The Stax SR-007 ranks #212 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Stax
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#212 Stax SR-007 Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 71 with a 2.75 dB spread.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Sub-bass is 9.5 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble. Treble sits about 5.7 dB low, so it sounds a little dark.
| Released | 1998 (28 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.75 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Electrostatic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 6Hz - 41kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 71 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 38 Hz (-9.5 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.59 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs (365g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.8 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +8.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 2,543 Hz | +7.4 dB | 1.73 |
| Peak | 1,086 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.64 |
| Peak | 72 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.23 |
| Peak | 54 Hz | -5.6 dB | 1.45 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -7.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 7,909 Hz | +4.5 dB | 1.13 |
| Peak | 5,252 Hz | -3.8 dB | 3.00 |
| Peak | 1,223 Hz | +2.1 dB | 5.62 |
| Peak | 1,445 Hz | -2.2 dB | 5.68 |
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