Sold! Just finished building a gaming PC with my kid. He's playing piano and trumpet and likes to mix so I figure I'll get him some a good set of speakers. Great review and thanks.
Thanks for the review man, it's nice to hear someone who is not an audiophile talk about them. I bought them today after watching some sound test videos and then regretted doing so until I watched your video. You've really made me certain about my purchase as I was worried the bass may be overpowered but you've put me at ease thanks.
bought the R1700BT to replace my 10+ years old M2300 immediately i can just turn off the Equalizer sound enhancement software that i used all those years and still sound better the bass on this speaker is stronger than most budget 2.1 and you will most like turn it down to enjoy the fantastic natural warm clarity voice i had my settings almost same like this guy, treble 1 cm right and bass 1 cm left from the default middle.
Great, honest, down to earth review! Thank you so much. (yeah, I also love good sound quality, but am not an "audiophile", and I live in share housing so need to be considerate of others in the space) I'm buying the speakers from Edifier Australia and I'm linking this review to the purchase. You deserve a voucher, sir! :-)
I know that - as you said - this isn't a super "technical" review, but it's a fantastic review nonetheless and I honestly value the practical side of things a bit more. I've been looking for a good set of speakers for a little while now and this definitely helped me come to a decision. Thanks!
Great review... nice guitars u have there!! Also u can make a monitor stand with a few pieces of wood instead of using books. Buying the speakers!! Thanks
Thanks for watching and I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I finally broke down and got a nice monitor arm that clamps on my desk. Freed up a lot of desk space.
Great review and demonstration! After a lot of research / fence-sitting I ordered the R1700BT yesterday (white version to match my setup). The bass sounds ample - and very warm - in these. Interestingly, the woofer in the 1700 is the same 4" size as the subwoofer found in the old Logitech Z506 (the bass was more than ample in those too). I can't imagine needing more than these for just music. Anyway, thank you👍🏻
You won’t be able to plug in a turntable unless it has a built in phono stage. I’ve just received these as kitchen speakers and they are unbelievable for the price.
I also have a pair of LSR305s and if you had told me that a $150 pair of speakers would be a side-grade, I wouldn't have believed you. The 305's already hit well above what their price point would suggest. These paired with my AudioGD NFB-11 sound gorgeous.
If these are to be used with a turntable, the turntable must include a pre amp with RIAA EQ. You cannot directly connect a turntable with a magnetic cartridge.
THanks for the review, and yes, i could actualy make out the sound and bass was very good and clear just by listening to the recording, even though its not the real thing like listening live, its not useless to give out a sample, it sounds really full and crisp!
Thanks so much i have made a decision to purchase these speakers based on your review, i just want to have some decent audio i had an $50 pair absolute rubbish I found your review very sincere and honest I love music and need a decent pair so Thanks again
@@Bamali Hi I Received the speakers I am well pleased I set them up on my PC no output!! I checked and checked everything OK then I checked the remote control it was set to AUX one click to PC all was well it is a word of warning to users it threw me, however they are up and running well they are great the blue tooth works well they are very well built good value for money
@@Bamali These speakers are terrific, I am so pleased with their performance, i have played a lot of different music, the frequency response is great with a clear bottom end harmonic distortion very small I am very impressed, the price is very good, they sound so good, something you would expect from a lot higher price for the quality recommended every time thanks again
Hi Nice review, I was thinking about buying these to play over backing tracks for guitar, do you think they would be suitable for that, and do you know if the sound quality is as good through Bluetooth, thanks again for the review
Thanks for watching. As far as playing along with a guitar, these speakers will definitely be loud enough. I play along with songs all the time. I did a A/B comparison with the wired and bluetooth connections, and there definitely is a quality difference. The bluetooth sound it a little more compressed and not as crisp. It's not bad though. Honestly, I never really need to use the bluetooth connection on these because they are my dedicated computer speakers. I hope this helped and if you have any more questions, let me know.
Thanks for the review Dan. I used to have the Harman Kardon soundstick 3 , now I would like to purchase something with a little bit better sound on a budget. Any recommendations? We live in a small condo and I like to listen to classical, some country and jazz music
If you have a receiver, you can get a set of passive speakers and save a few bucks. The advantage of these powered speakers is that you don't need a receiver, and can connect them to your PC or a turntable, or use them standalone with a bluetooth device. I won't recommend something that I haven't had personal experience with. For my home stereo systems, I have Bose and Onkyo speakers, which I like, however they are bigger speakers and more expensive. Check out Edifier's website. They have a wide range of speakers at different price points. The R1280T speakers are the little brother to these speakers and only cost $99 USD. There are plenty of youtube videos reviewing them too. Good luck in your search, and thanks for watching my video.
You are a BOSS thanks for your review! Bought the speakers because of you and I like them but I will say I bought them with a home theater intention which you did not mislead in, and I wanted more power! Like You stated the speakers have good premium quality to them. I did manage to get them to sound like cheap speakers but it was due to me switching from bluetooth to line in and vise versa. The volume doesn't carry over through these channels. I had the speakers sound broken when I swapped from line in to bluetooth. NOT practical,. After some tweaking I got it going and know what I can and can't do. They are ok wish they were cheaper though. Can't help but think many same priced speakers would do better. SMH
Thanks for your review. I ended up getting a pair - also to replace Klipsch Pro Media - and I love them! They are also great to look at! I agree completely about the bass. The bass is strong but very, very musical - which I love! The imaging is also very impressive! When I sit at my desk, in the sweet spot, it sounds like the artists are playing on the desk in front of me! Love it! Hey, I really like your CD shelves/towers in the corners behind you. Love the color and corner functionality. Did you purchase them or make them? Thanks again!
I’m really considering these, except I’m looking at the BTs model. Not sure if that was even available when you bought your speakers, but it’s a model of these speakers that have a few updated features and have an output option for a subwoofer, Only $10 more, although they do not come with a sub. Haven’t heard of those speakers you mentioned having before for quite a while that you were happy with, in the same price range as what I’m looking at, so maybe I’ll give those a look. Is there one that you personally prefer over the other, after having the Edifiers for a little while?
WhatHiFi preferred the Wharfdale DS1 in the same pricepoint; I don't suppose you had a chance to audition those? I live in Cambodia, so I'll have to go with one or the other without audition.
hi thanks for the review... wanna ask ya if u use the in line aux mode, is the bluetooth profile of the speaker still visible for other decide to detect it?
Thanks for the review, I just bought a pair of Klipsch The Sixes for my bedroom and they are just far too-much for that. I was considering these, curious can the bass be turned-down to almost nil with the dial?
@@Bamali Thanks for the info DeeVee, I'm going to get them for a try , if anyone needs to know my Sixes are fully living-room speakers that even-then might get you evicted if you're in a condo or apartment, even down-eq'd the tweeters throw-out for about a minimum 20x20 room and the woofers a couple of doors on both sides of the hall, I think it's all great but I just wanted some high-end speakers for my bedroom, those things are beasts...🤔
Will these pair via a Bluetooth connection to a record player with Bluetooth? Specifically asking if they will pair via Bluetooth connection with my Audio Technica AT-LP60XBT record player? If so, how do you pair the two... And where is the Bluetooth pair button on the speakers themselves? Thanks in advance and cheers!
Jordan, there is a Bluetooth button on the remote and you can activate Bluetooth mode by pressing in on the volume button. When you do this, the speakers will show up on a bluetooth capable device, I am not sure about the turntable. I have an Audio Technica LP120 and it is not Bluetooth capable, and I only use these speakers connected by audio cable to my PC. The instructions don't say anything about paring with a turntable. Might want to check with Edifier. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Hi! Greetings from Spain! I've just bought those for my computer and seeing your video I wonder if those would work in my record player by conecting in the extern amply cause the turn table doesnt have rca conection system. Thx in advance! And like!
Hi Sharon. They are definitely more bass heavy than my Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers. I think partly because I had the subwoofer on the floor and the satellite speakers on my desk. With these, there is no subwoofer, so you get the bass directly from the speakers. I think them being in wood also adds to the warmer, bassier sound. That being said, I have my bass knob set at about the 10 o'clock position and the treble at about 1, and they sound nice. The highs come through nice and clear.
TheDeeVee I agree. To help with this very issue on my desk, I purchased a pair of "XL-Pro Studio Monitor Isolation Pads for 3" - 4.5" Inch Speakers, Pair of Two | Audiophile High Density Acoustic Dampening Stands for Most Small Speakers" from Amazon for $9.95. Here is the product link: XL-Pro Studio Monitor Isolation Pads for 3" - 4.5" Inch Speakers, Pair of Two | Audiophile High Density Acoustic Dampening Stands for Most Small Speakers www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNWTPRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bgKODb0E44VFA They work very well in cutting down the boominess of the bass.. My bass with these are incredibly musical with the speakers sitting on these pads. Perfect fit, too. Awesome sound from my desktop. Hope this helps.
@@champf1 Happy to help. It's a dual RCA to 3.5mm cable, for the PC connection, and they also come with a dual RCA to RCA cable to connect to a turntable or stereo.
Sold! Just finished building a gaming PC with my kid. He's playing piano and trumpet and likes to mix so I figure I'll get him some a good set of speakers. Great review and thanks.
Thank you for this review. This helps me decide to buy this speaker.
Thanks for watching. Both of my boys got a set of them and they love them too.
@@Bamali do you produce music? i'm curious if the speaker is good for music production.
@@ElnerBC I don't, I'm just a big music enthusiast.
Thanks for the review man, it's nice to hear someone who is not an audiophile talk about them.
I bought them today after watching some sound test videos and then regretted doing so until I watched your video.
You've really made me certain about my purchase as I was worried the bass may be overpowered but you've put me at ease thanks.
Great video, thanks for the help. Will probably be hooking these up with a turntable.
excellent review - this really helped me decide on which speakers to buy ....and these will do very nicely. Thanks from Oz
I'm glad my video was helpful to you. I think you will enjoy these speakers.
bought the R1700BT to replace my 10+ years old M2300
immediately i can just turn off the Equalizer sound enhancement software that i used all those years and still sound better
the bass on this speaker is stronger than most budget 2.1 and you will most like turn it down to enjoy the fantastic natural warm clarity voice
i had my settings almost same like this guy, treble 1 cm right and bass 1 cm left from the default middle.
I just bought them today.. and... I'd say these speakers are much better than I'd thouht! Really good sound! Love them!
Thanks for a great review! The speakers look nice and they seem to give off a warm sound, which I like. Will probably buy these shortly.
Great, honest, down to earth review! Thank you so much. (yeah, I also love good sound quality, but am not an "audiophile", and I live in share housing so need to be considerate of others in the space)
I'm buying the speakers from Edifier Australia and I'm linking this review to the purchase. You deserve a voucher, sir! :-)
Thank you! I think you will be very happy with them.
@@Bamali I am!😊
I know that - as you said - this isn't a super "technical" review, but it's a fantastic review nonetheless and I honestly value the practical side of things a bit more. I've been looking for a good set of speakers for a little while now and this definitely helped me come to a decision. Thanks!
Thanks for watching, and thanks for the feedback.
Great review... nice guitars u have there!! Also u can make a monitor stand with a few pieces of wood instead of using books. Buying the speakers!! Thanks
Thanks for watching and I appreciate you taking the time to comment. I finally broke down and got a nice monitor arm that clamps on my desk. Freed up a lot of desk space.
Great review and demonstration! After a lot of research / fence-sitting I ordered the R1700BT yesterday (white version to match my setup). The bass sounds ample - and very warm - in these. Interestingly, the woofer in the 1700 is the same 4" size as the subwoofer found in the old Logitech Z506 (the bass was more than ample in those too). I can't imagine needing more than these for just music. Anyway, thank you👍🏻
Matt, Thanks for watching and for the feedback, it's great to hear. I'm glad I was able to help you make the decision. I'm still very happy with mine.
@@Bamali Yep, looking forward to receiving them and being able to hear music properly once more ;)
Beautiful tele you have there, nothing beats that tele sound
Thanks, it's a Peavey Reactor, Tele copy. Made in the USA, and it plays and sounds great. It's my go to guitar.
You won’t be able to plug in a turntable unless it has a built in phono stage.
I’ve just received these as kitchen speakers and they are unbelievable for the price.
You're right about the phono amp. I'm not sure I made that clear. Thanks for watching and for the feedback. I'm still loving mine.
I also have a pair of LSR305s and if you had told me that a $150 pair of speakers would be a side-grade, I wouldn't have believed you. The 305's already hit well above what their price point would suggest. These paired with my AudioGD NFB-11 sound gorgeous.
So would you still recommend the edifiers having listened both?
If these are to be used with a turntable, the turntable must include a pre amp with RIAA EQ. You cannot directly connect a turntable with a magnetic cartridge.
You can if the turntable comes with a ceramic cartridge .
Great Review sir! I may buy a set for a tablet
Thanks for watching!
THanks for the review, and yes, i could actualy make out the sound and bass was very good and clear just by listening to the recording, even though its not the real thing like listening live, its not useless to give out a sample, it sounds really full and crisp!
good review mate , these are the ones i will be getting ;)
Hey thanks buddy, just what I'm after, great review, cheers
Thanks so much i have made a decision to purchase these speakers based on your review, i just want to have some decent audio i had an $50 pair absolute rubbish I found your review very sincere and honest I love music and need a decent pair so Thanks again
thanks for watching Geoff. I think you will be very happy with them.
@@Bamali just waiting for stock to arrive from my local computer shop thanks so much for the review
@@Bamali Hi I Received the speakers I am well pleased I set them up on my PC no output!! I checked and checked everything OK then I checked the remote control it was set to AUX one click to PC all was well it is a word of warning to users it threw me,
however they are up and running well they are great the blue tooth works well they are very well built good value for money
@@geoffdixon7797 Awesome! I'm glad to hear you are enjoying them. Thanks for your feedback.
@@Bamali These speakers are terrific, I am so pleased with their performance, i have played a lot of different music, the frequency response is great with a clear bottom end harmonic distortion very small I am very impressed, the price is very good, they sound so good, something you would expect from a lot higher price for the quality recommended every time thanks again
Finally someone who actually did a thorough review and researched what hes talking about!
Thanks for watching and for the positive feedback. I'm glad it was helpful.
Nice book stand, but upgrading and repairing PCs doesn't deserve to be there ha! Thanks for the review, I can make a better decision now
That just keeps it easily accessible. :) Thanks for watching and glad you found the video helpful.
Excellent review Dan.
Thanks Frank!
Hi Nice review, I was thinking about buying these to play over backing tracks for guitar, do you think they would be suitable for that, and do you know if the sound quality is as good through Bluetooth, thanks again for the review
Thanks for watching. As far as playing along with a guitar, these speakers will definitely be loud enough. I play along with songs all the time. I did a A/B comparison with the wired and bluetooth connections, and there definitely is a quality difference. The bluetooth sound it a little more compressed and not as crisp. It's not bad though. Honestly, I never really need to use the bluetooth connection on these because they are my dedicated computer speakers. I hope this helped and if you have any more questions, let me know.
Just heard them in a shop and they sound good to me Like I will go back to purchase these
These sound pretty good even on phone. I could make out that these are great sounding speakers. Liked it... both review and speakers.
Thanks for the review Dan. I used to have the Harman Kardon soundstick 3 , now I would like to purchase something with a little bit better sound on a budget. Any recommendations? We live in a small condo and I like to listen to classical, some country and jazz music
If you have a receiver, you can get a set of passive speakers and save a few bucks. The advantage of these powered speakers is that you don't need a receiver, and can connect them to your PC or a turntable, or use them standalone with a bluetooth device. I won't recommend something that I haven't had personal experience with. For my home stereo systems, I have Bose and Onkyo speakers, which I like, however they are bigger speakers and more expensive. Check out Edifier's website. They have a wide range of speakers at different price points. The R1280T speakers are the little brother to these speakers and only cost $99 USD. There are plenty of youtube videos reviewing them too. Good luck in your search, and thanks for watching my video.
Do i connect the turntable to line in 1 or line 2 on the speaker?
You are a BOSS thanks for your review! Bought the speakers because of you and I like them but I will say I bought them with a home theater intention which you did not mislead in, and I wanted more power! Like You stated the speakers have good premium quality to them. I did manage to get them to sound like cheap speakers but it was due to me switching from bluetooth to line in and vise versa. The volume doesn't carry over through these channels. I had the speakers sound broken when I swapped from line in to bluetooth. NOT practical,. After some tweaking I got it going and know what I can and can't do. They are ok wish they were cheaper though. Can't help but think many same priced speakers would do better. SMH
Thanks for your review. I ended up getting a pair - also to replace Klipsch Pro Media - and I love them! They are also great to look at!
I agree completely about the bass. The bass is strong but very, very musical - which I love! The imaging is also very impressive! When I sit at my desk, in the sweet spot, it sounds like the artists are playing on the desk in front of me! Love it!
Hey, I really like your CD shelves/towers in the corners behind you. Love the color and corner functionality. Did you purchase them or make them?
Thanks again!
Thanks for the feedback. I bought the CD towers at IKEA many years ago. Not sure if they still sell them or not. They are nice.
I’m really considering these, except I’m looking at the BTs model. Not sure if that was even available when you bought your speakers, but it’s a model of these speakers that have a few updated features and have an output option for a subwoofer, Only $10 more, although they do not come with a sub. Haven’t heard of those speakers you mentioned having before for quite a while that you were happy with, in the same price range as what I’m looking at, so maybe I’ll give those a look. Is there one that you personally prefer over the other, after having the Edifiers for a little while?
The treble of 1280t speakers sounds in my opinion better
Good review. 👍
Thank you!
Can anyone help me with a comparison with Amazon echo studio. R1700 vs echo studio. Which will give a better movie watching experience ?
WhatHiFi preferred the Wharfdale DS1 in the same pricepoint; I don't suppose you had a chance to audition those? I live in Cambodia, so I'll have to go with one or the other without audition.
hi thanks for the review...
wanna ask ya if u use the in line aux mode, is the bluetooth profile of the speaker still visible for other decide to detect it?
Hi, to what extent are these speakers quieter compared to your old klipsch promedia 2.1 speakers?
For reference Edifier R1700BT sounds more robust / rich than a Creative T20, but the only problem is the size.
I'm not sure that's true you can plug a turntable directly ? I believe it's only line input if the turntable doesn't have a preamp and riaa Curve
great review, would you suggest these speakers for a tv in a living room?
Got them back in December. They fill and basically grab my entire house. And they look really nice.
Thanks for the review, I just bought a pair of Klipsch The Sixes for my bedroom and they are just far too-much for that. I was considering these, curious can the bass be turned-down to almost nil with the dial?
The bass dial goes from -6 to +6, and with the dial at -6 the bass is thinned out considerably.
@@Bamali Thanks for the info DeeVee, I'm going to get them for a try , if anyone needs to know my Sixes are fully living-room speakers that even-then might get you evicted if you're in a condo or apartment, even down-eq'd the tweeters throw-out for about a minimum 20x20 room and the woofers a couple of doors on both sides of the hall, I think it's all great but I just wanted some high-end speakers for my bedroom, those things are beasts...🤔
Will these pair via a Bluetooth connection to a record player with Bluetooth?
Specifically asking if they will pair via Bluetooth connection with my Audio Technica AT-LP60XBT record player? If so, how do you pair the two...
And where is the Bluetooth pair button on the speakers themselves?
Thanks in advance and cheers!
Jordan, there is a Bluetooth button on the remote and you can activate Bluetooth mode by pressing in on the volume button. When you do this, the speakers will show up on a bluetooth capable device, I am not sure about the turntable. I have an Audio Technica LP120 and it is not Bluetooth capable, and I only use these speakers connected by audio cable to my PC. The instructions don't say anything about paring with a turntable. Might want to check with Edifier. Sorry I couldn't be of more help.
Whats ur opinion about this speaker vs sony Hifi ( mhc rv20 / other 2000 watt pmpo speaker from sony)
Want to know about deep bass
Is it normal for home mixing an EDM tracks?
Informative vid, Dan..Are they still going strong? On sale here in Thailand for $110. Still a good deal? Cheers!
Yep, still working great and I'm still very happy with them.
@@Bamali Thanks! I shall grab a pair.
Hi! Greetings from Spain! I've just bought those for my computer and seeing your video I wonder if those would work in my record player by conecting in the extern amply cause the turn table doesnt have rca conection system. Thx in advance! And like!
If your turntable has a built in phono preamp, you can connect directly to these speakers, if it doesn't you will need a phono preamp
@@Bamali thx! My amply has. That was if can use my amp cuz i think it would better than the one included in the speaker. Thx
Turntable without a turntable pre amp?
I should have clarified that. Some turntables have a built in preamp. I have an Audio Technica one, which does.
I have read some comments that these speakers are bass heavy and boomy even when the bass is turned down. How did you find the bass?
Hi Sharon. They are definitely more bass heavy than my Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speakers. I think partly because I had the subwoofer on the floor and the satellite speakers on my desk. With these, there is no subwoofer, so you get the bass directly from the speakers. I think them being in wood also adds to the warmer, bassier sound. That being said, I have my bass knob set at about the 10 o'clock position and the treble at about 1, and they sound nice. The highs come through nice and clear.
TheDeeVee I agree. To help with this very issue on my desk, I purchased a pair of "XL-Pro Studio Monitor Isolation Pads for 3" - 4.5" Inch Speakers, Pair of Two | Audiophile High Density Acoustic Dampening Stands for Most Small Speakers" from Amazon for $9.95. Here is the product link: XL-Pro Studio Monitor Isolation Pads for 3" - 4.5" Inch Speakers, Pair of Two | Audiophile High Density Acoustic Dampening Stands for Most Small Speakers www.amazon.com/dp/B01KNWTPRI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_bgKODb0E44VFA
They work very well in cutting down the boominess of the bass.. My bass with these are incredibly musical with the speakers sitting on these pads. Perfect fit, too. Awesome sound from my desktop. Hope this helps.
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How do I hook up these things to a PC. Not through bluetooth. Going to replace my old Logitech ones.
The cable to connect them to your PC is included in the box. They will plug right into the sound card port.
@@Bamali .Thanks. All the unbox videos I seen didn't show it.
@@champf1 Happy to help. It's a dual RCA to 3.5mm cable, for the PC connection, and they also come with a dual RCA to RCA cable to connect to a turntable or stereo.
@@Bamali .Just got them today.I'm happy with them.
@@champf1 Awesome! Glad to hear that. I'm still enjoying mine.
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