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Edifier Stax Spirit S5 problems

Of the 35 channels counted here, 4 of 25 objected to comfort and fit — the most common complaint about the Edifier Stax Spirit S5. Next: sound quality (2 of 33); design and build quality (2 of 13).

35 channels 40 videos Page generated How this is counted

10 of 35 were sponsored by Edifier or got a free unit; 7 disclosed another paid promotion or ad; public editorial analysis; commissioned reports are a separate paid service.

Edifier Stax Spirit S5: where the complaints land

Ranked by how many channels objected, not by score — a topic most people liked can still be the one that trips buyers up. Pick a topic for the complaints behind it.

liked it had a problem split Each square is one channel

  1. Comfort and fit4 of 25 had a problem17 liked it · 4 split
  2. Sound quality2 of 33 had a problem31 liked it
  3. Design and build quality2 of 13 had a problem9 liked it · 2 split
The exact counts, including channels with no tie to the brand
TopicLiked itNo disclosed relationship with EdifierComplaints
Comfort and fit68% 17 of 2573% 8 of 114 objected · 4 split
Sound quality94% 31 of 3394% 15 of 162 objected
Design and build quality69% 9 of 135 of 62 objected · 2 split

This page covers complaints only. See what all 35 channels concluded, including what they praised.

Edifier Stax Spirit S5: what they actually said

Every topic channels objected to, the complaints first. One voice per channel, only from channels counted on that side; those with no disclosed tie to the brand come first.

Comfort and fit

4 of 25 had a problem · 17 liked it · 4 split

Had a problem 4

“The problem is with the design. So this headband is uniform in terms of strength and thickness throughout the entire length, which means that when you flex it, the only part that moves is the middle part. This leads to inadequate clamping…”
MOBHouseOct 2024at 1:28 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 17

“the more fabric ones, the more cooler feeling ones so if you're working out in these or anything like that where you'll be sweating, we be able to sweat and everything, these are the you know your ear cups for that definitely these will…”
RonOnTechJul 2024at 3:41 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (2 more quotes)
“And they do get slightly warm, mainly with the leather earpads, but this does mean you get pretty decent passive noise isolation with them.”
Picky AudioPaid promotion disclosedSep 2024at 1:49 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
“installed I have been able to wear these for longer listening sessions of 6 to 8 hours at a time without any ear fatigue or discomfort and I also haven't had any issues with them making my ear sweat which is something that I did experience…”
TecH MoEJul 2024at 2:47 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Sound quality

2 of 33 had a problem · 31 liked it

Had a problem 2

“that is where I would probably not recommend these if you're going to listen to them in public because they do leak quite a bit of sound”
GameskyJul 2024at 9:14 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Liked it 31

“One thing I wasn't expecting is uh for these to have a nice uh base, since they're planar, but I'm happy to say that uh the base is actually really good. Uh we get a nice uh punchy base, but it doesn't uh overpower the rest of the sound.”
High Tech PointJul 2024at 1:10 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“On a track like I'm Awake, the Spirit S5s properly separate sounds like the vocals and the pianos from the other sounds within the sound stage. Each individual instrument has its very own place in the mix.”
Passion for SoundSep 2024at 8:30 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

Design and build quality

2 of 13 had a problem · 9 liked it · 2 split

Had a problem 2

No quotable complaint among the 2 who objected. A quote has to be found in the video’s captions, state a clear verdict and come from a review rather than a setup guide. Hear them at the moment they raised it:

Liked it 9

“Building quality is good. It's lightweight and it does have a plastic feel to it.”
Brian UnboxedJul 2024at 4:37 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)
More from both sides (1 more quote)
“Quieter than the XM4 while still being a collapsible headphone”
JuanBagnellAug 2024at 1:28 (watch on YouTube, opens in a new tab)

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What nobody complained about

Not one of the channels we counted raised a problem with these, which is worth as much as the list above.

  • Microphone quality on calls 7 of 8 liked it

Quick answers

What are the biggest downsides of the Edifier Stax Spirit S5?
The flaws and issues most often raised, ranked by how many of the 35 channels objected: comfort and fit (4 of 25 objected), sound quality (2 of 33 objected), design and build quality (2 of 13 objected).
What did nobody complain about?
Not one of the 35 channels raised a problem with microphone quality on calls.
What is the reception among channels with no disclosed relationship?
On sound quality, 31 of 33 channels rated it positively (94%). Counting only the 16 who disclosed no sponsorship, free unit or ad from Edifier, it is 15 of 16 (94%).

Edifier Stax Spirit S5 channels and sources

Every channel counted on this page, most-watched first — the one you have already seen is probably near the top. Thumbnails open the video on YouTube.

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ANC reception withheld

The previous combined row mixed absent ANC, passive isolation and sound comparisons. It is excluded from these counts pending a source-grounded topic review. Other topics remain available.

How this is counted

One channel, one vote per topic. A channel who makes six points about sound counts once, so the numbers measure reception rather than talkativeness. Specifications and stated personal preferences are excluded; only assessments and direct comparisons count. A topic appears only where at least eight channels discussed it.

Split means a channel’s praise and criticism of a topic cancelled out. They count in the total and on neither side.

We have not tested this product. Counts describe channels with eligible assessments. Selected quotations link to their located caption passage. 10 of the 35 were sponsored by Edifier or got a free unit from them, and 7 more disclosed a paid promotion or an ad. Each is marked wherever they are quoted, and the summary shows every verdict with and without them.

No disclosed relationship is the subset without a recorded sponsorship, gifted-unit classification or generic paid-promotion marker. Unrelated ads can be labelled separately; affiliate disclosures are not comprehensively audited by this table. Missing arrangements remain unknown. This subset does not prove independence or a sponsorship effect.

Selected quotations are located in saved captions. Location is distinct from semantic support, product attribution and model checks; it is not comprehensive human review.

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