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Review and group buy information for Stax Spirit series headphones/earphones acquired by Edifier
Analyzes the features and sound performance of Edifier's Stax Spirit series (S3, S5 headphones, S10 earphones), and compares the advantages, disadvantages, and sonic characteristics of each product. In particular, it provides information on group purchases for the Stax Spirit series.
✅ Edifier wanted to make wireless headphones, but Stax's expertise was Electrostatic, and it was difficult to put an amplifier inside Electrostatic headphones, so they chose Planar Magnetic.
1. 💰 Introduction to Stax Headphone Prices and Background of Edifier's Acquisition of Stax
- ✅ The combined price of the Stax SR-X9000 headphones and SRM-T8000 amplifier is approximately ₩20,370,000 (approximately $13,810 USD), which is very expensive.
- ✅ Stax was originally a Japanese brand, but is now owned by Edifier, a Chinese company.
| 브랜드 | 설명 |
|---|---|
| Stax | 정전형 헤드폰 전문 브랜드 |
| Edifier | 가성비 좋은 음향기기 제조사 |
00:00 - 00:44
1. 💰 Introduction to Stax Headphone Prices and Background of Edifier's Acquisition of Stax
- ✅ The combined price of the Stax SR-X9000 headphones and SRM-T8000 amplifier is approximately ₩20,370,000 (approximately $13,810 USD), which is very expensive.
- ✅ Stax was originally a Japanese brand, but is now owned by Edifier, a Chinese company.
| 브랜드 | 설명 |
|---|---|
| Stax | 정전형 헤드폰 전문 브랜드 |
| Edifier | 가성비 좋은 음향기기 제조사 |
00:45 - 02:51
2. 🎧 Introduction to the Edifier Stax Spirit Series: Background and Features of the Stax Spirit Series
- ✅ Edifier aims to offer premium products at lower prices through the Stax Spirit series.
- ✅ The Stax Spirit series consists of the S3 headphones, S5 headphones, and S10 earphones.
- ⚠️ The Stax Spirit series uses planar magnetic drivers, not electrostatic drivers.
02:52 - 05:26
3. 🧲 Driver Technology Comparison: Comparative Analysis of Dynamic, Planar Magnetic, and Electrostatic Drivers
- ✅ Dynamic Driver: Vibration of the coil is concentrated in the center, making it prone to split vibration.
- ✅ Planar Magnetic Driver: Drives the entire plate to reduce split vibration.
- ✅ Electrostatic Driver: Generates sound by pushing and pulling a thin film with electrostatic force, enabling very delicate sound expression, but requires a dedicated amplifier.
- ✅ Planar Magnetic vs Electrostatic: Electrostatic is thinner and covers less surface, but requires a dedicated amplifier, while Planar Magnetic uses heavy magnets.
| 드라이버 종류 | 장점 | 단점 |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 일반적으로 저렴 | 분할 진동 발생 가능성 높음 |
| Planar Magnetic | 전체 평판 구동, 분할 진동 감소 | 무게가 무거울 수 있음 |
| Electrostatic | 매우 섬세한 소리 표현 가능 | 전용 앰프 필수 |
05:27 - 06:38
4. 🤝 Stax Spirit S3: Introduction of Audeze Technology and EqualMass™ Diaphragm Technology
- ✅ The Stax Spirit S3 is Edifier's first flagship wireless planar magnetic headphone released under the Stax name.
- ✅ S3 and S5 are wireless headphones, but do not have ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) functionality.
- ✅ Edifier developed planar magnetic drivers by purchasing technology from Audeze.
- ✅ Combined Audeze's Uniforce™ diaphragm, Fluxor™ magnetic structure, Fazor™ phase management technology, and Stax's diaphragm technology to create EqualMass™ diaphragm technology.
06:39 - 07:23
5. 🔋 Stax Spirit S3: Efficient Power Management and Battery Performance
- ✅ The S3 provides 80 hours of battery life while using planar magnetic drivers.
- ✅ Equipped with a 1500mAh high-capacity battery, it demonstrates efficient power management.
- ✅ This efficiency is also applied to the S5 and S10.
07:24 - 08:50
6. 🎵 Stax Spirit S3: Sound Performance Analysis and Comparison with DF Target
- ✅ The S3 supports Bluetooth 5.2, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive codecs.
- ✅ Measurement results show that it matches the headphone target well above 200Hz, but the ultra-high frequencies are emphasized.
- ✅ There is a slight dip below 200Hz, but the balance feels good during actual listening.
- ✅ Provides a balanced sound that is recommended for those who prefer the DF target.
- ✅ DF target sound with refreshing highs, suitable for detailed monitoring.
08:51 - 10:55
7. 💎 Stax Spirit S5: Premium Design and Upgraded Performance
- ✅ The S5 adopts a more luxurious design than the S3.
- ✅ The housing is made of cowhide, and the earpads and headband are made of soft lambskin.
- ✅ Applies 2μm ultra-thin film and 2nd generation EqualMass™ diaphragm technology.
- ✅ Equipped with Qualcomm QCC5181 chipset and Bluetooth 5.4, it supports aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC, and LHDC 5.0 codecs.
- ✅ Upgraded in terms of design and performance compared to the S3.
10:56 - 11:56
8. 📊 Stax Spirit S3 vs S5: Comparative Analysis of Sonic Differences
- ✅ The S5 has about 3dB stronger bass than the S3, and better high-frequency extension.
- ✅ The S3 provides a flat reference sound, while the S5 provides a punchy V-shaped sound.
- ✅ The S3 has a narrow sound stage, while the S5 provides a wide and magnificent sound stage.
11:57 - 13:10
9. ❄️ Stax Spirit S3/S5: Cooling Mesh Earpad Replacement Effect and EQ Settings
- ✅ The S3 and S5 provide cooling mesh earpads in addition to the basic lambskin earpads.
- ✅ Cooling mesh earpads are breathable and provide a cool feel.
- ✅ Replacing the earpads changes the acoustic characteristics, and this can be compensated for through EQ settings.
13:11 - 15:27
10. 🎧 Stax Spirit S10: Introduction to Planar Magnetic Driver ANC Earphones and Sound Characteristics
- ✅ The S10 is an earphone equipped with a planar magnetic driver, Bluetooth, and ANC.
- ✅ Uses a 12mm 2nd generation EqualMass™ planar magnetic driver.
- ✅ Equipped with Qualcomm QCC5181 chipset and Bluetooth 5.4, it supports aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LDAC, and LHDC 5.0 codecs.
- ✅ Provides 4.5 hours of battery life with ANC on and 7 hours with ANC off.
- ✅ Has a unique timbre and provides a wide bandwidth extending up to 18kHz.
- ✅ Characterized by punchy impact and brilliant highs, but there is a dip in the 3kHz range, which may make some female vocals feel lacking.
- ✅ The world's first ANC earphone using a planar magnetic driver.
15:28 - 16:20
11. 📢 Stax Spirit Series Group Purchase Information and Product Summary
- ✅ Group purchase of Stax Spirit series S3, S5 headphones, and S10 earphones manufactured by Edifier is in progress.
- ✅ The S5 provides excellent sound quality, support for various codecs, and a wide concert hall sound stage.
- ✅ The S3 provides excellent value for money and DF target reference sound.
- ✅ The S10 is the world's first ANC wireless earphone using a planar magnetic driver, providing excellent bandwidth and brilliant high-frequency sound.
- ✅ Group purchase is in progress at the lowest price ever.