Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Active Near Field Monitors - Studio Monitor Speaker - Wooden Enclosure - 42 Watts RMS

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Moreover, for being versatile, both come with a practical remote control. It is capable of controlling the speakers as gentle as though you are sitting next to it. The two are almost the same when it comes to its features. Both of them come with a Bluetooth connectivity feature, which makes both a versatile alternative to avoid fussing with the cable, though there is still a need for you to power it. The silk dome measures 13mm, which helps with the clarity of the higher frequencies. This is a significant advantage over other speakers in this price range, which can have lesser quality tweeters that don’t produce as clear sound and suffer from distortion at high volumes.

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This speaker will deliver crystal clear sound and it comes with Bluetooth connectivity, which means that you can play music from any compatible device wirelessly to these speakers. The soundstage is wide, very filling and warm sound, but can bite you if you turn up the treble too much, very impressed nonetheless. I also wrote a comparison review of the Edifier R1700BT vs Edfier R1850DB which you can read here. Both are in a similar price range. Edifier R1700BT vs R1280DB Comparison Design There are controls that allow you to tailor the sound to your liking such as tweaking the bass or treble.Despite their small size the Edifier R1280T find a pleasant balance in their weight, where they are light enough to be easily moved around, while also managing to not come across as cheap or of low build quality.

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This speaker design really shines when placed around interior decor that is focused on woodgrain or brown tones and is specially brought to life with the presence of indoor plants.Bluetooth Connection – an easy pairing of a phone, computer, or tablet without using the hassle wires. It is suited for Android, iOS, Windows devices, or macOS. On R1855DB's you really start noticing the difference, I don't know why they are so cheap considering the massive difference in quality compared to the rest, they are more dynamic, have more bass and are way more open, here's the thing Because of its port bass reflex facing front, the low frequencies are significantly emphasized, which provides powerful bass. Tone Control n terms of the design and shape, both of them are almost similar to one another. As you take a look at both left and right sides, you would agree that they are almost equal to each other. Meanwhile, the Edifier 1280DB does not have these features but still produces great audio through its six speakers. It also comes at a lower price point which may entice some consumers who do not want to pay too much for their speakers in the first place.

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The Edifier 1700BT features Bluetooth, WIFI and Spotify Connect meaning you can stream music from your phone or laptop wirelessly to the speaker using these connections. The speakers are bamboo wood finished so they look and sound natural with no unnatural colorings of any kind; this is perfect if you want a more holistic or ‘realistic’ experience. The R1700BD's were my least favorite speakers, I'd probably choose the R1280's over them if I had to, the treble sounded decent, but not too shabby. No bass, vocals sounded muddy, sounded quite narrow, definitively wouldn't recommend. This particular model is also supplied with a dome tweeter that measures 19mm and also a bass driver, which is 4 inches that creates clear highs and rich lows. Overall, the decision will come down to your personal taste, and budget. Between the two options, both are very similar, and you won’t go wrong with either choice. Volume was never an issue for me in a 4x4m room space, if you’re looking to throw a house party there are most certainly better choices out there, but for a casual listening area, bedroom TV setup, or even as computer speakers, they can more than hold their own.The speaker also features great sound quality due to the built-in DSP or Digital Signal Processing as well as DRC Dynamic Range Control that prevents distortion. Moving further, the rate response for both speakers are bit different, for R1280DB is 54Hz-20KHz on the other hand, it is 60Hz-20kHz for R1700BT.

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I realize that wood finish isn’t for everyone, but the neutral grey grills do tone down the finish and give it a more balanced appearance, where they don’t feel out of place in most home environments. Edifier R1280DB Powered Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - Wireless Studio Monitors - 4...Another thing to consider the location of the speakers inside your setup. Preferably, you would be thinking to put it on head heights while you listen to it.