Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers

Overview

Plugging in is simple with this Edifier active pair, since the amplifier is built in and the inputs include Bluetooth, optical, coaxial and RCA. A line out leaves room for a subwoofer later. The speakers rest on a desk or shelf.

Wireless and wired inputs in one set are the reason to use it as a desktop or TV-side system. The limit is the data: the dimension entry shows tiny placeholder numbers, and the enclosure is listed as plastic.

Who it's for

Computer and TV users who want a simple powered pair with several inputs will use the options. Those who want deep bass will need the subwoofer output and a subwoofer, and passive-speaker fans should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Performance notes

An active design places the amplifier inside the cabinet, so no external amplifier is needed. Digital inputs such as optical keep the signal clean until the final conversion. The small woofer limits low bass, so the subwoofer line out matters for fuller sound.

Where it stands among bookshelf speakers

• #3 most-searched brand and model of the 49 bookshelf speakers lines we track (by search demand, not sales).

From the specs of the 14 bookshelf speakers we list; not a test result.

Specifications