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Stax l700 measured with EARS and REW

Discussion in 'Audio Science' started by Ardacer, Oct 15, 2022.

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    Cambridge audio DACMagic100 into STAX SRM-313.

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    Frequency responses (R and L). They don't change that much on repositioning while maintaining a proper seal. Raw, not compared to any standard / goal.

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    Distortion at high listening levels. It's not properly scaled in dBa's or any sort of absolute units so it's not that useful. Also do note that my cat and dog were having tantrums in the background while my wife makes pancakes.

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    Decided to use this standard REW 6,5 cylce pulse for Attack/Decay. I might edit the photos to insert start/stop points for easier reference, but it should be quite self explanatory.

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    50Hz burst.

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    100 Hz burst.

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    500 Hz burst.

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    1500 Hz

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    4500 Hz

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    10k Hz burst.


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    30Hz square wave.

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    300Hz square wave.

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    DIN 250Hz & 8kHz 4:1 dual tone.

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    Waterfall plot.


    This all is to sort of benchmark my future electrostatic diy headphones.
     
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    Ardacer, Oct 15, 2022
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