The Stax SR-L300 ranks #20 out of 201 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Stax
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#20 Stax SR-L300: $455.00 Audio46 eBay
Pros: An excellent preference score of 89 in crinacle’s measurement, among the closest tunings to the Harman target in its class. The open back push-pull electrostatic driver gives a wide, airy presentation, and at 323 g it is light for a full size headphone.
Cons: As an electrostatic headphone it needs a dedicated Stax-compatible energizer to run at all, which adds real cost and a box on the desk. The open back leaks sound and blocks no outside noise. The Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro X shares the same rating for less money and plugs into ordinary gear.
| Released | 2016 (10 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.94 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Electrostatic |
| Drivers | 1 x oval push-pull electrostatic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 7Hz - 41kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 89 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/100V rms |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.03 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0.7 lbs (323 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.5 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 | +6.7 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,213 Hz | -2.9 dB | 1.92 |
| Peak | 82 Hz | -4.1 dB | 1.03 |
| Peak | 4,035 Hz | +3.7 dB | 5.20 |
| Peak | 2,474 Hz | +2.5 dB | 3.36 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,544 Hz | -3.1 dB | 5.36 |
| Peak | 225 Hz | -0.7 dB | 2.42 |
| Peak | 413 Hz | +0.2 dB | 1.37 |
| Peak | 42 Hz | +0.7 dB | 4.57 |
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