Edifier R1280DB Bluetooth Powered Bookshelf Speakers (4" Wood-Grain)

Reader reviews

1. C CoolPoet 5/5

   Perfect for a desk or small room

   These are fantastic for my office setup. I use them on stands at my desk and they sound excellent in a small space. Well made and great value for a compact speaker pair.

2. J Justin Wrinkle 4/5

   Good with some setup and stands

   Only dropping one star because there’s no visual volume meter, but otherwise they’re a solid bookshelf set. Spend time dialing the EQ and put them on stands at ear height for the best results. They’ll fill a nice apartment or medium room but won’t power a huge space. Bluetooth connects easily and bass is clean when tuned correctly. Lightweight and a great budget option.

3. J James Erhard 5/5

   Replacement for built-in stereo speakers

   My old all-in-one system had weak onboard speakers, so I added these. They arrived well packaged with everything needed: fiber-optic cable, RCA leads, remote and manual. The change is dramatic — my system sounds much fuller and more pleasant now.

4. D digital_everest 5/5

   Excellent value; detailed, balanced sound

   As an audio engineer I’m picky, yet these speakers deliver a satisfying, pleasant sound for most music, TV and speech. Bass is natural, mids are detailed and highs are crisp without being harsh. They compete well against pricier small monitors and are smooth overall. The set includes two analog inputs, two digital inputs and Bluetooth, plus usable onboard EQ for quick adjustments.

5. M MazP 5/5

   Sound improves with proper placement

   I upgraded my rating after more use — they sound stunning when positioned at ear level on stands. Hardwiring via optical gives the best result; Bluetooth and the remote are the weaker points. For nearfield desktop listening they’re balanced and surprisingly detailed. With proper placement, I’d recommend them.

6. S S83t 5/5

   Solid TV speakers once you tweak settings

   I used these with my TV via optical and had trouble initially. Customer service responded quickly and offered help. The key was switching the TV audio output to PCM and making sure the TV was off when wiring. After that they worked great. Minor gripe: you may need to adjust TV settings for the optical connection to pass audio correctly.

7. T T. Artrip 5/5

   Surprisingly capable for their size and cost

   I care a lot about sound and these met my expectations without breaking the bank. Construction feels solid and the dialogue and music reproduction is clear. They’re loud enough for my medium kitchen and pair easily with Bluetooth (I stream from an Echo Dot). They also look attractive.

   Notes: these are active speakers so they lack screw mounting points found on some satellite models — I used clamp-style bookshelf mounts and they hold well. They include a good set of cables even if you only use Bluetooth. Don’t expect earth-shattering output, but for the price and size they’re very impressive.

8. J John Paul 5/5

   Great sound and punchy bass

   I set these up yesterday and the sound is excellent. The bass is surprisingly rich and works well with electronic, punk and alternative tracks. The side bass/treble controls plus my player's EQ let me fine-tune the tone. Setup took a couple of minutes and the build quality is nice. Grilles are removable if you prefer the look. I debated a higher-powered model, but these cover my needs and offer plenty of connection options: RCA, 3.5mm, optical and Bluetooth.