I promise to make this review worth your time, and humanized :) This is just my opinion. Skip to the end for conclusion.
-=FYIs=-
-Volume is digital (Plus side is you'll never get that crackling volume issue), while Bass and Treble knobs are analog.
- Amp is located in one speaker and other speaker is powered via speaker wire connected "all the way" back to the amp speaker.
-=Questions people may have=-
Q. How do these sound ?
A. They sound clear, and balanced, The lows and highs can be adjusted as such to your liking. The bass doesn't breakdown and flutter, And the treble adds clarity. It is well matched to the power of the amp. They use a 4" Ported speakers that rounds off the low-end so your sound doesn't sound like "$15 cheap speakers" bass guitar and Bass synth tones are easily heard. Kick drums can be heard with clarity. I believe these to be a good match for the average everyday listener or more..
Q. How loud can these go?
A. Enough to annoy the wife sitting down stairs in her craft room with her door shut while I sit upstairs. Keep in mind that was only the typical mid to high range of frequencies, meaning without the aid of a subwoofer destroying my house. So yeah they can be loud.
Q. What kind of room or listening situation would you recommend these for?
Answers:
- At a computer desk (5 Stars) Sounds really decent, once you adjust the Bass and Treble. great for games, movies, and music. Just about anything really... Sitting 2-6 feet away. But not limited to!
- Bedrooms or TV speaker substitute (5 Stars) no problem, even larger master bedroom sizes. these can fill the room with sound no problem. but remember loud, and keeping up with the BASS demand simultaneously, will be difficult. You can hear the bass but, are limited to that 4" speaker "woofer" sound. You'll need something more suited for those power demands.. Something with bigger speakers, more power, separate subwoofer.. etc
- How about using these in my home theatre ? (0 Stars) No, just don't. Just incase this idea crossed your mind... Once you desire that loud demand for HT sound clarity and quality .. they will cry. (distort or crackle) meant for med to med-high volumes! but not to replace a true HT experience. make sense?
Q. How about Karaoke?
A. For a small venue maybe. Don't replace your PA system. a Mic may stress the speakers... as they are not designed for that. they wont have the protection for the speakers built in.
Q. How about using them for a crowd of people outside? or a wedding?
A. Can they do it?. maybe.. I don't recommend it. again volume to ratio of room size, and power output... close proximity. example: A table setup at a convention to sell products, sure. Dancefloor inside? no. It would sound weak.
Q. Can it support a separate subwoofer?
A. Yes, you can use a subwoofer with the powered speakers, but the subwoofer must also be self-powered. You will need an RCA Y-splitter. From the audio source run one set of the RCA's to the speakers, and the other set of RCA's to the subwoofer. Simple Right ?
Q. Do they need a subwoofer?
A. No. but if you desire room filling/shaking bass, look for something else with a sub, or add a separate self-powered sub.
Q. How about the BT connection, how's that?
A. It was easy to connect these speakers to my phone, or my Google Nest Hub mini device, (which works well btw) The remote has a BT button, press it, and then go to your device (phone or what not) that is looking for the speakers, and it should find them no problem. (fairly standard these days)
Q. What kind of sound/audio experience do you have?
A. It's all relative to be honest. I take my sound assessment serious just like the next person who calls themselves an audiophile. But. As far as how enthusiastic I am about sound. I did build a sound studio for music production separate from my house, I worked for various local home theatre retail businesses, and I've also worked in the home automation/home theatre installation field. I've built custom speaker cabinets to fit clients needs. I own many sets of speakers to help with music production.
Some say more $$ the better.. Yes, and no.. Don't get sucked into speaker specs and wattages, and cabinet sizes. Let your ears decide, not the marketing. Be happy with your purchase rather than the brand name, because if you leave with.. "I hope these are as good as they say they are" 9 out of 10 times you'll be disappointed once you hook them up at home. (But I'm buying online !!) yeah I know experience only goes so far in words... :(
Conclusion.
I'm listening to them now, and I can say these are clear and work well, and provide a well rounded sound in a compact set of speakers, with some bottom end and clear highs. I have zero regrets or issues with these.. Price is right. Looks are decent. Functions are all that I could ask for and more. I would buy these again. Buying speakers online can be hard as you have NO idea what they will sound like... I have used these every day for the last year or so @ low-med to high volumes, and that is why I wrote this review... You're welcome Edifier. (Not a paid review to be clear) I just believe in this product. Hope this helped!
| Material | Engineered Wood |
|---|---|
| Speaker type | Bookshelf |
| Special feature | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Recommended uses for product | For Smartphones or Tablets |
| Compatible devices | Smartphone |
| Subwoofer diameter | 4 Inches |
| Controller type | Remote Control, Android |
| Surround sound channel configuration | 2.0 |
| Colour | wood |
| Product Dimensions | 37.1D x 49.8W x 59.4H Centimetres |
| Item weight | 4.9 Kilograms |
| Is waterproof | FALSE |
| Maximum range | 10 Meters |
| Manufacturer | Edifier |
| Place of Business | TEL: +86 0769-88986868 | F: +86 0769-88951506 ADD：No.2 East Industry Road, Songshan Lake Science And Technology Industrial Park,Dongguan,523808 China |
| Model | R1280DB WOOD |
| Model year | 2015 |
| Part Number | R1280DB WOOD_SML |
| Special features | Wireless, Bluetooth |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Speakers Nominal Output Power | 42 Watts |
| Noise level | 85 dB |
| Speaker connectivity | RCA, Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial |
| Output Wattage | 42 Watts |
| Wattage | 42 watts |
| Power source type | Corded Electric |
| Batteries included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Material Type | Engineered Wood |
| Does it contain liquid? | No |
| Includes rechargable battery | No |
| Includes AC adapter | No |
| Includes Remote | No |
| Supports Bluetooth Technology | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Edifier |
| Item model number | R1280DB WOOD |
| ASIN | B0719C132V |
