Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
The Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5 bluetooth headphone offers a LOT of headphone on paper for the money. In this review, I compare it against the mighty Focal Bathys, a more expensive offering, but is it worthy of consideration? As a bonus, I also discuss the Edifier STAX SPIRIT S3, the older yet still very competitive model.
Purchase Links (I don't do any private affiliate):
Edifier STAX Spirit S5 (Edifier Direct) - edifier-online.com/collections/over-ear-on-ear-headphones/products/stax-spirit-s5-wireless-planar-magnetic-headphones
Edifier STAX Spirit S5 (Amazon) - geni.us/iokCDeq (Amazon)
Focal Bathys (Headphones.com) - headphones.com/products/focal-bathys-headphones?_pos=1&_sid=3b75fa789&_ss=r
Other products discussed:
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 (Edifier Direct) - edifier-online.com/products/edifier-s3-black
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 (Amazon) - geni.us/CRR1pmy (Amazon)
V-Moda Boom Pro Mic - geni.us/lBaPgo (Amazon)
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My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:33 - Cases and Accessories
06:21 - Pads
09:15 - Comfort and Build Quality
13:03 - Beard Woes
13:55 - Microphone Tests
14:38 - Objective Sound Quality
19:48 - HRTF Importance
20:47 - Subjective Sound Quality
26:03 - "Making the Case" x2
29:22 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
The Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5 bluetooth headphone offers a LOT of headphone on paper for the money. In this review, I compare it against the mighty Focal Bathys, a more expensive offering, but is it worthy of consideration? As a bonus, I also discuss the Edifier STAX SPIRIT S3, the older yet still very competitive model.
Purchase Links (I don't do any private affiliate):
Edifier STAX Spirit S5 (Edifier Direct) - edifier-online.com/collections/over-ear-on-ear-headphones/products/stax-spirit-s5-wireless-planar-magnetic-headphones
Edifier STAX Spirit S5 (Amazon) - geni.us/iokCDeq (Amazon)
Focal Bathys (Headphones.com) - headphones.com/products/focal-bathys-headphones?_pos=1&_sid=3b75fa789&_ss=r
Other products discussed:
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 (Edifier Direct) - edifier-online.com/products/edifier-s3-black
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 (Amazon) - geni.us/CRR1pmy (Amazon)
V-Moda Boom Pro Mic - geni.us/lBaPgo (Amazon)
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow us on Twitter! twitter.com/GadgetryTechJoe
Follow us on Instagram! instagram.com/gadgetrytech
Follow us on Facebook! facebook.com/GadgetryTech
Support links (no special benefits/gatekeeping, added this per viewer requests!):
Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
PayPal Donate: bit.ly/3IEuymW
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
01:33 - Cases and Accessories
06:21 - Pads
09:15 - Comfort and Build Quality
13:03 - Beard Woes
13:55 - Microphone Tests
14:38 - Objective Sound Quality
19:48 - HRTF Importance
20:47 - Subjective Sound Quality
26:03 - "Making the Case" x2
29:22 - Final Thoughts
DISCLAIMERS:
The links above charge you the same price as finding it on Amazon. However, purchasing through the links above would support this channel for future product reviews. We appreciate any support, but please feel free to purchase though any means you feel comfortable with.
We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
