Edifier
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Headphones
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Average Price
$500
Brand Popularity
781
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Products Listed
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Review Count
109
Founding Year
1996
Headquarters
China
Edifier
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What's unique about the brand

Edifier, a hifi audio brand, horn-loaded ribbon tweeters to affordable active monitors through their Airpulse series. The brand achieved the first Hi-Res Audio certified true wireless earbuds with their NeoBuds Pro and in 2010 became China's first publicly listed audio speaker company.

What reviewers are saying

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  • Edifier headphones frequently include access to the Edifier Connect app, offering users options to personalize EQ settings, customize controls, and conserve hearing.
  • The brand is consistently lauded for delivering a great sonic experience, with impressive bass, clarity, and overall balance, considering their affordable price points.
  • Edifier headphones are celebrated for a foldable and lightweight design focused on user comfort for extended wear, making them ideal for travel and daily use.

Our favorite reviewer quotes:

  • "It doesn't matter if you've listened to a recording plenty of times before now – I'm confident the Edifier Stax Spirit S5 will find some tiny aspect of it or detail within it that you've never heard (or, at least, noticed) before." (https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/edifier-stax-spirit-s5-review)
  • "These are as open, as detailed and as revealing a listen as of the best wireless headphones at anything like this price – and they basically demand an audition." (https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/edifier-stax-spirit-s5-review)
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Edifier S3

  • Positioning: Entry-level line, designed for affordability and compactness.
  • Description: Offers a simple yet effective audio experience with a lightweight design that makes it ideal for small rooms and everyday use. Compared to the other models, it lacks advanced noise cancellation and specialty drivers, making it most suitable for buyers on a tight budget with basic functionality needs.

ES850NB Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

  • Positioning: Mid-range option focused on noise cancellation and comfort.
  • Description: Features active noise cancellation that helps reduce background sounds and offers good sound tuning for moderate listening environments. Relative to the entry-level S3, it adds enhanced noise reduction technology without the higher price tag of premium models.

V80 Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones

  • Positioning: Mid-to-high range model that uses hybrid noise cancellation.
  • Description: Combines two cancellation approaches to improve background noise reduction and delivers a more balanced audio profile for larger rooms. When compared with the ES850NB and S3, it targets users needing better noise control and sound staging.

Edifier W820NB

  • Positioning: Premium series that emphasizes advanced noise cancellation and enhanced audio performance.
  • Description: Integrates improved noise cancellation algorithms along with refined driver tuning to offer richer sound and longer battery life, making it a strong choice for varied settings. In comparison to the V80 Hybrid, it is designed for buyers who value a more robust build quality and extra functionality.

Spirit S5 Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones

  • Positioning: High-end flagship featuring advanced planar magnetic technology.
  • Description: Uses planar magnetic drivers to deliver crystal-clear audio with a wide soundstage and superior detail. Compared with the rest of the lineup, its premium build and state-of-the-art technology represent the pinnacle of the range.
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