The Headcase Stax thread

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by Nomad

Good luck! If somebody can fix those puppies, that would be you or Alex.
(on page 12 now, 88 to go!) :-

I know that they suffered a very bad channel imbalance so if it is the stators then the repair will be tough but possible.

[Nomad]

Originally Posted by spritzer

I know that they suffered a very bad channel imbalance so if it is the stators then the repair will be tough but possible.

Hopefully you won't end needing a replacement driver... (touching wood here)

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by Nomad

Hopefully you won't end needing a replacement driver... (touching wood here)

One SR-Ω driver is fine so if I can't fix it I will have a spare unit which might come in handy.

[Nomad]

Actually you are right. Even if there is no way to repair them, it will be great for a crafty man like you to have all those spare parts should your other SR-Omega ever needs them.

I finally went through all those 100 pages of posts. I hate long threads. Especially when they tell you that you missed a Stax SRM-T2 just one month ago, when you had the money for it and when you were window-shopping around for some audio gear.

This is so sad...

[n_maher]

Not sure if anyone is looking but this seems like a decent deal.

STAX SR-007 Omega-II Electrostatic Headphones - Used - - eBay (item 220254406289 end time Jul-17-08 02:15:04 PDT)

[GPH]

I have a question for you Stax addicts:

What's the difference between KGSS and KGSS DX?

There's a guy in NYC who wants to sell one, but it's around 2100$ which is quite a bit more than a standard KGSS and he prefers to deal face to face, which means 10 hours by car. I'd like to know if it's worth it.

[n_maher]

Originally Posted by GPH

What's the difference between KGSS and KGSS DX?

HeadAmp KGSS DX Edition is here! - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

[GPH]

Originally Posted by n_maher

HeadAmp KGSS DX Edition is here! - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Thanks, I didn't find anything using the search function on head-fi.

[Icarium]

Originally Posted by n_maher

Not sure if anyone is looking but this seems like a decent deal.

STAX SR-007 Omega-II Electrostatic Headphones - Used - - eBay (item 220254406289 end time Jul-17-08 02:15:04 PDT)

Not bad... still kinda waffling on if I'm going to return to stats or not. This makes it all the more tempting but I still can't get entirely over how much I was not a fan of the sound I heard at the meet.

[jinp6301]

Theres a 25% cash back thing that Windows is doing for Buy it Now items, but I think its limited to $250. its on head-fi/slickdeals somewhere

[hirsch]

Originally Posted by Icarium

Not bad... still kinda waffling on if I'm going to return to stats or not. This makes it all the more tempting but I still can't get entirely over how much I was not a fan of the sound I heard at the meet.

Me too, in a different way. I've got HE90, and have no real use for OII, having already sold mine. However, my cursor was hovering over that BIN for several minutes while I agonized, and it hasn't sold yet, dammit.

What's with you folks? All the time and posting in this thread and you don't want an OII? The original version that sounds better (even if it's not as good as HE90)? You know you want it. Just buy the freaking thing, and get temptation out of my way. Please.

[Icarium]

Eh I had an HE90 and sold it and don't really regret it! Elephas seems to enjoy it though ;p

[Tachikoma]

The O2 can sound pretty darn un-impressive on a short listen. It takes a while for them to grow on you, and they're still in the process of doing that to me :P

In the meantime, the SR-5 pros are staying put...

To be fair, the pads on my O2 are utterly shot.

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by hirsch

The original version that sounds better (even if it's not as good as HE90)?

Haha, good one...

Originally Posted by Icarium

Eh I had an HE90 and sold it and don't really regret it! Elephas seems to enjoy it though ;p

Get an SR-Ω and nearly the bass of the SR-007 with a wider soundstage and a more "forgiving" sound. Once I heard the SR-Ω I knew that the He90's days were numbered as the Stax was more comfortable and sounded a whole lot better for when I wanted a different signature to the Sr-007.

Originally Posted by Tachikoma

The O2 can sound pretty darn un-impressive on a short listen. It takes a while for them to grow on you, and they're still in the process of doing that to me :P

In the meantime, the SR-5 pros are staying put...

To be fair, the pads on my O2 are utterly shot.

The pads are crucial to say the least. Too soft and the sound goes to shit.

[spritzer]

Just saw this:

CORIOLAN, ELECTROSTATICS DRIVE, STAX, HE90

I believe they are charging 6500$ for this crap.

"Clean, transparent, solid as never before. ......No more words..........."

[Icarium]

Whatttt you are crazy ;p HE90s are the single most comfortable headphone I've ever worn. Unfortunately that was part of their terror. I was perpetually afraid they would just fall off my head as they felt like they barely were on there at well... yet I never had problems with "seal" or anything like that.

O2 mark 2s were not nearly as comfortable in comparison. Are the SR-Omegas more comfortable then those? then maybe I can see it.

[Tachikoma]

The pads are crucial to say the least. Too soft and the sound goes to shit.

Mmm, since it will be a while before I can afford to order new pads, do DIY fixes work? Say, stuffing the pads with some tissue paper? <_<

[spritzer]

Originally Posted by Icarium

Whatttt you are crazy ;p HE90s are the single most comfortable headphone I've ever worn. Unfortunately that was part of their terror. I was perpetually afraid they would just fall off my head as they felt like they barely were on there at well... yet I never had problems with "seal" or anything like that.

O2 mark 2s were not nearly as comfortable in comparison. Are the SR-Omegas more comfortable then those? then maybe I can see it.

They were far from comfortable for me. If you have a small head they are fine but I don't.

The SR-Ω has the Lambda Signature arc and headband with much larger ads then the SR-007. I can wear mine for hours on end.

Originally Posted by Tachikoma

Mmm, since it will be a while before I can afford to order new pads, do DIY fixes work? Say, stuffing the pads with some tissue paper? <_<

Try adding another level of foam on top of the old one to make the pads firmer. Could work...

[Icarium]

Huh I don't by any means have a small head. But I guess mine isn't really large either. I have been able to fit all 3 sizes of Qualias on my head and medium which is my preferred size is considered too large for most people. Perhaps you are one of those rare people that large is the preferred size for ;p

But yeah I really liked the HE90s for how comfortable they were. Qualias pretty damn comfortable too but the leather can get sticky in hot weather.

R10s are good too.

[Nomad]

Originally Posted by n_maher

HeadAmp KGSS DX Edition is here! - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Yes, that thread pretty much covers it all.

Ah... The KGSS DX Edition... Great memories. Justin did an excellent work overcoming all my space constrains, and the amp was showing all the quality standars and performance we came to expect from Justin.

I ended selling it. Because I was young and stupid by then. I know better now...