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Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5
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Full review dataEdifier STAX SPIRIT S5 vs HiFiMAN Susvara: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5 vs HiFiMAN Susvara, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Over-Ear
HiFiMAN Susvara
88Outstanding
$6,000
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
HiFiMAN Susvara leads on 4 of 4 measures.
- Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5
- HiFiMAN Susvara
HearWiki score
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88
Sound
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10.0
Value
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4.0
Price (USD)
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$6,000
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
These are the same generation of hardware - nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. The platform is level; the newer hardware shows up in convenience features instead - the Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5 adds USB-C.
- STAX SPIRIT S5Year unknown
- Susvara2017
What differsSTAX SPIRIT S5Susvara
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
Everyday features
Specifications
STAX SPIRIT S5Susvara
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- -
- $6,000
- HearWiki score
- Not scored
- 88
- Released
- -
- 2017
- Driver
- planar magnetic
- planar magnetic
- Driver type
- planar
- planar
- Drivers per side
- -
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 40 kHz
- 6 Hz - 75 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- neutral
- Impedance
- -
- 60 Ω
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, LHDC, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Latency
- 89 ms
- -
- Wireless range
- 10 m
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Weight
- 347 g
- 450 g
- Foldable
- Yes
- -
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- No
- Connector
- USB-C
- -
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- cVc 8.0
- -
What reviewers said
Edifier STAX SPIRIT S5
No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.
HiFiMAN Susvara
The HiFiMAN Susvara is a reference-class planar flagship that delivers exceptional transparency, detail, and natural tonality across the spectrum. Its demanding power requirements make it a serious investment for audiophiles with high-end amplification, but those who can drive it are rewarded with top-tier resolution and musicality.
- Pro:Exceptional detail retrieval and transparency
- Pro:Natural, realistic midrange with airy treble
- Pro:Fast, well-textured bass response
- Con:Very power-hungry, needs premium amplification
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:Heavy build may impact long-term comfort
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