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@@megaxmilk hi! I haven't listened to the L300. I did own an L700mk1 for a short time, and it sounded on a similar level as the L700, although this was years ago. The most advantageous aspect of the newer Stax is comfort. The LNS are less comfortable because the foam is usually all deteriorated, so your ear is pressed against the metal grate.

Hi! No problem! I'm still enjoying them a lot. They still surprise and wow me every time I use them :)

@@alexsmith1207 hi! Thanks, I use them mostly at home and rarely during runs, so the anc isn't useful for me. I'm still enjoying them a lot; I'll do an update video after a month. They really blow my mind (for what they are)....

@@harryrs5273 hi! I don't hear any glaring issues with the spectrum compared to my Stax. Nothing stands out as an annoyance, except it does sound slightly more anemic overall (along with the other descriptions I made in the video).

@@mrlang125 hi! That's awesome :)

Hi! I trust Amazon Music HD the most because it's all FLACs. The 96khz and 24bit stuff is kinda nonsense, and I likely can't tell the difference between 256kbps and FLAC, but Amazon Music just gives me peace of mind that I'm getting the best possible.

Hi! Cool, let me know what you think or if am I just crazy :)

Hi! I haven't had any cable issues yet, knock on wood. All I know is that the wires are super thin and the solder points are delicate :o

@@longtech Thank you for the quick reply. Based on what I read on various forums, many people encounter this problem sooner or later. I am always weary when it comes to soldering that might introduce sound degradation.

Hi! Thanks for your recommendation, right now I am still loving my 007mk1 system so much. I have no desire to buy anything new :) but perhaps one day I will get bored and consider your recommendation. Thanks again!

Hi! Thanks for calling me out on that. I was going to do it but I became unmotivated for three reasons: 1) it'd be difficult to do it in a real blinded manner (I think I would need to get some programmed switches or something) 2) after all this time, the difference between them, particular in the bass prominence of the kgsshv, are too dramatic to be a placebo (it may be wrong, but I do have a sense for placebo differences) 3) even if there were no differences, very few people have my particular 500V kgsshv, so it won't apply to many. I do still have some interest in doing this comparison though. The last time I did it, for some reason, the fuse on the carbon blew, so that's another reason I'm unmotivated lol

Hi! Yes, it's possible, I use the same wipes on my 007's pads and haven't had any issues with the dye fading. It's a very very minor issue on the sr-x9k; probably shouldn't have even included it :)

Hi! Yea, it's a finicky process to reinsert the pads. I wouldn't do it unless you have to :) it's pretty easy for me now, but the first and second time felt risky

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Hi, yes, the tiles aren't the best because the car is not positioned perfectly perpendicular to the titles. I think my shoe measurement is more accurate in this case.

Hi! I've see the Aztec in person, and no.

Hi! This video is way better than mine and has a different demographic: th-cam.com/video/40qKrYuWcb8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=wKOE38CstBrZojmK

I’m sure your comments are just so soul crushing to the person posting it… Keyboard Coward

It's true, but I speak my mind :)

Hi! Thanks, I think the sheen on the metal will give it a lot of character in all lighting conditions

Hi! I think they're intending the Cybertruck to be a daily driver, so it's great that they shrunk it (IMO). Over the last few years, they went back and forth with the size vs the original prototype.

In not sure if I'm mistaken but the cyber truck has a bigger bed

@@blakeogeris2494 it does and more cabin space, while the Ford has a much bigger frunk.

Hi, thank you, I'm still enjoying my 007mk1 very much :) I once owned a 007A (with port mod) for a short time and thought it had too much of an etch in the upper-mids somewhere. I couldn't stand it, but I've read that there are variations in the 007A's sound over the years, so I can't comment on what the more recent ones sound like. Unfortunately, high end audio can cost a lot as you try different pairs / gear, and there are no definitive answers (as it's difficult to find people who you can trust lol).

@longtech Thanks for the reply, Long. You're right it can cost a lot, and I think the most useful move is to demo gear when possible. Reviews are useful too but they only go so for when it comes to subjective preferences. There are some Stax models to demo at a nearby audio store but unfortunately the 007A isn't one of them. It might be a risky blind buy.

I had a similar issue. You can unscrew the caps and cut the elastic down so that it doesn't hang as much as before. I would take small cuts off one end and find out the perfect amount for you.

@@azamonde I know I can order a black one and they fit. I just love the brown color scheme. Too bad you can’t find them anymore …I bet you you can have a leather maker make something up?

Hi! I have this delisted video about how to adjust the loose headband: th-cam.com/video/TBZx-3xIX6w/w-d-xo.html

Unless your 007 is modded, the black dust cover is simply an insert in the earpads. Once you remove the earpad, it becomes clear how to remove the dust cover.

For me, it's a "night and day" difference: microdynamics and transparency are much better. To a lay person, it may not be much, but if you want to absorb in perfection, the dust cover needs to go. I've spent an hour or two comparing 2 71XXX head to head with the cover and then without. There's also no drawback in the sound with it off (IMO, on my system). That being said, removing and reapplying the pads can be a real pain and needs to be done with utmost care and patience. However, once the dust cover is off, it's much easier to reinsert the pads because you can "cup" your hand right behind the leather to insert it into the groove. Maybe I can make a video of this. Later today, I'll take out my 71XXX pair with the dust cover again to listen to it. I'll let you know what I think again.

@@longtech Thanks, please let me know.

@@greenpips5593 I just made a video on this. I have a raging headache right now and will edit it later today or tomorrow.

Hi! Thanks for your thoughts! What I love about the 007's bass is that there doesn't seem to be a boundary to it, it just spreads throughout the room but doesn't feel bloomy or boomy. It melts into the sound and creates a lush foundation. Some people say there's too much bass, but I think it's perfect because it needs to perform with all genres, so I enjoy it for pop and hip-hop as much as classical. I'm the type of person who thinks that a single headphone should be perfect for all genres, and thinking that there are headphones that are good for one genre and not ideal for another is a cop out :) granted I don't listen to heavy metal.

@@longtech The Mk1 does have the right amount of bass in my opinion. It is the slowness that robs it from impact and precision, maybe with different pads it could be improved, but then it would screw up the tuning elsewhere, there is no win-win. I agree that it can be used for any genre, but I also don't find a whole lot, where its qualities would make it really stand out, that's why I am in limbo about keeping it considering the amount of head time. That is kind of another take on its main weakness, it's sort of like a car with suspension set up for comfort so it can go on rougher roads, but also not that agile or involving, not quite operating in that sweet spot between them. Sometimes this might still be exactly what you want, but not always. For instance when playing jazz, amount of softness can be distracting, I find the good old NB Lambda to be much more involving and faithful, with its own drawbacks of course. For me, there is just 'no escape' from an SR-Omega, which made me see all other big Staxes (007, 009, X9000) in a different limelight. Keeping the car analogy, it is like a grand tourer: involving but not edgy, comforting on a long journey, yet not soft (only a tiny bit, estas will always be like that anyway).

@@p_adam19 interesting :) I don't find the mk1 bass to be slow, but maybe I haven't heard enough fast bass to see it. To me, the mk1 bass is just the right amount of detailed, softness, and extension. When I only focus on the bass, my mind doesn't have any nitpicks. Wrt to softness and impact, I find on certain recordings at a "live" volume, it has the right amount of impact and speed to match what I'd expect to hear with my ears only. Then again, all my ideas about the mk1 are without the dust covers.

Hi! I wish I had lots of newer headphones and time to review them all. I'll make another video soon about the challenges of high-end audio.

@@longtech how about iem? I like its build.

@@nickdual I've owned some custom iems and middle end ones. They're great, but I like to reserve my ears for exclusive listening sessions. I don't listen to music while I'm doing other activities.

@@longtech I think iems sounds aren't better than closed-ear headphones, right? but you should know that, iems build is better. I want to keep longer. I don't want to buy something after few years, it is broken easily like Chinese products.

@@nickdual I don't have much experience with closed headphones. My audio philosophy has been mostly to get 1-2 systems that I'm satisfied with, rather than collect a bunch of audio products. I treat my ears as a limited resource, so I tend to only use my ears to listen to my best system. Even when I'm driving, I'm not listening to music.

Hi! Yes, the nova sig is awesome, amazing value for the money in terms of sound. I don't listen to the nova sig much because I find the 007mk1 better in every way :)

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I really like the tonality of my Lambda Nova Signature, my 2nd favourite estat after the SR-007 MK1. The low end is a little soft & it is not the most detailed from the Lambda series, that goes to the Lambda Signature. But the LNS has a great mids, it’s natural sounding & an easy listen. It’s probably the hardest to power out of all Lambda headphones. Old Stax headphones are fragile & delicate, I’ve 3x SR-007 MK1 & annoyingly 1 of them developed a fault in the cable. So buying any of these is a risk, also the SR-007 MK1 is still probably the hardest to power out of all estats. That is definitely something to note.

Hi! I haven't heard the mjolnir version. At this point, I am completely satisfied with the JR copy, after replacing the 4 large caps in the unit. I actually prefer the Carbon for my 007mk1 90% of the time. It has a more balanced presentation, rather than being overly bass heavy with the kgsshv 500v.

@@longtech I think my 007mk2 sound better because of the extra power over the Stax energisers my 009 also sound great .I think Spritzer builds them exactly as Kevin Gilmore the original designer built them and has close relationship with him .Have you noticed they do run hot !

@@martinslocombe2288 yes, my JR Carbon runs very hot (estimate around 54C on the outside), especially after I changed the caps. I actually unplug it every time I turn it off. I'm afraid of it catching fire lol

@@longtech The Mjolner has substantial heat sinks for that reason .

Hi! Thanks! You're right, I am driven by quality and quality defines my life in many ways. You have great insight :)

Hi! Yes, I haven't owned any super high end dacs, but I have tried 6-7 DACs with the x9000 ranging from $400-2500 and find that the topping d90le is the best of the bunch. It's very difficult to eliminate variables in high end audio because we're often comparing subtle / minor differences that are also confounded by our poor audio memories. So far, I'm still in love with my 007mk1 + carbon + d90le, it's essentially perfect to me, I would prefer a little more brightness, but it doesn't bother me at all.

@@longtech Thanks for a reply. I would recommend to try 9000 and 007 with high end DACs (maybe some dCS stuff or Weiss), it might (or might not) change your perspective... It's also very important what cables you are using (I have a lot of different ones, like Shunyata Anaconda ZTron, NBS Black Label II, Voodoo Electra and others... they all have some pros and cons in sound, so it's a tough "job" to find best match in the system, but it also a fun part of the "journey" to find your ideal sound...), what digital transport (using macmini with a custom linear PSU for now, planning to change it to dCS Bridge in the future), what is power supply situation at your home (I have a couple of power regenerators), that stuff REALLY matters with the level of Carbon and 009, so it probably mean a lot to 9000 (probably to 007 as well)... But overall all of that it's don't change the conceipt of the sound of heaphones, so if 9000 is not "your cup of tea" in thes regard, then you right and should stick to the 007... P.S. I kinda hope I will not like 9000 that much compared to my 009, that way I can sell 9000 and buy dCS Bridge right away, and still have some money to maybe upgrade my vynil rig a little and/or just buy a bunch of LPs for it 😁

@@TheDragonOwen lol yes, high end audio can get silly. I haven't bought a high end dac because they're more difficult to return / try out. I wish more DAC companies allowed people to return or trial their DACs. So far, I'm so satisfied with my d90le that I can't find any fault in the way it presents what I think is just the music. I had a schiit flagship DAC where I thought the music sounded better for almost all songs, but after I while, I thought that the DAC manipulated the music to create a more grounded soundstage. I have little motivation to try out another DAC, but perhaps one day lol.

I use a Weiss dac 202 with my Mjolner kgsshv carbon + Stax sr009 it sounds wonderful .Should i upgrade the 009 to 009s ?