STAX SR-L500
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At a glance
- Brand
- STAX
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2016
The STAX SR-L500 is an electrostatic earspeaker from the SR-Lambda series, featuring a redesigned enclosure, hand-selected thin-film diaphragm, stainless fixed electrodes, and a 10-click headband assembly for comfort. It uses a low capacitance HiFC wide cable for pure audio signal transmission.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The STAX SR-L500 is a premium electrostatic over-ear headphone designed for audiophiles seeking a detailed and transparent listening experience. It combines a hand-selected thin-film diaphragm with robust stainless steel electrodes, housed in a redesigned enclosure that prioritizes comfort via a 10-click adjustable headband. The included low-capacitance HiFC cable ensures clean signal transfer to the drivers.
What works
- Detailed and transparent electrostatic sound
- Comfortable adjustable headband with 10-click fit
- High-quality low-capacitance cable for signal purity
- Lightweight design at 339g
What doesn't
- Requires a dedicated electrostatic amplifier (not included)
- Very high impedance may limit source compatibility
- No active noise cancellation or wireless connectivity
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Specifications
| Driver | hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Impedance | 145000 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Impedance | 145000 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 339 g |
|---|---|
| USB-C | No |
| Pad material | leatherette |
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