Edifier Stax S10 Anc Planar Tws Kopfhörer (Schwarz)

These earbuds are a tough one to score. I’ve been teetering back and forth on a recommendation. On one hand, there’s really not much to criticize in its tuning nor technicalities, but on the other, the timbral issues in its treble rears its head once in a while to interrupt what would otherwise be a pleasant music listening session. I’d be fine listening to once song, but in the next, a female singer’s vocals would sound too artificial and processed, or cymbals just being off and unnatural. Like a small rock in my shoe that’s small enough to ignore the rest of the day, but big enough to be an annoyance.

The Edifier Stax Spirit S10 true wireless earphones are exceptional if you prize audio quality above all else, but their noise cancellation doesn't measure up to their high price.

The Edifier Stax Spirit S10 sound fantastic, so if that's the only thing you care about and you don't mind paying for it, they're the earbuds to add to your wish-list. However, the features don't work perfectly, with poor ANC and a limited battery life, and the high price might put people off too.

The futuristic design of the Edifier Stax Spirit S10, with its long, wide stems, is undoubtedly eye-catching, but despite the larger housing, they are comfortable to wear for long periods of time and, at seven grams per side, are not overly heavy. On the downside, the materials used for the earpieces and charging case are largely plastic. On the other hand, the IP54 dust and splashproofing of the in-ears and case should be an advantage for mobile use.