Edifier R1280DB vs Edifier R1280T || Sound Demo w/ Bass Test
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
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After comparing Edifier R1700BT with Edifier R1800BT and learning that they sound more or less the same, I was expecting the same result while comparing Edifier R1280DB with Edifier R1280T. The reality is bit different from my expectations though, so I encourage You to listen carefully to this comparison before making Your decision. Me personally, I find R1280T a bit clearer sounding and, if You do not need Bluetooth and digital inputs, I would recomennd it as it is more affordable. Both offer grat value though so choose the one that fits Your need more. What do You think about the sound differences between them? Let me know in the comments below! Cheers!
Track list:
00:00 Dirty Swamp Jack • Dirty Swamp Jack by Mc...
01:20 Deep • Deep by Him Production
02:13 Classical Mood • Classical Mood by AGso...
03:18 Boom Bap Hip Hop • Boom Bap Hip Hop by Ak...
04:34 Dream A Dream • Dream A Dream by Avoca...
05:48
Man on Fire • Man On Fire by Akoahi
07:00 New Orleans Jazz • New Orleans Jazz by Al...
08:03 Bass Test
Sound recorded using Tascam DR-22WL recorder. Levels matched using SPL meter. All one controls set to neutral. - Наука та технологія
Finally a real honest side by side review of something. All reviewers on UA-cam should take a lesson from this guy! Made my choice pretty easy without all the BS. Kudos to you, sir.
not every speaker reviewer are audiophile yk
@@3all714 If they're not then why bother review them?
this is by far the best review for the 1280t i have seen today. it even has a bass test.
gluck gluck gluck
Feeling lucky that I came across with this channel.
I love your work man you don’t know how much helpful these videos are. I am wanting the 1700BT but since I didn’t want to spend much money and I don’t need the bluetooth anyway, I am getting this R1280T! Keep making videos!
I prefer the R1280T. Sounds clearer if you are into instrumental or hifi.
Exactly
Thank you for doing it! And Wow... I didn't expect that difference as well... T is better for me and i'm happy with it. And again, your comparisons are the best!
The highs are more prominent on the T where the DB has a more dominant midbass not to be confused for bass. I like the T for the separation.
I didnt expect them to actually sound different, I ordered the DB thinking they were the same thing with more inputs. They both still sound good for what they're worth.
The lack of highs on the DB can be adjusted unlike the T w/c cannot. You can boost a bit on treble if it sounds lacking for you as well as on the bass. That is why I get the DB w/ more connectivity options.
And now I think the Ts and DBs might sound different too (from the T and DB). lol. How can it be possible??
This DB nice, clear sounds, is real for Mixagem...
I made a choise and bought r1280db after watching this comparison, and I sooooo excited! And now, watching and listening this comparison alrealy using r1280db - I can say that I made a right choise! Thanks, author for your work, you had help me a lot!
Got the 1280T
For a PC room, I don't see newding more or better than these in my life.
The sound is amazing, If I had a house with more storage space, I'd buy 3 pairs to hold me for at least 15 years on the cheap.
People.... Just go with the features you need. The difference in sound is tweakable with EQ. The speaker drivers in these are likely the same, the difference could be minor changes in suppliers for the analog treble and bass knobs. What you'll set as "0" on one may translate to +"2" or -"1" etc. on the other.
DB sounds more like studio monitor and that's why I bought it. T sounds way too harsh with highs....
@@Ascoundrel Also you forgot to mention the so-called "bass boosted" from DB can simply be rolled over and fixed with the EQ too. Also, when I turn up the treble, the highs are there and it sounds balance. End result? Studio quality!
DB has digital input so DAC will play big difference.
Just Bought R1280T, sounds awesome. I hooked it up to my cheap subwoofer through the PC input left and right, so I have that nice low end too
Didn't expect these to sound so different. Might get the DB because it's on sale for less than the T, and it sounds possibly 'fuller'.
The DB sound is more realistic (noticeable on acoustic guitar), t sound is warmer. Under your ears you can always adjust the equalizer, so both are good. Как то так.
The T seems to err towards the top end whereas the DB tries to do more work towards the bottom - a little EQ might even that up. I think the 'Man on Fire' track shows it off the most. The T has a bit more splash on the cymbals and snare but the DB has a bit more depth in the kick drum. The more pronounced top end on the T gives it a bit more clarity and helps punctuate the sound. Side by side they do sound different but it's not like some comparisons where one reveals a whole half of the orchestra that wasn't audible before.
Andrew Spratley o
Wont call it err, more like it’s designed that way.
@Digital Stereophony Question: When you do this test, did you hook your sound source to R1280DB through 3.5 mm - RCA cable or through bluetooth connection?
I prefer the T's over the DB's because of the clarity. Thanks for making the choice al little easier!
Sounds like the Ts have less low-mid and upper-bass which make them sound cleaner, correct me if i am wrong but that's why people say they sound cleaner, and the bass frequencies are more separated as a result as well.
So to me they sound flatter than the DB overall which for me is awesome because i want unbianed sound, ASSUMING i am correct hearing this over the old af(but extremely well carred) logitech x-230 and proper sound card setup).
I would be very interested in the difference in quality when using the build in bluetooth - did you make any tests in this matter?
Edifier R1280T pleasant than R1280DB. Thanks for comparing both.
best video you ever made
please only compare speakers that sound very similar to each other
not small plastics vs big woofers
Both sound really good but i prefer the DB more, seems more balanced and natural for some reason
I wanted to get the DB before since I thought Bluetooth would be useful but it's hands down TS for me after watching this video and it was a very easy choice. DB sounds too muffled with a narrow sound stage and more punchy lows whereas TS has a much wider sound stage, and much more accurate mids, and highs.
T seems clear but lacks mid which can't be controlled. DB has mid and its lows & highs can be controlled using treble and bass knobs.. I would go with DB.
exactly my thoughts. lol. same goes with the 1700, it sounds like the bass and treble are boosted, that's why a lot of people seem to choose them over the 1280. but 1280 has more mids. treble and bass can be adjusted, but that mids from 1280, and the "airy" sound, you can't adjust that, lol. I prefer 1280db/dbs
@@zeep6195 so you are saying that you can make the 1280(db) sound as good/clear as the 1280(t)?
@@cristophernunez5842 no, I never said that. I said, you can adjust the bass and treble.
@@zeep6195 so the 1280t is better? I want to buy one but I can't decide :(
more higs not clar
Excellent job you do here. May I ask, are these considered studio monitors for DJ’ing/producimg/mixing?
The T is more clear, I love the bass sound on them
This helped me decide. Thanks a lot for making this!
@Donna Peroche Fuck off.
@Donna Peroche why so toxic :D
@Donna Peroche And you are a beautiful person it seems!
Like you mention in the desc. The T model actally sounds clearer. Noticed it espessially from 0:30 to 0:45 ish, instruments souds clearer and more distinkt overall. On the DB the guitars espesially are more muffled sounding.
So the DB gets rid of some of the obvious high end brittle that I always heard on the T? That's a win. Noticeable improvement, I thought the only difference was bluetooth connectivity.
Listening to this on my R1280DBs' definitely well balanced and worth the purchase!
Awesome comparo! Its R1280DB for me. It has more pronounced lows and mids, which is excellent for hard rock and metal. Both are brilliant for their price though.
Hi. Thanks a lot..Your bass test impulse me to buy Edifier 1280T
It's really nice and perfect way to know the difference between 😊... awesome and so helpful...thank you...
which one would you recommend for TV use? Most important thing is having intelligible dialogue even on relatively low volumes. Unfortunately all comparison videos focus on music so it's hard to tell. Maybe a different 2.0 speaker setup would be more suitable under $100?
Just a great job buddy…!
Be well, good luck…!
Hi! I’ve recently purchased the R1280Ts and was wondering what you would recommend for a subwoofer that would pair well with it? Kind of in the same price range if possible too. Thank you so much in advance! 😊
Sounds like the DB has some kind of "depth" applied onto the sound - an effect I see applied more and more on radios and speaker systems... which I don't like.
purchased R1280DB for $80 and Im happy with the quality of the sounds! totally worth it!!!
Do they hiss? How about from a meters away? Thanks!
The sound of the T's is more vertically sensitive, lessening the low end while the DB's are more horizontal when playing high notes but maybe it's just me.
Which Is better for rap, rock and classics?
Thanks for this video. The sound heard here has nothing to do with the real one. In this video you can hear the T more treble and the DB best in low. Im personally prefer DB with little more Low and 2 more conections.Im not use Bluetooth (this loses quality sound), but apreciate the coaxial and optical conections.
I am listening to the video on my JBL earphones the diffreence i could hear is that T is brighter and and plays the high mid frequencies louder and lacks to show up the low mid frequencies, whereas the DB concentrates on low mid frequencies and makes music more balanced rather that just being tweeting the highs...i would say DB is better balanced and plays all the frequencies equally...i dont worry about the ports cause i have all the converters and dont worry about the Bluetooth cos i mostly use it for music production rather that listening music from Mobile phone using bluetooth...
The bass on the R1280T's is so good. I can't shake it
I'm in the market for these. I think DB fix the bright T making it a little bit mature between the two. My choice is DB
Digital Stereophony
"I find R1280T a bit clearer sounding".. You're right. I heard the same thing. Good comparison.
Honestly, we simply don't know how long was the burn in period for each. I hardly think that these speakers have any differences beside the BT capability. They look exactly the same, spec exactly the same, why would they have different parts inside? So I think that difference we hear in the sound here is due to the different amount of usage.
@@log791 Specs are different. Go check it. pff..
Cual es mejor para su opinión saludos?
T stand out more “alive” , well balanced.
DB tend to be low on high.
T suits me better. I like clarity. 😁👍
Т лучше, имхо)
Yes low on the High and Mid highs agreed.
On the jazz track db sounded warmer and richer but with enough details in the highs. T was a bit harsch. On vocals the T were more open and clearer sounding. Will get the db's. Thank you.
Three years ago I bought the R1280T for € 75 for the pc and the audio interface to connect my guitars and a few months ago I bought the R1280DB for € 100 for my new TV and I am very happy with both, they are very good speakers to an excellent price.
Did you compare them too? Is the R1280T really better?
@@TheScure I have not made a comparison, each one is connected to a different device and both sound very good.
Huh, to my ears the T's sound tinny in the top end and empty in the bass, whereas the DB's have a lovely full bass and smooth but recessed highs.
I think it is the placement of the speaker. look how it changes a bit of an angle everytime the speaker changes. very minimal diff though only the treble side.
Funny, I hear the opposite: more clearance on the very top and very bottom on T, while DB is kind of bumped-up in mid-range. Surprisingly, T sounds better for me... 🤔
there is a scoop to the Ts, whether a function of speaker or placement who knows but the mids in the db are nicer
the DB is just bass heavy as it is, nowhere near linear...
To my hearing it seems like DB is a little more 'closed' in a small box. Kinda bumped mid-range... it may sound cool in some cases, but in general I prefer T. Seems to be more 'open'. In the last section (bass test) it looks like the author put a little fade-in/out between changes and this tricks me into believing that some kind of embedded digital compressor/regulator is normalizing some lows in the DB versus T, but I guess this is only a jedi mindtrick. May it even be that the volumes where not exactly the same?
What do you guys think of the Sterling Audio MX3 compared to either of these speakers?
I have both of these and I would honestly recommend the db rather than the T mainly because you get more out of your money for just $30 more.
Sound wise, the T is brighter but lacks midrange. The db is much more balanced with most of its frequencies staying and not going past -/+5 which makes them perfect, atleast in my use case, for doing songs. And when I need them to be fun sounding speakers, I just boost the treble and the bass.
This is why I recommend the db since while it lacks the clarity of the T, you can simply boost the highs with its built in tone controls. The T has no tone control for mids so you're pretty much stuck with the neutered mids.
THANKS😘 I will order DB today. I want balance sound for recording mixing mastering
what should I set the bass and treble positions in R1280t? Is there any combination that works for all the genres?
Did you compare any of them with Edifier R1042BT(or R1080BT) ?
I like the design of the second one, but I think sound is worse because of size, not sure
apart from the digital inputs, is there a difference in sound? Please help I am between these two. The speakers I have now don't help me hear any difference
such a good channel
Muy bien very good..buenos altavoces...bien animo con todas las cosas y vayamos todos con alegrias...
Ich bin am überlegen zwischen Edifier R1280T und R1280DB, die T haben ja ein etwas besseres Sound nur das ich da mit einem Bluetooth Verstärker arbeiten muss da sie kein Bluetooth selbst haben. Und die R1280DB haben Bluetooth aber ein wenig schlechteren sound welche würdet ihr mir mehr empfehlen? Und wird der sound durch ein externen Bluetooth Verstärker verschlechtert?
Great test! I think the 1280db eq is flatter than the other one, it's exactly what I was looking for, I only have doubt about the volume, you know, 42w... is that enough?
It helped me a Lot, though
thanks a Million!
The power is more than enough. R1280DB can pump some serious levels ;)
Thanks for this! THis video convinced me to purchase the "T" version. Hard to find nowadays though.
get the upgraded version: Edifier R1280Ts. It has a sub out.
Ts sound has better clarity, specially in the high range, DBs sound is bit muddier. Overall I actually find DBs sound warmer, so, for music enjoyment (and probably for TV) I think DBs are better, but for monitoring I'll go with Ts, although I wouldn't actually recommend neither for any serious monitoring. Anyway, I think both are exactly the same hardware, just a lil' different EQ in their DSP, so, with an external EQ I'm sure you can make both of them sound exactly the same.
Were both speakers set Flat with Bass and Treble?
Is there any noticeable sound loss if you buy the T model, and buy a digital out to RCA converter to my TV (no rca)? Thank you so much
Glad I caught this video. Changed my order to the DBs.
DB for me as the scoop in the T's would need an EQ to sort out and may still underperform. There's no mid to them that's why the treble sounds considerably clearer.
DB definitely feel like they've got good solid mids but yes, the bass does muddy the mix, could do with a bit of work, easily done though by the on-device controls.
Listening to the vocals was the seller for me.
DB - solid vocals with punch.
T - They sound thin.
Ey.. Great comparison. I was checking out these Edifiers and landed on your channel. Nice music you have for testing too. I am interested in getting a nice pair of active speakers for listening to music (flac mostly) using my audio interface. Unfortunately I'm on a 100 bucks budget, so can't really get what I like the most. Is there any pair of speakers that beats the 1280T in this price range? I would have preferred with balanced connections, but my Scarlett Solo interface has two RCA outputs (and a TRS output for headphones), so not sure I can use balanced cables with it. Thanks and have a like from me!
100 buck price range is hard because there is also some serious compromise to accept. In this price range, except of R1280T I also like Presonus Eris E3.5 I have tested recently. I will post comparisons with E3.5 soon (R1280T will be also included) so wait a few days and You will be able to hear them Yourself. Cheers!
the DBs sound too muddy to me
More treble on the T. Deeper on DB. Thats why you hear it more clearer on T. It was on the own prefference though
I JUST GOT THIS MODEL DB VERSION.. ITS NOT BALANCED AS YOU THINK MID IS HIGH AF... but if you know how to calibrate its a beast...as a referencing monitor..
1280DB got more balanced sound
Would these pack enough punch to be used on the patio while BBQ'ing ??
would love to hear another song for "classical mood" imho, this particular piece does not really have great dynamics to distinguish
For ME the 1280T i purchased seem to have too much low end sometimes -
Which would be better for epic music like two steps from hell? thanks.
I've been looking for a pair of not expensive "monitors". Now, before I get told that these are not monitors I just want to make clear that I monitor my recordings and mix my music with a good pair of headphones that I have (the room hasn't been acoustically treated and no point in doing it as I only rent this place, ergo no point in buying real studio monitors). What I'm really looking for is an option that allows me to hear myself while recording (just for the sake of timing really) as spending too much time with the headphones makes my ears tired. Also, would like to have a reference speaker to see how my mixes sound in a "regular divece" (just dont wanna go all the way go to the car to see how my music sound in those speakers).
So, just for the purposes mentioned above, would the R1280DB be appropriate? Thanks
R1280T beats in every aspects. Is it worth the giving up quality over connection? I don't think so. Great review as always.
Hi Digital Stereophony! When you are testing your speakers what is the levels of Bass and Treble on the knobs of the speaker?
Always on neutral
Brilliant comparison. I liked t. Getting that with a Bluetooth receiver. 👍👍
Thanks for this great video for comparing. I"m beginning the think the "T" is for treble and "DB" for deeper bass!
yup. agree.
DB bass is more direct,
How much of this is sample variance and how much of it is actual differences in the design?
Don't know what to think about this test. They both sound different to me when listening however I AM using the R1280DB speakers to listen to this test and I would currently say that the T's sound better but... that wouldn't make any sense because then i'm currently suggesting that they sound better despite the fact I am using the DB's to listen to this test. So maybe they both sound exactly the same and this test is terrible. Surely they are both exactly the same speaker just one includes the bluetooth feature and the other does not?
The T has the crisp high which can be toned down with the trebble. The DB can't get the crisp high despite increasing the trebble. My 1280T power transformer died & i converted it to passive speakers. Tried with an external amp & no way can the amp replace the inbuilt DSP circuit. Looks like i will buy another pair of 1280T.
Idk wether I should get any of these or just go for the Klipsch R14m, anyone got any advice?
I guess these are near field, but what can be the maximum distance of the listener ??
Mmm let me guess... Model "T" sounds clearer because the lack of mids? And model "DB" is way more balanced?
Kinda
nope, in life you need to turn down the BASS on the T as well, so the DB is waaay off ;)
@@nuke7 hi man, which one I would choose, R1280T or R1010BT ? For home recording, I need the sound as clean and detail.
@@BagusWibisono 1280T definitely.
1010 has only half the power and less options to fine tune the sound (only bass knob on the back)
@@BagusWibisono 1280's, they have better drivers. Sound-wise they're just a bit better than the 1010's but I wouldn't recommend any of them for serious monitoring unless you EQ them from your PC. I have the R1280DB's and, with the help of a parametric EQ, they do sound delightful and are flat enough for some monitoring. You can read more about how to EQ them in their Audio Science Review forum entry. Anyway, if you only want them for monitoring music, and not for enjoying music, then I would recommend the Eris 3.5's, exactly the same price of the 1280's but those are way better monitors. The Eris are not that good to my taste for enjoying music as their flatness makes their sound very sterile, but for monitoring they're way better.
Where can i get for the music title deep ?
please do a comparison with micca mb42x and edifier r1280db
Does anyone know what's the power consumpion in standby mode for both?
It's clear that Edifier is the one to go for, price/quality.
Which is the best 2.0 system for TV? Personally it would be the 2000db,but what do you think?
I don't want the soundbar route anymore.
R2750DB
VS HK Onyx how would the 1280db rate?
What is the name of the classical song?
For me.. t is better.. Good sound test review. Hope u also review vintage speaker.
Which is better Edifier r1280t, r1280db or MR4. I have a Creative Audigy RX sound card.
Thank you!
Is the DB louder than the T ?
Do the R1280DB hiss? How about from a meters away? Thanks!
listening to thins on the db's and the T sound like more bass which I know isnt true lol both are great but I want more inputs and Bluetooth. I had the dbs for over a year and u cant beat the value of quality sound inputs for the price.
The t's or 1700 bt for gaming , occasional music. Please someone help me decide. Don't need bt as this is just for my PC. Also asthetics are very important to me. Also my aux input has a broken 3.5mm Jack in it so I will be using a rca to USB conveter , will it make a difference? Thanks
I appreciate the effort, but an A / B sound test like this for audio is always going to be limited (aka contaminated) by what you're listening to the comparison through; which is going to place it's own audio fingerprint onto what you hear.
I'm the happy owner of the T's, but at the same time I can't believe they actually sound different. Same cabinets, same drivers I suppose, the only difference would be the amplifier. One question though, were the dBs properly burn-in? I remember that my T's needed quite a few days of listening before getting a warmer, better sound, I was wondering if that's not the issue with the dbs here.
I was suprised as well. The pair of R1280DB used here is a test pair that went through the hands of few other testers before they where sent to me, so it is well run in. I think that the additional electronics on board of R1280DB is responsible for the difference in sound but that is just my guess.
db a bit more flat,better for production imo..
did you wired the DB model with sp/dif or rca ?
WOW i did not even think that there is a difference. Know i know what i choose.