EdifierR1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - 2.0 Wireless Studio Monitor Speaker - 42W RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wood Grain

These speakers offer exceptional value for money. They pair effortlessly with my Bluetooth turntable, delivering clear and rich sound that enhances my listening experience. The build quality is solid, and the wood grain finish adds a touch of elegance to my setup. With multiple input options and a handy remote control, they provide versatility and convenience. Overall, a fantastic purchase that combines quality and affordability.

Really pleased with these - I have them set-up in our kitchen on top of the fridge connected via optical to an Apple Airport Express and wired to an Amazon Echo Dot. They have replaced an Amazon Echo Plus that I never got on with, the sound quality although loud, was really harsh.They were well packed and come with a decent length cable for between the two speakers, an RCA cable, an optical and a headphone socket to RCA cable. The small remote is also included, along with a battery. The speakers are a good weight, feel well made and I really like the wood finish.We leave them powered on all the time which means that they work well with Alexa and the sound quality from the Alexa dot is good.Streaming iTunes from the Airport with Apple’s higher quality stream the sound quality is really very good, excellent for the price in my opinion.Good stereo separation and sound field and really good dynamic width with decent low level bass without being boomy. I don’t have a subwoofer connected, but to be honest I don’t feel the need for one.Given that the speakers are sitting on top of a huge steel fridge freezer that may well be helping with the solid sound, either way sounds pretty good to me. In terms of volume, our kitchen is medium size, and they are more than loud enough and have not experienced any distortion at the levels we’re listening too.Some reviews have mentioned background hiss, but so far in my experience there is no detectable background hiss, noise or other interference.The remote is small and lightweight but does the job, it’s a bit confusing that the remote has buttons labelled ‘on’ & ‘off’ where these are in fact not power buttons, but instead are for turning on a truly terrible ‘sound field extension mode’; this just surrounds horrendous, is totally unnecessary and my advice is ignore it and never go there!Bluetooth seems to work well, only used it to test pair to my phone which was fine.I like the fact that the power supply is integrated (so no annoying brick), it would be nice if the power lead could be disconnected, but a minor gripe really.Overall, an excellent pair of ‘bookshelf’ speakers, really good sound for the size, well constructed and very flexible in terms of input source options. For what we’re using them for I don’t think I could have found anything better for even a substantially higher price, very pleased and would recommend them.

Got these to add to my TV setup as I was not really happy with the sound output from the TV itself. Strange that we are at a stage where the TV themselves are easily ranging into the 65inch size category with ridiculous visuals ( HDR, 4k etc) but the sound being produced from the thin sets are average at best. But most people including myself are legitimately ok with them because we simply don't expect visual & sound to have equal weight.Finally decided to do something about the great TV and the 'acceptable' sound. Let's just say I fell down a rabbit hole for audiophiles....so much out there to read up on.But consistently these speakers were deemed to be an amazing bang for the buck speakers that tv soundbars simply cannot match. It would appear that soundbars, unless very expensive with subs cannot hold itself against a good set of speakers.Furthermore bookshelf speakers have made great strides in tech and sound quality and people were impressed with these eidifer speakers.Got them and set them up for the TV. First they look amazing without the cover and really completed the setup, I got the wood finish version . Not too big nor too small, was a breeze to setup as I used an optical connection, I really wish in the future hdmi arc is introduced to allow the TV remote to control sound. Anyhow minor gripe here.The sound produced is just 'rich' compared to the TV sound, its broad with great depth and actual deep bass. Honestly felt semi cinema like, and really made things immersive. Really impressed. The 2.1 sets up is equally impressive with dialogue and sound having distinct locations. Make that they are evenly spaced out, like a triangle setup with you being at one point, the two speakers being at the other ends, placed at sitting ear level and angled in towards you.Music to be honest is even better, the range of these speakers is impressive for its price. Throughly enjoy listening to them in the living room and I don't want a sub as heavy bass has me somewhat paranoid neighbours will complain as its a smallish flat. Seriously its just refreshing to hear such a robust sound stage in the living room.Spent half the time testing them watching a film then switching to the TV speakers and constantly shocking myself that I had accepted such rubbish sound! Thinking to myself 'was I seriously listening to this!?'These speaker are like a opening gateway to a world of ridiculous high fidelity speaker setups and I've just started my journey with a limited budget.Great speakers for the price and kicking myself I didn't get these before.

The four stars are given in context. Will these speakers compare to my Hi-Fi system? No, but these speakers are excellent. Vocals are clear, highs and lows are well presented.I'm using the speakers on my desk with Sonos, AirPlay, and direct connection to a PC. In my office the speakers' sound is big enough. The main thing is they're not tiring to listen to. I genuinely enjoy listening to music, game audio, movies, and audiobooks, whilst other budget speakers can be grating.I removed a star because of volume memory. If the volume is below 20% when the speakers are put into standby, the speaker restarts at 20%, this can be a surprise. Volume limits for different inputs have to bet set carefully.