Stax has a reputation for being the foremost choice for enthusiastgrade headphones and audio equipment, but require a little more thought and planning to get good sound out of their headphones. The stax srlambda pro classic had that distinctive stax sounddetailed, open, and slightly lean, but with a striking sense of clarity and definition. Product history company information stax international. Excellent stax sr lambda professional electrostatic earspeaker with original packing box in like new condition.
I initially wanted to start my stax journey with a lambda normal bias, most stax guys seem to like the very first lambda. Jump to navigation jump to search this article has multiple issues. Fantastic performance, but unforgiving of even the slightest harshness in the recording. In 1959 stax developed the worlds first electrostatic headphone and introduced sr1 in 1960. The new sr3 are slightly more sensitive than the stax srlambda pro when compared on an amplifier with simultaneous professional and conventional outputs, like the stax srm1mk2 professional. Sennheiser headphones, iphone headphones, gaming headphones. The stax sr lambda spirit, introduced in 1992, is a modified version of the sr lambda pro. Sr404le, sr404 signature, and srlambda pro headfonia. Need some advice on stax srlambda earspeakers audiogon. Stax srlambda spirit package electrostatic headphone and. However, the technical performance and the clean presentation is almost. If you look at the photographs, the srd7 that we used still have the vintage stax logo, whereas the srd4 comes with the modern stax logo.
Ive been listening through stax earspeakers since i got a pair of original lambda pros with an srm1 driver unit in the early 80s. Ive been listening to the stax srlambda pros for the last month and i have grown very fond of them. With the lambda pro novas i had just enough volume using the srm007tii turned up all the way, but the srl700s additional sensitivity let me ease up some on the volume knob setting. I currently use a pair of lambda pro nova signature earspeakers with an srm007t driver amp. When both are run from standard 230 v bias, this new sr3 is much more sensitive than the stax srlambda pro.
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A most highend design with transparent and clean sound second to none. In fact, it seems that the price difference between the pro classic and the nextmodelup srlambda pro 3 is accounted for. The german distributor refuses to sell spare parts, stax japan does not even offer a mail address for contact anymore. Stax srlambda pro classic headphones page 2 innerfidelity. We are located in nyc and ship all stax products to conus. Stax s technological advantage continued until fairly recently, when the headphone and portable audio business blew up into the most vibrant sector of highperformance audio.
I preferred the 7g classic to every iphone ive had except the 5. Stax srlambda pro classic headphones innerfidelity. And the ultimate headphones are widely considered to come from japanese maker stax, especially the flagship sr007 mk2. As you can see by the funny connector, the stax srlambda professional must be used with one of stax dedicated energizers or amplifiers. Where can i buy a stax srlambda pro headphone chord as spare. Lab tests we tested the stax sr lambda pro phones and their driver unit as a system, with the phones installed on a standard headphone coupler. This is my first experience with electrostatic cans. The sigmas had the driver in front of the ear rather like having a pair of speakers in front of you so you could perceive imaging. This item stax srlambda sr507 pro headphones earspearkers monoprice monolith electrostatic open back headphone, lightweight, ergonomic and portable with rechargeable amplifier hifiman sundara overear fullsize planar magnetic headphones with high fidelity design easy to drive by iphone android comfortable headband openback design easy cable swapping black. Even though these came out in the 80s they still hold up. Srlambda pro classic 1993 pro, 5 pin lambda series sromega 1993 pro, 5 pin omega series srlambda nova basic. Iphone headphones, gaming headphones, best running headphones, best headphones, over ear headphones, instruments, audiophile, capitalist pig, accessories. Released in 1982, it is the second lambda ever produced.
The first lambda was launched in 1979 and had normalbias plugs 230v, whereas all the other lambdas were designed with probias cable 580v. I tried the tinhifi t4 on my iphone, whos amp section isnt known for its power. Overear headphones free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Review by headfonia the headphone enthusiasts website.
Where can i buy a stax srlambda pro headphone chord as. Stax sr lambda professional ear speaker for sale canuck. Stax earspeakers and driver amps hifi headphones canada. Make offer stax sr lambda earspeakers with srd7 sb. Its the typical six wire chordfive pin plug, 580v bias etc. Sony beyerdynamic dt 880 pro, audiotechnica beyerdynamic pro, sennheiser hd 280 pro. Stax sr lambda pro, sr404 signature, sr404 limited edition. I would like to know if the parcel has arrived safely and on time. No, i didnt get that from a book, but from personal observation. Sep 23, 2006 i have set of stax sr lambda classic phones with the dust mesh has disintegrated. They sound ok, i have also noticed both metal meshes have sunken somewhat. Electrostatic headphones work similarly to electrostatic loudspeakers, but on a. The srd7, as the name says, is an adaptor which needs to be paired with a speaker amplifier to function properly. Music stuff over ear headphones battle audio classic in ear headphones.
Monolith m1060 over ear planar magnetic headphones blackwood with 106mm driver, open back design, comfort ear pads for studioprofessional. While i was browsing these forums, i heard people mentioning this headphone is the closest you can get to stax headphones and i saw a thread named would you give up your entire collection of headphones for this stax headphone. I think the 5 is the first iphone to surpass the 7g classic. As you can see by the funny connector, the stax sr lambda professional must be used with one of stax dedicated energizers or amplifiers. Lab tests we tested the stax srlambda pro phones and their driver unit as a system, with the phones installed on a standard headphone coupler. The stax srlambda pro has a wide adjustable headband for wearing comfort. Sep 07, 2010 the srmxh directdrive amp stax calls it the driver unit is the smallest, simplest such unit furnished with any of the lambda phones. I had hd600 and earmax but nothing can compares to the stax. In fact, it seems that the price difference between the pro classic and the nextmodelup srlambda pro 3 is accounted for in its larger, more complex srm1mk. All the lambda headphones owe their look and many of their designs to this original sr lambda. These changes also created side benefits the lambda could now play louder than before, and with increased efficiency and less distortion.
Jan 23, 2017 i have to either repair or better replace the headphone chord of a stax sr lambda pro classic 1992 model. Stax sr lambda professional electrostatic earspeaker for sale. This restricted the sensation of real weight that comes from feeling the bass as well as hearing it. It was sold exclusively in japan but also sold in europe as the srlambda pro classic. I realy want to try electrostatic earphones, but just wanted to know. Stax srlambda pro classic headphones page 2 the bass response of the pro classic and of headphones in general was restricted to that which was fed directly to the ears.
Here you find a range of new stax devices with manufacturers warranty and headphone models with individualized measurement report. Stax lambda nova signature with srm t1s dedicated tube. In short, theres no economic reason to avoid electrostatics. For most audiophiles, speakers are the last link in the signal chain before the music reaches their ears. Stax sr lambda professional electrostatic earspeaker over. Pdf physical characteristics of headphones used in. In 1959, stax developed the worlds first electrostatic headphone and introduced sr1 in 1960. Stax sr 404 and srm t1 tube driver unit both pro and normal port. The bass response of the pro classic and of headphones in general was restricted to that which was fed directly to the ears. Today stax continues their tradition by offering the finest headphones for both professional and audiophile applications.
Yugengaisha sutakkusu is a japanese company that makes highendaudio equipment. Hurry if they dont show up here ebay has a few direct from japan stores but the shipping is high. It was sold exclusively in japan but also sold in europe as the sr lambda pro classic. Imo they do everything better than my previous headphones. I was loaned this pair with the option to buy, which im going to do. Hifiman sundara overear fullsize planar magnetic headphones with high fidelity design easy to drive by iphone android comfortable headband openback design easy cable swapping black. Until the advent of the signature, the srlambda pro was the best earspeaker stax knew how to make. If you had to, you could probably pick up a set for under a cnote, but you could also spend a few of those if you have obscure and good taste with a particular model in mind. Stax srlambda pro, sr404 signature, sr404 limited edition. Stax sr lambda condenser headphone ear speaker from for sale online new stax classic electrostatic earspeaker ems free tracking ship stax a reference in electrostatic headset see more. It requires to be piggybacked to a standard speaker amplifier, where it takes the current from the speaker amplifier and convert it to the necessary high voltage power for driving stax electrostatic headphones.
They have wide rectangular ear cups with a grill design that give them a retro feel. The srmxh directdrive amp stax calls it the driver unit is the smallest, simplest such unit furnished with any of the lambda phones. The large plastic earpieces house flat elliptical diaphragms made of highpolymer film only 2 micrometers thick. Earspeakers like the srl700 output a balanced sound ideal for studio environment listening. It was also paired with the srmxh amplifier and sold as the sr lambda spirit package, again exclusively in japan.
I like to enjoy music through headphone during midnight. Like any electrostatic headphones, they need a dedicated amplifier for it to power it efficiently. Im a kind of a vintage guy so i prefered buying an old stax instead of going for a new l300l500. Take my experience with a grain of salt, since i was powering it with a headphone amp, an o2, not a speaker amp, but i would not do this. The stax srlambda pro and their electrostatic membranes. I have set of stax sr lambda classic phones with the dust mesh has disintegrated. Powering pro lambdas with normal bias isnt that big a problem, ive tried it a good amount, and while you lose a bit, its not a huge quality difference, and if youre only option is a normal bias amp, or later energizer, id say go for it. Stax srlambda pro vintage electrostatic headphones. We mastered the four microphone noise cancelling technology to reduce unwanted noise. Using pro bias stax sr lambda with a regular, normal bias. It leaned to the analytical side of neutral, but did so in a way that didnt detract from its strengths.
Buy stax sr lambda sr 507 pro headphones earspearkers. Find a great deal on highend audio equipment or music for sale. The sr lambda professional is intended for use with any pro 580 v bias adapter, energizer or amplifier, however it also works with any previous standard 230 v bias system. If you need a lot of bass monitoring, then the lower is the better for you, for instance. This is a stax srlambda pro, the second lambda ever produced released in 1982.
The stax sr lambda pro and their electrostatic membranes. Stax electrostatic earspeakers and amplifiers are available. I also have several pairs of older stax models including the sr5, srx mk3, and the portable srs001 system. No headphones or headphone systems are perfect nor is any other audio component or system. The stax srlambda pro is the best headphone i have ever heard. In fact, it seems that the price difference between the pro classic and the nextmodelup sr lambda pro 3 is accounted for in its larger, more complex srm1mk. So im in this dilemma, do i try and remove the drivers to get it all out or just leave it. But on the other hand, i preferred every iphone to the 6g classic. Youd probably be surprised to learn that headphones are the most common means for listening to music.
The srlambda professional is intended for use with any pro 580 v bias adapter, energizer or amplifier, however it also works with any previous standard 230 v. Shop through stax headphones items in the marketplace on audiogon, the highend audio community. The classic does however have an extra non pro output, so if you have an old set of stax s you can use them. They have great audio reproduction for classical and vocalcentric music and are fairly comfortable. There is some pleasant distortion going on with the pro box, but the bh lays it. Headphones generally tend to have a very wide frequency response range.
However, in choosing your best headphones for music production, you should look at the frequency response as a guide only if you know the type of music youll be working with. There is a bias toward richness rather than deep bass, which eliminates any deception from the true sound of the music you are producing. Lambda professional is a rare gem as a vintage stax ear speaker, the ear speaker is considered in a good condition. Fun little box and better than the regular srd7 pro without the dreadful stock stax speaker wires, but doesnt even compare to the blue hawaii. I dont know how they sound, but i may have to look into them. The soft leathercovered, removable ear cushions fully enclose the wearers ears. Now when it comes to sound, then it becomes much more subjective. Stax sr lambda nova basic stax sr lambda nova classic stax sr lambda nova signature stax sr lambda pro. Stax is best known for their electrostatic and electret headphones, which they call earspeakers. Classical recordings sound more natural and vivid than they do over dynamic headphones. New stax classic electrostatic earspeaker ems free tracking ship. Year description product name 1938 company foundation 1950 rf modulation type condenser pickup system. I bought nearly one year ago a pair of sr lambda pro with srmprof. It was also paired with the srmxh amplifier and sold as the srlambda spirit package, again exclusively in japan.
I got most of the bits out but some small pieces have gotten thru the metal mesh. We really enjoy listening to audio with the stax sr40 earspeakers with srd4 adapter, and the tandem have quickly become our new goto equipment for quite some time. Beyerdynamic dt 1990 pro openback studio reference headphones image 1. What kind of sound charasterics ill be getting with this kind of combo. These stax headphones excel because they are electrostatic, which have numerous advantages over conventional headphones like most sennheiser, ultrasone, beyer, grado and akg.
But the acoustic interaction between the speakers and the room can cause all sorts of problems that are completely avoided by using headphones instead. Most will not be fond of the stax lambda pro analytical signature. Stax lambda nova signature with srmt1s dedicated tube amplifier headphones. Stax kogyo of tokyo manufactures a broad line of electrostatic headphones headed by the sr lambda professional, an enhanced version of the standard sr lambda. Generally i do find that these sound right, especially compared with the decidedly wrongsounding lambda pro. Stax sr omega stax sr s stax sr sigma stax sr sigma pro stax sr signature stax sr001. The stax srd7 energizer works differently than a regular stax amplifier. Owning a pair of quads was totally impossible as a student but i could both afford the money and the space for a pair of stax headphones. One of them is stax lambda nova classic system including lambda nova classic headphone and srm3 driver.
Jul 19, 2018 like any electrostatic headphones, they need a dedicated amplifier for it to power it efficiently. So if you need to use xlr you must buy the signature. Buy stax srlambda sr507 pro headphones earspearkers. Popular music is done this way, while classical music is still done with the best monitors.
The stax srlambda spirit, introduced in 1992, is a modified version of the srlambda pro. Stax srl700 lambda earspeakerssrm006ts kimik 2 energiser. Some hi fi enthusiasts think that stax s products are very expensive. Make offer stax srlambda earspeakers with srd7 sb driver energizer rare useujp. Im referring here to personal portable stereo listening the ubiquitous jogman with which a whole generation has retreated into its own private world, isolated from traffic noise, muggers, and, at home, housemates or parents. Glamorously designed in a class of its own, the jet pro has taken noise cancellation headphones to a new level. Stax srsigma headphones were my surrogates for quad electrostatic speakers. Since a lot of the music that i listen to is lively recorded classical.
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