{"product_id":"stax-stax-sr-l500-mk2-earspeakers","title":"STAX SR-L500 MK2 Earspeakers","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusic as it was meant to be heard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe STAX SR-L500 is an open-back electrostatic earspeaker headphone with a thin-film diaphragm and stainless steel fixed electrodes. Its driver design delivers deep bass, a smooth midrange, and delicate high frequencies in a balanced presentation. A 10-position headband, synthetic leather earpads, and low-capacitance HiFC copper cable support comfortable listening and excellent signal transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA thin-film diaphragm for balanced reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SR-L500 pairs a hand-selected thin-film diaphragm with rigid stainless steel fixed electrodes. These components form the electrostatic driver, supporting a presentation that gives bass depth, vocal texture, and high-frequency detail room to be heard. Its specified frequency response extends from 7Hz to 41kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTen positions to find your fit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe headband uses the 10-click height adjustment mechanism adopted from the STAX SR-009 and SR-507. Each position holds securely once selected, helping you maintain a consistent fit between listening sessions. Adjust the head pad height to place the earcups comfortably around your ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHiFC copper in a low-capacitance cable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeveloped by Hitachi, HiFC copper forms the cable’s conductors. The six-strand parallel cable uses a flat, wide arrangement to reduce capacitance between the wires, providing a structure suited to driving an electrostatic earspeaker. Its 8.2-foot (2.5m) length gives you room to sit comfortably beside your amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSynthetic leather pads for extended listening\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandcrafted synthetic leather earpads provide a comfortable contact surface while supporting the headphone’s acoustic performance. Together with the adjustable headband, they help keep the SR-L500 comfortably positioned through longer albums and listening sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct highlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePush-pull electrostatic driver design\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-back oval earcups\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-selected thin-film diaphragm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid stainless steel fixed electrodes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-click headband height adjustment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiFC copper cable with a low-capacitance flat configuration\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted synthetic leather earpads\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e580V DC bias voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: STAX SR-L500\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: Push-pull, open-back oval electrostatic earspeaker headphone\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 7–41,000Hz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrostatic capacitance: 110pF, including cable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 145kΩ at 10kHz, including cable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSound pressure sensitivity: 101dB at 100V RMS, 1kHz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaximum sound pressure: 118dB at 400Hz\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBias voltage: 580V DC\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadband adjustment: 10-click slider mechanism\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarpad material: Synthetic leather\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable: HiFC parallel six-strand, low-capacitance wide copper cable\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable length: 8.2ft (2.5m)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight without cable: 0.75lb (approximately 340g)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight with cable: 1lb (approximately 454g)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChannel identification: L and R markings on the headband assembly\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCable identification: Solid line for the left channel, dotted line for the right channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat’s included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTAX SR-L500 electrostatic earspeaker headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.2-foot (2.5m) cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"STAX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67935437488364,"sku":"APS-1467-1","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0225\/2721\/3642\/files\/SR-L500mk2_main.jpg?v=1793041002","url":"https:\/\/apos.audio\/products\/stax-stax-sr-l500-mk2-earspeakers","provider":"Apos","version":"1.0","type":"link"}