EdifierR1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - Wireless Studio Monitors - 4 Inch Near Field Speaker - 42w RMS - Black

I got so fed up with speaker cable trailing across floors and getting tangled up in other sundry cables that I decided to get a pair of BT speakers. I already own an Edifier C2X multimedia system and have been really impressed by it so I decided to look at their range first. When I saw these and the reviews I just went for it. I have not been disappointed.The speakers are just a bit shorter and squatter than a shoe box. They feel substantial and of good quality. Everything you need to get up and running is in the box and the manual is well laid out and easy to follow. You don't need a great deal of technical knowledge to connect them to your device. Talking of connections you have a number of options depending upon your needs. I wanted them for their BT capability but you can also connect them by optical, coaxial or RCA cables.Getting them set up was fairly straightforward; my PC and the speakers paired within seconds. The only minor issue I encountered was forgetting to go into my PC sound settings and changing the output device to, "Speakers (EDIFIER R1280B Stereo). As soon as I did that they burst into life. So far the BT connection has been very consistent with no problems at all. The remote is very small and light; almost insignificant in a way but it works just fine. I imagine it could get lost quite easily.So far as the sound is concerned they are really very impressive for their size. I positioned my speakers in a fairly large room with a high ceiling. They fill the room with sound so don't be too worried about them not being up to the job. They sound beautifully crisp and clear; almost pure, in fact. The first piece of music I chose to play through them was Bayreuth Return from Klaus Schulze's album Timewind from 1975. If you don't know it, it's a fairly typical 1970s German electronica album. Well, I was really impressed. I heard things in the music I hadn't heard before. There is a lovely balance across the range - they don't sound harsh or boomy in any way.Overall, they are just perfect for my needs and I heartily recommend them

Why did you choose this product over others?:I choose from reviews on amazon and youtube Glad i didWeight:Heavier than i expected was not expecting much considering the price of these speakersProduct quality:Extremely good quality Built very well has some nice weight to them and very sturdySound quality is excellent very loud and clearWell worth the price

Well priced, good specification, easy Bluetooth connectivity and most importantly, a good quality soundoutput.Sufficiently powerful and regulate to enjoy inside without annoying the neighbours.

At the outset you have to realise these are not hifi quality, but the price reflects that. I bought these to attach to a computer which plays music saved as Mp3 files. So not that quality anyway. I liked the honesty of the quoted sound range 75 to 18000 Hz (CD claims 20-20000 hz) so its a bit shocking to see speakers saying that they don't claim to do that. However the rider is that they quote 9dB range. This later number shows the sound range these speakers give. if you are getting 0.01% volume at the extreme of the range it won't be heard So those companies who use this standard are trumped by these speakers.. Relatively few people can hear that much above 18000 Hz So for most that isn't an issue. The vast majority of the sound on these comes from the larger 4 inch sub woofers. This means they are great for modern musical taste: lots of bass. If you want to play folk music or similar you will find you get what you want by turning the bass well down and the treble up. The speakers are very well made, and in my view importantly offer future proofing by having an optical input. You can wire 4 devices to these speakers and switch between them with a single button press on the remote. The sheer quality of the build makes these speakers excellent value. the remote doesn't contain controls for equalisation. I am delighted with the purchase.

Very happy with this purchase, was pleasantly surprised at the sound quality of these beasts and for not breaking the bank I think this is the best you can get. I plugged these into my xbox and gaming is a whole new experience now. Bluetooth is a bonus too. 10/10

Have to say great sound and Bluetooth so easy to set up , no point spending a fortune on expensive speakers these are really good sound and base

Bought for my sons computer for music and games and he has no complaints he's well happy so can't recommend them enough

I’m super impressed with these speakers. Previously I was running my turntable through my M-Audio studio reference monitors, which was just a temporary measure, but I was never totally happy with this set up as the speakers always sounded flat and dry. No problem, as that it precisely how they’re designed to sound being reference monitors. I bought the R1280DBs to replace them, hoping they’d sound more rich and lively, and they certainly do. I’m very pleased with the sound and build quality, especially for the price. Handy eq nobs on the side so you can adjust bass and treble accordingly. I’ve read reports of these speakers being not loud or bass-y enough and that’s all subjective opinion, and I don’t have that problem at all. Maybe if you’re into bass heavy dance music you might want an external subwoofer. Clearly these are not going to satisfy hardcore audiophiles, but these speakers are loud, clear, rich and detailed. I can’t comment on use with TV as I’m only listening to vinyl through them.