Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review: specs and price
Edifier Stax Spirit S3
Why is Edifier Stax Spirit S3 better than the average?
- Highest frequency?
40000 Hzvs24982.85 Hz - Battery life?
80 hoursvs29.99 hours - Impedance?
24 Ohmsvs33.16 Ohms - Driver unit size?
89 mmvs35.62 mm - Bluetooth version?
5.2vs4.59 - Battery power?
1500 mAhvs611.87 mAh
User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.5/10
2 votes
Sound quality
9.5/10
2 votes
Value for money
9.0/10
2 votes
Comfort
9.0/10
2 votes
Noise isolation
9.0/10
2 votes
Design
Fit
Over-ear
The fit of the headphones.
weight
329 g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
has a detachable cable
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
With a detachable cable you can use alternative cables, and if the cable is pulled it will pop out instead of breaking.
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
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The first number of the IP rating refers to protection against dust, while the second number refers to protection against liquid. E.g. a first number of 6 denotes that it is completely dustproof, and a second number of 7 denotes that the device can withstand full immersion in water.
can be folded
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It can be folded into a more compact form.
has a tangle free cable
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The cable is designed to minimize tangling.
travel bag is included
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The device comes with its own special case or pouch, which is useful for safe transportation.
has an open-back design
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The device is designed in a way that allows sound to go out through the back of the ear cups, which usually have vents or perforations. This design provides very natural and accurate sound.
is dustproof and water-resistant
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The device is dustproof and water-resistant. Water-resistant devices can resist the penetration of water, such as powerful water jets, but not being submerged into water.
Sound quality
has active noise cancellation (ANC)
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This type of device allows you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the volume to overcome background noise. Ideal for plane rides and morning commutes.
lowest frequency
20 Hz
The lowest frequency at which the device produces audio. The lower the low-frequency response, the stronger and juicier the bass.
highest frequency
40000 Hz
The highest frequency at which device produces audio. The higher the high-frequency response, the clearer and crispier the treble.
driver unit size
89 mm
The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device. Bigger drivers are more powerful and can produce better bass.
impedance
24 Ohms
Impedance is the device’s electrical resistance to the current being pushed through it. The lower the impedance, the easier it is to get higher volume and requires less power.
sound pressure level
94 dB/mW
Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
has a neodymium magnet
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
Devices with neodymium magnets are lighter and more powerful than those which use ferrite magnets. They also have more bass and clear high notes.
has passive noise reduction
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The device sits tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal which reduces background noise and prevents your music from leaking out.
Power
Battery life
80 hours
The device's battery life (when in use) as given by the manufacturer. With a longer battery life you have to charge the device less often.
charge time
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The time it takes to fully charge the battery.
Has USB Type-C
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction.
has a battery level indicator
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
has wireless charging
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
It supports a wireless charging standard such as Qi. To charge the device, you simply put it down on a compatible charging pad.
battery power
1500 mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Has a solar power battery
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
A solar battery takes its energy from light, and stores it in a self-recharging battery which never needs to be changed.
has a rechargeable battery
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a removable battery
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
Connectivity
Connectivity
Wireless
The connectivity type of the headphones.
Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
has aptX Adaptive
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
aptx Adaptive is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps), which means it can adjust the bit rate for different scenarios, such as listening to HD audio or reducing interference from other devices.
has aptX
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps.
has LDAC
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
LDAC is a codec developed by Sony for Bluetooth audio. It is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high resolution audio. It can also automatically adjust to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.
has aptX Low Latency
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
aptX Low Latency is a codec developed by Qualcomm. It uses Bluetooth 5.0 technology to provide low latency audio (around 40ms), which is useful when you want to avoid audio lag (e.g. when playing games).
has aptX HD
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
aptX HD is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 24-bit audio (at a bit rate of 576kbps).
has aptX Lossless
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
aptX Lossless is an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that is developed by Qualcomm. It supports high quality 16-bit/44.1kHz audio (at a maximum bit rate of 1200kbps). This codec provides CD-quality audio without any loss of data.
has AAC
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
AAC is a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Features
has a noise-canceling microphone
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
These microphones are designed to filter out background noise from the desired sound. Especially useful in noisy environments.
has ambient sound mode
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
Ambient sound mode uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard. It’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re jogging but still want to be able to hear traffic.
has in/on-ear detection
✖Edifier Stax Spirit S3
Sensors can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused, saving battery life.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
has a mute function
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
The device has an option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
Multipoint allows you to link to more Bluetooth devices and switch between them. For example you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
control panel placed on a device
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
There is a control panel on the device body, so you can easily access the volume control or remote without having to interact with a cable or another device it's connected to.
can be used as a headset
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
A headset is one headphone or pair with a built-in microphone. Headsets can be used for apps that require communication i.e. Skype, games with voice chat, mobile phones, etc.
Has an in-line control panel
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
There is a control panel on the cable, so you can easily operate the device without having to interact with it.
Miscellaneous
has a 3.5mm male connector
✔Edifier Stax Spirit S3
This audio plug allows you to connect to a range of devices which use a standard 3.5mm jack.
mic sensitivity
-37dBV/Pa
It's the 'loudness' of the sound that the microphone can pick up.
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Comments
Rocky
1 year ago
10 / 10
The future of headphones
Rocky
1 year ago
10 / 10
No wonder why it has a low ratings, no one reviewed it yet other than me. Don't trust the sound quality comparison to other headphones, this is the best or rather on par with Shure Aonic 50.
Pavel
1 year ago
10 / 10
This Is My First Planar Headphones, so I Have Nothing to Compare it With.
Pavel
1 year ago
10 / 10
I bought it for 17K on Ozon The materials are good, albeit plastic (they're not supposed to be made from aluminum for such money). The design is restrained, but conceals potential. The ear pads snap off easily, the mechanism is like four severed fingers on the axes of the oval of the driver, looking in opposite directions. Honestly, knowing they're made of plastic, it seems that they might break in the distant future, but you won't replace them often (fact), so you should not worry about it. Aux with gilding, type-c charging also looks standard ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. The case is shock-resistant (plastic), also restrained (unnecessarily), they could have at least put a logo on it. The sound is detailed, none of my acquaintances can boast such, it justifies the price. Listening to live music (especially classical with vocals) is a real pleasure. I love many categories of electro, I am the one who loves deep bass (a kind of basshead), but there is no *boom effect in them, i.e. the bass is there, but it's weak, I think it’s deliberate, so as not to overlap the highs, so the Stax Spirit is not about the bass. Still, I do not regret purchasing these headphones, I believe a DAC/amplifier (I know it is in the headphones) will unlock the full potential. And remember, sound is highly personal, sometimes you need to get used to it (and not the other way around). BEFORE and AFTER the purchase, I read a review of some 'harsh audiophile', called "Edifier Stax Spirit S3 80 hours of bad sound", nonsense, forget about the odds and ends and figures, you listen to music, relax. In these headphones, I heard my music in a new way, I am pleased that by listening closely I can hear all the tracks of the song very clearly.
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