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Brainwavz S5

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User ratings:
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36 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
4
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4 editorial reviews
Founded in 2006, the aim of Brainwavz are to produce affordable products ranging from entry level earphones up to professional ear and headphones. The S1 model which I reviewed previously are a step or two above entry level with regards to pricing but still a very affordable earphone and the S5...Read more
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Pros

  • midrange was very smooth and far more suave
  • very suave and balanced overall sound
  • was capable of precise imaging and a respectably large soundstage

Cons

  • its bass response will be severely compromised
  • it lacks smartphone controls and replaceable cable options
  • S5 lacks any iPhone or smartphone volume controls

Key specs

  • 16 Ω
  • , 110 dB
  • 18, 24000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Stereo
  • In-Ear, In-Ear

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Brainwavz S5 - Pros & Cons

Brainwavz S5

Pros

  • midrange was very smooth and far more suave
  • very suave and balanced overall sound
  • was capable of precise imaging and a respectably large soundstage
  • well-balanced and relatively neutral harmonic presentation
  • Packaging and presentation are fine for a product in this price range
  • good build quality and a surprisingly comfortable fit
  • The Pump has much smoother and more forgiving highs
  • incredibly good cable and the perfect fit
  • smooth
  • slides in very easily
  • classy

Cons

  • its bass response will be severely compromised
  • it lacks smartphone controls and replaceable cable options
  • S5 lacks any iPhone or smartphone volume controls
  • right/left markings are only found on the enclosures themselves
  • quite a bit heavier and has fewer supplied fit options
  • and the other two will be harder to get replaced
  • its design is a little bulky and awkward
  • sounds very muffled
  • dull
  • and lacking in detail
  • the cords untangled puts on all of the connections

Brainwavz S5 - Technical Overview

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16 Ω
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158 g
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Brainwavz S5 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
Style
  • In-Ear
  • In-Ear
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Weight5.57 oz
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Connectivity
Inputs supported3.5mm
Cable length1.3
Bluetooth version4.1
Wireless connectionBluetooth
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Power
Battery operatedyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeEar canal
Body material
  • Aluminum
  • Metal
CategoryAudiophile
Noise isolatingyes
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Sound
Impedance16.0 Ω
Sensitivity< 110
Frequency range18 - 24000
Diaphragm diameter0.39 in
Driver technologyDynamic
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Features
Playback controlsyes

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