Stax SR-L700 MKII

9.2

/ 10

Specifications

Impedance

120 Ω

Sensitivity

98 dB/mW

Type

Over-ear

Amp required

Yes

Score by configuration

No amplifier

5.5

Portable amp

8.5

Desktop amp

9.2

Max score assumes optimal full audio chain.

Analysis

The Stax SR-L700 MKII is a reference over-ear with 120Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 120Ω, these headphones benefit significantly from a dedicated amplifier. Without one, volume and dynamics are noticeably limited — you're leaving performance on the table.

Your audio source matters more than most people think. Spotify High Quality is fine for casual listening, but with FLAC files or lossless services like Apple Music or TIDAL you'll hear a clear improvement — especially with reference headphones like these.

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