ES Labs ES-2a review ES Labs ES-2a - https://www.eslabhk.com/es-2a *affiliate links help support the channel - thank you! All my headphone measurements: https://pfs.squig.link/headphones Need help? Message me on Minnect: https://bit.ly/HiFiHelp Join my Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/passionforsound Become a Passion for Sound YouTube member: https://bit.ly/PFSMember Get MERCH! https://bit.ly/PFSMerch Electrostatic headphones have a reputation for being finicky and difficult to drive, but they also have a loyal following of music lovers who believe they offer the ultimate listening experience. In this video, I'm reviewing the ES Labs ES-2A, a new pair of electrostatic headphones that are a serious competitor to headphones like the Stax SR-007. I'll take you on a deep dive into the sound, build quality, and overall performance of the ES-2A. I'll also share my thoughts on how they compare to other electrostatic headphones and how to get the most out of them by choosing the right headphone amplifier or energiser and a compatible DAC. If you're an audiophile, music lover, or just curious about what makes electrostatic headphones so special, this review is for you. BEST AUDIO BARGAINS BELOW! Koss PortaPro headphones Global* - https://amzn.to/42gDtEm AUS* - https://amzn.to/4cgzEUh Apos Gremlin headphone amp Review - https://bit.ly/43FZjna Global* - https://bit.ly/GremlinAmp Fosi Audio ZA3 speaker amp Review - https://bit.ly/4chWQRO Global* - https://amzn.to/4jfMi8g AUS* - https://amzn.to/41TS3Tg WiiM Pro streamer Review - https://bit.ly/4cicA7p Global* - https://amzn.to/4lflPcE AUS* - https://amzn.to/4leQgzP FiiO FT1 headphones Review - https://bit.ly/4lfVCLd Global* - https://amzn.to/4iC4VTG AUS* - https://amzn.to/3Rmdp5q FiiO K11 R2R DAC & headphone amp Review - https://bit.ly/42ww7h6 US & CA* - https://bit.ly/494DVs5 AUS* - https://amzn.to/4fTzxPD Global* - https://amzn.to/40VpdSt FiiO FT1 Pro headphones Review - https://bit.ly/3EfxG9V Global* - https://amzn.to/3Fzi41j AUS* - https://amzn.to/4iyCINK xDuoo TA-66 tube amp Review - https://bit.ly/448jRoo US & CA* - https://bit.ly/xDuooTA-66 Global* - https://amzn.to/3VWWSYS AUS* - https://amzn.to/45MagTc SMSL RAW-HA1 speaker amp & DAC Review - https://bit.ly/4i442T0 Global* - https://bit.ly/RAWHA1 US & CA* - https://bit.ly/SMSLRAWHA1 AUS* - https://amzn.to/3XKHZtf SMSL RAW-MDA1 DAC & headphone amp Review - https://bit.ly/447p3J5 US & CA* - https://bit.ly/RAW-MDA1 Global* - https://amzn.to/3ZV8Tk9 AUS* - https://amzn.to/4eXLx1l, Meze 105 AER headphones Review - https://bit.ly/42lNccF Global* - https://bit.ly/Meze105 US & CA* - https://bit.ly/Mez105AA AUS* - https://amzn.to/3RlGRJb xDuoo TA-20 Plus headphone amp & preamp Review - https://bit.ly/42hKu7R US & CA* - https://bit.ly/TA20P Global* - https://amzn.to/43wK3ZD AUS* - https://amzn.to/4hVEAPp SMSL RAW-DAC1 DAC Review - https://bit.ly/43EXDKC US & CA* - https://bit.ly/RAWDAC1 Global* - https://amzn.to/4hgqgkJ AUS* - https://amzn.to/3PxxW6q Singxer SU-6 digital-to-digital converter (DDC) Review - https://bit.ly/448jOJe US & CA* - https://bit.ly/SingxerSU6 Global* - https://amzn.to/3R0hyw0 AUS* - https://amzn.to/42fquT8 Chord Mojo 2 DAC & headphone amp Review - https://bit.ly/43F0Rhg Global* - https://amzn.to/3E5GNKj AUS* - https://amzn.to/4i4vAI3 Meze 109 Pro headphones Review - https://bit.ly/41Z9T7x US & CA* - https://bit.ly/Meze109P Global* - https://bit.ly/Meze109Pro FiiO K17 streamer, DAC, headphone amp & preamp Review - https://bit.ly/42hKvIX US & CA* - https://bit.ly/FiiOK17 Global* - https://amzn.to/3QWziIH AUS* - https://amzn.to/42bZRyJ SJY Horizon Closed Carbon headphones Review - https://bit.ly/3DTKMd5 Global* - https://bit.ly/SJYHCCA ZMF Bokeh headphones Review - https://bit.ly/4hXLhAN Global - https://bit.ly/42vMLwo Schiit Mjolnir 3 headphone amp Review - https://bit.ly/44cnrOi Global - https://bit.ly/SchiitMJ3 ADAM A7V Review - https://bit.ly/4i2hO8L Global* - https://amzn.to/43mIbma AUS* - https://amzn.to/4i7oMJP Linear Tube Audio Velo headphone amp and preamp Review - https://bit.ly/42Eeknp Global - https://bit.ly/LTAVelo Any discounted HiFiMan headphones Global* - https://amzn.to/42gwnQk AUS* - https://amzn.to/42v7SQo 00:00 ES Labs ES-2A review 00:31 Design & specs 03:24 Sound quality 04:46 Music examples 13:37 Wrap-up #audiophile #headphones #hifi #electrostatic #headfi #musiclover #audioreview #highendaudio #ESLabs #stax

Thanks to ES Labs for the loan of ES-2α! Buy from ES Labs: https://www.eslabhk.com/product-page/pre-order-es-2a-open-back-electrostatic-headphone Support me on... Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/wavetheory1 Donate on Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=7N7Z8WRLWQ36E Headphone stand in the thumbnail is from Gingko Audio, light mahogany: https://danacables.com/product-category/headphone-stands/ - use code "Wave" for a $50 discount through August 31, 2025! My Previous E-Stat Reviews & Descriptions... E-Stat explainers... Part 1: https://youtu.be/ynox7x4V5Us Part 2: https://youtu.be/_iJgn6Vjvpc Audeze CRBN (take 1): https://youtu.be/OxR4g5gx7iA (take 2): https://youtu.be/5mPHYjHMKww CRBN2 coming soon! HiFiMan Mini Shangri-La: https://youtu.be/lHV7F8JUHxk HiFiMan Shangri-La Jr: https://youtu.be/XrqWTFAAzHk HiFiMan Shangri-La: https://youtu.be/1FvHASYC6Mc Mjolnir Carbon: https://youtu.be/2ggDCuKxHFo STAX SR-009(s): https://youtu.be/CX7eWidQte0 STAX SR-009s: https://youtu.be/RmACUxFtk5o STAX SR-X9000: https://youtu.be/Z3GBaT3Qkno My Reviews of Mentioned Gear: Berkeley Alpha S2: https://youtu.be/JY3c4HEyH0s Chord 2Go + 2Yu: https://youtu.be/S3O7JNOJIqI Dan Clark E3: https://youtu.be/wzUqM7OJlTk Fiio SR11: https://youtu.be/YuagbK8p0FA Geshelli J2S 4493 (with opamp swap how-to): https://youtu.be/oynapU7wB_g 4499: https://youtu.be/s0cJFsLjCNc: HEDD HEDDPhone 2: https://youtu.be/dr-Dp_JskzQ HiFiMan HE1000se (1): https://youtu.be/Hf_0NqehvPg (2): https://youtu.be/imqRAlflJZE LAiV Harmony uDAC: https://youtu.be/A5sqsO76L8w Lampizator Baltic 3: https://youtu.be/QShvh2rqETc LTA Z10e: https://youtu.be/Bft6HUsYDhE Modhouse Tungsten: https://youtu.be/mrwZ2OArNTM Schiit BiFrost 2: https://youtu.be/gydqRIWgbrc Singxer SU-6: https://youtu.be/6dr4T0Sd_NU Sonore ultraRendu: https://youtu.be/qEOOE9rP6Rs Timestamps... 00:00 Intro, Pricing Disclaimer 01:42 Shameless Self Promotion 02:10 About the ES-2a 04:00 Build, Features, Comfort 08:58 Test Gear 11:40 Sound 25:12 Comparisons to HE1000se & HEDDPhone 2 30:35 Should You Go E-Stat for the 2a?

This is one of those cases I review a headphone I really enjoy, at my own expense. I don't get anything, and I had to pay for international shipping to send it to the next person on the review-tour. When you drop a like and a sub, you help to grow the channel, which in turn helps pay for more reviews like this. ES-2a (non-affiliate) [https://www.eslabhk.com/product-page/pre-order-es-2a-open-back-electrostatic-headphone] 🌐 Connect with GREQ Reviews on Social Media: 🎧 Head-fi for in-depth discussions https://head-fi.org/members/greq.135670 🦩 Follow on Twitter for the latest updates https://twitter.com/GREQ_Reviews 📷 Dive into our visual journey on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/greq_reviews/ 📚 GREQ Reviews - Headphone Measurement Database: https://itsgreq.gitbook.io/headphone-measurements 🎧 I turn headphones into content. 🔊 #AudioEnthusiast #VintageAudio #GREQReviews🔊 #AudioEnthusiast #VintageAudio #SoundExperience #GREQReviews

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