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Stax SR-L700

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Sometimes something really new can be found in updated legacy devices. That’s the case with the latest incarnation of the Stax SR-L700...Read more
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Pros

  • perfectly placed acoustic guitars and the orchestra
  • extended high frequencies
  • fast transient response and deep bass

Cons

  • the answers are a bit complicated
  • mean the headphones I own are suddenly of no value
  • It might be a bit awkward for travel
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Key specs

  • 145 Ω
  • 7, 41000 Hz
  • Open
  • Over-Ear
  • Wired
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Stax SR-L700 - Pros & Cons

Stax SR-L700

Pros

  • perfectly placed acoustic guitars and the orchestra
  • extended high frequencies
  • fast transient response and deep bass
  • lovely strings and stable soundstage
  • Build quality is excellent
  • portability of the system with the rechargeable Driver Unit
  • It makes for a very comfortable fit
  • provides makes it easy to follow all the melodic and percussion lines
  • The better the program material
  • the more you will enjoy them
  • East Coast Frequency response is pretty decent

Cons

  • the answers are a bit complicated
  • mean the headphones I own are suddenly of no value
  • It might be a bit awkward for travel
  • Random Access Memories - Nothing like a little techno
  • The cord connecting the headphones to the Driver Unit is quite long
  • Headphones aren't meant to measure as a flat line
  • limited choice of headphone amps
  • no dynamic can hold a candle to electrostatics
  • Hive also had less upper-mid coloration
  • flat couplers are a totally different story and not very compatible with mine
  • RP18 s were tuned so horribly

Stax SR-L700 - Technical Overview

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145 Ω
Best:
Stax SR-L500
Impedance: 145000 Ω
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496 g
Best:
Cyber Acoustics ACM-7002
Weight: 0.11 g

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Stax SR-L700 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
StyleOver-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
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Dimensions
Weight17.5 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length2.5
USBno
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designOpen
Body material
  • Leather
  • Synthetic leather
CategoryAudiophile
Connector contacts platingSilver
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Sound
Impedance145.0 Ω
Frequency range7 - 41000
Driver technologyElectrostatic

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Stax SR-L700 Stax - Editorial Reviews (2)

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Stax SR-L700 Stax SR-L700 Mk2 / SRM-700T review
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Published: 07.12.2020
Stax SR-L700 Mk2 / SRM-700T review
5.0

Electrostatic headphones that set the standard for detail and clarity

By What Hi-Fi?
10 minute read
Stax SR-L700 SR-L700 MKII Earspeaker Review and the SRM-D10 Portable Driver Unit for Earspeakers Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com
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Published: 16.11.2020
SR-L700 MKII Earspeaker Review and the SRM-D10 Portable Driver Unit for Earspeakers Review - HomeTheaterHifi.com

Sometimes something really new can be found in updated legacy devices. That’s the case with the latest incarnation of the Stax SR-L700...

By Mel Martin
20 minute read

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