per side | 2 |
| Frequency response | 7 Hz - 41 kHz |
| Sound signature | neutral |
| Impedance | 145000 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 118 dB/mW |
Design
| Weight | 533 g |
|---|
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