Edifier R1280DB Review: Deep and Powerful Speakers 

I like it with the teleprompter! :)

It's very noticable, may I suggest you go easy on the accent and slow down a bit, sometimes saying less is more, especially in reviews

you doing fine champ keep up the good work. your review helped me with my purchase. you got yourself a new sub

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He has a robot voice. The script creeps me out.

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Do they hiss? How about from a meters away? Thanks!

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That's a very good point, I can't believe I didn't think of that. Thanks for your comment and for watching the review!

@@RichardTech I can understand, that solution will not work with bluetooth or optical as an input. I use a microlab solo 6C wich has only RCA inputs, there this solution works just fine :)

@ In case you need the bluetooth, get an external bluetooth adapter and buy an RCA adapter and go back to the step 1. The other way round of wiring

@ Modern problem needs modern solution.

I didn't watch any movies with them during my testing, but I had no complaints watching RU-vid videos on them. I know this doesn't specifically answer your question, but I hope it helps. If you found the review useful, please consider subscribing to the channel!

The speakers don't support a direct connection to a subwoofer, so if you were looking to add one you would have to explore other options/methods. Thanks for watching the review!

I never tested the Bluetooth connection with a computer, but it did manage to connect to my phone without any problems. Thanks for watching the review!

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@@RichardTech Cheers, Have done

The Bluetooth connectivity uses the same processing that the speaker uses with other inputs. I didn't desire the need for a subwoofer as I'm not a fan of over powerful bass, I found the speakers on their own sufficient for listening. Thanks for watching!

Yes, I believe you do. You can use the IR remote to switch sources from a distance. Thanks for watching the review, please consider subscribing to see more videos!

I'll see if I can get one in for a review. Thanks for watching this review, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

My review of the Edifier D12 is now available to watch, check it out here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qJidhD5elas.html

The passive speaker must be connected to the active speaker as the active speaker not only provides the audio connection but also power for the passive speaker. Thanks for watching the review!

Bluetooth does not provide power

I've not been able to try the Logitech Z337 so I can't speak definitively about them. The Logitech look better if you have a smaller desk or surface as the subwoofer is separated from the speakers, versus the Edifier which are a little larger as it has both speakers within the unit. Thanks for watching the review, too see more videos in the future please consider subscribing!

Yep, they provide a good experience. Thanks for watching the review, if you'd like to see more videos, please consider subscribing!

Yes, you can. You can connect to the speakers wirelessly using Bluetooth or using the included 3.5mm to RCA cable. I'm glad to hear you liked the video, please consider subscribing if you'd like to see more.

@@RichardTech Thanks so much, I’definitely giving them a try, thanks for your answer :) (already subscribed)

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@@RichardTech Fingers crossed, I liked them so much, will update after I get them

Thanks for your feedback, this was the first video that I recorded using a teleprompter, so I was getting used to presenting in this way. In videos since this one, I've worked on my presenting skills and also a better composition so I'm not as close to the camera.

These would definitely be a substantial improvement from standard TV speakers. Thanks for watching!

Just got them today for my TV. Saw a lot of reviews before and I can tell you that those little boxes are really impressive. I've got them for 100 euro. 😊 Bluetooth is working without a problem and remote control is also working fine. I took the black ones. Fits perfectly with my black LG. For this price I am very satisfied. Connection with TV I made it with optical cable. The thing is that when you keep the volume 50% to 70% they sounds really good. I have different speakers home Bose, Harman Kardon, JBL and I can tell everyone that for 100 euro U won't be able to get something like those. If you don't have a big room they can be just fine

There isn't an AUX input, but there are two Line inputs on the back, so you could use one for your iPod. If you'd like to see more videos in the future, please consider subscribing!

Thank you for sharing your experience and for watching!

I see someone else has answered this question for you, unfortunately I wouldn’t be able to answer this myself as I no longer have the speakers as they were only sent out for the review. Thanks for watching the video, please consider subscribing to see more videos in the future!

The speakers don't support a direct connection to a subwoofer, so if you were looking to add one you would have to explore other options/methods. Thanks for watching the review!

I have been unable to try the R1580MB myself so I am unable to provide a comparison. Thanks for watching the review, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

How much bass effect in Edifier 1280db????

It can depend on the cables you use but I would say probably around an inch or so. Thanks for watching the review!

@@RichardTech thanks for the reply

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These have optical and coaxial inputs as well as wireless Bluetooth connectivity, I believe the black colour option is also not available on the R1280T. Thanks for watching the review, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

@@RichardTech thanks

No amp required as it is built in! 😊 Thanks for watching the review, if you'd like to see more videos, please consider subscribing to the channel!

For this review I had to use the built-in audio on my computer, normally I use a Rode AI-1 audio interface but I did not have the cables to connect the interface to the speakers. Thanks for watching the review!

I would think so, they're not reference monitor speakers (so that is something to consider) but they do sound great. Thanks for watching!

They are coloured, so if you're serious about your game you need to get reference monitors to mix then something like this for more casual listening.

Leseli Khanye ended up getting a rokit rk6, it works well

I would think so, they're not reference monitor speakers (so that is something to consider) but they do sound great. Thanks for watching!

They are coloured, so if you're serious about your game you need to get reference monitors to mix then something like this for more casual listening.

I haven't had a chance to try the R1700BT so I can't comment on them. Thanks for watching!

It depends on the use-case, if you don't need "reference/monitor" speakers then these are a good choice as the listening experience is really nice. They are a bit larger but I was just about able to still fit them on my desk in comparison to the Mackie's. I hope this helps, thanks for watching!

When I tested these speakers I kept the bass and treble set to zero to have a more neutral sound. Thanks for watching the review, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

@@RichardTech Already subbed. Wondering if it would be worth it going for the R1700BT over this.

Thanks! I’ve not been able to try those so I can’t provide a comparison between the two unfortunately.

Yep, I found them great for that. Thanks for watching the review, if you found the video useful please consider subscribing!

@@RichardTech do you suggest this rather than edifier 2.1 or anker motion+?

I'd say they're two completely different classes of speaker, unfortunately I haven't tried the Anker speaker so I can't provide a verdict. If you're looking for a portable solution I'd probably go with the Anker, but if you're not planning to move the speakers around go with the Edifier.

The speakers don't support a direct connection to a subwoofer, so if you were looking to add one you would have to explore other options/methods. Thanks for watching!

Richard Tech I just returned them, getting the 1850DB’s and recommended subs man? And thanks for the response.

I hope you enjoy them! I've not used a subwoofer with desktop speakers before, so I have no recommendation (if you were asking), sorry! If you liked the video, please consider subscribing to the channel. 😀

@@FalseHoodx Why did you return them?

Leseli Khanye no sub out port mate get the 1850DB’s and the 10” polk sub makes for a great room setup. And it’s cheap. The 1850’s are insane tho

Thanks for your feedback, I don't usually record the speakers of devices as it could misinform the viewer due to the quality of my recording of the speakers and how the viewer is listening to the video. Thanks for watching!

@@RichardTech I agree! The reviewed speakers would only be heard as good as the current speakers that the viewers have.

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Do they hiss? How about from a meters away? Thanks!

@@TheAceReviews no hiss from my experience, but they do make a little bit of a buzz sound after you play something loud, for about 20 secs, but is is inaudible from 1 meter

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Am I a robot? 🤔 Thanks for watching the review!

I don't usually record the speakers of devices as it could misinform the viewer due to the quality of my recording of the speakers and how the viewer is listening to the video. Thanks for watching!

I don't usually record the speakers of devices as it could misinform the viewer due to the quality of my recording of the speakers and how the viewer is listening to the video. Thanks for watching the review, please consider subscribing to see more videos!

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts Tyler and for, of course, watching my review.

you're comparing a 130 dollar to a 280 dollar speakers...i'm using the edifier r1280db but i'm pretty sure that the Klispch Promedia 2.1 sounds better, but we are talking about the price over performance... the r1280db is a great speaker for its price

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