I sell these in my record store and everyone I've sold them to has been super happy with them. Amazing sound and quality for the price. I use a pair at home for computer speakers and they've been perfect.
@@TheAgeOfAnalog I'm currently in the same situation. Picking up my AT LP60XBT soon. Debating between 1280T, 1280DB and 1380DB to pair with the turntable. Which one would you recommend?
Do you think it would be wise to get an internal sound card or external (DAC? Sound card?) to pair with the R1280DBs? Using an older 4th gen Intel board here with standard Realtek drivers. Not sure of the specific drivers atm. But worried that the stock Realtek drivers just won't push 'premium' sound with what the R1280s (or any bookshelf speakers for that matter) are capable of.
I think it really depends on your region because pricing can vary significantly. In Asia, these speakers costs under USD 100 after conversion into local currency which no doubt makes it the best value for money & it can even be cheaper during seasonal sales. I dont think you can find anything from creative or logitech to compete with this model from Edifier. I heard a lot of positive comments about Klipsch but Klipsch are niche product in Asia so they tend to costs more than in the US. Therefore, yea, these speakers arent at all overrated. You just need to be smart on where and when you purchase it. Reviewer should recommend a substitute product if he thinks there's something better at this price point.
I agree. I'm in Thailand. The audio quality of my bedroom 43" TV is terrible, like most flat screen TVs. I wanted decent sound not just for Netflix and UA-cam but for audio streaming as well. I tried several sound-bars in the under $200 range but they just didn't have good tonal range for music, especially base unless you invested in a sub-woofer, not practical for a small bedroom. When I heard about powered bookshelf speakers, I started researching on YT and Amazon. The Edifier 1280DB kept coming up. The only competition sold here n Thailand were the Kanto series: 4 & 2. I auditioned both the Kanto 2 (about $229) & 4s ($350) and they sounded good but light on bass, especially the "2". The Edifier R1280DB was $112 online so I bought them sight unseen. I've had them for close to a week now and I am very impressed with them. They are certainly several notches above any sound-bar I tried, the bass is clean and not boxy at all. Mid-range is very good with human voices on TV and treble is clean and distinct without being shrill. One pleasant surprise was no BT lag when watching movies; dialog was in perfect sync. Tone and volume controls work well. The only thing missing is balance control. Hard to go wrong with these speakers, whether for TV or computer, you get your money's worth.
I love the review but the huge issue is you say there are possibly better speakers at that price range but don't say which ones. I've been looking for a week now and looks like there's not much competition around $150 or so. Looks like these are most likely the best ones? Any clues what to look for? Thanks!
None. I bought these after a lot of research and have been using them for more than a year now. Absolute VFM , if you are looking for desktop speakers. I dont know if puritan audiophiles will agree with me or not, but for a casual listener, who has invested a bit in to home theaters / headphones and bunch of other audio gadgets, I can vouch for the incredible quality of these beautiful speakers. Just bought myself a pair of S2000MKiii too, Edifier is amazing.
It would be really interesting to hear more about these better alternatives. Literally the only competition for 1280DB at this price range are Microlabs and other Edifiers, as $100-150 with these brands is actually the cheapest you can go if you want to buy any reasonable speaker setup.
My TV soundbar has a button that can switch between a TV and movie EQ setting and music, which makes speech a bit clearer. I guess that's one advantage to speakers designed for TV, although the overall sound quality might be lower than those HiFi speakers. I do find the sound mixing on modern movies and some TV shows extremely annoying as it makes the speech almost inaudible or muddy a lot of the time, which isn't usually the fault of the speakers themselves.
Hey Stu, I saw a lot of reviews of this speaker and most people tell, that the digital analog converter is trash so you shouldn't use the digital inputs. You should try connecting your speakers via line in to the TV instead. This should give you a richer sound and clearer voice. I am currently considering to buy em as a christmas gift for my sister, because she needs white speakers and they are rare in that price range. I hope you will update your video ;) THX for your work
I wouldn't expect them to be amazing for £120..... The company I used to work for had several pairs of them as confidence speakers just so you knew there was audio present. Also it's very common for products like this that have spdif digital in, to only support pcm, hence most TVs have the ability to select pcm or "stream" out via their digital outputs ..nice video, thanks Stu :)
I bought this speaker around $90, connected to TV via optical and it's suprissed me a lot, i use Q Acoustics 3020 connected to Onkyo A9010 as a daily desktop speakers, and i find this sub $90 speakers have a bit similar characteristics, the agility of the base response is even more pronounce than QA3020, while the 3020 excels on sound separation, soundstage, and amazing vocal characteristics. If you want to get the best sound from it, use optical connection, the RCA cable supplied from the box is not that good, that's what caused these speakers sounds a bit muddy. As for the price, it's no brainer, i never imagined these cheap speaker able to catch up with bookshelf passive speakers that cost 2 times more expensive, or even 3 times if you dont have an amplifier.
Came across this video as I was looking at reviews for the Edifier T5 subwoofer to go with my 1280DBS speakers. Had them over a year so far and they have been great. No whining from the AC circuitry while they are on standby like I've experienced from my old Creative T40 Series II speakers. Bluetooth has never dropped a connection, and I got them initially simply due to the low price and the fact that there are separate Optical and Coaxial inputs, so I could plug my CD and MD decks in without needing digital splitters. Having a remote control is just icing on a reasonably delicious cake.
Really good speakers, bought them last year, and been using them almost every day. I must say that these speakers are perhaps the best choice for the money., they deliver something magnificent. I remember before buying them, I was looking for reviews, and I found Stu here. Just in case someone stumbles upon on my comment, there's my opinion. I absolutely love these things!
@@YowaneHakuu I use them generaly as radio, i conncect my old phone and listen to the radio, it depends really, usually 80's and 90's but sometimes something with bass, they have really good bass.
I love this review. Points out the obvious and minor problems but clearly states how they don't affect the product that much and does nit pick at everything to the point that it's unrealistic. Well done sir.
I have this speakers for couple of years and I must agree with this review. They're great overall, but dialogue on TV could be more clearer. It's good, but not as good as for the music. They're still better than most soundbars at this price.
I just picked up a certified refurbished pair of these at 79 USD / 58.5 GBP Absolutely incredible for that price. I'm using them for PC speakers for mostly watching UA-cam and listening to music while I work
I've just bought the S350DB's. They are awesome with very clear vocals! They are more expensive at £250 but they are well worth it. I compared them to 2 Echo Studios with the Echo Sub. The S350DB's destroyed the Echoes. I'm so impressed with them I hope to save up and get the S3000Pro's.
@@lighttechzeon7026 Hard to compare as the s350 are powered speakers and the 9.1s are passive speakers. With a decent amp to drive them and an sw150 subwoofer, the 9.1s would be better.
I don't know why but I trust this man. He's got sort of a scrappy yet endearing quality about him. I've watched probably a dozen reviews of these speakers at this point, but I'm going to trust this one I think. The way he says things just makes me think he's right.
I got these in Dec 2020 for $99.99 US for a home studio set up. I didn't compare to any others, but I feel they work just fine. I did very much enjoy your video. Great whisky collection!
I'm not a sound expert though as soon as you said muddy sound I imagined it may be true. but then you showed the way you installed them and you literally put them in the back of a tunnel. they need to be pushed out to the edge of your entertainment center for the soundwaves to come through to your ear and not be obstructed by tunnelvision
Yes I know- hence my monologue at the end. I did it because I want to stop the speakers getting wrecked by my dogs - so setting them back was the option I went for. In respect to muddy sound, that’s referencing to prior testing them apart 👌
Hi Stu, since you mentioned that it's possible to get some better speakers at this price could you please suggest a few ? I'm looking active speakers for living room.
got a 2.1 setup from edifier. and i am more than satisfied. that brand is serious bussiness. although its a "unknown" chinese brand that only do its work with amazon. i cant recommend that brand enough
Love your Review Stu, this encouraged me to buy the upgraded version Edifier 1280DBs Speakers with Bluetooth 5.0 and better remote control. May I know what's the song you've played at 5:18? I think majority of those who watched this review is interested in that music. Thank you so much!
R1700 are for pretty much the same price. Overall better sound with much more clarity. And if you can spend £200 I recommend r2730db. I own them for 2 years and they're amazing.
I just swapped some arena 3’s for these in black. I’m blown away with these speakers. I have no idea how they produce so much bass being so small. I would consider using these in my living room if I didn’t already have klipsch monitors. SHOCKINGLY good. They get so freaking loud and they stay clear. The highs are amazing too. Love the controls on the side as well. I’m going to buy several sets of these as Christmas gifts this year. I use sound blaster ae-9 with these in my PC and after fine-tuning them with the SB, they are insane.
thinking in getting these.. in every review of these and their siblings models variations, no one talks about if the inputs are always active or not or if they sound way different, depending on the input being used. for example, I see on photos the detail on the side control panel, that the input LED indicating which input is being used, it has them grouped, aside from BT. so it's BT - L1/L2 - OPT/COAX ..or something like that. does that mean that when selected L1/L2 (Line 1 & Line 2) they're both active?? I have a dual monitor setup where one I can run my computer and on the other my PS5 when online gaming, so I would need both lines active receiving the sound signal from each monitor and reproducing their respective sound. depending on the live service game on PS5 i game with discord on or running whatever assistant web-based program. so that means I need not only the image but also the sound, if you get what I mean.
I'm listening to this very video on those speakers. I got mine for a lot less than 120 quid - less than 100 for sure. I use mine as my PC speakers for videos, music and the occasional game. They are great for the price. I would certainly buy them again.
I was very glad to hear you mention the "voice" aspect a little wanting as I noticed in your initial test a lack of midrange. I listen to music on my PC and midrange is extremely important for voice. I'm not so much into Hip Hop or other types of music that emphasize base (which to me explains the high ratings given that it's pretty popular) so for me, I need to hear to vocal. So kudos for convincing me that you're the guy to believe amongst the myriad of "reviewers".
Just started watching and I couldn't help but recognize the delicious collection of alcohol you have showcasing, the Laguvulin 16 and the Laphroaig Four Oak.... I mean I'm a new subscriber now. Good taste mate. Pretty sure that's just a fringe of the savoriness you hold.
That's almost my tought. I used to open and repair another Edifier kit, and discovered that internal build quality was awful. Sound was quite good. Which set would you suggest in that range of price? Anyway, your cabinet is absolutely stunning; great job!
I'm using them for 3 years already for my TV and casually listening music. Granted, there are better speakers - at higher price ranges. And they're not the loudest. But sound clean and nice for 90 USD.
I was already inclined to buy these. But as a vocalist, I'm going to need to hear my vocal recordings as clearly as possible. Thanks for the heads-up, mate!
Good review and nice job with the cabinet, quick tip though, relocate the speaker baffles further forward in the cabinet. Not only will the sound quality improve as a consequence but you will also experience a big improvement to the width and depth of the soundstage 👍
#1 Edifier not Edifer. #2 Presonus 3.5 better desktop speaker. #3 I nearly spat my coffee out when I saw the price of your mug!! Keep up the jolly work.
If you are interested in these, at least for TV or PC use i'd recommend Edifier R1700 or R1800. The bigger tweeter does a better job with vocals and price difference ain't that high. The feet on all of these aren't great, so you'll need supports or sponges to avoid having the bass sound muddy.
I was getting ready to buy the Klipsch R-41PM for $300, but I ended up finding these for $60 brand new today. Needless to say, they won't be nearly as good as the Klipsch, but I'm just using them as computer speakers and they do the job surprisingly well
Love the video, how pro it is. It must take a lot of work actually to put this sort of stuff together. As a speaker review was good too, i enjoyed it. I simply wanted to have a general feel for this level of BT speakers. It is what it is and for that sort of money you can't really go wrong. Adjust your expectations/bass/treble and enjoy! Keep up a good job Stu!
I have these speakers and have used them with many devices! I have to say they seem best suited to my projector and I use them with my projector as the mains! They perform wonderfully and I have them daisy chained up to 2 subs and they perform even better! Really love these speakers.
How can I connect these to a simple Yamaha subwoofer with just ON/OFF and one control knob with an RCA input? I tested these with my four channel Yamaha mixer that has simple included effects for my acoustic guitar and vocals and these speakers sound acceptable believe it or not. But I don`t want to damage anything trying to connect a woofer improperly. I played drums and sang from 1982 until 1999 in bands but a 1988 car accident and chronic pain that got worse forced me to switch to acoustic guitar to continue performing. I bought two Powerwerks PW50 PA speakers that do have a dedicated subwoofer port but these tiny speakers can actually be used for small indoor gigs, believe it or not, and sound very nice.
What most should understand is that these are near-field monitors. They sound best when the speakers are at ear-level and within a short distance. Nothing else comes close to being a complete package at the R1280DB's price. These are active speakers that have bluetooth, coax and optical and are pretty much standalone solutions for the non-audiophile crowd who can't spend a ton of money on other audio equipment. Almost all other bookshelf speakers around the R1280DB's price range are passive, which means they're not standalone solutions. P.S. One of the key things most people forget about speakers is their room size. If your room is fairly small (less than 3.5 meters wall to wall or thereabouts), the R1280DB will sound great. Bigger spaces will require the higher end models such as the R2000DB. Output must be relative to room size. It's also one of the reasons why the R1280DB is inadequate for use as auxiliary TV speakers. The drivers aren't large enough to throw clarity at a distance. If you've got something like a 65" TV, you'd normally be sitting 2.5 to 3 meters away at least. The R1280DB would be inadequate at that distance, especially with its 4" drivers.
what dac or IC number its using? is it over equilised ? want to listen music in low volume and with good punchy sound with originality. so my ear doesnt hurt after long listening .. whats your thought
I just bought a pair of these for use on a Samsung Smart TV and they arrive in 2 days, so I've been binging reviews. Very well done although I wish you'd have used actual music instead of a cacophony of electronic synths. You mentioned that they're made of actual wood however, I also have a pair of S3000 Pros and the "wood" looks synthetic. Are you SURE they're real wood? By the way, you resemble a younger/slimmer Sebastian Cabot (maybe way before your time).
I was about to buy these speakers on the first part of your review, than I got to the end and decided and listen, it's been 4 years since, is there any speakers you would recommend at this price point or even just under £200 please for music with vocals?
The Edifier s880db are very good for vocals, the best Edifier speakers for vocals that I tried, I owned the s2000mkiii, r1280db, A100, 350db and the s880db is the best for vocals. But they have less bass than the r1280db.
Hello Stu, I'm looking for a Bluetooth speaker set to connect to my projector for watching movies. A simple plug & play set similar to these, but you stated you've heard better speakers. What Bluetooth speaker set do you recommend?
bought a pair of Edifier R1010BT , but upgraded to the Edifier S3000 pro expensive when compared to these. by they really pack a punch and sound great. use then with TV and wired with my Rega turntable and Spartan 5 phono stage. did you try these connected to an Alexa device? i tried the 101s with an Alexa and it couldn't detect them. Amazon send very pickys to what Bluetooth speakers that allow them to connect to.
@@StusReviewsUK It is my absolute favorite whisky :-). My father introduced me to it's smoky taste years ago.. ah yes, good memories xD . By the way, I love your choice of rustic wood design. Made me subscribe right away^^. Take care stay healthy and keep pushing out those cool videos ;)
I heard the close brother R1280T sounds slightly clearer but with weaker bass, though I'm still looking for something even more clear at similar size and price range. Some reviews say something good about Microlab B77 but I couldn't find it in my country.
As I get older and think back on my audio equipment choices and the plethora of audio enthusiasts who have helped me find equipment I have to say, equipment is "good" if it gives you what you want. I like a punchy bass as I listen to a lot of EDM. If I listen to say classic rock I find it'll muddy the sound, but since I listen to mostly EDM it's more of a priority to have bass. Lots of people say these Edifier speakers are lackluster and bass heavy, but if you listen to things that you feel need that punch of low end then these are a great option. Maybe some A5+ is better if you're a "purist" so they say and enjoy more mids treble and soundstage. That's the thing though, the A5+s are perfect for some people, and these Edifiers are perfect for others. Honestly I have some nice wide soundstage cans and speakers that work awesome for Jazz or Zeppelin and what have you, also have some nasty candy buds that spike the vocals and sub bass, just how I like.
How do you attach these to a PC? The instructions in the box are useless. I have no idea what wire goes where on the back of the speakers - they come with various types of wires - to connect them up. The speaker connecting cable has two ports ont he back of both speakers but only one jack on the wire itself, so I have no idea if it goes in the white or red one. Please help by giving a good video on how to set these things up for technical dummies.
I am very, very late to this review but I must say that I have been using these with my entry-level turntable setup for about a year or so and these are extremely fun speakers for music. I can not speak to their quality when watching movies, since I have not tested them in that setting. However, for music, especially vinyl use, they rock, and they rock hard. I am quite surprised that I never found this review when I was researching these speakers. Anyways, I love your videos, Stu. I hope my many-months-late opinion was of some use to some of you in your speaker searches.
For many of us, "it's all about those connections." I have speakers for my desktop computer, speakers for my notebook computers, speakers for my keyboards, speakers for my mobile devices, a little sound bar for the TV right near my computer, and so on. Can I toss the whole lot of that stuff, and just use ONE pair of speakers -- with a remote control, no less -- with "decent" sound quality? Oh, sure, I know you can get better sound, but it's usually "bring more money," and it certainly isn't going to allow me to hook all of this stuff up to one pair of speakers, and do everything with wired connections. And no, I don't tend to want to use Bluetooth for this kind of stuff. In the end, I need two sets of RCA inputs, and one optical input, at the least. And I'm sure not finding much on the market with those connection capabilities.
We have bought Wharfdale Diamond 9.2 a couple of years ago, walnut optics. I think you would like them. They have a really great sound. But just speakers, no amplifier. And a little bit more expensive. Nice style of the cabinet, btw...
Quick question, I’ve gotta tlc Roku tv and I can’t get them hooked to Bluetooth or the tv on the backside. I have only the speakers and wires it came with, am I missing anything else?
It's "Edif-i-er". Great job and a thorough review. They should sound a lot nicer now, seeing how you put them in real, solid wood. Almost all cheap "wooden" speakers come in plywood cabinets.
You sound like the top gear of audio.
Gay? Yeah I thought so too
My wife’s going to be disappointed.
@@StusReviewsUK Haha! I meant the Top Gear lot really! Good review, just been testing them out today and totally agree with the midrange lacking
I just got the 1010bt
Precisely what I thought..
I sell these in my record store and everyone I've sold them to has been super happy with them. Amazing sound and quality for the price. I use a pair at home for computer speakers and they've been perfect.
Do you think they would pair well with audio technica lp60?
@@FRITZ-IZ-SKITZ Absolutely! I've sold several pairs along with the AT-LP60. It's a great, simple, decent starter system.
@@TheAgeOfAnalog I'm currently in the same situation. Picking up my AT LP60XBT soon. Debating between 1280T, 1280DB and 1380DB to pair with the turntable. Which one would you recommend?
@@IvanYudhi I only have experience with the 1280DB
Do you think it would be wise to get an internal sound card or external (DAC? Sound card?) to pair with the R1280DBs? Using an older 4th gen Intel board here with standard Realtek drivers. Not sure of the specific drivers atm. But worried that the stock Realtek drivers just won't push 'premium' sound with what the R1280s (or any bookshelf speakers for that matter) are capable of.
I think it really depends on your region because pricing can vary significantly. In Asia, these speakers costs under USD 100 after conversion into local currency which no doubt makes it the best value for money & it can even be cheaper during seasonal sales. I dont think you can find anything from creative or logitech to compete with this model from Edifier. I heard a lot of positive comments about Klipsch but Klipsch are niche product in Asia so they tend to costs more than in the US. Therefore, yea, these speakers arent at all overrated. You just need to be smart on where and when you purchase it. Reviewer should recommend a substitute product if he thinks there's something better at this price point.
I agree. I'm in Thailand. The audio quality of my bedroom 43" TV is terrible, like most flat screen TVs. I wanted decent sound not just for Netflix and UA-cam but for audio streaming as well. I tried several sound-bars in the under $200 range but they just didn't have good tonal range for music, especially base unless you invested in a sub-woofer, not practical for a small bedroom.
When I heard about powered bookshelf speakers, I started researching on YT and Amazon. The Edifier 1280DB kept coming up. The only competition sold here n Thailand were the Kanto series: 4 & 2. I auditioned both the Kanto 2 (about $229) & 4s ($350) and they sounded good but light on bass, especially the "2".
The Edifier R1280DB was $112 online so I bought them sight unseen. I've had them for close to a week now and I am very impressed with them. They are certainly several notches above any sound-bar I tried, the bass is clean and not boxy at all. Mid-range is very good with human voices on TV and treble is clean and distinct without being shrill. One pleasant surprise was no BT lag when watching movies; dialog was in perfect sync. Tone and volume controls work well. The only thing missing is balance control.
Hard to go wrong with these speakers, whether for TV or computer, you get your money's worth.
got it for 115$ in india but can say its fucking amazing as compared to anything under the 150$ range available here.
yup, most edifier speakers cost around $60-90 here
@@paonamtolstoy9140 1 yr later & it's currently sitting @ $133 on amazon india. Why don't speakers come down in prices!??😭
@@Noproblem396 currently at 125$
I ordered them
Gonna come in tomorrow morning
I love the review but the huge issue is you say there are possibly better speakers at that price range but don't say which ones. I've been looking for a week now and looks like there's not much competition around $150 or so. Looks like these are most likely the best ones? Any clues what to look for? Thanks!
This is 80$ new in my country lmao,
@@joemama8243 lucky you
Check out HIVI SWANS M10.
@@joemama8243 $60 for me
None. I bought these after a lot of research and have been using them for more than a year now. Absolute VFM , if you are looking for desktop speakers. I dont know if puritan audiophiles will agree with me or not, but for a casual listener, who has invested a bit in to home theaters / headphones and bunch of other audio gadgets, I can vouch for the incredible quality of these beautiful speakers. Just bought myself a pair of S2000MKiii too, Edifier is amazing.
7:14 the expression that REally convinced me to hit the "BUY NOW" button.
It would be really interesting to hear more about these better alternatives. Literally the only competition for 1280DB at this price range are Microlabs and other Edifiers, as $100-150 with these brands is actually the cheapest you can go if you want to buy any reasonable speaker setup.
Presonus 3.5 also
@@internetuser4689 is the presonus better?
@@nazar5219 Great crisp sound. I wouldn't push them pass 73% though. I actually have the bass at the lowest setting.
@@internetuser4689 ok thx
I argue you can go with Logitech, but those are more for games…
My TV soundbar has a button that can switch between a TV and movie EQ setting and music, which makes speech a bit clearer. I guess that's one advantage to speakers designed for TV, although the overall sound quality might be lower than those HiFi speakers. I do find the sound mixing on modern movies and some TV shows extremely annoying as it makes the speech almost inaudible or muddy a lot of the time, which isn't usually the fault of the speakers themselves.
So.. What speakers in this price range WOULD you recommend?
If you don’t mind paying for the best, Kliphs any vintage model is well worth it. Sansui had a good run!
Loved your expression after boosting bass and treble 😁
I literally skipped forward randomly to this bit and was creasing with laughter at it .
Hey Stu, I saw a lot of reviews of this speaker and most people tell, that the digital analog converter is trash so you shouldn't use the digital inputs. You should try connecting your speakers via line in to the TV instead. This should give you a richer sound and clearer voice. I am currently considering to buy em as a christmas gift for my sister, because she needs white speakers and they are rare in that price range. I hope you will update your video ;) THX for your work
I wouldn't expect them to be amazing for £120..... The company I used to work for had several pairs of them as confidence speakers just so you knew there was audio present. Also it's very common for products like this that have spdif digital in, to only support pcm, hence most TVs have the ability to select pcm or "stream" out via their digital outputs ..nice video, thanks Stu :)
I bought this speaker around $90, connected to TV via optical and it's suprissed me a lot, i use Q Acoustics 3020 connected to Onkyo A9010 as a daily desktop speakers, and i find this sub $90 speakers have a bit similar characteristics, the agility of the base response is even more pronounce than QA3020, while the 3020 excels on sound separation, soundstage, and amazing vocal characteristics.
If you want to get the best sound from it, use optical connection, the RCA cable supplied from the box is not that good, that's what caused these speakers sounds a bit muddy.
As for the price, it's no brainer, i never imagined these cheap speaker able to catch up with bookshelf passive speakers that cost 2 times more expensive, or even 3 times if you dont have an amplifier.
Came across this video as I was looking at reviews for the Edifier T5 subwoofer to go with my 1280DBS speakers. Had them over a year so far and they have been great. No whining from the AC circuitry while they are on standby like I've experienced from my old Creative T40 Series II speakers. Bluetooth has never dropped a connection, and I got them initially simply due to the low price and the fact that there are separate Optical and Coaxial inputs, so I could plug my CD and MD decks in without needing digital splitters. Having a remote control is just icing on a reasonably delicious cake.
Did you end up getting the T5 sub? How did it go?
Really good speakers, bought them last year, and been using them almost every day. I must say that these speakers are perhaps the best choice for the money., they deliver something magnificent. I remember before buying them, I was looking for reviews, and I found Stu here. Just in case someone stumbles upon on my comment, there's my opinion. I absolutely love these things!
If u don’t mind me asking, what do u use them for? If u listen to music, what genre do u listen to?
@@YowaneHakuu I use them generaly as radio, i conncect my old phone and listen to the radio, it depends really, usually 80's and 90's but sometimes something with bass, they have really good bass.
I love this review. Points out the obvious and minor problems but clearly states how they don't affect the product that much and does nit pick at everything to the point that it's unrealistic. Well done sir.
I have this speakers for couple of years and I must agree with this review. They're great overall, but dialogue on TV could be more clearer. It's good, but not as good as for the music. They're still better than most soundbars at this price.
You had better change your cables.
@@チェブラーシカ-o2b Really, do cables affect them that much, I just purchased a D12, waiting for delivery, can you recommend any particular cables?
I see you understand something about whiskey as well=))
I think you'll find that he prefers whisky to whiskey :) Some quality Islay whisky there.
These speakers are AMAZING!!! Especially for the price. I have had mine since Christmas 2019. I give them 5 Stars!!
I just picked up a certified refurbished pair of these at 79 USD / 58.5 GBP
Absolutely incredible for that price. I'm using them for PC speakers for mostly watching UA-cam and listening to music while I work
I've just bought the S350DB's. They are awesome with very clear vocals! They are more expensive at £250 but they are well worth it. I compared them to 2 Echo Studios with the Echo Sub. The S350DB's destroyed the Echoes. I'm so impressed with them I hope to save up and get the S3000Pro's.
does the s350dbs beat the diamond 9.1?!😱
@@lighttechzeon7026 Hard to compare as the s350 are powered speakers and the 9.1s are passive speakers. With a decent amp to drive them and an sw150 subwoofer, the 9.1s would be better.
11:25 what speaker would that be? im looking for something to buy.
@@joanfrederick9176 NOt powered? you you have to buy an amp? making them far more expensive
@@joanfrederick9176 lol not powered...... that means it's another 150 for an amp. Id rather just get better powered speakers,.
u can add Edifier T5 woofer for this speaker... or other active speaker...
you did well with the cabinet, my kind of style, just what i keep meaning to do with my PC speakers.
This was one of the funniest reviews ever, and also very precise and honest at the same time
I don't know why but I trust this man. He's got sort of a scrappy yet endearing quality about him. I've watched probably a dozen reviews of these speakers at this point, but I'm going to trust this one I think. The way he says things just makes me think he's right.
Welcome to the scrappy yet endearing club 🥃
I got these in Dec 2020 for $99.99 US for a home studio set up. I didn't compare to any others, but I feel they work just fine. I did very much enjoy your video. Great whisky collection!
I'm not a sound expert though as soon as you said muddy sound I imagined it may be true. but then you showed the way you installed them and you literally put them in the back of a tunnel. they need to be pushed out to the edge of your entertainment center for the soundwaves to come through to your ear and not be obstructed by tunnelvision
Yes I know- hence my monologue at the end. I did it because I want to stop the speakers getting wrecked by my dogs - so setting them back was the option I went for. In respect to muddy sound, that’s referencing to prior testing them apart 👌
I was impressed with the integrity you showed in voicing your reservations about speakers with overwhelmingly positive reviews. I'm a new subscriber.
Hi Stu, since you mentioned that it's possible to get some better speakers at this price could you please suggest a few ? I'm looking active speakers for living room.
got a 2.1 setup from edifier. and i am more than satisfied. that brand is serious bussiness. although its a "unknown" chinese brand that only do its work with amazon. i cant recommend that brand enough
It's not unknown though - it's pretty popular where I come from. I had an old 2.1 set from 2009 and they're still going strong.
so which speaker should we buy then
Love your Review Stu, this encouraged me to buy the upgraded version Edifier 1280DBs Speakers with Bluetooth 5.0 and better remote control. May I know what's the song you've played at 5:18? I think majority of those who watched this review is interested in that music. Thank you so much!
Song is called "Rapture" by Oovy.
R1700 are for pretty much the same price. Overall better sound with much more clarity. And if you can spend £200 I recommend r2730db. I own them for 2 years and they're amazing.
I decided to get these as well as an audio technica lp60 for a budget set up to play my vinyl. I'm pretty happy with the way they sound
Is everything still sounding good? I'm thinking about getting that exact set up, except maybe the Audio Technica lp60x instead
@@rainbowpanic5632 Yes. For the price you can't go wrong with these
@@4sake123 Awesome, thank you for taking the time to respond
I have the Bluetooth version. Would they work with Bluetooth or do they have to be wired to the turntable?
@@DroidFlamesMC If your turntable has Bluetooth then they'll work. Or you can get a Bluetooth adapter for your turntable
Your video was hilarious when your own self appeared. Golden! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I just swapped some arena 3’s for these in black. I’m blown away with these speakers. I have no idea how they produce so much bass being so small. I would consider using these in my living room if I didn’t already have klipsch monitors. SHOCKINGLY good. They get so freaking loud and they stay clear. The highs are amazing too. Love the controls on the side as well. I’m going to buy several sets of these as Christmas gifts this year. I use sound blaster ae-9 with these in my PC and after fine-tuning them with the SB, they are insane.
thinking in getting these.. in every review of these and their siblings models variations, no one talks about if the inputs are always active or not or if they sound way different, depending on the input being used. for example, I see on photos the detail on the side control panel, that the input LED indicating which input is being used, it has them grouped, aside from BT. so it's BT - L1/L2 - OPT/COAX ..or something like that.
does that mean that when selected L1/L2 (Line 1 & Line 2) they're both active?? I have a dual monitor setup where one I can run my computer and on the other my PS5 when online gaming, so I would need both lines active receiving the sound signal from each monitor and reproducing their respective sound. depending on the live service game on PS5 i game with discord on or running whatever assistant web-based program. so that means I need not only the image but also the sound, if you get what I mean.
I'm listening to this very video on those speakers. I got mine for a lot less than 120 quid - less than 100 for sure. I use mine as my PC speakers for videos, music and the occasional game. They are great for the price. I would certainly buy them again.
Are they good for hip hop music? For bass beats?
I was very glad to hear you mention the "voice" aspect a little wanting as I noticed in your initial test a lack of midrange. I listen to music on my PC and midrange is extremely important for voice. I'm not so much into Hip Hop or other types of music that emphasize base (which to me explains the high ratings given that it's pretty popular) so for me, I need to hear to vocal. So kudos for convincing me that you're the guy to believe amongst the myriad of "reviewers".
Exactly. Nowadays it's really hard to find speakers for those who are not into hip hop and need to hear more than just bass frequencies
Have you found any good speakers for people who listen good music and speech?
All kidding aside, I've owned these for 3 years and they rock. There's nothing wrong with the clarity. I use them as computer speakers / analog audio
Just started watching and I couldn't help but recognize the delicious collection of alcohol you have showcasing, the Laguvulin 16 and the Laphroaig Four Oak.... I mean I'm a new subscriber now. Good taste mate. Pretty sure that's just a fringe of the savoriness you hold.
Lagavulin 16 is my favourite 🥃
@@StusReviewsUK that's great mate. I buy it twice a month or so. Thanks for the review of the speakers as well. Peace!
Great speakers for the money. They sound even better playing vinyl vs a digital source. Good review!
Awesome to hear. Been considering these for my turntable.
That's almost my tought. I used to open and repair another Edifier kit, and discovered that internal build quality was awful. Sound was quite good. Which set would you suggest in that range of price?
Anyway, your cabinet is absolutely stunning; great job!
So are they not good inside? The edifier 1280db?
I'm using them for 3 years already for my TV and casually listening music. Granted, there are better speakers - at higher price ranges. And they're not the loudest. But sound clean and nice for 90 USD.
I was already inclined to buy these. But as a vocalist, I'm going to need to hear my vocal recordings as clearly as possible.
Thanks for the heads-up, mate!
Good review and nice job with the cabinet, quick tip though, relocate the speaker baffles further forward in the cabinet. Not only will the sound quality improve as a consequence but you will also experience a big improvement to the width and depth of the soundstage 👍
Which other speakers would you recommend for TV?
#1 Edifier not Edifer. #2 Presonus 3.5 better desktop speaker. #3 I nearly spat my coffee out when I saw the price of your mug!! Keep up the jolly work.
Price of my mug??
@@StusReviewsUK Yep. £15.09 official merch!
What speakers are you recommend for best price/performance? Budget is arround 100€ (like Edifier 1280T)? Thanks! ❤️
If you are interested in these, at least for TV or PC use i'd recommend Edifier R1700 or R1800. The bigger tweeter does a better job with vocals and price difference ain't that high. The feet on all of these aren't great, so you'll need supports or sponges to avoid having the bass sound muddy.
You sound like jeremy clarkson. So whats your recommendation then for tv speaker whos after voice clarity with similar price range?
I was getting ready to buy the Klipsch R-41PM for $300, but I ended up finding these for $60 brand new today. Needless to say, they won't be nearly as good as the Klipsch, but I'm just using them as computer speakers and they do the job surprisingly well
Love the video, how pro it is. It must take a lot of work actually to put this sort of stuff together. As a speaker review was good too, i enjoyed it. I simply wanted to have a general feel for this level of BT speakers. It is what it is and for that sort of money you can't really go wrong. Adjust your expectations/bass/treble and enjoy! Keep up a good job Stu!
It's awesome to come across an honest review! Thank you for changing my plans on buying a set for my business.
What is similarly priced recommendation that does a better job with speech
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Good review but it's lacking on recommending alternatives you would buy!?
Alternatives, since you don't recommend these?
For anyone grooving:
Ooyy - Retriever
Ooyy - Rapture
You said you woldn't buy these speakers again, so tell me the alternatives you would consider?
I'd be very surprised to see something better for the same price
@@dedelabinouze5110 Your comment speaks volumes about how Edifier is cheap garbage
@@danfryenpan5965 Enlighten me then
I have these speakers and have used them with many devices! I have to say they seem best suited to my projector and I use them with my projector as the mains! They perform wonderfully and I have them daisy chained up to 2 subs and they perform even better! Really love these speakers.
How can I connect these to a simple Yamaha subwoofer with just ON/OFF and one control knob with an RCA input? I tested these with my four channel Yamaha mixer that has simple included effects for my acoustic guitar and vocals and these speakers sound acceptable believe it or not. But I don`t want to damage anything trying to connect a woofer improperly. I played drums and sang from 1982 until 1999 in bands but a 1988 car accident and chronic pain that got worse forced me to switch to acoustic guitar to continue performing. I bought two Powerwerks PW50 PA speakers that do have a dedicated subwoofer port but these tiny speakers can actually be used for small indoor gigs, believe it or not, and sound very nice.
But......what are those speakers that cost the same and sound equally good. Doesn't help if you don't name alternatives.
Are these speakers usefull for mixing with my technics turntables? Great review!
What most should understand is that these are near-field monitors. They sound best when the speakers are at ear-level and within a short distance. Nothing else comes close to being a complete package at the R1280DB's price. These are active speakers that have bluetooth, coax and optical and are pretty much standalone solutions for the non-audiophile crowd who can't spend a ton of money on other audio equipment. Almost all other bookshelf speakers around the R1280DB's price range are passive, which means they're not standalone solutions.
P.S. One of the key things most people forget about speakers is their room size. If your room is fairly small (less than 3.5 meters wall to wall or thereabouts), the R1280DB will sound great. Bigger spaces will require the higher end models such as the R2000DB. Output must be relative to room size. It's also one of the reasons why the R1280DB is inadequate for use as auxiliary TV speakers. The drivers aren't large enough to throw clarity at a distance. If you've got something like a 65" TV, you'd normally be sitting 2.5 to 3 meters away at least. The R1280DB would be inadequate at that distance, especially with its 4" drivers.
great review vid - i ordered some for an airbnb apartment i run for guests to connect to the ultrawide office screen
That bass was strong enough to make my Klipsch Promedia sub shake the wall.
I know what you did there. Nice one! :D
The key is in the connections. You can use in 3 gadgets at the same time: playstation, pc and TV. Really good job editing this video! congrats
I love how you recessed them into that wood unit under the TV. Beautiful!
Cheers! Looks even better now I’ve added a big panel to the central section, hiding all the gubbins behind it!
what dac or IC number its using? is it over equilised ? want to listen music in low volume and with good punchy sound with originality. so my ear doesnt hurt after long listening .. whats your thought
Would you recommend these for a turntable?
What do you suggest instead for the price?
awesome review stu! love it can't wait for the quiz tonight. See you there!
What would you recommend over these for TV at a similar price point?
how are they against Behringer Studio 50 or M-Audio BX5 D2 or D3?
So what is the best option at this price?
My old Logitech set up just died and i just want to go into the headphone socket of my lg tv and have done
I just bought a pair of these for use on a Samsung Smart TV and they arrive in 2 days, so I've been binging reviews. Very well done although I wish you'd have used actual music instead of a cacophony of electronic synths.
You mentioned that they're made of actual wood however, I also have a pair of S3000 Pros and the "wood" looks synthetic. Are you SURE they're real wood?
By the way, you resemble a younger/slimmer Sebastian Cabot (maybe way before your time).
Did you have to connect the two speakers together by a cable? OR can they be connected through BT?
Connected by cable.
They are great value for their purpose. As book shelf speakers or PC speakers. That's it.
Is the Bluetooth signal always on? Tempted by these but just don't want the signal interfering with my other BT devices.
considering the input choices available in that speaker at that price range, it's a lot cheaper than other speakers that has only RCA inputs 😁
I was about to buy these speakers on the first part of your review, than I got to the end and decided and listen, it's been 4 years since, is there any speakers you would recommend at this price point or even just under £200 please for music with vocals?
The Edifier s880db are very good for vocals, the best Edifier speakers for vocals that I tried, I owned the s2000mkiii, r1280db, A100, 350db and the s880db is the best for vocals. But they have less bass than the r1280db.
Hello Stu, I'm looking for a Bluetooth speaker set to connect to my projector for watching movies. A simple plug & play set similar to these, but you stated you've heard better speakers. What Bluetooth speaker set do you recommend?
bought a pair of Edifier R1010BT , but upgraded to the Edifier S3000 pro expensive when compared to these. by they really pack a punch and sound great. use then with TV and wired with my Rega turntable and Spartan 5 phono stage. did you try these connected to an Alexa device? i tried the 101s with an Alexa and it couldn't detect them. Amazon send very pickys to what Bluetooth speakers that allow them to connect to.
As I saw the Kilchoman whisky in the background, I knew this is a man of very good taste ;). Cheers!
Great spot! It’s their 100% islay 👌
@@StusReviewsUK It is my absolute favorite whisky :-). My father introduced me to it's smoky taste years ago.. ah yes, good memories xD . By the way, I love your choice of rustic wood design. Made me subscribe right away^^. Take care stay healthy and keep pushing out those cool videos ;)
If you like Smokey, try some of the other islay if you haven’t. Lagavulin is the best IMO. It’s like drinking a campfire.
For the same price.. what else would you suggest. What speakers provide better clarity ?
I heard the close brother R1280T sounds slightly clearer but with weaker bass, though I'm still looking for something even more clear at similar size and price range. Some reviews say something good about Microlab B77 but I couldn't find it in my country.
Great video, but which are the "far better speakers" for 120 quid?? Do you have a list somewhere?
As I get older and think back on my audio equipment choices and the plethora of audio enthusiasts who have helped me find equipment I have to say, equipment is "good" if it gives you what you want. I like a punchy bass as I listen to a lot of EDM. If I listen to say classic rock I find it'll muddy the sound, but since I listen to mostly EDM it's more of a priority to have bass. Lots of people say these Edifier speakers are lackluster and bass heavy, but if you listen to things that you feel need that punch of low end then these are a great option. Maybe some A5+ is better if you're a "purist" so they say and enjoy more mids treble and soundstage. That's the thing though, the A5+s are perfect for some people, and these Edifiers are perfect for others.
Honestly I have some nice wide soundstage cans and speakers that work awesome for Jazz or Zeppelin and what have you, also have some nasty candy buds that spike the vocals and sub bass, just how I like.
Your reaction to turning up the music was awesome lol. I would only plan to use for music only
How do you attach these to a PC? The instructions in the box are useless. I have no idea what wire goes where on the back of the speakers - they come with various types of wires - to connect them up. The speaker connecting cable has two ports ont he back of both speakers but only one jack on the wire itself, so I have no idea if it goes in the white or red one. Please help by giving a good video on how to set these things up for technical dummies.
I was looking at these specifically for watching Tv and movies where speech clarity is needed, what else should I look at for around the same money?
It can be bring anywhere around the house without the power outlet Just Using Bluetooth Source Only?Any iOS devices works?
great video!!! loved how youre home setup turned out, what good alternatives are there for the same price?
im looking at Presonus Eris 3.5
How do they sound in the new setup? Did the sound of the voice change for the better?
I am extremely impressed with this review, and the library behind you is a dream of mine. You just earned yourself a new sub!
My Edifier 1280db suddenly stopped working on bluetooth. I tried resetting it but nothing works, any suggestions?
I am very, very late to this review but I must say that I have been using these with my entry-level turntable setup for about a year or so and these are extremely fun speakers for music. I can not speak to their quality when watching movies, since I have not tested them in that setting. However, for music, especially vinyl use, they rock, and they rock hard.
I am quite surprised that I never found this review when I was researching these speakers.
Anyways, I love your videos, Stu. I hope my many-months-late opinion was of some use to some of you in your speaker searches.
For many of us, "it's all about those connections." I have speakers for my desktop computer, speakers for my notebook computers, speakers for my keyboards, speakers for my mobile devices, a little sound bar for the TV right near my computer, and so on. Can I toss the whole lot of that stuff, and just use ONE pair of speakers -- with a remote control, no less -- with "decent" sound quality? Oh, sure, I know you can get better sound, but it's usually "bring more money," and it certainly isn't going to allow me to hook all of this stuff up to one pair of speakers, and do everything with wired connections. And no, I don't tend to want to use Bluetooth for this kind of stuff. In the end, I need two sets of RCA inputs, and one optical input, at the least. And I'm sure not finding much on the market with those connection capabilities.
Can the bass control cut the bass out completely, or is it only a certain amount?
We have bought Wharfdale Diamond 9.2 a couple of years ago, walnut optics. I think you would like them. They have a really great sound. But just speakers, no amplifier. And a little bit more expensive.
Nice style of the cabinet, btw...
Cheers frank! It’s come out alright... matches in with the rest of the furniture anyway!
Quick question, I’ve gotta tlc Roku tv and I can’t get them hooked to Bluetooth or the tv on the backside. I have only the speakers and wires it came with, am I missing anything else?
7:27 i like what you did there.... i was wondering what you were doing inside your own video and then at 7:34 i understood.
nicely done !
It's "Edif-i-er". Great job and a thorough review. They should sound a lot nicer now, seeing how you put them in real, solid wood. Almost all cheap "wooden" speakers come in plywood cabinets.
Is this suitable for home studio monitor speaker use ?
Better r1280db + t5 sub or s360db?