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Stax SR-L500MK2 Earspeakers

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Stax SR-L500MK2 Earspeakers
Stax SR-L500MK2 Earspeakers
Stax SR-L500MK2 Earspeakers

Stax

Country of origin: Japan

Stax SR-L500MK2 Earspeakers
SKU: SE-SRL500-MK2
$1,450.00

Includes GST. 🚚 Free shipping on orders over $100 Australia wide at checkout.

Hand-selected thin-film diaphragms and tough stainless electrodes to ensure a balanced, transparent audio response with rich bass and delicate highs. Features a specialized 10-click slider mechanism and a curved aluminum case holder for a precise, comfortable fit. Includes a detachable, low-capacitance ribbon cable.

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Description

STAX SR-L500MK2

NEW VERSION with detachable cable.

The first SR-Lambda series was introduced 36 years ago and it has further developed into a new-generation SR-Lambda with its newly designed enclosure - the new SR-L500 advanced Lambda series Earspeaker.

TOP QUALITY SOUND ELEMENT
Hand selected thin-film diaphragm as well as tough stainless fixed electrodes has been employed for the SR-L500. Thus, rich deep bass response, delicate high frequency and soothing mid-range has been achieved in a balanced manner.

10-CLICK TYPE HEADBAND ASSEMBLY
The headband (ARC) assembly of the SR-L500 is equipped with 10-click slider mechanism for head pad height adjustment adopted from SR-009 and SR-507. Once adjusted, the slider always maintains its optimal position to make readjustment unnecessary. This enables you to enjoy hours of pleasant music listening with utmost comfort.

NEW LOW CAPACITANCE HiFC WIDE CABLE
High performance pure copper HiFC™ developed by Hitachi employs the core wires. HiFC has various advantages, including similar sonic characteristics as used in SR-009 and SR-L500 6N high purity 99.99999% copper wires. The entire cable are then arranged in a flat, wide format configuration to lower the capacitance between each wires and finished with the most suitable structure to drive the earspeaker. 

NEW HIGH QUALITY SYNTHETIC LEATHER EARPADS:
New earpad design is carefully hand crafted with high quality synthetic leather for utmost comfort for hours of music enjoyment as well as sound performance.

 

Tech Specs

Type

Push-Pull Open Back Oval Electrostatic Earspeaker Headphone

Frequency Response

7 - 41,000Hz

Electrostatic Capacitance

110pF (including cable)

Impedance

145k Ω (including cable, at 10kHz)

Sound Pressure Sensitivity

101dB / 100V r.m.s. 1 kHz

Maximum Sound Pressure

118dB / 400Hz

Bias Voltage

580V DC

Left & Right Identification

"L" and "R" indicated on the arc assembly Left channel cable is marked with a solid line. Right channel is marked with a dotted line.

Ear Pads

High quality synthetic leather

Cable

HiFC parallel 6-strand, low-capacity special wide copper cable, 2.5m full length

Weight

0.75lb without cable / 1lb with cable

Specifications and appearance are subject to change for improvement without notice.

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Warranty Information
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Why Choose Stax

STAX is one of the most respected and historic names in personal audio, renowned worldwide for its electrostatic headphone technology and uncompromising approach to sonic purity. Manufactured in Japan, STAX products are designed for listeners seeking an exceptionally open, detailed, and transparent presentation that conventional headphone designs often struggle to achieve.

For many enthusiasts, hearing a properly matched STAX system for the first time is a genuinely memorable experience. The speed, delicacy, and effortless clarity of electrostatic headphones create a presentation that feels incredibly immediate and lifelike, revealing fine detail and subtle textures with remarkable ease. Vocals, strings, piano, and acoustic recordings in particular benefit from the spaciousness and realism that STAX systems are capable of delivering.

At HeyNow Hi-Fi, STAX appeals to customers who want to move beyond traditional headphone listening and experience something genuinely unique within high-end personal audio. While electrostatic systems require dedicated energisers and careful system matching, the reward is a level of refinement and transparency that continues to make STAX one of the true reference brands in the headphone world.

Signature Design and Sound

STAX products are built around the company’s long-standing electrostatic driver technology, which uses an ultra-light diaphragm suspended between electrically charged plates to achieve extraordinary speed and precision. This design allows STAX headphones to respond to musical signals with exceptional accuracy and minimal distortion.

Sonically, STAX systems are renowned for their openness, air, and micro-detail retrieval. The presentation feels highly spacious and unconstrained, with outstanding separation and a remarkable ability to reveal subtle nuances within recordings. Unlike some conventional dynamic or planar headphones, STAX products often create a sense of effortlessness and transparency that feels closer to listening to high-end loudspeakers in a well-treated room.

Importantly, despite their extraordinary detail retrieval, STAX systems avoid sounding aggressive or overly sharp when correctly partnered, instead delivering a refined and highly natural presentation that encourages deep listening sessions.

Stax Product Range

The STAX range includes electrostatic headphones, dedicated driver units (energisers), and complete headphone systems designed for both enthusiast and reference-level listening. Models including the SR-L700 MKII, SR-007, and flagship SR-X9000 have become highly regarded amongst serious headphone enthusiasts seeking the highest levels of resolution and realism.

STAX driver units and energisers are carefully matched to their headphones, allowing customers to build complete systems tailored to different performance levels and listening preferences. Whether entering the world of electrostatic headphones for the first time or pursuing a true reference personal audio system, STAX remains one of the most iconic and technically unique brands in high-end headphone listening.

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