Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - 2.0 Wireless Studio Monitor Speaker - 42W RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wood Grain

So far I am happy with these especially considering I got a sweet discount during Prime Day. The wood finish is very appealing and looks warm. I appreciate the base/treble controls being physical knobs, and not having to depend on an app.There are multiple ways of connecting these, so far I have gone down the path of least resistance and just connected a spare phone via BT. Works just fine.My only slight gripe is the cable connecting the two speakers. Nothing wrong with it but it is rather short. Because of this one of the speakers is not exactly where I wanted. I have had to order speaker wire and a crimping tool to finish the setup.In summary: speakers work as they should and the sound is good unless you are a very critical audiophile. They are loud enough to fill a small living room.Money well spent.

I recently found myself in the market for a new desktop computer, as I spend 99% of my work time in front of it and mine was reaching the end of it's life. After upgrading to a new Mac Studio and Studio Display, I quickly found myself wanting better speakers than my old Logitech 2.1 sound system that was pushing fifteen years old.I shopped around, did my research, and read reviews high and low. I will admit that at first, I was skeptical about the Edifier RD1280DBs - being that they are not a name brand, I had never heard them in action, and I typically like to spend the extra bucks on something that I know I am going to have for at least a decade and use daily. However, I ultimately decided I would give them a shot given the other customer reviews and ratings. The worst that could happen was that I wouldn't be as happy with them as I thought I would be and that I could box them up and return them to Amazon.Let me tell you, I could not be more satisfied. These speakers are amazing! They have great range, good bass (though I *would* recommend adding a subwoofer to the setup), and, simply put, they are beautiful. They look sharp and modern with the covers on, or, if you're going for a classic look, you can pull the covers off.I held on to the box for a few days as I wanted to really put them to the test and make sure that my investment was one I was happy with, and today I decided it was time to toss the box and make it official.If you are on the fence, just as I was, pull the trigger and buy these things!A few notes worth mentioning that I think others might've experienced as well:• When I first unboxed these things and plugged them in, I connected them to bluetooth. I played around with them for an hour or two and couldn't seem to figure out why they weren't playing music from my computer loud enough. What I ultimately realized was that I had set the volume on my Spotify app lower for my old speakers (oops). I adjusted the volume properly and these things are *plenty* loud.• There are some settings to understand at first with which input makes the most sense. Ultimately, I ended up plugging a 3.5mm to RCA plug into the back of the speakers directly wired to the headphone jack on the back of my Mac Studio. This allows the ability to plug in and have sound running directly to the speakers, while giving me the additional option to plug another device in via Bluetooth if I have friends over that want to play music, need to connect my MacBook Pro, etc. It couldn't be simpler.• I did notice that there is a very faint audio signal noise when nothing is playing and the computer is quiet. Know what takes care of that? Powering them off when you aren't using them. Made simple with the remote that also allows you to pair bluetooth, or, pick one of the other two inputs, along with mute, pause/play, skip, turn volume up or down, or power them on or off.• One side note that I love about these is the lit beacon bulb behind the covers that indicates which input you are on, indicated by a color, or, if they are turned off.• Make note that there are some things you will want to play with to find the right range depending on what you are using them for. There are bass and treble dials on the main speaker and I *highly* recommend playing around with the correct levels for what you are using them for.• As I mentioned, I would highly recommend a subwoofer to go along with the system. In my opinion, it just completes the whole package. This made my entire setup complete, and I could not be happier. The subwoofer I went with is the BESTISAN 6.5" Active Home Audio Subwoofer. Another off brand I wasn't expecting to impress me as much as it did, but I'll write that up in a separate review. I just highly recommend adding it as it really adds the correct amount of bass to the whole setup.• In addition to a subwoofer, I added in a set of speaker stands that are also awesome at hiding all of my wiring and set my speakers at a nice height next to my desk, keeping my desk space clear of unnecessarily used up space. The set I got on those is the Perlegear Universal Speaker Stand (which you can also see in my photos). Another great product, but, one for a separate review as well.The grand total I spent on these incredible speakers, a great subwoofer, and two sleek speaker stands? Just over $300.00. You can't beat it for the quality.As I said previously, if you happen to be on the fence over the Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers, buy them. You will not regret your decision!

Excellent plug and play. Easy to connect with your Bluetooth devices and switch between different connection types. Great sound for my PlayStation/movie set up. The bassss is very strong I love it. The neighbors complained once so I turned it down 🤭🤭 that’s how strong it is.The size of this is very easy to fit anywhere. Not too over loaded if you have small spaces or want to be minimalist. The wood also adds a nice look sitting out in the open.

There is a lot of bang for your buck with these speakers, but you should have some realistic expectations.Dialog and musicality are excellent for a small room. Bass extension is acceptable, but the roll off below 80Hz is noticeable. They will go down to 30Hz, but the roll off is so severe, I would not expect them to play well below 60HzIf you push them to hard, the treble becomes "tinny" and ear fatiguing, with lacking thud that comes with sub 60Hz speakers. Turning up the bass control only leads to distortion.That said they are exceptional for audio quality at moderate to low levels. Dialog is good. No simblance. Off axis response acceptable, although I would toe them in some.The brown finish on mine is high quality looking. However I had problems removing the speaker grill. I am worried about breaking the covers they are on so tight.The toslink digital output handles 24bit 48kHz inputs as a maximum. No 96kHz 16bit or 24bit. But I did notice an improvement in clarity over 16bit red book and analog inputs. There is no HDMI ARC input.Overall an excellent buy for small to medium room music listening. They would work well with computers and TVs. Dont expect miracles. But excellent value over all.