Stax SR-009 and Woo Audio WES - Head-Fi TV, Episode 008:

[Ishvires]

ok, you just persuaded me, one day I will buy this system :P

[MrDjNickone]

what's the point of listening a completely squashed with the limiter todays music on those?

[Satfgk]

@MrDjNickone Makes no sense? What do you mean?

[darkarsenal]

man feel bad watching this.. =''[ haha, not something I could ever really afford xP

[MahaVakyas]

$5200 for the headphones. $4990 for the WES... that's more than $10,000 just to properly use your headphones! O_o

that is....just nuts...

[ambibu]

If I'll ever have as much spendable money as some men having in my country, I would rather buy one set of these electrostatics than bouncing with an AUDI or BMW

[gmahler2u]

good review!! Thank you

[mystr331]

There is no such thing as a perfect headphone. It is a poor opinion IMO to think that.

[mrmadicbm]

There always something better, $12,000 for the complete set up you would have to be a millionaire as you could get something that sounds 80% as good for heaps less.

[ashneel99]

I could kill for these headphones...

[Satfgk]

@xXTheDeathReaperXx My guess is that (based on electrostatic headphone experience) the SR-009 will sound slightly smoother, faster, more detail and most of all more effortless. This is the characteristics of electrostats in general. If you tweak the HD 800 (replace the cable, fully balanced system, high end source and so on) I don't think the SR 009 will be five times better. Maybe 30 procent better at most...

[Likui]

Will you do any video in future about the Audeze LCD-3 ? maybe compare it with the Stax SR 009?

[xXTheDeathReaperXx]

How does the HD 800 compare to the SR 009? Please answer. Also consider the price difference.

[FeelFree3]

If ignore the price would the best hi fi or this headphone has better sound quality?

[marleymusic217]

Spent 12000 dollars on studio monitors and you will probably have a better sound + you can give awesome party's since other people can listen too....

Or you spent 10% of that price tag on headphone gear and have 98% of the sound quality and have money to spare to go on a world trip!

[thechronic4twenty]

When I can afford. Get these, the proper amp. A nice joint. Forget about anything else, this would be a perfect moment in my life!

[menamesjames]

Lmao, the amp has valve tubes

[thedavid932]

yes i have these

[Satfgk]

how does the HD 800 compare to the SR 009?

[thedavid932]

these are good headphones

[disruptfam]

Could you review the red wine audio Audez'e Edition Headphone System?

[MrGodSend2000]

it looks like a spoiler

[venomsabrewulf]

That random dubstep at the end, where is it from? It sounds freaking awesome :-D

[DoNultima]

How's the bass on these headphones? I currently have the K702s and Denon AH-D5000's and I prefer my Denons in 99% of music and 90% of my films. Mainly because of the deep bass response from the Denons.

[subzeroita]

Thanks for the review!They look really sexy and tempting...but that's something I will ever be able to afford :(

[g1981c]

yeah ... serious headphone. unfortunately i think 007 MK2 looked more polished. but that's ok - the 009 has this RAW INDUSTRIAL HARDCORE look that is also cool.

[etherealrhythm]

Wow. Really such a ludicrous amount of cash. I'd love to purchase a system like that if I won the lottery. Short of that, I can't see it ever happening.

[disruptfam]

WOW beautiful setup Those headphones and that AMP look amazing!! Is the WES the stock version or have some or all of the components been upgraded?

[raidentheninja]

And I though my HD555's were expensive!

[barun432]

Really a great and unbiased review, but I had one question about how does it compare to the K1000, HE5 and T1 in detail, imaging and overall presentation.

Thanks.

[JBT24]

Jesus, just when I thought the $1300 ALO/Algorhythm DAC amp combo was going to slaughter my wallet.......

[Doc610]

My Beyerdynamic DT 770's blew out when he mentioned the price.........................­................... Haha. I would never pay that much for headphones, but not saying there's something wrong with it, because I'd pay that much money for other things, car audio being one if I had the money. Just goes to show, hobbies are expensive!!!!

[barronjordan1]

How does the SR-009 compare to the LCD-2 rev. 2, taking into account the price difference? For example, would five LCD-2's be more worth it than buying one SR-009?

[husnainanwaar1992]

tell us what is the best head phone that does not need any amplification

[nyny99ful]

why this headphones costs so much ?

i understand that they probably got a very very good sound quality

however from manufacturer point of view are they expensive to manufacture ?

[ihasmario]

So is the balance more like the O2 or a lambda?

[DarkAeonSlayer99999]

Sounds great and all, but I am completely satisfied with my $3000 HD 800 (with whiplash TWag cable) and Violectric V200 amp combo. So much so, I will never consider buying anything else. I'd like to hear the Stax though.

[envythree]

$12,000 may seem like a lot for one headphone+amp setup, but it actually seems like a pretty good deal compared to the Orpheus ($32,000 for the HE90+HEV90) or the Sony R10 (~$6,000 plus amp).

P.S. Do you plan on reviewing the JH16+JH3A when (or if :P) it comes out?

[yanteshdhir]

As always a great review. Looking forward for LCD2 review paired with an amp that drive those headphones to their best. If possible shoot the videos in manual focus because that would prevent video getting in and out of focus. Looking forward for more :D Regards.

[BadButNotSad]

Hifigasm *_.._*

[ROFLmao35216]

There was something about apologizing about my wallet when I joined....

[chowychow]

Could you do a quick review on the SRH940?

[pilus87]

"a huge disadvantage is the price"

*yet you seem ungodly satisfied with it LOL*

stop poisoning me with these things man!!!

*wait a second, i'm the one subscribed volutarily ... ROFL*

[KenDiriwan]

deadmau5 music in the end? XD

[FrosChannel]

@KenDiriwan No, thats just random dubstep.

[funus]

I finally got a chance to listen to the SR-407s and SR007 mkIIs whne I went to Japan... I don't have experience with other top of the lines; but those two are the best things I've ever heard. I really just wish that I didn't have to take out a loan to buy one of them, and now we have the $5000 SR009s.

[oohitslong]

Great video. I think I speak for most enthusiasts when I say we really appreciate these videos. Not only are they entertaining and insightful to watch, it just simply feels better than reading an article, or say, a review from a forum. Not saying the latter is in anyway bad (I enjoy browsing the head-fi forums and do so on a consistent basis), but these videos help keep the passion alive.

Can't wait for the next episode!

[paulchiu]

did you get the chance to use the Stax amp with the SR009?

[headfi]

@paulchiu No, Paul, just the Woo Audio WES, and also (but much more briefly) the Ray Samuels Audio A-10.

[terrytalar]

Hey . Can You compare the - hmm - sound resolution of these headphones too AKG K701?

[headfi]

@terrytalar I like the K701, but the SR-009 is...really? ;-)

[Malangsufi]

man please update this more frequently :)

[WTFhappenedWITHyou]

Awesome.

[dickhalloran]

as sweet as these 009s look I can't watch these videos without staring down those LCD2s in the background

[headfi]

@crazynsober2day LOL. No problem! As of this moment, I still haven't decided whether or not to buy an SR-009 system, so I very much understand where you're coming from right now.

[gli7utubeo]

Can you comment on the comfort compared to the SR007? I sold my 007s because the pads were too thin and the pressed against my ears too much and it just plain hurt after 5-10 minutes. It really pressed against the top & bottom of my ears, and I thought the ear opening was too small. Is the ear opening larger than the 007's? Thank you.

[headfi]

@gli7utubeo The Stax SR-007 never worked well for me, in terms of comfort or easy fit. I don't like the SR-007's rotating earpieces, and the lack of earpiece swiveling in the horizontal plane. The SR-009, in my experience, is infinitely more comfortable than the SR-007, and one of the most comfortable full-size headphones I've ever worn.

[guomaster]

Great video. 

[HARDESTBOOM]

that rig, is my portable rig

[iEatUglyNoobs]

Brandon, you want headphones to be priced with a dac and cd player? uh.

[CJoMin]

11,000 USD...

Anyway, could you provide the links you mentioned in the beginning, explaining more about electrostatic headphones? I'm also interested in reading more about dynamic drivers as well to get a better understanding of them. Thanks for another great episode!

[brandon15926]

That price is also not including a DAC, or CD player. Thanks for the great video Jude

[headfi]

@brandon15926 That's correct. So if you're going to go with top-flight source gear, too (assuming you don't already have a source you'd be completely happy using with the SR-009), the financial damage might be substantially worse.

[Higgins2001]

Wish I hadnt sold my WES before I had a chance to try it with the SR-009s... aw well, there are other amp options

[Pnasalberta]

can u do a vid on cable upgrades especially the akg k702?

[TimPwndMe]

Awesome show, keep it up!