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Stax SR-007mk2 Headphones - Over/On Ear This is a perfect pair of STAX SR-007MK2 Ear Speakers ( or, as we know them _ Headphones :-)) Complete in box with case and cable. If you're currently using a pair of rectangular-shaped "STAX Lambda" Headphones and want an excuse to upgrade, this is the perfect opportunity. The 007mk2 round shape provides more comfort, better, and even bass and is a welcome upgrade. You can also go around the house humming the James Bond theme to yourself every time you look at them, or is that just me?:) Obviously, it is still meticulously made in JAPAN. These head
With unknown condition on this Stax SR-007mk2, the AUD2,000 asking price sits comfortably in the middle of recent comps—median AUD2,471 from 29 similar used listings, with 25th percentile at AUD1,173 and 75th at AUD3,551. That's fair if it's in solid shape, but ambitious without proof of pristine pads or low hours; pristine examples often push toward the upper end, while beaters dip lower.
Buyers, verify the ear pads' condition first—Stax velours degrade fast and cost AUD200+ to replace. Check for the original L-shaped cable, Y-adapter, and plug, as missing bits tank resale. Test for driver uniformity to rule out common electrostatic imbalances from age or damp storage.
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Stax traces its origins to 1938 in Tokyo, Japan, when Naotake Hayashi founded Showa Kouon Co., Ltd. in Chiyoda-ku. Initially focused on wax disc recording, metal master production, and audio equipment for film soundtracks, the company evolved through the postwar era. In 1950, it launched its first high-frequency condenser microphone, adopted by NHK, and renamed itself STAX Co., Ltd. in 1963, honoring its pioneering Stax-1 mic. A brief suspension in 1995 due to economic pressures gave way to revival, preserving its legacy under family leadership.
The brand specializes in electrostatic headphones, known as "EARSPEAKERS," debuting with the world-first SR-1 in 1960. This innovation spawned enduring lines like the SR series, produced for decades with incremental refinements for superior resolution and staging. Stax complements these with dedicated electrostatic amplifiers and select accessories, eschewing conventional speakers, turntables, DACs, or cables to hone its transducer expertise.
Stax commands a niche high-end position among audiophiles and professionals, revered for unmatched transparency and fidelity that rivals cost-no-object loudspeakers. Its 85-year heritage cements it as a boutique icon in electrostatic technology, far from mass-market fare, appealing to discerning buyers seeking pinnacle sonic transduction.
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