STAX SPIRIT S5 WIRELESS, PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES, REVIEWED AND RATED AS WIRELESS, WIRED & MORE!

[@lamedroid]

Were you able to review the main feature aptx lossless at all?

[@TheAudiophileMan]

It's arguable that this codec constitutes the headphone's "main feature" but no, I didn't have a device that supported it, I'm afraid. I think next year is when this codec will come more into its own. Hopefully I can grab a DAP that supports it and more supporting devices will be available then too. I used LDAC (which I am told is of a higher res) as my top codec of choice for this review.

[@dakzer55]

Was going to consider the Stax S3 or S5 for wireless convenience. But after you still mentioned the Sendy Audio Aiva's which I already own, I will stick with wired sound. Sendy Audio still going strong 2024 😊

[@garymalone547]

I found the Sendy Aiva a bit bass light. Tried using my wireless cans hooked up to an amp. Underwhelming.

[@dakzer55]

I believe skipping S4 is because in asian community, especially amongst chinese, 4 represents death and is superstitiously unlucky.

[@TheAudiophileMan]

Oh yes, you may very well have a point there. I had forgotten about that. And on that subject, I have always wondered why Sony called the PlayStation 4…the 4. How did they get away with that I wonder?

[@FaizalMelo]

@@TheAudiophileMan Sony = Japan. Edifier = China. Japanese doesn't believe in those superstitious 4 = death.

[@GadZookz]

Great Review, Thanks! Outstanding battery life too but you can’t use them wired on a zero charge.

[@flyergowest]

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