Behind the sound [part iii]
Interview with STAX Engineer & Technology Division Manager, Yoji Nagayama
Yoji Nagayama is among the dynamic group of young engineers who have advanced through the ranks, playing a pivotal role in the success of STAX. In our conversation, we explore Yoji's aspirations and ideals for the brand, delving into his vision for its future. He played a crucial role in the development of STAX's latest release, the SRS-X1000 electrostatic audio system, which is tailored for newcomers to electrostatic headphone technology.
History
STAX was found in 1938. In 1959, STAX developed the world’s first electrostatic headphone and introduced SR-1 in 1960. Today STAX continues their tradition by offering the finest headphones for both professional and audiophile applications. STAX refers to all its headphones as “EARSPEAKERS”; such Ultra-High Fidelity devices for reproducing music can only be compared with the best cost-no-object loudspeakers, not other headphones. The term ”EARSPEAKER” is, therefore, more descriptive of STAX’s contribution to today’s most advanced level of sonic transduction.
