Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - Wireless Studio Monitors - 4 Inch Near Field

You can find Bluetooth bookshelf speakers for a lower price: don't. The Edifier R1280DB's are well worth $150. I tried a couple of cheaper speaker sets. There seems to be some sort of "bass fetish" currently in vogue. All the speakers I tired had a good deal of bass -- and nothing else. I like solid bass as much as the next guy, but I also like good treble and midrange -- kind of hard to hear things like vocals, guitars, violins, etc. without that upper part of the spectrum. The 1280DB's have good bass; they also have good mid- and upper range response. No, they're not going to sound like JBL K2 S9900's, but if you can afford those you're probably not shopping on Amazon anyway. For $150, the sound is great: solid bass, clear vocals, and some "life" in the upper range that I found lacking in cheaper speakers. * Volume won't knock your fillings out, but for a small set of bookshelf speakers it is more than adequate. Certainly blows rings around anything you can get directly out of most laptops or TVs. * Speaker/amplifier is very quiet in operation. I could detect no background hiss or other noise when between program material. * Bluetooth worked flawlessly. Paired instantly with every device I tried with it, did not drop connections, and latency was virtually unnoticeable. * One big plus of these speakers is that they actually have tone controls: treble and bass. A lot of Bluetooth speakers lack these, and they let you tailor the sound to your taste. * And this speaker pair can also be hard-wired to your stereo, computer, or TV, should you wish to go that route, rather than Bluetooth. * I could wish for a better (more sturdy) remote, and being able to remotely activate the tone controls would be handy, although not absolutely necessary. All in all, very happy with these. Recommended. Read more

If sound had a personality, these speakers would be the life of the party—smooth, stylish, and always on point. The Edifier R1280DB doesn’t just play music; it curates an experience. With their classic wood finish and modern Bluetooth magic, they look like they belong in a cozy library but sound like they’re ready for a rooftop jam session. The audio? Crisp highs, warm mids, and bass that says, “I’m here, but I’m not trying to knock your pictures off the wall.” They’re the perfect balance—like a good friend who knows when to turn up and when to chill. Setup is a breeze, and the remote control means you can feel like a DJ without leaving the couch. Whether you’re streaming your favorite playlist or binge-watching shows, these speakers make everything sound better—because life’s too short for bad audio. Read more

The sound quality is exceptional for the cost. They look sleek and have a removable cover if you want to see the speakers. There are clear distinctions between the lows, mids, and highs. The clarity is beautiful. Everything is super crisp. They have a good weight to them which speaks to the build quality of the enclosure and the speakers themselves. I like that there are multiple connectivity options. I feel the best sound I got through them was via optical connection. I was able to connect my phone via bluetooth without any issues. I wanted to test limits so I turned everything up all the way, (bass, treble, and volume), and did not hear any distortion. They didn't blow my roof off but they were loud enough my roommate asked me to turn them down as he could feel the bass from 30' away in his room. The only thing I wish was better is the remote. It feels a little cheap and it's tiny. I feel that at some point it's inevitable that I will misplace it. It's a very minor thing though. I only mention it because there's literally nothing else to complain about. Side note: If you're using them for TV, you may want to turn the treble down a little. I noticed that some older shows and movies have a slight hiss that I couldn't hear through my tv speakers. It's important to note that isn't a fault of the new speakers. They're simply playing flaws in the audio recording themselves. Read more

The special Black Friday deal was too good to pass up - and I didn't. I needed some good (or pretty good) speakers for the TV in my kitchen. I needed powered speakers with an optical input and wanted bass and treble controls. These fit the bill. I didn't care about Bluetooth but it's a nice bonus. The connection was easy and delivers sound quality way above that of the LG TV it's connected to. So, what's not to like? The sound can be a bit boomy at some frequencies - you hear the enclosure resonating. That can be annoying in some music but for most TV programming, it's just fine - and plenty loud for most any room. The remote leaves a bit to be desired. It looks almost the same right side up as upside down - so it's easy to pick up the wrong way and push the wrong buttons. All of the buttons are the same size and shape and there is little contrast between the black buttons and the lighter symbols on them. The remote needs to be aimed directly at the right speaker to work but works well from 15 feet. All in all - good speakers for the price. Recommended Read more

These speakers are a fantastic size, with great build quality and sound! They JAM for real! I love these little things. I have them paired with my living room TV, and the output is so powerful you'd swear there is a hidden subwoofer connected somewhere! Seriously, I’m pretty sure the guy next door can finally hear "The Voice" in glorious stereo—he should thank me. We mainly use the headphone RCA hookup for our TV output in stereo, and it works great. But these babies do magic stuff like Bluetooth and even come with a little remote. If you want amazing, deep sound without the clutter of a complicated system, these Edifiers are the best—they sound like they cost triple what I paid! You won't find better sound for this size and price. Read more