STAX SR-L300 Electrostatic Headphone
The STAX SR-L300 headphones offer a delightful listening experience, particularly for vocal enthusiasts and those who appreciate a well-defined low-end. With a slight emphasis on the upper bass, a forward midrange, and vibrant treble, these open-back electrostatic headphones deliver a sound that is profoundly clear, tight, and detailed. They feature a high-quality sound element with a hand-selected thin-film diaphragm and stainless steel fixed electrodes, ensuring rich bass, delicate high frequencies, and a relaxing midrange.
$1580.00
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Owner Satisfaction
4.4
/ 5
Category Rank
2109
/ 5533
#2109 in Headphones
Price vs Category Average
+169%
Above average
Type
Electrostatic Push-Pull Oval Diaphragm, Open Air type
/ Electrostatic Push-Pull Oval Diaphragm, Open Air type
Who it's for
- Unmatched Transient Speed and Clarity
- Wide and Precise Soundstage
- Accessible Entry to Electrostatics
Who should skip it
- Mandatory Dedicated Energizer
- Light Bass Impact and Extension
- Functional but Flimsy Build Quality
Key Specs
Type
Electrostatic Push-Pull Oval Diaphragm, Open Air type
Frequency Response
7 - 41,000Hz
Capacitance
110pF (cable included)
Sensitivity
101dB / 100V rms 1kHz
Bias Voltage
580 V DC
Cable
6-strand parallel OFC cable, 2.5m total length
Weight
11.4 oz without cable / 15.8 oz with cable
Ear Pads Material
High quality synthetic leather
Features
- Electrostatic Push-Pull sound technology
- Open-Air enclosure for natural soundstage
- Hand-selected thin-film diaphragm
- Adjustable headband mechanism for comfort
- Low-capacitance wide format OFC cable
- High-quality synthetic leather ear pads
- Balanced sound profile with vibrant treble
- Emphasis on upper-bass for a well-defined low-end
What customers say
The STAX SR L300 offers exceptional sonic clarity and detail retrieval, providing a premier electrostatic audio experience. Reviewers consistently praise its speed and transparency, resulting in an airy, expansive soundstage perfect for classical and acoustic music. This high fidelity performance sets a high benchmark. A key consideration is the requirement for a dedicated STAX energizer, which increases the overall system cost. While accuracy is remarkable, some listeners find the bass impact less profound than other headphone designs. It delivers reference quality listening.
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