EDIFIER STAX SPIRIT S5 vs S3 // Passion for sound 🔊

This week I try to deep-dive into the all new Edifier Stax Spirit S5, comparing it with the previous-gen S3 plus a couple of special guest stars.

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SHORTCUTS 👇
0:00 Yadda yadda
0:35 Quick specs (versus S3)
1:51 Close-ups
5:24 In the box
7:06 Outdoor Bluetooth range test
8:28 Fit demo
9:17 Phone call / mic quality test
10:15 What's changed?
11:27 App run-through
12:15 What's changed? (cont'd)
12:27 Audio quality
14:27 Versus the Audeze Maxwell
16:11 Last Words / Score
17:15 Outro

❗IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS
- Edifier provided this review unit, but my opinions aren't swayed by that fact. Ever.
- All buy links on this page are affiliated, so when you buy something from here, I get a little kickback at no cost to you.

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[TheQuickyouknow]

Got a couple things wrong. Edifier uses real lambskin leather, not leatherette. Also, the S3s were Audeze drivers, but the S5s are not. The S5 is more of a new headset, not exactly building on the S3. They're actually very different with very different sound signatures.

Other than that, good review. I like the comparison, but Edifier moving away from Audeze was worth noting. I imagine it was related Sony buying Audeze.

[dimonadus]

Man, in Russia we have another prices! S3 is $200, S5 - $450. It's about 2 times more. Ьфчмудд сщыеы $500

[seefeel]

I'm tempted to try that planar magnetic sound, but do agree that MSRP is too high for build and aesthetics.

[realncrranger]

What's the best wired headset for audio queues on console? because im a rainbow six siege player and i need a new headset

[Mrsuhans]

Hi guys, i am an audiophile and i like to listen smooth and soft instrumentals like symphonies and western classical and i also like neutral and balance sound. Can you suggest how about it's performance in symphonies and western classical because I'm planning to buy it.

[philipm.]

They look like a really nice pair of headphones. I really like the mesh earpads! They fit nicely too. A little out of my price range but a great option.
I really like your headphone stand too. Pretty funky🙂

[lingwee]

Excellent review. Can you please review Soundpeats capsule 3 pro plus as I enjoy your unbiased review ? Thank you

[JoUtan]

I was excited on the S5 release because of new planar design and mutliple bluetooth codecs
I have the Stax S3 for 8 months now, happy with the overall sound/tune but I wish it had abit more volume like 3 more clicks
I went to audition and was set to buy the new S5, sound is good but lack's the loudness I'm after, it's about the same overall volume level as S3,
both does not have ANC and overall volume for me is not loud enough to use in noisy enviroment.
Then I listened to Focal Azurys..WOW !! cut a long story short I treated myself to Bathys..lol

[gixi]

Hey brother!Can you help me with a question since you know far more than me?I prioritize NC and comfort and I have these options;(edifier WH950NB, sony wh750b, 1more sonoflow, anker soundcore q30 and space one)what option is better?you can sugest something else if you know 😊

[mikeevans]

Thanks Aaron I'm looking forward to the Spirit S10 earbuds the review not the price. 😢 Hopefully they send you one. 💯🙂🇺🇸

[ebig]

S3 basically never sold above 300 bucks. 500 is almost double the price for just build quality upgrade. I see absolutely no reason why anyone would spend their money on this over S3. 500 bucks isn't cheap guys, you can get a far better sounding headphone on wire, and you can get a proper, full feature wireless headphone with that amount.

They NEEED ANC to sell something even remotely close to that price.

[nkriggg]

sorry to ask this, too lazy to watch..
should 1 upgrade to S5? already have S3 for 2y.

[everettwinterlast]

If Edifier doesn't have Auracast capability on it's latest STAX Spirit S10 earbuds ($300) & STAX Spirit S5 headphones ($500), it baffles me.