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5.0 out of 5 stars 2020 Update to Popular Speaker
*Edited to add information about the subwoofer output.**Upgraded rating from 4 to 5 Stars. Explanation at end.This appears to be a slightly updated version of the popular and widely reviewed R1280t speaker. There are hundreds of reviews, both professional and customer, of this speaker on Internet, so I won't rehash them.The primary differences: (1) the addition of a subwoofer connection, with associated circuitry to provide an electronic crossover* when a sub is connected, and (2) addition of a signal-processing feature to create a wider stereo image, and modification of the remote control to add a switch for that feature.I cannot categorically state that the "R1280ts" version sounds identical to the earlier version. The dimensions, driver complement, and design appear to be the same. Specifications also seem to be the same. All indications are that it’s the same acoustically as other “1280” models.Most of the reviews you'll see will conclude with some version of "for the money..." And that's the right way to look at these speakers. They are not the finest powered bookshelf speakers in the land. Not the loudest. Not the bassiest. Not the most extended highs, not the most neutral-sounding. But -- for the money -- they offer more than you might expect. They sound good if you don't turn them up too loud, if you sit reasonably close and don't try to fill the room with sound. They make great computer speakers that will let you hear music without giving up too much bass, or listen to podcasts or news with clarity.**My critique of the sound is that they have a very slightly boxy quality, a lack of the transparency that, to be fair, is usually the hallmark of much more expensive speakers. But at the same time aren't boomy, muffled, harsh, or any of the other flaws that plague most inexpensive speakers. For the money, I believe they offer great bang-for-the-buck.I plan to add a small powered subwoofer soon. If that changes anything about how these speakers sound beyond the obvious, I'll amend this review.*I did add a sub - a Monoprice SSW-8, a "slim" sub with the conventional connections and controls for a home theater sub. I connected the Edifier sub out to the sub's line inputs (requiring a 3.5mm-to-RCA adapter cable; you could use the one that comes with the speakers if you didn't use it already). This setup works well. Extending the bass another octave or more definitely enriches the sound without changing the character of the speakers. It's by no means a necessary or transformative upgrade, but it's worthwhile.*(cont'd) The Edifier sub-out is basically a headphone jack. It is full-range; there is no "crossover." It is affected by all of the controls -- bass, treble, volume -- and, surprisingly, also by the "spacializer." I don't recommend using the spacializer when using a subwoofer.(Using this jack for headphones does not, of course, cut off the speaker sound. There is also something slightly "off" about the full-range sound coming from this port; it seems to lack full separation, and seems somewhat shrill. But it works for the subwoofer just fine.)Because the Edifers lack any way to control the sub out, you will need a sub with volume and crossover-frequency controls, and you probably want to place the sub where those controls remain accessible. I'm using a crossover frequency of about 100Hz, and of course set the volume by ear.Certainly the addition of the sub output at no increase in price is a worthwhile upgrade. It does what it needs to do, and no more. It would have been good to include a low-pass filter, but it's not generally needed.**These speakers seem to benefit very much from extended break-in. After about 50 hours use, the "boxy" quality referred to in the main text has largely disappeared, leaving the sound more natural than it once was. The high end is still just adequate, but overall the sound is acceptably neutral and uncolored, especially for a speaker in this price range. It wouldn't be 5 stars compared to the best bookshelf speakers available, but it doesn't deserve a demerit when compared to its direct competitors.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Quality & Sound
I am far from an audiophile but the sound on these are excellent compared to what I've been using. I have been using Bolo Echo & Echo Dots around the house, Corsair HS65 on the computer, and Shure SE215 for my music on the go. While the sound on all of those is great for what they are, these speakers take the sound to a whole new level. It's been so long since I had real speakers I forgot how they provide a different experience in that they are louds, much more full sounds, and most importantly you can feel it. When you listen to headphones/earbuds you don't feel the vibrations and I didn't realize how that adds a nice but subtle effect.Although the sounds is much better than the Echo and Echo Dots, you are still left with a small feeling like it's just not as clear as it could be. The low end sounds just a bit muddy and the highs just aren't as crisp and you might think. Overall though these are the best speakers I have owned and better than the other devices.A few notes about the particular model. When I ordered these on Prime Day they has the R1280Ts on sale below $90 but the next day the listing changed to show the R1280T (no s) model. Same listing but the details have changed and now that the Prime Day sale is over the price is back to $130 and still showing the older R1280T model which my understanding is the frequency response is slightly less on the s model but it has a bass out line.Also, I did not know before I purchased these and read the reviews that the Echo devices have a 1/8" line out and the R1280Ts came with the 1/8" jack to RCA so you can plug these into the Echo devices to power these. Now I want to order some more expensive better speakers.
5.0 out of 5 stars The R1280Ts is beautiful sounding and looking.
I did alot of research. Now understand why the R1280Ts has so many good reviews.When I turn the volume up to max they sound so clear and detailed! They have just the right amount of bass. Even at minimum volume I hear everything very accurately. They are perfect for my little office/studio.I also love aesthetic of the 1280Ts. The wood is understated and the dark gray is very cool. I'm keeping the front grills off. For around $120 they can't be beat. I'm buying another pair.
Excelente valor y muy buena calidad
Las bocinas son de muy buena calidad, suenan muy claro y tienen salida para subwoofer. Por su precio son muy buen valor por lo que cuestan, yo estaba acostumbrado a Bose, pero estas Edifier en stereo y con subwoofer son mis nuevas favoritas. No son para reventar los oidos pero si tienen muy buen volumen. Combinadas con WiiM es un lujo.
Almost audiophile in the mid an high range, but horrible boomy bass. (bought my 4th pair)
I bought 2 pairs because they are extremely impressive.They are more bias toward serious music listening than pop music, yet they are cool enough for video games and movies. They may be too analytical for youtube podcast voice.While the mid and high are extremely impressive, they give a vibrant image and give a soul to human voice, the bass is really boomy and annoying most of the time. The solution is to turn that bass knob to 25% or even 0% and the bass will be just perfect (0% does not remove the bass).These speakers are for audiophiles on a budget. To get to that mid, high frequency quality and presence, you would have to pay 500 to 1000$. The quality of design and manufacturing is simply perfect, tight and sturdy.This is the only electronic product in the world where the led light underneath the cover fabric does not blind you in the dark. I always have to put tapes over every LED light on TV, Consoles, PC... because they are too strong. This is the only product that does it correctly, you see the light even during the day, but in total darkness it does not hurt or blind you and you can sleep right next to it, it is simply visible without projecting light.The 3D mode is the most horrible and useless thing ever, turn that thing off immediately. You don't need a sub with that thing, the bass is good enough.The sub output is controlled by the volume, so it is perfect for my tactile subwoofer (Buttkicker).
Great DAW recording software monitors
I produce a lot of commercial audio content using Pro Tools and Adobe Premiere. I've had an issue mixing in my headphones trying to guess how the finished sound will translate into everyday speakers, smartphone playback and car audio systems. I'm not in a workspace where I can blare sound through external speakers either. These Edifier speakers are perfect for what I need - lower speaker volume spills out the delicate parts of highs and the bottom end still punches through without muddying the experience during the mix-down and finalization while still being able to balance that fine line between too much reverb and not enough - same with delay. I run the speakers out of my Focusrite Scarlett1/4" to RCA. Another cool feature is the remote on/off & volume control - I can move around my office space and move the volume up and down remotely to test the mix at different volumes from different listening angles - let's just say you find PLENTY of opportunities for improvement in the mixing that way. Solid product that I would have happily paid twice the price for :)
Excelente sonido!
La calidad del sonido es excelente y son muy bonitas las bocinas. Las tengo en mi oficina y lucen muy bien. Además las compré a un excelente precio.
Wow
These speakers for the price are amazing, great sound quality and they look great I'm very satisfied with my purchase
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Edifier Powered Bookshelf Speakers R1280T with WiiM Mini AirPlay2 Wireless Wi-Fi Audio Streamer, Stream Hi-Res Audio from Spotify, Amazon Music and More
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