HAPPY 85^TH ANNIVERSARY TO STAX

The Japanese HiFi brand known for their Ear Speakers is celebrating their 85^th Anniversary.

Founded in 1938 in Japan by Naotake Hayashi, STAX has been at the forefront of the audio experience for enthusiasts, audiophiles, and professionals around the world, from its humble beginnings to becoming a pioneering force in electrostatic technology.

Naotake Hayashi

THE HISTORY OF STAX

To find out more about the history of STAX, read HiFi PiG reviewer Janine’s piece on the history of the brand, here:

“Talk of Stax and all you think of is headphones, or as they very much like to call them, ‘Earspeakers’. I ogled for one of their sets of headphones when I first set sail on my voyage into HiFi walking past KJ Leisurecentre in Watford on the way to my piano lessons each week….”

Vintage STAX advert

STAX CELEBRATES 85^TH ANNIVERSARY

“We are proud to be celebrating our 85th year anniversary this year. As a company, we are most proud of the very high standards of listening that Stax represents. The company’s commitment to perfection and its pursuit of advancing our work through advanced technology has been truly down to the Japanese culture and its deep sense of responsibility, respect, and authenticity. The feeling of bringing something to life with emotion and hard work is the fundamental principle that underpins Stax, the brand. We will continue to create products that bring pleasure to our listeners and look very much forward to another 85 years,” said Douglas Ip, Head of Sales and Marketing, STAX International.

STAX

STAX SR-003MKII AND SRM-D10

To commemorate this landmark occasion, STAX has released an 85th anniversary STAX bundle featuring the SR-003MKII +SRM-D10 with an exclusive STAX jumper and an 85th anniversary pin, plus there is an ebook about the company.

The bundle has been designed to appeal to young audiophiles and allows consumers to experience the STAX sound while being on the go.

HiFi PiG Says: Happy Anniversary STAX, a real milestone!