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Having owned 100+ sets of speakers, i recently got the s2000 pro and their very good, no complaints, gets surprisingly low and good on any genre and very easy to use, and can get pretty darn loud if you need to, and cabinets are rock solid, by the way it has a 5 1/2 inch woofer, manufacturer states it as 5.5 anyway. Hope that helps some people on them, sound great and their keepers for me.
Sorry to hear about the fire Joe N Tell, but you can take this "opportunity" to fill up a new storage with new gear! If you still have the S2000Pro, you should test it out against the newer S2000MKIII. Same price point, but from what I gather, it is a Much better speaker.
Thanks a lot Joe, I just bought the Edifier 1280 speakers with your advice and WOW!! - I'm completely amazed!! the sound is marvelous, it feels as if the musicians sit just in front of me, here in my working room. It is with no doubt the most beautiful and rich sound I've ever heard or imagined to hear form small speakers. Thanks a lot, it makes me enjoy good music again.
For a desk? I got the S351DB for my living room. Just moved into a new house and had many other priorities, didn't want to spend to much but have some decent sound for the moment. And they're definitely staying there :). Way better than I expected for the TV and also music. You can feel the bass in your chest. Best speakers I've ever heard in this price range.
I love the way that you described "being able to locate the sub" on s350DB due to it handling >80Hz! Having nothing close to good audio in my life, and little experience with exposure to different systems; this is a super helpful way to justify how a dedicated subwoofer might not be as useful as necessary as I though. Or at least something to consider with 2.1 systems that I am looking in to.
@@joentell HDMI ARC on a speaker is an interesting idea, but you'd have to have a DAC on the speakers internal module to convert the signal to analog. However, that would be a great all in one package. At that point, would one need a preamp for TV before the speakers anymore?
Yup, then go get a PAIR of SVS PB-1000's for $950.... then some sound panels... They need to make it easier to incorporate dual subs on these package systems as that's the only way to reduce or eliminate the localization affect as well as increase possible listening positions if you use your computer to watch movies from a different seating location
I got the edifier r1280db. Similar looks with the r1280t but with bluetooth, coax and optical inputs. Loving it. Good value for money. More power to your channel😉
Just got the R1280DBs. The sub out just sold them to me. Alone, the 1280 are a bit thin compared with what i had before. But with sub out and some eq. they are just great for the price.
Man I just want to say thanks so much for this video (and the others of course). Speakers are so tough to shop for online. The obvious thing being you can't hear them at home. The other thing is reviews are almost all in this stupid "5 Best" or whatever format that simply just lists things and their specs. No word on sound characteristics or anything. So yeah, so thankful for vids like this!!
Got my R2000DB 3 weeks ago. Pleasantly satisfied with the mids and clean crisp highs however not diggin the lows that much. Its rear bassport makes it not ideal for computer speakers in terms of esthetics and placement is critical to get a balanced sound
the 350db is fairly good for movies in small to medium sized room , no it's no multi speaker surround but it does give surprisingly good separation for the price, thanks the the sub they definitely get loud enough to shake the ground on explosions and the like which the other two just can't by themselves. honestly i recon a couple of the s2000s up front, a pair of rt1280s behind and one of edifires dedicated subs would probably make for a great surround set up. though for that sort of price you could probably get a mid range yamaha receiver and full set of wharfedale diamond 9.1s.
thanks a lot for you review, what you said here was the key for not to go for the s350db for a keyboard, 09:05. Although I really liked it you are right that having them on my desktop while playing a keyboard they will sound cheap, instead of the others that have integrated bass. The Edifier salesman recommended me the R1700BT for playing a keyboard, and was not really sure but your review made me change my mind.
I paid $80 for a pair of R1280Ts speakers. The "s" indicates a sub output. Remote works fine. Absolutely pleased with these! The sub out enacts an internal high pass crossover that seems to be adequate. Complete overkill for my computer!
I recently got the edifier s2000 pro and their great all arounders, its worth noting that you can get matching stands and are able to fill with sand, their very nice as well, cabinets are rock solid, i would recommend them, and get surprisingly low and loud.
I bought the s350db exactly because I wanted small speakers for my computer table.. I would stick with the r2750t If I had more room, the difference in sound quality is quite small and quite a jump in price, you only notice the stronger bass from the subwoofer. The 1280 are a bit weaker compared to the 2750 but a nice budget option for decent sound.
The ones that you really want to look into are the s2000mkiii, s3000 pro and a300 pro. They are nudging the separates segment, if not better for the same price, the a300 pro especially.
@@jayden_2954 if they ever made a 5.1 or 7.1, you better believe that I would be the first to buy it even without the need to listen to it first. All their speakers so far can vouch for that new system... lol! Ive heard that they were goin to release a 'home theater' (dont know how many speakers for sure) setup but COVID got in the way of the launch.
@@AbsoluteFidelity guess we’ll find out in the future, I just ordered the s351db’s and they come tomorrow, I’m so excited! There’s a person above me that keeps banging from 2am-8am cleaning so imma fuck her sleep up like she fucks mine up lol
Just got the 1280Ts off of eBay for 73€ and paired them with a cheap active Sub, which is a great Combo! Sounds nice and offers tons of Control! (Sub goes down to 35Hz, Speakers go from 65Hz to About 17kHz)
I did the same with an 8-inch powered sub that cost me $ 100 and I'm fascinated. It is worth mentioning that I mounted the speakers on monitor stands around my desk. which allows me to adjust their position according to the volume and the type of music or movie you are playing.
I have the S2000 pro and I Love them... I do not need a subwoofer dedicated, they are Good enough, plus the Eq on back.... There are cheap thinking they have an amp, 2 DACs (1 for tweeter and 1 for the woofer can make better sound controling trebles and bass )and a great built construction....
edifier consumer since about 20 years... had a set of r1000 (t1 i think), had an old set of 2.1 (one of those with the sub aiming to the floor). definitely quality for the money. then i got a set of r2700, and... oh man... what an amazing piece of equipment. still they run paired to the tv in the dining room. this year i got the s360... wow. planar magnetic is in another level. just wow.
I’m sitting here, still contemplating the Creative Pebble 2.1 vs. the V2, V3, the Kilpsch ProMedia 2.1, Logitech G625 and Z333, and all of these Edifier speakers. I need an optical in though since my motherboard supports that.
i was big into headphones before i got my r1280dbs, i have to say they changed me. I want a bigger better system I want more bass more sound in general i kinda wanna build my own speakers its really opened my eyes to a whole new world
Hi, edifier updated the R1280T with the R1280DBs the DBs got a sub out. What do you think about 1280dbs paired with a sub. That should be better and cheaper then the 350dbs no? Or am I missing sth here? Id like to get some opinions on that✌️
I recently just bought mine and holy shit its really good, its very loud actually (for a regular room like mine) and the bass can hit pretty low if your placement it correct. Imaging is also really great it sounds like im in a theater when watching movies with these.
I added an 8-inch amplified sub that cost me $ 100 and I'm fascinated. It is worth mentioning that I mounted the speakers on monitor stands around my desk. which allows me to adjust their position according to the volume and the type of music or movie I'm playing.
Joe, I am in a great confusion here deciding between S2000Pro and S350DB. I will be using the speakers just for movies(as a soundbar replacement) via optical out, rarely for music though. Which one will be better for movies ? Which one will deliver dialogues better ?
Your review of these Edifier speakers are right on. If I were to choose among the three, it would be the S2000 Pros, however expensive for just the desktop. Btw, you sound and act like a co-worker of mine. Stay safe bro.
Recieving my S350DB tomorrow I'm kinda curious how they gonna sound. I had Logitech Z625, they served me well but only for 2 years may be poor quality of plastic did that hope the Edifier surprises me with both quality and sound stand point.
@@miguelmanuel9618 Yup, Deserves the money just for the solid build quality alone and they sounded exactly to my taste punchy and clear bass and vocals. I tried few Flac audio I had so impressed so far. I get a small crackling sound tho especially when I set the studio quality in audio settings maybe something my lap causing I guess.
Hi Joe, would you recommend the R1280DB (Same sound as the 1280T but has optical input) over a Soundbar (Sony HT S100F) to connect to a TV for Movies, Videogames and Music(mostly bluetooth from the smartphone)? Both equally priced.
@@adhieirham hi I got the Edifier. Sound is good the only thing I dont really like is that it cannot be controled with the same tv remote. Soundbar with hdmi cec would let you do that. This is mostly an inconvenience if you set yours in a place where you cant access the dial easily. Also it is not very powerful , meaning it doesnt get very loud. For my appartment it is more than enough but that depends on where you plan to use yours. Hope this helps.
creative t100 vs bose companion 2 vs edifier 1280db vs edifier t10 vs JBL 104. which is better? I'm looking for a compact size with good performance to maximize my desk space. these would be for desktop speakers.
Hey Joe, amazing video! Could you do a review for the Edifier r1850db? They are more complete than the r1280t with their extra sub out and better sound (from what I've heard/read) and pretty budget oriented at the same time. Would love to watch a review of the r1850db in your style.
If anybody wants to know, I ordered both. The 1850db had a much superior tweeter than the 1280db. The 1850db plays highs much more easily and they are much more clear and tight. 1280db seems to have harsh highs (maybe because of bad source as well, but that's what I observed). This difference is only very apparent while listening to music. But for movies and gaming, the 1280db is extremely good.
I have the r1850 s2000 and s3000 pros t5 and the airpulse 300s I have gone from using a larger stereo to using edifiers in every room. It's easy and sounds great. The airpulses are really amazing for 1345.00 they should be. But they fit well in our living room. The t5 sub and r1850s are in my computer/ps5 room. I was using focal 50s monitors but they were just to much sound for movies or gaming so I use the edifiers for that now and it was a great idea
I owned two of these. The 1280s and the S2000s. I share the experience with the 1280s. Was surprised at the sound quality. Unbeatable. But the s2000 pros were too synthetic and thin sounding. Didn’t sound good until really cranked.
hey Joe . first of all thank you for all your hard work ! was considering the s2000pro and also noticed that their is another speaker by edifier the S2000MKIII both are at a very similar price point , which is the better speaker ?
C'mon you know I'm gonna go with DINAS. I co-created those. I'm totally biased! 😂. For real though, DINAS kill everything in bass. I've never heard ANY bookshelf speaker that size that has that much bass.
recently set up projector tk850i so I'm looking for a 2.1 Bluetooth speakers to run of my firestick at under 1k Canadian .Edifire? or another brand ?what would be your sound of choice .great reviews well done.Tks
totally agree regarding the s350db, I had it last year and returned it, the crossover on the sub is at a ridiculous 160hz!! No volume control on the sub either. Satellites were very harsh too.
That's pretty much what I saw on my measurements. If they did something like the size of the R1280T's + that sub, they would have something good going for them.
I'm pretty happy with these M-Audio M3-6's (3-ways) + a pair of SVS PB-1000 subs ran through an Emotiva DC-1 along with some GIK full range bass traps. It's always risky with cheaper systems who depart from soft domes and then try to incorporate a "sub" with puny satellites.
You were pretty dismissive of the S350DB. However, the build quality is high, and in my tests sounded better the The Fives (by a mile) and the Q acoustics M20 for music and movies. The S350DB also has more features like dedicated treble and bass knows, and more inputs.
Hi Joe, i have just ordered the edifier 1850db and waiting for the delivery. I'd like to hook up a sub as well as I'm a bass head. I'm interested in Wharfedale sw150 sub which i think is better than edifier t5. What do you recommend? TIA
Cool thing is the tone controls will allow you to change that. Out of the box...I think the bass is turned up a bit high for my taste. You'll see in my upcoming video where I did frequency response measurements.
sometimes I feel like the edifier r1280ts are a little too sharp.......harsh to ears........what r ur thoughts on it..........is there a way to overcome it
If you use a PC, there's something called Equalizer APO. You really want a calibrated mic like the (UMIK-1) and REW to measure the frequency response so you can create a correction filter
@@joentell it is more evident when I play flac files.........do flac files sound more sharp & at times harsh...........what r ur thoughts............btw, thanks a lot 4 ur response........appreciate it
Anybody knows how do they sound compared to the first S2000 model which came with external Amp? It's an old model from 2007 but the price is very sweet now, so I'm wondering if it can still compete with modern models? There is not much reviews about the old S2000 but it seems like a good device for the price (?).
Curious about the tweeter performance of the 350 DB. Would be great if you give your thoughts about the tweeter specifically. If I'm not mistaken, there are other models that use the same tweeter [880 DB n S1000DB].
I currently have the R1280db connected to my desktop PC. i am planning to buy the s350db for my TV is it worth it? I am thinking that since the sub woofer handles the bass the highs and mids must sound better on the s350db than my r1280db. thanks in advance hope you can answer my question 😁
for use for TV speakers for movies and sports and everyday TV which would you recommend of the following and why ? thx Edifier S2000MKiii Edifier S3000Pro Edifier R2850DB + Sub Klipsch THE FIVES + Sub SVS Prime Wireless Pro order of which you would choose please...thank you in advance...cheers from Canada
Hey Joe, I stumbled onto your channel, and I love the way you review sound products - thank you! I had an Onkyo 5.1 setup a few years back which sounded nice, and recently moved to a different country where I bought a Yamaha amp with 5.1 satellite speakers. I absolutely hate seeing cables, and the 5.1 setup has too many cables for me. I prefer clarity and bass in my sound rather than the surround sound effect, so I got rid of my Yamaha 5.1. Recently, I ordered a Yamaha YAS209 soundbar, and I'm cautiously optimistic for when it arrives. It never actually occurred to me to just use bookshelf speakers with my receiver. Oh well! When I saw the Edifier S350DB system, I thought I may have made a mistake going for the soundbar, but I'll see how it sounds once it arrives. Is it possible to control the chromecast/TV volume with my chromecast remote if I use an optical connection to the Edifier speakers? When my soundbar arrives, my setup will look like this: Yamaha YAS209
That's a crazy use of arrows to make a diagram. I had to respond because I can tell you took time to draw that out. I think Chromecasts have internal volume control via software, so I believe it would work via optical. It looks like you're planning to use the Sony TV as your HDMI switcher. I think either setup would work as long as you're using the Chromecast for volume. It's not really ideal because sometimes, content that's decoded in Dolby Digital is different in volume to stereo PCM content from my experience. I've found that there are huge fluctuations in volume when I've tried to use the Chromecast to control volume. I would suggest you take a look at the Klipsch The Fives when they're on sale around the $500 price range because it has HDMI ARC.
This question might be off topic, but I knew you would have a good answer. Regarding reference offset levels(denon), where do you set yours? -5, -10, -15, or off? Thank and keep up the great work!!!!
Hey Joe... nice video... thank you for reviewing these models.. One quick question though.. will there be any effect if we add an external DAC before connecting to the analogue input on these active speakers?
Joe N Tell : I am a sound freak myself....been an owner of multiple different HiFi systems as well as AIO solutions like these in your video are. Never had an Edifier system setup and am thinking about buying it. Can you tell me how do the Edifier S2000 and S2000 Pro sound (quality reproduction wise and power wise) compared to the legendary titans Logitech Z-2300 and Corsair SP 2500 ?
Dear Sir, I intend to purchase Edifier 2750DB model. I have not heard these speakers in real and know about them only through you tube reviews. Would i need a sub woofer and an amplifier to get the best output. I want to use these speakers for basic home entertainment by connection thru 3.5 mm jack or blue tooth. Pls suggest if its a good buy. I would really appreciate your advice.
hi Mr. JOE.. im so, so confused about your edifier speaker.. my big question is, if i will connect 1280db edifier into my yamaha keyboard ,, it will sounds good.?? is it compatible to yamaha keyboard .??
I'm looking to use this brand in a keyboard too, (Korg), I asked to an Edifier salesman about the S350DB because I liked it but he recommended me for a keyboard the R1700BT, I had a look and it looks pretty similar to the 1280db in sound quality, just different designs though, so I would say the one you mention would be good for your Yamaha.
Dude, thanks for the review. As the R1280 are my first good speakers I really like them for in the living room. It's compact even with a build in power supply and its easy to connect. When I grow up though I do want to invest in a better system with a receiver and stuff >_^
There is a R1280DB version that has an optical input and a better remote For $130. I think that is the better deal. I tested them out and I thought they sounded pretty good for the price.
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Having owned 100+ sets of speakers, i recently got the s2000 pro and their very good, no complaints, gets surprisingly low and good on any genre and very easy to use, and can get pretty darn loud if you need to, and cabinets are rock solid, by the way it has a 5 1/2 inch woofer, manufacturer states it as 5.5 anyway. Hope that helps some people on them, sound great and their keepers for me.
My Edifier speakers' remote had a thin plastic interrupting the battery circuit. Have you checked them?
Sorry to hear about the fire Joe N Tell, but you can take this "opportunity" to fill up a new storage with new gear! If you still have the S2000Pro, you should test it out against the newer S2000MKIII. Same price point, but from what I gather, it is a Much better speaker.
Great video ! what did you think of the s360db bass? Is it really deep? Would you recommend for those looking for a 2.1 system for deep bass?
Help me choose what to upgrade from edifier r2000db 2.0. to s2000mkiii
it's worth it?
Thanks a lot Joe, I just bought the Edifier 1280 speakers with your advice and WOW!! - I'm completely amazed!! the sound is marvelous, it feels as if the musicians sit just in front of me, here in my working room. It is with no doubt the most beautiful and rich sound I've ever heard or imagined to hear form small speakers. Thanks a lot, it makes me enjoy good music again.
For a desk? I got the S351DB for my living room. Just moved into a new house and had many other priorities, didn't want to spend to much but have some decent sound for the moment. And they're definitely staying there :). Way better than I expected for the TV and also music. You can feel the bass in your chest. Best speakers I've ever heard in this price range.
Just by the names, I thought you were comparing a Mazda, Honda, and Nissan. Lol
Errr it's a speaker , not a car! Ha
Car guys are always thinking cars
Read my mind.
Exactly the same is what i was thinking.
Damn that's funny 🤣
I love the way that you described "being able to locate the sub" on s350DB due to it handling >80Hz!
Having nothing close to good audio in my life, and little experience with exposure to different systems; this is a super helpful way to justify how a dedicated subwoofer might not be as useful as necessary as I though. Or at least something to consider with 2.1 systems that I am looking in to.
I have the S350DB, and I love them. The bass works for me, and you can adjust it with a knob. I usually have mine at set at 9 o'clock.
I just got mine R1280DB yesterday, and woah the sound are way expensive than it's price offered.
Hurray! Thanks for finally reviewing Edifier, a brand which has ambition and intent to spread the joy of music listening
They just bought the STAX headphone brand too! Yikes. They're coming up!
Now i am even more convinced to buy some Edifier speakers to match my S2000 car
Edifier need to have a sub out on all their powered models, I think only the 1850s have one, they'd sell a lot more if they all had them.
Great idea. I with a high pass filter also. That would be awesome!
Throw in HDMI Arc while they're at it.
@@joentell HDMI ARC on a speaker is an interesting idea, but you'd have to have a DAC on the speakers internal module to convert the signal to analog. However, that would be a great all in one package. At that point, would one need a preamp for TV before the speakers anymore?
"need" have you not heard the s3000pros the bass on them is fantastic
Yup, then go get a PAIR of SVS PB-1000's for $950.... then some sound panels... They need to make it easier to incorporate dual subs on these package systems as that's the only way to reduce or eliminate the localization affect as well as increase possible listening positions if you use your computer to watch movies from a different seating location
you will be surprised in a month or so
I got the edifier r1280db. Similar looks with the r1280t but with bluetooth, coax and optical inputs. Loving it. Good value for money. More power to your channel😉
Just got the R1280DBs. The sub out just sold them to me. Alone, the 1280 are a bit thin compared with what i had before. But with sub out and some eq. they are just great for the price.
These are perfect soundbar alternatives. Performs better than soundbars costing many times more.
Man I just want to say thanks so much for this video (and the others of course). Speakers are so tough to shop for online. The obvious thing being you can't hear them at home. The other thing is reviews are almost all in this stupid "5 Best" or whatever format that simply just lists things and their specs. No word on sound characteristics or anything. So yeah, so thankful for vids like this!!
Got my R2000DB 3 weeks ago. Pleasantly satisfied with the mids and clean crisp highs however not diggin the lows that much. Its rear bassport makes it not ideal for computer speakers in terms of esthetics and placement is critical to get a balanced sound
the 350db is fairly good for movies in small to medium sized room , no it's no multi speaker surround but it does give surprisingly good separation for the price, thanks the the sub they definitely get loud enough to shake the ground on explosions and the like which the other two just can't by themselves. honestly i recon a couple of the s2000s up front, a pair of rt1280s behind and one of edifires dedicated subs would probably make for a great surround set up. though for that sort of price you could probably get a mid range yamaha receiver and full set of wharfedale diamond 9.1s.
thanks a lot for you review, what you said here was the key for not to go for the s350db for a keyboard, 09:05. Although I really liked it you are right that having them on my desktop while playing a keyboard they will sound cheap, instead of the others that have integrated bass. The Edifier salesman recommended me the R1700BT for playing a keyboard, and was not really sure but your review made me change my mind.
Awesome review , yr right i just ordered the s2000mk3 after i bought the r1700 bts a while . AWESOME SO FAR!
Help me choose what to upgrade from edifier r2000db 2.0. to s2000mkiii
it's worth it?
I paid $80 for a pair of R1280Ts speakers. The "s" indicates a sub output. Remote works fine. Absolutely pleased with these! The sub out enacts an internal high pass crossover that seems to be adequate. Complete overkill for my computer!
I use a pair of R2000DB's with my computer so the office has quality sound and it does! I love them!
I have it. Its fucking bad lol dont lie. sound is harsh around 250 to 400HZ
I recently got the edifier s2000 pro and their great all arounders, its worth noting that you can get matching stands and are able to fill with sand, their very nice as well, cabinets are rock solid, i would recommend them, and get surprisingly low and loud.
I bought the s350db exactly because I wanted small speakers for my computer table.. I would stick with the r2750t If I had more room, the difference in sound quality is quite small and quite a jump in price, you only notice the stronger bass from the subwoofer. The 1280 are a bit weaker compared to the 2750 but a nice budget option for decent sound.
The ones that you really want to look into are the s2000mkiii, s3000 pro and a300 pro. They are nudging the separates segment, if not better for the same price, the a300 pro especially.
Think they’ll ever make a 5.1 or 7.1 setup?
@@jayden_2954 if they ever made a 5.1 or 7.1, you better believe that I would be the first to buy it even without the need to listen to it first. All their speakers so far can vouch for that new system... lol! Ive heard that they were goin to release a 'home theater' (dont know how many speakers for sure) setup but COVID got in the way of the launch.
@@AbsoluteFidelity guess we’ll find out in the future, I just ordered the s351db’s and they come tomorrow, I’m so excited! There’s a person above me that keeps banging from 2am-8am cleaning so imma fuck her sleep up like she fucks mine up lol
Just got the 1280Ts off of eBay for 73€ and paired them with a cheap active Sub, which is a great Combo! Sounds nice and offers tons of Control! (Sub goes down to 35Hz, Speakers go from 65Hz to About 17kHz)
I did the same with an 8-inch powered sub that cost me $ 100 and I'm fascinated. It is worth mentioning that I mounted the speakers on monitor stands around my desk. which allows me to adjust their position according to the volume and the type of music or movie you are playing.
The s350 is not in the same price range as the s2000. $270 vs $400?
I have the S2000 pro and I Love them... I do not need a subwoofer dedicated, they are Good enough, plus the Eq on back.... There are cheap thinking they have an amp, 2 DACs (1 for tweeter and 1 for the woofer can make better sound controling trebles and bass )and a great built construction....
edifier consumer since about 20 years... had a set of r1000 (t1 i think), had an old set of 2.1 (one of those with the sub aiming to the floor).
definitely quality for the money.
then i got a set of r2700, and... oh man... what an amazing piece of equipment. still they run paired to the tv in the dining room.
this year i got the s360...
wow.
planar magnetic is in another level.
just wow.
I’m sitting here, still contemplating the Creative Pebble 2.1 vs. the V2, V3, the Kilpsch ProMedia 2.1, Logitech G625 and Z333, and all of these Edifier speakers. I need an optical in though since my motherboard supports that.
It would have been great if R1280T had a subwoofer out.
My feelings exactly. Its such an overlook necessity that unfortunatly most bookshelf speaker manufactures leave out.
they have one now
Pretty certain you can just straight up connect any sub to them
i was big into headphones before i got my r1280dbs, i have to say they changed me. I want a bigger better system I want more bass more sound in general i kinda wanna build my own speakers its really opened my eyes to a whole new world
Hi, edifier updated the R1280T with the R1280DBs the DBs got a sub out. What do you think about 1280dbs paired with a sub. That should be better and cheaper then the 350dbs no? Or am I missing sth here? Id like to get some opinions on that✌️
I recently just bought mine and holy shit its really good, its very loud actually (for a regular room like mine) and the bass can hit pretty low if your placement it correct. Imaging is also really great it sounds like im in a theater when watching movies with these.
I added an 8-inch amplified sub that cost me $ 100 and I'm fascinated. It is worth mentioning that I mounted the speakers on monitor stands around my desk. which allows me to adjust their position according to the volume and the type of music or movie I'm playing.
Joe, I am in a great confusion here deciding between S2000Pro and S350DB. I will be using the speakers just for movies(as a soundbar replacement) via optical out, rarely for music though. Which one will be better for movies ? Which one will deliver dialogues better ?
Your review of these Edifier speakers are right on. If I were to choose among the three, it would be the S2000 Pros, however expensive for just the desktop. Btw, you sound and act like a co-worker of mine. Stay safe bro.
Recieving my S350DB tomorrow I'm kinda curious how they gonna sound. I had Logitech Z625, they served me well but only for 2 years may be poor quality of plastic did that hope the Edifier surprises me with both quality and sound stand point.
Did you got them?
@@miguelmanuel9618 oh yes !
@@nandhagopal8519 are you happy with them?
@@miguelmanuel9618 Yup, Deserves the money just for the solid build quality alone and they sounded exactly to my taste punchy and clear bass and vocals. I tried few Flac audio I had so impressed so far. I get a small crackling sound tho especially when I set the studio quality in audio settings maybe something my lap causing I guess.
@@nandhagopal8519 Reduce the settings, to 44.1k. That should eliminate the problem.
I've got a pair of these the R1280t your so right on I've been using with a fx audio tube Amp from Amazon
Hi Joe, would you recommend the R1280DB (Same sound as the 1280T but has optical input) over a Soundbar (Sony HT S100F) to connect to a TV for Movies, Videogames and Music(mostly bluetooth from the smartphone)? Both equally priced.
Hi! Can i ask which one did you get? Kinda on the same boat, figuring out between soundbar and edifier bookshelf
@@adhieirham hi I got the Edifier. Sound is good the only thing I dont really like is that it cannot be controled with the same tv remote. Soundbar with hdmi cec would let you do that. This is mostly an inconvenience if you set yours in a place where you cant access the dial easily. Also it is not very powerful , meaning it doesnt get very loud. For my appartment it is more than enough but that depends on where you plan to use yours. Hope this helps.
Great review !
Thank you.
I concur 100% on the 2000’s
I was thrilled with the sound quality.
I just ordered the S2000Pros
creative t100 vs bose companion 2 vs edifier 1280db vs edifier t10 vs JBL 104. which is better?
I'm looking for a compact size with good performance to maximize my desk space. these would be for desktop speakers.
S350DB vs Klipsch ProMedia 2.1.
Hey Joe, amazing video!
Could you do a review for the Edifier r1850db? They are more complete than the r1280t with their extra sub out and better sound (from what I've heard/read) and pretty budget oriented at the same time.
Would love to watch a review of the r1850db in your style.
If anybody wants to know, I ordered both. The 1850db had a much superior tweeter than the 1280db.
The 1850db plays highs much more easily and they are much more clear and tight. 1280db seems to have harsh highs (maybe because of bad source as well, but that's what I observed).
This difference is only very apparent while listening to music. But for movies and gaming, the 1280db is extremely good.
@@chethankp3936 My budget is around 10k. Should i get the 1280DB? Will be using as laptop speakers for mostly music and movies.
Definitely. They will blow your mind as laptop speakers.
@@chethankp3936 Got them a week back. Definitely blowing my mind!
I have the r1850 s2000 and s3000 pros t5 and the airpulse 300s I have gone from using a larger stereo to using edifiers in every room. It's easy and sounds great. The airpulses are really amazing for 1345.00 they should be. But they fit well in our living room. The t5 sub and r1850s are in my computer/ps5 room. I was using focal 50s monitors but they were just to much sound for movies or gaming so I use the edifiers for that now and it was a great idea
I owned two of these. The 1280s and the S2000s. I share the experience with the 1280s. Was surprised at the sound quality. Unbeatable. But the s2000 pros were too synthetic and thin sounding. Didn’t sound good until really cranked.
wat about s1000mkii sir?
Thanks for the great review plz try the high end speakers like the S3000Pro , 2000MKIII and Airpulse A100
Loving the s3000s rn
@@puresesh7985 I just got a pair myself, and they are GOOOD
Can you use them with a turntable that already has a built-in pre-amp?
Good job except for the obsolete serial cable. Were they left over from the 90s? Thanks for the review.
i think the $399 pair cant compete with the Kali audio lp5s. but for tv the $99 pair are gonna be usefull to me. think i'll give em a try.
It's preference between the 2. I'd say both are better depending on what you prefer. Personally, I'd pick Swan (AKA Hivi) over both.
i remember when i was a kid and i poked at my Dads Tweeters on his speakers lmao.
How are you still alive??
same lol
I'm listening to the R11280TS - yes, "S".... "S for Subwoofer" and they sound amazing with the Subwoofer I got with them.
So which one is better for TV?
hey Joe . first of all thank you for all your hard work ! was considering the s2000pro and also noticed that their is another speaker by edifier the S2000MKIII both are at a very similar price point , which is the better speaker ?
Mk111
Have been going back and forth between building the Dinas or the s2000 pro. Which do you believe would be better?
S2000 i recently purchased and have kef ls50 also, the s2000 are very good, i have no complaints at all, good all arounder and smooth on everything.
C'mon you know I'm gonna go with DINAS. I co-created those. I'm totally biased! 😂. For real though, DINAS kill everything in bass. I've never heard ANY bookshelf speaker that size that has that much bass.
Swan / Hivi M200MKiii or MKiii+
Gorgeous, value for $$$, R1280T sounds warm...good investment ...
Good sharing.
Hi
S350db or m601db which sounds better?
Does these can compete with JBL 2.1 deep bass soundbar?
I use my R1280T with HA400 Headphone Amplifier (behringer), Boom 3D and Equalizer APO. No need for a subwoofer at all. Great sound!
s2000 pro vs s2000 mkIII?
recently set up projector tk850i so I'm looking for a 2.1 Bluetooth speakers to run of my firestick at under 1k Canadian .Edifire? or another brand ?what would be your sound of choice .great reviews well done.Tks
totally agree regarding the s350db, I had it last year and returned it, the crossover on the sub is at a ridiculous 160hz!! No volume control on the sub either. Satellites were very harsh too.
That's pretty much what I saw on my measurements. If they did something like the size of the R1280T's + that sub, they would have something good going for them.
I'm pretty happy with these M-Audio M3-6's (3-ways) + a pair of SVS PB-1000 subs ran through an Emotiva DC-1 along with some GIK full range bass traps. It's always risky with cheaper systems who depart from soft domes and then try to incorporate a "sub" with puny satellites.
Klipsch the fives or s2000 pro?
What about the R1280T how could I hook up to a Audio-Technica turntable Steve
RCA cables with no preamp as long as the turntable has one
You were pretty dismissive of the S350DB. However, the build quality is high, and in my tests sounded better the The Fives (by a mile) and the Q acoustics M20 for music and movies. The S350DB also has more features like dedicated treble and bass knows, and more inputs.
how to use it directly to a smartphone or laptop when it has so many f wires. devices only has one earphone jack!
Hi Joe, i have just ordered the edifier 1850db and waiting for the delivery. I'd like to hook up a sub as well as I'm a bass head. I'm interested in Wharfedale sw150 sub which i think is better than edifier t5. What do you recommend? TIA
Great channel Joe! Please review Edifier R2000Db with measurements!
How do these compare against the Dayton MX402X ?
Which edifier would you recommend for movies and games 1850db or s1000mkii
Sound signature of 1280t? Warm/Bright/Neutral? How's the vocal?
Cool thing is the tone controls will allow you to change that. Out of the box...I think the bass is turned up a bit high for my taste. You'll see in my upcoming video where I did frequency response measurements.
sometimes I feel like the edifier r1280ts are a little too sharp.......harsh to ears........what r ur thoughts on it..........is there a way to overcome it
If you use a PC, there's something called Equalizer APO. You really want a calibrated mic like the (UMIK-1) and REW to measure the frequency response so you can create a correction filter
@@joentell it is more evident when I play flac files.........do flac files sound more sharp & at times harsh...........what r ur thoughts............btw, thanks a lot 4 ur response........appreciate it
Would u prefer the S351db or the R1280DBS with T5 powered sub? Please assist, in a dilemma, need assistance from a pro???
S2000 Pro vs Kali lp6...Which do you think sound better?
Swan AKA Hivi.
Anybody knows how do they sound compared to the first S2000 model which came with external Amp?
It's an old model from 2007 but the price is very sweet now, so I'm wondering if it can still compete with modern models? There is not much reviews about the old S2000 but it seems like a good device for the price (?).
Joe - from a sound quality perspective, how does the 1280 model compare to the Fluance Ai40, in your opinion?
Curious about the tweeter performance of the 350 DB. Would be great if you give your thoughts about the tweeter specifically.
If I'm not mistaken, there are other models that use the same tweeter [880 DB n S1000DB].
I wanted to buy R1850DB's, but bought S350DB's, because good SUB cost a fortune in EU. S350DB's DOESN'T SOUND SMALL.
You need a sub for the Edifier 1280, right? (I don't know anything about soundtech)
I currently have the R1280db connected to my desktop PC. i am planning to buy the s350db for my TV is it worth it? I am thinking that since the sub woofer handles the bass the highs and mids must sound better on the s350db than my r1280db. thanks in advance hope you can answer my question 😁
Neither option would be too bad. What's your budget?
@@joentell around 300-400 usd is my budget and thanks for the reply.
Dude when I saw that subwoofer boomin to the beat in the intro I burst out laughing it was just having a blast :)
Gonna get it tomorrow, literally got so excited when I saw it going nuts hahaah
for use for TV speakers for movies and sports and everyday TV which would you recommend of the following and why ? thx
Edifier S2000MKiii
Edifier S3000Pro
Edifier R2850DB + Sub
Klipsch THE FIVES + Sub
SVS Prime Wireless Pro
order of which you would choose please...thank you in advance...cheers from Canada
1280DB sound good enough in a computer gaming room in place of the 350DB with Sub?
This is a great review
Hey Joe,
I stumbled onto your channel, and I love the way you review sound products - thank you!
I had an Onkyo 5.1 setup a few years back which sounded nice, and recently moved to a different country where I bought a Yamaha amp with 5.1 satellite speakers.
I absolutely hate seeing cables, and the 5.1 setup has too many cables for me. I prefer clarity and bass in my sound rather than the surround sound effect, so I got rid of my Yamaha 5.1.
Recently, I ordered a Yamaha YAS209 soundbar, and I'm cautiously optimistic for when it arrives. It never actually occurred to me to just use bookshelf speakers with my receiver. Oh well!
When I saw the Edifier S350DB system, I thought I may have made a mistake going for the soundbar, but I'll see how it sounds once it arrives.
Is it possible to control the chromecast/TV volume with my chromecast remote if I use an optical connection to the Edifier speakers?
When my soundbar arrives, my setup will look like this:
Yamaha YAS209
That's a crazy use of arrows to make a diagram. I had to respond because I can tell you took time to draw that out.
I think Chromecasts have internal volume control via software, so I believe it would work via optical.
It looks like you're planning to use the Sony TV as your HDMI switcher. I think either setup would work as long as you're using the Chromecast for volume. It's not really ideal because sometimes, content that's decoded in Dolby Digital is different in volume to stereo PCM content from my experience. I've found that there are huge fluctuations in volume when I've tried to use the Chromecast to control volume.
I would suggest you take a look at the Klipsch The Fives when they're on sale around the $500 price range because it has HDMI ARC.
what do u think about the R2000DB? are they comparable to the S2000Pro's?
which is the best value for the money among them?
HELLO! can I upgrade the s350db into 5.1?
i have the R1280T but why the remote so different...? i have 13.4 cm long
Hello there! are the 1280T better than the MR4?
I can't compare from memory, but I've reviewed both and I believe I showed measurements of both. Hopefully that helps you decide.
Micca mb42x/pb42x vs Edifier 1280t which is better for sound quality?
Could you compare the s350db to the Swan m50w
This question might be off topic, but I knew you would have a good answer. Regarding reference offset levels(denon), where do you set yours? -5, -10, -15, or off? Thank and keep up the great work!!!!
Hey Joe... nice video... thank you for reviewing these models..
One quick question though.. will there be any effect if we add an external DAC before connecting to the analogue input on these active speakers?
Thanks, very good review
hey Joe! quick question:
im considering 2 options: edifier s2000 pro or KRK rokit 5 G4. Any feedback/comments? love your videos! keep it up!
Great review with lots of information that will help me make my choice between these.
Subscribed!!
Joe N Tell : I am a sound freak myself....been an owner of multiple different HiFi systems as well as AIO solutions like these in your video are. Never had an Edifier system setup and am thinking about buying it. Can you tell me how do the Edifier S2000 and S2000 Pro sound (quality reproduction wise and power wise) compared to the legendary titans Logitech Z-2300 and Corsair SP 2500 ?
Dear Sir,
I intend to purchase Edifier 2750DB model. I have not heard these speakers in real and know about them only through you tube reviews. Would i need a sub woofer and an amplifier to get the best output. I want to use these speakers for basic home entertainment by connection thru 3.5 mm jack or blue tooth. Pls suggest if its a good buy. I would really appreciate your advice.
My Budget is approx. 300 - 350 USD
How are 1280t compared to 1580mb? They come in same price with same 42 w output.
I hate the left speaker cable connection edifier uses.
Glad I’m not the only one
hi Mr. JOE.. im so, so confused about your edifier speaker.. my big question is, if i will connect 1280db edifier into my yamaha keyboard ,, it will sounds good.?? is it compatible to yamaha keyboard .??
I'm looking to use this brand in a keyboard too, (Korg), I asked to an Edifier salesman about the S350DB because I liked it but he recommended me for a keyboard the R1700BT, I had a look and it looks pretty similar to the 1280db in sound quality, just different designs though, so I would say the one you mention would be good for your Yamaha.
Dude, thanks for the review.
As the R1280 are my first good speakers I really like them for in the living room. It's compact even with a build in power supply and its easy to connect.
When I grow up though I do want to invest in a better system with a receiver and stuff >_^
There is a R1280DB version that has an optical input and a better remote For $130. I think that is the better deal. I tested them out and I thought they sounded pretty good for the price.
That's excellent for a TV setup
Joe N Tell yeah, they would work OK in a small room like a bedroom.
A sound test would have been very helpful as well.