Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review: Planar magnetic magic

And beyond a stunning design, these over-ear headphones’ claim to fame is their planar magnetic tech inclusion, which promises higher fidelity and warmth with music playback — though more on that later. However, where the competition talks a big game about being able to drown out the noise, even in the mid-range and budget space, Edifer’s Stax Spirit S3 takes a gamble and doesn’t include ANC (active noise-cancellation). Instead, the Stax Spirit S3 focuses on simply providing incredible wireless headphone audio quality. But is that enough to make a mark and earn a place on your head? I tried them to find the answer for myself — read on for the full review.