Overall, the Edifier R1280T speakers are a good choice for those looking for affordable and decent quality speakers for their computer or turntable setup. They have a solid build quality and good stereo separation, but some reviewers note that they lack in bass and volume. The speakers are also praised for their tweeter and sound quality for the price. However, some reviewers mention issues with the remote control and compatibility with certain audio interfaces. Overall, the Edifier R1280T speakers are a good value for the price and a solid choice for those on a budget.

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All my hobbies in one place.

The S3000 do a fine job covering all the based from music, movies, and games. I’ve only ever had the S3000 pros, Edifier R1280T, and the Edifier R1700BT (I have a brand loyalty issue I know) so I don’t really have anything to compare them to. I was lucky enough to attend RMAF in 2019 and got to listen to a bunch of *really* nice speakers and this was one of them. The S3000 Pros happened to be in my price range ($400 on Black Friday ‘19) so I picked them up.

Positive

unwantedcritic

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Lots of enjoyment for $100 and totally legal

I don't have golden ears but I am an audio enthusiast and know how difficult it is to get accurate, full range sound from electronics. In absolute terms, these speakers can sound a bit tubby with a somewhat recessed mid-range and highs that lack some sparkle. The designers used the common trick of b...

**$100:** **Edifier R1280T** **Powered Bookshelf Speakers** [Amazon / [Amazon * Do not require a separate amplifier and include cables.

Positive

AutoModerator

2 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Excellent sound but have to return because of bass clipping (suspected input sensitivity issue)

Well, I really wanted to love and keep these speakers but alas, it's not going to happen. It took me a while to settle on a pair of quality small yet affordable powered monitors that have a subwoofer output (and built-in crossover). These Edifier R1280Ts speakers seemed to be the right speakers, and...

**$100:** **Edifier R1280T** **Powered Bookshelf Speakers** [Amazon / [Amazon * Do not require a separate amplifier and include cables.

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AutoModerator

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Great for music. Gaming, not so much...

I do a lot of gaming and I've been using some form of a 2.1 speaker setup for around 30 years. My existing speakers are getting long in the tooth I wanted to see if I could get rid of the big honking sub-woofer to free up some shelf space under my computer desk, so I bought a pair of these. The buil...

**$100:** **Edifier R1280T** **Powered Bookshelf Speakers** [Amazon / [Amazon * Do not require a separate amplifier and include cables.

Positive

AutoModerator

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/audiophile

Excellent Sound Value, aside a few small details

Bought these as the primary pair in our fifth wheel camper. Sound quality, size, fit and finish all ideal for this job. But there's a few opportunities: the wireless remote only works when aimed carefully at the right speaker. and there is no visual indicator of activity. I tried an aftermarket remo...

Eris E3.5 PreSonus - decent enough for casual listening (as well as editing and monitoring)?

I owned them and I did not. I’d much rather have Edifier R1280T’s if I was locked at that price. Good enough for mixing: **no. Absolutely 100% no.

Negative

squidbrand

3 years ago

reddit.com/r/BudgetAudiophile

A very good sound from a small bookshelf set of speakers.

I bought these powered speakers to use with my turntable. This way I didn't need to buy a receiver. So I get the full sound that I want, and use less power. Also takes up less space on the shelf. I use a wired connection, which is easy to set up. Everything you need for connecting the speakers is in...

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Edifier

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Bookshelf

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RCA

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On-speaker adjustable volume

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