I've had these for about a week and I'm very impressed! I'm an audio engineer by profession so I'm naturally hyper critical regarding speaker sound quality, balance, and tone. I have lots of experience with both similarly priced monitors this size and ones that cost10x as much, designed for critical listening SO, the verdict?
Before I get technical, these1280DB speakers are simply SATISFYING and very PLEASANT to listen to for most genres of music, TV & movies and spoken content. Bass is natural, low mids are full and punchy, highs are crisp and most importantly, the mids are clear and detailed. They hold their own compared to $$$ Dynaudios! They are smooth like ribbon-tweeter ADAMs. Bose fans will probably not like these as the EQ curve is not over hyped in the lows nor brittle in the highs.
Getting this sound along with 2 analog inputs, 2 digital inputs, bluetooth AND a useable on-board EQ AND a remote with a Mute button (!!) is simply unheard of at well under $150.
If you are looking to upgrade your media center in a bedroom or small living space, listen to a variety of music and content for extended hours do not pass these up! Your won't find better with these features. I'm getting another set for the bedroom.
TL;DR
Are there better speakers out there? Absolutely. But not with this feature set and well planned multi-use I/O. If you like extremes (massive bass, head frying treble and volumes that will rattle your glassware, these aren't for you. If you like to be right there in the studio with Miles Davis recording Kind of Blue, hearing nuance and tone, these are for you.
There is ZERO listening fatigue at up to 90% of max volume for hours! Fatigue is commonly found with speakers of this size (Bose) and class that commonly sound ok for about 15 minutes until your ears fight off the painfully hyped EQ curve by reducing your sensitivity to bass and treble, leaving a messy and tiring midrange. Rather, these Edifers can be placed in a small living room and sound great all over the room. Great for passive listening as well as focused listening.
Excellent stereo imaging too. They don't get crazy loud (you can speak loudly over them at 90% volume - above 95% distortion starts to enter and your don't want that) but are plenty loud for small to mid size rooms. There's bass for sure, but they don't thump. And you shouldn't expect that for ~$130 unless you want fake fatigue thump. To get true thump you need a woofer cone at least 6" , pref 8". To outdo these speakers you're looking at $200+ and half the features.
No, they are not flat but the inherent EQ curve works amazingly well. I can critically judge mixes on these. They sound natural in the bass, crisp but soft in the high freq and most importantly they have a CLEAR, nicely balanced low-mids to mids to high-mids range. And these are " computer speakers " per se! I would use these in a pro studio if I had to.
And look, sound is extremely subjective. You'll get 100 different opinions from 100 ppl. But your can trust that all things equal, you will surely enjoy the sound of these. They have a tone to them that is just RIGHT, and not all wonky in some random freq area or phase issue like most other small format consumer models.
Edifer nailed it with these and I don't know how they kept them under $150. Don't pass these up. They sound fantastic! From minute 1 to hour 12.
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This Item  Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - Wireless Studio Monitors - 4 Inch Near Field Speaker - 42w RMS - Wood Grain |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | $149.99 | $78.88 | -5% $141.99 List: $149.99 | $79.99 | $119.99 | $199.98 |
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| Sold By | Edifier Online Store | BESTISAN GROUP | Edifier Online Store | Saiyuan | Edifier Online Store | Edifier Online Store |
| speaker size | 4 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
| connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, and Dual RCA | RCA, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, and Dual RCA | Bluetooth, Auxiliary, Optical, Coaxial | Auxiliary | Powerline |
| speaker type | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Surround Sound | Bookshelf | Bookshelf |
| mounting type | Shelf Mount/Tabletop Mount | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount/Tabletop Mount | Tabletop, bookshelf | Shelf Mount/Tabletop Mount | Speaker |
| weight | 4.9 kilograms | — | 10.8 pounds | — | 10.8 pounds | — |
Product Description
Edifier’s Classic Speakers Just Got Better
It’s time to take our best-selling speakers and provide a massive upgrade. Equipped with all new features of modern powered speakers. New inputs include a new optical, coaxial and wireless Bluetooth inputs. Experience HD audio for the first time.
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Side Panel ControlsUse the side panel knobs for adjusting the EQ to your liking. The controls are located on the active/powered speaker. |
Full List of InputsWith the newly redesigned wireless remote, control Bluetooth connected devices. Control playback with the buttons located in the square with the Bluetooth logo. |
All New RemoteNewly added inputs such as optical and coaxial inputs upgrade our standard set of speakers into full HD set of bookshelf speakers. With the new additions, we have also left the RCA connections in tact for keeping the option for RCA or AUX connections. |
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| Price | $149.99 | $99.99 | $179.99 | $195.99 | $329.99 |
| TOTAL POWER OUTPUT: | R/L: 21W+21W RMS | R/L: 21W+21W RMS | RMS 15W×2 + 18W×2 | RMS 16W x2 +19W x2 | RMS 24W × 2 + 36 W × 2 |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: | ≥85dBA | ≥85dBA | ≥85dBA | ≥85dBA | ≥85dBA |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE: | 55Hz-20KHz | 75Hz ~ 18kHz +/-9db | 60Hz ~ 20kHz +/-6db | 60Hz ~ 20kHz | 55Hz-20KHz(±3db) |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY: | LINE IN1: 450±50mV LINE IN2: 550±50mV OPT/COA: 500±50mFFS Bluetooth: 700±50mFFS | PC: 700±50mV AUX: 550±50mV | PC:700±50mV, AUX:550±50mV | PC:700±50mV, AUX:550±50mV | Line in1: 800 mV ± 50 mV Line in2: 600 mV ± 50 mV OPT: 500 mFFs ± 50 mFFs |
| INPUT TYPE: | RCA x2 | RCA x2 | RCA x2 | RCA x2, Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial | RCA x2, Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial |
| BASS DRIVER: | 4 inch (116mm) | 4 inch (116mm) | 4 inch (116mm) | 4 inch (116mm) | 5" alloy |
| TREBLE DRIVER: | Φ13 mm silk dome | Φ13 mm silk dome | Φ19 mm silk dome | φ19mm silk film | Φ25mm Ru-Fe-B silk dome |
| DIMENSONS [PER SPEAKER]: | 5.7 x 7.7 x 9.2 in | 5.7 x 7.7 x 9.2 in | 6.1 x 8.4 x 10 in | 6.1 x 8.8 x 10 in | 11.3 x 6.9 x 9.1 in |
| ACTIVE/PASSIVE: | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| REMOTE CONTROL: | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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I love these speakers
Purchased the speakers about 8 months ago, and I have to say they are worth every penny! The sound is clean and vibrant. I forgot what it was like to have a little bit of bass from my computer. I use these exclusively with my computer for everything from listening to music, playing games and working on zoom calls. They are so good that my sister is bugging me to get here a pair as well.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
Before I get technical, these1280DB speakers are simply SATISFYING and very PLEASANT to listen to for most genres of music, TV & movies and spoken content. Bass is natural, low mids are full and punchy, highs are crisp and most importantly, the mids are clear and detailed. They hold their own compared to $$$ Dynaudios! They are smooth like ribbon-tweeter ADAMs. Bose fans will probably not like these as the EQ curve is not over hyped in the lows nor brittle in the highs.
Getting this sound along with 2 analog inputs, 2 digital inputs, bluetooth AND a useable on-board EQ AND a remote with a Mute button (!!) is simply unheard of at well under $150.
If you are looking to upgrade your media center in a bedroom or small living space, listen to a variety of music and content for extended hours do not pass these up! Your won't find better with these features. I'm getting another set for the bedroom.
TL;DR
Are there better speakers out there? Absolutely. But not with this feature set and well planned multi-use I/O. If you like extremes (massive bass, head frying treble and volumes that will rattle your glassware, these aren't for you. If you like to be right there in the studio with Miles Davis recording Kind of Blue, hearing nuance and tone, these are for you.
There is ZERO listening fatigue at up to 90% of max volume for hours! Fatigue is commonly found with speakers of this size (Bose) and class that commonly sound ok for about 15 minutes until your ears fight off the painfully hyped EQ curve by reducing your sensitivity to bass and treble, leaving a messy and tiring midrange. Rather, these Edifers can be placed in a small living room and sound great all over the room. Great for passive listening as well as focused listening.
Excellent stereo imaging too. They don't get crazy loud (you can speak loudly over them at 90% volume - above 95% distortion starts to enter and your don't want that) but are plenty loud for small to mid size rooms. There's bass for sure, but they don't thump. And you shouldn't expect that for ~$130 unless you want fake fatigue thump. To get true thump you need a woofer cone at least 6" , pref 8". To outdo these speakers you're looking at $200+ and half the features.
No, they are not flat but the inherent EQ curve works amazingly well. I can critically judge mixes on these. They sound natural in the bass, crisp but soft in the high freq and most importantly they have a CLEAR, nicely balanced low-mids to mids to high-mids range. And these are " computer speakers " per se! I would use these in a pro studio if I had to.
And look, sound is extremely subjective. You'll get 100 different opinions from 100 ppl. But your can trust that all things equal, you will surely enjoy the sound of these. They have a tone to them that is just RIGHT, and not all wonky in some random freq area or phase issue like most other small format consumer models.
Edifer nailed it with these and I don't know how they kept them under $150. Don't pass these up. They sound fantastic! From minute 1 to hour 12.
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Fantastic sound! Best value small media speakers in this price range!
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
I've had these for about a week and I'm very impressed! I'm an audio engineer by profession so I'm naturally hyper critical regarding speaker sound quality, balance, and tone. I have lots of experience with both similarly priced monitors this size and ones that cost10x as much, designed for critical listening SO, the verdict?Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2020
Before I get technical, these1280DB speakers are simply SATISFYING and very PLEASANT to listen to for most genres of music, TV & movies and spoken content. Bass is natural, low mids are full and punchy, highs are crisp and most importantly, the mids are clear and detailed. They hold their own compared to $$$ Dynaudios! They are smooth like ribbon-tweeter ADAMs. Bose fans will probably not like these as the EQ curve is not over hyped in the lows nor brittle in the highs.
Getting this sound along with 2 analog inputs, 2 digital inputs, bluetooth AND a useable on-board EQ AND a remote with a Mute button (!!) is simply unheard of at well under $150.
If you are looking to upgrade your media center in a bedroom or small living space, listen to a variety of music and content for extended hours do not pass these up! Your won't find better with these features. I'm getting another set for the bedroom.
TL;DR
Are there better speakers out there? Absolutely. But not with this feature set and well planned multi-use I/O. If you like extremes (massive bass, head frying treble and volumes that will rattle your glassware, these aren't for you. If you like to be right there in the studio with Miles Davis recording Kind of Blue, hearing nuance and tone, these are for you.
There is ZERO listening fatigue at up to 90% of max volume for hours! Fatigue is commonly found with speakers of this size (Bose) and class that commonly sound ok for about 15 minutes until your ears fight off the painfully hyped EQ curve by reducing your sensitivity to bass and treble, leaving a messy and tiring midrange. Rather, these Edifers can be placed in a small living room and sound great all over the room. Great for passive listening as well as focused listening.
Excellent stereo imaging too. They don't get crazy loud (you can speak loudly over them at 90% volume - above 95% distortion starts to enter and your don't want that) but are plenty loud for small to mid size rooms. There's bass for sure, but they don't thump. And you shouldn't expect that for ~$130 unless you want fake fatigue thump. To get true thump you need a woofer cone at least 6" , pref 8". To outdo these speakers you're looking at $200+ and half the features.
No, they are not flat but the inherent EQ curve works amazingly well. I can critically judge mixes on these. They sound natural in the bass, crisp but soft in the high freq and most importantly they have a CLEAR, nicely balanced low-mids to mids to high-mids range. And these are " computer speakers " per se! I would use these in a pro studio if I had to.
And look, sound is extremely subjective. You'll get 100 different opinions from 100 ppl. But your can trust that all things equal, you will surely enjoy the sound of these. They have a tone to them that is just RIGHT, and not all wonky in some random freq area or phase issue like most other small format consumer models.
Edifer nailed it with these and I don't know how they kept them under $150. Don't pass these up. They sound fantastic! From minute 1 to hour 12.
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