Part of a history of ultra-precision sound checking It's not surprising that there are many music fans and audiophiles who have never heard of the audio maker STAX nor are they even aware of its existence. STAX products are used widely throughout the world by a large number of recording companies for sound-checking purposes in almost every stage of their production process. They are used to check that the sound has been recorded just as intended, for example by making sure that a Stradivarius really sounds like a Stradivarius, or to make sure that no unintended noise has found its way onto the mother disc or the stamper. This is because there are sounds that can only be detected by the human ear and that cannot be differentiated by a measuring device in terms of whether they are musical sound or just plain noise. STAX devices make use of high-polymer film which is several tens of times thinner than food wrapping. This is the diaphragm present in STAX electrostatic earspeakers. STAX is a Japanese brand that was the first in the world to pioneer electrostatic headphones of the condenser type, and STAX remains to this day, virtually the only company in the world active in this particular area. This is an earspeaker series whose high-range reproduction capacity has been proved especially by the appearance of SACD, DVD audio and other new-generation media. The SRM-323A power section has been strengthened, it has outstanding playback capacity, recreating low-pitched sounds with real presence that really underpin the music rather than constituting a mere amorphous mass, while the flawless sounds that float above could even, if one so wished, be analyzed in terms of their very structure. The SR-303 earspeaker focuses especially on high sound quality. SRS-3050A: The global standard  The electrostatic type is structured to ensure balanced operation. This means that a balance circuit is present until the moment of conversion into air vibrations. This is the only system that makes it possible to enjoy the sound innate to the balance system. SRS-3050A is a system based on combination with the new SRM-323A driver unit, which has a significantly strengthened power transformer, and it has permitted a major expansion in dynamic range. The simple two-stage amplifying circuit configuration with FET characterized by high sound quality and low noise at the input stage offers sound quality fully worthy of being referred to as the global standard. SR-303: The product of limitless experience  This is the latest model in the SR-Lambda series, which houses an elliptical unit that fits the shape of the human ear and makes use of the same new high-polymer film diaphragm as the SR-404 Signature. Follow-up features in respect to input signals have been improved by brushing up the diaphragm and the cables. This is a model occupying a position at the center of the line-up that succeeds to the smooth and high-resolution tradition of STAX earspeakers. The rectangular unit that might be described as the precursor of universal design sends out sounds to the outer ear as a whole by means of parallel plane waves, and it has been designed in such a way as to emulate as far as possible the process whereby the ear perceives natural sounds and sounds in a concert hall. What's more, the ear pads do not weigh down on the outer ear: an appropriate amount of space is ensured in the periphery so as to create a pleasant listening environment with no sense of pressure or unnaturalness.

Japan Made. Highest manufacturing standard Contents .. SRS-303 EarSpeakers SRM-323A Driver Unit on AC100V 29W. We sell Voltage Converter with input plugs North America, or Europe, UK. Interconnect cables English Manual Supplied by Authorized Resellers in Japan with standard manufacturer's warranty. Manufacturer's Japan Warranty 1 year labor/parts from the day you receive. We can help you liaise with the Japan repair centre. You will pay for postage to/from our Japan office.   srs-3050A or srs-3050II? srs-3050A is the Japan version where the driver unit runs on Japan's ac100v. srs-3050II is the International version, where the driver unit runs on ac120~240v. We dont have this version.   Buy Stax Accessories HPS-2 Wood Headphone Stand CPC-1 Clear Plastic Cover SRE Pro Extension Cable