Edifier R1855DB Bookshelf Speakers - Unboxing, Review and Comparison
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- Опубліковано 30 лип 2024
- A complete review and comparison of the Edifier R1855DB Multimedia 2.0 Bookshelf Speaker with an old generation Creative 2.1 Speaker. One of the best Bookshelves in its price range to have 2 RCAs in, Optical and Coaxial inputs, along with Bluetooth 5.0 and a Subwoofer Out!
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CHAPTERS IN THIS VIDEO!
0:00 - Intro
01:00 - Unboxing
08:06 - Rear Control section
11:35 - Remote
14:50 - Demo
18:35 - Speaker Compare
26:25 - Wrap Up
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How do these sound on a desk vs on a wall mount? find out : ua-cam.com/video/JuX5iUISRQY/v-deo.html
Are these capable of 24 bit 192kHz flac playback?
Really Good review Mate this is what i'm waiting for Thanks, All The Best for YOU and to Your Channel ! ☀️ ☀️ ☀️ 🙏
Hi, I posted a comment here over a year ago enquiring about these speakers and also the Edifier S1000DB speakers. I can now tell you that I bought the R1855DB’s. Their sound is stunning. Absolutely STUNNING. They are speakers that can do a magnificent job for a person’s whole lifetime using them as home speakers for music, TV, DVD/BluRay etc…. Fantastic speakers.
Some months later I found myself in a position where, for a combination of reasons, I could buy the Edifier S1000 MK II speakers. And indeed I did buy them and put them into a different room, principally for my Sony record player. I later connected another TV and also a older BluRay player. Well, I can tell you I was completely shocked at how much clearer and more defined they reproduce sound. I can’t fault the R1855 DB’s at all. But they are not in the same league as the S1000MK II speakers which are definitely superior in sound reproduction and in looks.
Yeah and a whole other league IN PRICE. Kind of an important aspect to mention.
@@issaciams : Yes I paid an extra £100 but it was a great deal at the time and more than worth it for the results.
Hi, I'm interested in the Edifier R1855DB speakers. I would use them for listening to music (rock and heavy metal). Although after testing the S1000 you say they are much better, would you recommend the R1855DB?
Thank you very much. Greetings.
@@angut8653 : I’d go for the S1000MKII
Good Review Brother, really helped me. Thank You.
Great review thankyou. Bought some today.
Thank you please do Subscribe thank you
Good detailed review
Hi! Really good review, thanks for it! I just got one question that might be silly, but... if you have a device connected via bluetooth, let's say a phone, is it possible for another device to connect to the speakers and kick out the first device?? I'm worried about unwanted devices connecting to the system. Thanks in advance!
Thank you so much for watching and your comments.. well it works like any other Bluetooth Speaker... the moment you connect one, the other disconnects. So ideally you won't face the unwanted device issue ☺️
I have these. They sound excelent, way above the price you are paying. I had also Edifier S3000 pro, 4 times expensive, but listening to 1855db (quality music, Tidal hi-fi, optic connect and even bt) bring me more pleasure listening than s3000 pro. They sound so clear, natural and detailed! With this model, Edifier did it badly! :)
What you mean "badly"?
@@mister_dzija4161 He means good. I have Edifier r2000db and those monsters sound insane.
What are the competitions of the under EUR 200/USD 235 speakers? I am thinking about this one here, but I am not sure yet.
Try Swans they are awesome
Which one is better for music ( edm, bass, jazz ), games n movies? Connected to PC. Kinda hard to decide between R1700BTs and R1855DB. Different price only 3USD in my area. R1855DB seems nice since i can connect with digital optic.
Yeah the 1855s are nice ... But I think the 1700bts have slightly lower RMS and a simpler remote. BUT the new 1700s have AptX HD for higher quality bluetooth i.e 24 bit audio... So i would say look out for that 🙂
It this speaker good to use with TV? The TV is placed in a open space ~ 16 ft x 8 ft, viewing is at 8 feet distance ?
Sure Mr Mehta, it's a bit small for that huge space you have 😊 please get these instead: amzn.to/3pLuGXb
You have a good taste about music.............🧡🧡🧡
Last year my 19 years old Altec Lansing ATP3 died. Replaced them with these plus the Edifier T5 sub. Nothing beats these at this price point.
Ah that sub with these is magic 🥰
Hi, do you have any knowledge about the Edifier S1000DB and how it compares to the Edifier R1855DB. There’s a big price difference but before I decide to buy, I’d like to be sure about the differences in sound quality, if any at all.....
Well obviously... the S1000DB is nearly audiophile grade speakers.. whereas 1855s are affordable bookshelves. The s1000s are about 120 watts as compared to 70 on the 1855s... also S1000 has titanium dome tweeters..and aluminum bass drivers...aptx codex ... and are made of solid wood!.. can't compare with 1855s 😊
@@rtechreviews : Thanks 🙏 That’s great. One final thing...... Do you have an opinion on the Edifier R2000DB versus the S1000DB. They both appear to be broadly similar but the S1000DB is still a lot more money. This🙂
Exactly the point, the S series is an upgrade in terms of tech... with better AptX codec .. titanium dome tweeters.. NFC.. solid wood etc ... R series uses MDF etc...silk dome tweeters... so if you have the monies ... I recommend the S1000s
@@rtechreviews : Thank you 🙏 again. Only yesterday I was visiting with some people and I heard their R2000DB speakers working. The bass is fantastic and the overall sound is amazing! It’s difficult to imagine how the S1000’s could actually improve upon that, just for basic home listening.
The R2000’s could take my TV (optical connection), CD player (RCA cable), record turntable (RCA cable and any amount of Bluetooth enabled devices like phone, laptop, tablet. I think that the R2000’s, at almost €100 less than the S1000’s, will be perfectly sufficient for my home use.
I wanna buy r1855db and connect to Tv Samsung optic (toslink) but the volume control in the back panel, so can i control volume from both tv remote and speaker remote, thanks in advance 🙏
Well it could work technically if you haven't please check the TV audio menu you should find an option to control auxiliary audio... my 15 year old TV used to have it so guessing you definitely have that
The answer is yes. You can control the volume with the Edifier remote and also with your TV remote. I have these speakers and I have this choice. I find that usually I use the TV remote. I can’t remember the last time I used the Edifier remote to control the TV volume. However, if I am playing a CD or a vinyl record I will use the Edifier remote. If I’m using the Bluetooth input I can use either the Edifier remote or the volume control on my device (phone, laptop, tablet…)
I'm using Creative inspire 2.1, How my creative works is, it is connecting 3.1 mm pin to TV or Laptop. Wondering if I could connect the creative sub to the R1855Db 's sub out using the same 3.1mm of creative? Will that work? please let me know if its works or not , I'm planning to buy R1855Db.
And I did try that it will work but I can't tell you if it is working as efficiently as the regular input for the creative speakers will be processing sounds
@@rtechreviews Thank you for the response (y)
Hi! Would you recommend these speakers for listening to rock/heavy metal music? Thanks.
Well if your not into heavy bass these will be good but if you are looking for that extra punch.. you'll need to add an additional subwoofer
How will it fare if paird with tv for movies? Most ott platforms stream movies in 5.1 channel, will it play dialogues fine compared to soundbar with dedicated center channel?
It does really well... Make sure to select stereo output only though
Any advice on the trable and bass settings on these? Or just leave them at 0?
Well Just leave it at 0 its better you adjust these at the source :)
bass at - 3 maximum 0 and treble 0 +3
Hello bro, I have a Polk surround 3000 sound bar connected to tv, and after 10 years it got damaged and giving cracking sound, now looking to buy 1855. Can I connect 1855 to TV? My requirement would be clear voice on movie watching. With subtle base. Please suggest.
Of course you can connect it to a TV... remember to use an optical or a coaxial input... for better sound quality... also the 1855 can be directly connected to a subwoofer in case you have one.
@@rtechreviews Thanks bro, are bookshelf speakers are better than soundbars or will it be in same level performance?
How does it fair with Yamaha nx e400 and taga harmony e807s.. btw nice review.
I wish I could have reviewed those... but since I did not I wouldn't be able to comment thank you 😊
Hi, which the difference between Edifier r1855db e Edifier r1700bts? Which is the best choice for you?
Thank you!
From the research I have done, the 1855s are warmer sounding i.e. tuned a bit towards bass whereas 1700s are brighter sounding tuned towards mids and highs.
@@rtechreviews Thank you very much!
What about Vulkkano A5 ARC, which are the best? I'm considering buying the 1855 or the A5, which one has the better sound quality? Thank you
Haven't tested the A5 sorry
@@rtechreviews thank you anyways
can we play this with battery power for nonstop workout...? because, a little powercut problem in our area ! does it have USB port ?
NO
Does volume level back after turning off and on? I mean on knob not remote.
I am thinking of buying them but i want to controle the volume from PC.
It's a digital dial... volume remains at what was left while turning off
@@rtechreviews Thank you, that was very important for me.
@@rtechreviews from other source i got info they got volume at about 20% volume level after every time turned on... ;(
@@xayroMS just received these speakers, they do reset to 20% (if turned of in range 0-20%), in range 20-80% they should remain exactly where you let them, in range above 80% they reset to 80%. Confirmed by Edifier support.
@@gabrielpv5510 Thanks. I already bought R1700BTs + T5 and work really well.
Hola. Crees que para una pantalla me de buen audio en películas? Se escuchan fuerte?
sí, es bueno, necesitará un buen subwoofer para agregar mejores bajos
The Subs out is active one or only PreOut? If Pre out then how much watt it deliver ?
Its a pre out, so you can connect it to any amplifier or directly to a Powered Sub of your choice
@@rtechreviews Got it. Thanks
is there a difference in sound quality for Edifier R1700BT and R1855DB?
Not too sure but I did read somewhere that 1700s are brighter sounding
@@rtechreviews thanks for your quick reply, I'm about to buy the R1855DB as my dedicated listening device. Mostly I'm buying this for music purpose.
Reviews about the edifier r1855db shows it has a muddy sound. Can you confirm it?
these are peaking my interest for TV speakers with a sub attached......OR.... should I go with the s3000Pro's with no sub as my TV speakers...your thoughts people ? thx...cheers from Canada
I'd say it depends...the S3000 has the ports on the Backside, that means they need some distance to the wall and if possible some treatment to the room or atleast the backspace, if you want to put em close to the wall.
Other than that, you could use them S3000's instead of the 1855's and a T5 Sub or so, as they can get very low without a sub, that at times you might thing that you have a sub running, especially in dynamic mode...
Watch UA-cam:
"Edifier S3000 Pro Bass Test - Animals - OMG :O" by RandomVideos2k20
or even better:
"Edifier S3000Pro _(Z Reviews)_ When Magic Meets Technology.." by Z Reviews..
unfortunately his sound demo video seem to doesnt exist anymore, so you can only hear them at some pints between the talking.
Peaking or piquing?
Edifier T5 goes out of stock too frequently, any other budget subwoofer you world recommend?
This amzn.to/3eZuaEl
When it comes to speakers under 15000 are these the best? My only requirement is clarity snd enjoyable music.
These are indeed good.... but they are just 4 inch drivers ... Bass may be slightly lower ... use a sub and you'll be plenty happy 😊
@@rtechreviews I am not a basshead actually, as long as it is there in a balanced way, that is neither too weak, nor too strong. I am fine with it. So, should I get these? or spend a bit more and get the R2000DB? Clarity, and details are the most important requirement. Or, should I get something else?
R2000s are a great choice too... will be better for sure... remember they are more powerful... just that these 1855s have a sub out and thr R2000 does not...
@@rtechreviews i am not a fan of too much bass. So i dont think that i would be adding a sub anyway. Also which one would you prefer for a balanced sound? 1855 with some budget sub? Or the 2000 in itself?
I think if your not into bass just go for the r2000s... they should be good enough...long term... with the 1855s .. you may enjoy it in a small room...
how far we can place both left and right speakers from each others ?
Wires about 10 feet long
How did you get this for 13k INR? Was this on a sale? And how is it going now? I am thinking of buying this.. Would you recommend this for 18k now?
That was the launch price 😀
Sir good afternoon
What is the different edifier r1855 between r1280 dbs for music listening . Please give me suggest each one
1855s are bi amped... meaning 2 signals are sent separately to tweeter and woofer. The 1855s also have subwoofer output. Essentially these are better than the 1280s. Sound wise 1855s are deeper and sound richer.
Thank you sir
Ambos modelos tienen salida para subwoofer, pero 1280 tiene 42watts rms, 1855 tiene 70 rms. Viendo algunas reviews de ambos modelos, 1855 tiene buenos graves o quizá no requiera subwoofer. Para mí gusto, a pesar de tener buenos graves, he comprado 1855 por los 70w, y porque funcionan como medios graves, uso un subwoofer klipsch r100 que está más que sobrado para el room dónde lo estoy usando. Si el dinero no es problema, te aconsejo que vayas por 1855.
R1700BTs model is better sound quality compare to R18855db model for listening song.
@@SATISHKUMAR-go1kd gracias por la información, probablemente tengas razón. R1855db le falta agudos y graves, la mayoría de sus sonidos están en los medios, las voces para la música están muy apagadas, los instrumentos musicales como la tarola suena más bien a golpe en una caja de cartón.
Se ven bonitos, suenan bien. No son lo mejor del mercado, para quien no es exigente estos r1855db son aceptables, para mí han decepcionado. El Bluetooth dejo de funcionar y ahora edifier no responde para dar alguna solución o para cambiarlos.
Gracias por tus pensamientos, hasta ahora no he tenido problemas con mis altavoces y Bluetooth todavía funciona muy bien.
Should i upgrsde from Creative T60? Do they sound similar?
I think the 1855s are more powerful with deeper bass...
YES!
They have more Power, get louder (without distorting)
Have better bass, sound warmer coz of being MDF and not plastic and also quite a bit bigger, which also reduces unwanted resonances and lets em sound fuller.
Not to mention the 2 Way system with Front port, which allows to put them directly to wall and not 1 small middletonewoofer that has to do it all that also has a backport that needs room and treatment...
And, while on paper the T60s go lower, the actual Bass will sound fuller and stronger with the 1855's and they let you put a sub to them, like the Edifier T5 if you want.
Bro, what keyboard are you using? Been meaning to ask you for a while now!
It's the RK G85 mechanical
@@rtechreviews That was the fastest response I have gotten from anyone on UA-cam. Really good content you are putting out. Wish you all the very best! Could you also give me a link to where you bought the keyboard from! Cheers!
55 variant of the speaker now? How's it compared to the 1850?
Exactly the same the 1855s have a few improvements like bluetooth 5.0 and a better remote...
@@rtechreviews Wait that's it? Updated Bluetooth and different remote? I guess you can't exactly remaster the the best to begin with, so work on what can get better I suppose.
Any feedback on R1855DB vs Swans D1200 !
I'm so sorry I didn't get a chance to hear the Swans but I have seen reviews that they are great in fact rated a tad higher 😊
is SBS 370 bass is good or this one R1855DB ?
I can say the bass was a lot better sounding on these 1855s... those creative speakers have much smaller tweeters making it seem like more bass was coming off of it :)
Bro please do a review of r1280dbs ....it would be really helpful 🤝... There are many speaker reviewers on youtube bt ....they don't give these type of crystal clear review....so if you do it ....it would be helpful 👍
Sure Shamil, I'll have to check with the manufacturer 😊
@@rtechreviews thanks bro👍🤝.... Do speaker contents consistently.... You have a future in this category....👍 ...best wishes ❤️
Thank you 😊
How do these compair to the 1700?
The 1855s are slightly more powerful, have a sub out and sound wise, quite similar... if you like bass 1855s will be the one to choose.... 1700s are brighter sounding.
@@rtechreviews and what about the r2000db
The 2000s are bigger so obviously a lot more power.. better bass ... but I think it skips the sub out...
@@rtechreviews thank you for the info
@@rtechreviews i picked the speakers in this video for my tv and i bough a set of q acoustic 3030i for my pc set up
which is better 1855db or 1280dbs??
Well I think traditionally the R1850 were a bit better sounding than the 1280s ... so the 1855 should be a tad better ... also remember the price... the 1855s have subwoofer out and slightly bigger tweeters ... and more RMS.
@@rtechreviews Thank you for the suggestion bro😇
Actually 😅 I confused in the new model of 1280db that is 'R1280dbS' (Available in flipkart). It has also the sub woofer out and a little higher price than the 1280db old model and it has all the same specs of 1855dp model.
Yeah...😊 it may seem like that... 1280dbs offers additional is the sub out... but RMS is much lower on the 1280s smaller tweeters etc... also the most important... 1855 are bi amp... meaning tweeters n woofers are independently connected to the amp... there is a separate connector. The 1280 series uses parallel connections like ordinary speakers.
@@rtechreviews Thank you 😇
It helped me a lot...
Just ordered the 1855db in Amazon.
How much watts in rms??
70 Watts RMS
Just gotten the r1850 since my country doesn’t have this new one, glad to hear it’s just Bluetooth(which I don’t use) and new remote(not useful as I plug it to PC) without any audio difference. Bass seems okay but still same at 60hz Low, gonna hook up to my old Corsair SP2500 active subs! It’d be perfect!
Yes! Adding a sub will take these to the next level 😊 ... please do subscribe thank you
@@rtechreviews I just tested it with and without a sub, tbh for PC near field playing, a sub is overkill! For movies I watched midway during gunshots is when you might need a sub, gunshots will be lower, I find pushing the bass on the speaker rear itself to max will do the job. Adding a sub will have headache after some listening 😅, for music playing a sub is not needed
Yes did you see my video of with and without sub?
what s the difference between these and the 1850?
Bluetooth n remote
@@rtechreviews thank you
08:20 My guy, thats for the volume lmao
Yes yes 😆
What if compared to edifier mr4?
These 1855s are bi-amped so 2 channels are separate for the tweeters n woofers... Plus more amps n inputs ... Mr4s look pretty basic wrt stats...
@@rtechreviews so you would recommend 1885? It's a bit more expensive in my country
I bought these yesterday and noticed (unfortunately after purchasing) that it's bluetooth - although 5.0 - only supports A2DP. As far as I know, it's like having a brand new Porsche that has enough power to hit 200 MPH, but you can't press the gas pedal hard enough and it only reaches 100 MPH. I live in Brazil and here you could say it's an expensive and premium product so it's a big issue for me. Oddly, Edifier is pretty obscure when it comes to bluetooth audio codecs and overall this connectivity seems overlooked by them (not a problem if they were a little bit clearer about it, as these are superb for wired connectivity).
So, if you intend to listen to 'lossless' bluetooth sound - in quotes because A2DP allegedly reaches 345kbps but in practice reaches only around 255, which for me at least makes it's bluetooth simply useless as we're talking about 1/4 of CD quality here, not enough even for 'vanilla' Spotify (320kbps) - I suggest you go look for another options. Otherwise, just plug the (included, thank you Edifier) p2 cable to your phone and enjoy better sound at the cost of moving around your house.
Well said, they do have AptX support but that's only available on their high end speakers
@@rtechreviews It gets even worse, USA's version supports aptX, Brazil's doesn't. Same exact model.
R1855DB R2000DB
which one is better?
R2000s are more powerful with bigger speaker drivers... but the 1855s are newer and have a sub out
@@rtechreviews so which one do you recommend?
Nice review. Have you tried using the sub out yet?
Nope unfortunately not yet 😊 I want to though
@@rtechreviews Bro give me a list of Subwoofers in india compatible with these. I was using a logitech z623 and the sub on that needs no introduction, tight and clean. I am not a bass head but like it on certain genre. So plz guide, i live in india if that helps.
@@suchinpati5601 I'm making another video with a subwoofer connected to these... its a small sub though... sure.. will share links
What is the connection type for the sub output??? Please let me know :)
@@psyttk7252 it's a 3.5 mm jack
Wow it's night and day between those two speakers. Edifier sounds so much better its not enough funny. But how much do the Creative speakers cost? That also matters.
That's a 15 year old dated SBS 320 that costed $200
I also own those creative SBS 370 speakers.. Its been 18 years & i have only one word for them 'LEGENDARY' 🙌. I bought them for INR 2k back then 😀
Now I was mulling over the thought of buying a pair of R1280dbs (overpriced at 12k right now) when today I saw your video & just wanted to ask you how you secured a good deal of 13K on these 1855db speakers just 2 months ago??
Yes... these creative speakers truly are legendary! As for the R1855s It was a limited offer on Amazon 😍 just took them right away.
its for 11k on flipkart just bought them today and waiting for them
@@Fiend_Star How are they?
It's not INR1300 but 13000+
how much did amazon/edifier pay you for this
I wish! I bought it with my monies... I'm not that big of a channel to get such freebies yet
@@rtechreviews I am hesitant to buy these because they're a chinese company. But price and performance seems good...
Exactly... they are Chinese but relatively cheaper and better than the competition
R1850DB vs R1855DB the difference in sound?
Honestly I did not find any differences...1855s are updated to bluetooth 5.0 and a new remote.
You are wrong, how can you say that R18855db has Blutooth 5.0, is it posible in CSR 8635 chipset. Pls tear down and verify the CSR version.
@@SATISHKUMAR-go1kd How can you be wrong when the Company website claims its got Bluetooth 5.0? www.edifier.online/products/edifier-r1855db-active-bluetooth-bookshelf-speaker-set-matte-black please check and then claim facts....
That old Creative System is pure Torture, its like comparing a Kitchenradio to a affordable HiFi Setup.
I'm listening over an Creative Soundblaster AE-7 and Beyerdynamic DT990Pro and i thought something with my Headphones went off...then i ralized it was the old Creative System playing...
😅
👍🏻
It seems Creative still sounds better 🤔
Ahh... that subwoofer... but everything else is better on the 1855s
1855 vs 1700bts ?
I think for the marginal difference your better off with the 1855s... both are beautiful speakers... the 1700BTS lacks digital and Coaxial inputs... and a slightly smaller amp at about 66Watts RMS. Whereas 1855s are fully loaded! Both digital and coaxial inputs and 70 Watts RMS...
R1855 or 2000 ?
Honestly.. the 2000s are a bit superior... as they have bigger drivers more RMS and ofcourse more expensive too.. but they don't have a Sub Out... 😊
@@rtechreviews as i wont be adding sub , 2000 seems like good option , also many subs like t5 doesn't need a specific sub out ie rca out would do the job .
So how is your experience with these speakers?
It's decent... for a small room the setup is fine 🙂
Here is a compare of these R1855DBs with and without a subwoofer: ua-cam.com/video/6A6ID4OIayc/v-deo.html