Stax

SR-L700 Mk2 / SRM-700T Over-ear headphones £4140 View online review whf.cm/StaxSRL700Mk2 Stax launched the world’s first electrostatic headphones in 1960, laying the foundation for a richly deserved and glittering reputation that continues to this day. There are two parts to this set-up: the SR-L700 Mk2 headphones; and the partnering SRM-700T energiser that drives them. You cannot use a conventional headphone amplifier with electrostatic headphones, as the voltages required are far higher than usual. These headphones are strictly for domestic use – their design is simply too large and cumbersome for portable use, and the need for an energiser means that mains power is a must. These headphones may not be discreet, but they are wonderfully comfortable. At just over 370g, these Stax are pretty lightweight for high-end headphones. And those…

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What Hi-Fi? (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2022

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