Headphones — Stax SR-L300

The SR-L300 is an electrostatic over-ear headphone from Stax, part of the accessible L-series, built with notably high sensitivity. The SR-L300 brings Stax's legendary electrostatic driver engineering to a more accessible open-back over-ear format.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 7Hz to 41,000Hz within plus-or-minus 10dB. Sensitivity is notably high at 101dB SPL at 1kHz/1mW. Weight is 322g - considerably lighter than the flagship SR-007MK2 and SR-009S.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally fast, detailed character Stax's legendary electrostatic driver technology is broadly celebrated for, delivered at a more accessible price tier and lighter weight than the flagship electrostatic catalogue.

Pairing

The SR-L300 requires a dedicated electrostatic headphone amplifier rather than a conventional headphone output.

Alternatives

Stax's own SR-L500MK2 offers a somewhat more accomplished alternative within the same broader accessible L-series catalogue.