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Stax SR 009s Headphones - Over/On Ear SPECIAL,,, PRICE HAS BEEN REDUCED The Stax SR 009S is the top of the line Reference Electrostatic Headphone and a perfect match for the BHSE Amplifier (Also Advertised Here). It is in absolutely perfect, unmarked, as New Condition with original boxes. If you require more specific photos, please let me know. I am the original owner and can confirm they have less than 30 hours use because soon after this arrived together with the BHSE my Magneplaner MG 20.7 I ordered arrived earlier than expected and I just prefer to listen to them, friends however prefe
A$3,888 is a strong bargain against your local market data: it sits well below the A$5,122 25th percentile and far under the A$9,763 median, so this is priced like a quick-moving buy rather than a routine listing.
That makes sense for a Stax electrostatic flagship: the SR-009S is admired for speed, resolution, and low-level detail, with a very transparent, spacious presentation that still rewards better amplification and source quality. In like-new condition, the upside is mainly getting into reference-tier performance at a price that leaves room for the right energizer and setup, which is where these really sing.
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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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