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Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers

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Edifier Online Store via Amazon has Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers on sale for $83.99. Shipping is free.

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Edifier Online Store via Amazon has Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers on sale for $83.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member Taokingkong for finding this deal.

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  • About this store:
    • Merchant Edifier Online Store has earned a 98% positive lifetime rating (13,888 total ratings)
    • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
    • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.

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Model: Edifier R1280T 42-Watt Continuous-Power Amplified Bookshelf Speakers, 2-Count, Black

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RelaxedTable748
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The R1280DBs are on sale as well for 111.99. Essentially the same speakers but the DBs has bluetooth + the option to add a subwoofer down the line.
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1...93307?th=1

Actually very solid speakers for how cheap they are. Granted, anything in this price range that is powered isn't going to appeal to the audiophiles, but for someone looking for PC speakers these are a lot better than the crappy logitech speakers this is good
dep411
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Bought these last time there were on sale. I was actually kinda surprised by them. Really decent for the price.

edit: I actually have the Bluetooth version but I assume they sound almost identical.
GeoffreyK24
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I totally get that debate. Everyone is different so this may just not be your thing but just in case it might help out with a better experience, I'll also offer the suggestion of passive bookshelf speakers and a mini amp if you are willing to hit around $140. That could honestly give most people plenty of the bass response they are looking for without needing to add a sub (heavily dependent on person and model of course) and keep the cost around the same price. Right now, the Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers are on sale for $123 on Amazon and I've only heard amazing things about them:
https://a.co/d/7gzqXxa

Pair that with one of these basic mini amps for $25 and you have a modular system that will be far more versatile and future proof if you want to upgrade the speakers or amp at some point:
https://a.co/d/9ditjkd

That's all about $148 and, after owning several sets of edifiers, I would lean toward the modular system myself.

However, for probably 4/5 people on here, the simplicity that comes with the posted Edifiers, or even the next model up with Bluetooth, is probably more than enough for what they would ever use them for. I happen to be into home theater and audio equipment so the cost increase would be worth it for me to go a little extra but totally not for someone just looking to buy some computer monitors.

Don't mean to ramble or sound preachy. Honestly just thought I would throw something else into the mix to consider.

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Nov 24, 2022 03:56 PM
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dep411Nov 24, 2022 03:56 PM
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Bought these last time there were on sale. I was actually kinda surprised by them. Really decent for the price.

edit: I actually have the Bluetooth version but I assume they sound almost identical.
Last edited by dep411 November 24, 2022 at 09:22 AM.
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RelaxedTable748Nov 24, 2022 04:03 PM
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The R1280DBs are on sale as well for 111.99. Essentially the same speakers but the DBs has bluetooth + the option to add a subwoofer down the line.
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1...93307?th=1

Actually very solid speakers for how cheap they are. Granted, anything in this price range that is powered isn't going to appeal to the audiophiles, but for someone looking for PC speakers these are a lot better than the crappy logitech speakers this is good
Nov 24, 2022 04:16 PM
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BillyBargainsNov 24, 2022 04:16 PM
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Quote from RelaxedTable748 :
The R1280DBs are on sale as well for 111.99. Essentially the same speakers but the DBs has bluetooth + the option to add a subwoofer down the line.
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1...93307?th=1

Actually very solid speakers for how cheap they are. Granted, anything in this price range that is powered isn't going to appeal to the audiophiles, but for someone looking for PC speakers these are a lot better than the crappy logitech speakers this is good
The DBs also has an optical input, which the 1280T lacks
Nov 24, 2022 05:34 PM
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hellNov 24, 2022 05:34 PM
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Get BT version. My second pair was good.
Nov 24, 2022 05:46 PM
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manolobindoNov 24, 2022 05:46 PM
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Thoughts on these versus similarly priced monitors from Presonus and Mackie? I have a young nephew starting out with some audio hobbies (podcasting, music making) so these would be for that kind of work, primarily (with a Focusrite interface, a combo of dynamic and condensor mics, software DAW).

Seems the Presonus and Mackie are more oriented for this sort of thing, no?

Budget is around $100 for a pair.

PreSonus Eris E3.5-3.5" Near Field Studio Monitor (Pair) https://a.co/d/0zNj5aZ

Mackie CR3-X 3-Inch Creative Reference Multimedia Professional Studio Monitors - Pair https://a.co/d/1bRFqIL

Don't mean to hijack thread. And thank you!
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Nov 24, 2022 05:53 PM
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iamseriousNov 24, 2022 05:53 PM
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Man I was really hoping the 1850db speakers would go on sale but those were one of the few Edifier speakers that didn't go on sale. Really sucks.
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tike0rzxNov 24, 2022 05:57 PM
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Quote from iamserious :
Man I was really hoping the 1850db speakers would go on sale but those were one of the few Edifier speakers that didn't go on sale. Really sucks.
The DB are also on sale, amazon for $112 and the Edifier website for $104.
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Nov 24, 2022 05:59 PM
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iamseriousNov 24, 2022 05:59 PM
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Quote from tike0rzx :
The DB are also on sale, amazon for $112 and the Edifier website for $104.
Which speakers are you talking about? They have a lot of speakers with db in the name...
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asterxNov 24, 2022 06:02 PM
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I have this and love them, but wish I went with BT version to use my phone as source.
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fyreboltxNov 24, 2022 06:07 PM
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Quote from RelaxedTable748 :
The R1280DBs are on sale as well for 111.99. Essentially the same speakers but the DBs has bluetooth + the option to add a subwoofer down the line.
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1...93307?th=1

Actually very solid speakers for how cheap they are. Granted, anything in this price range that is powered isn't going to appeal to the audiophiles, but for someone looking for PC speakers these are a lot better than the crappy logitech speakers this is good
I don't consider myself an audiophile by any means but I do like a good quality sound system from one of the better known audio brands. HT set up has Onkyo receiver, Klipsch Reference front towers, Ref Premier center, and Energy surrounds. My main speakers (for my work/gaming area) are Klipsch R-15PMs and I have the 1850DBs in the bedroom. It's insane how good the 1850DBs are, probably 90% as good as the Klipsch but for ~1/2 the price (got both on sale, Klipsh for $250 back in 2018, 1850DBs for $135 in 2020). The Klipsch, to me, always sound perfect vs the 1850DB, the lows are a bit inconsistent- sometimes the bass is fairly impressive but there are times it sounds like bass from those cheap flashy "100000000-wattzzz" speakers. Also specific to the 1850DBs, I hate that they're angled since I actually needed them non-angled given their placement; but obviously I knew that when I thought them, otherwise they checked off every box for me at the time.

If I'm ever in the market for another set of speakers, I'll definitely put Edifiers at or near the top.
Last edited by fyreboltx November 24, 2022 at 10:11 AM.
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Nov 24, 2022 06:11 PM
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tike0rzxNov 24, 2022 06:11 PM
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Quote from iamserious :
Which speakers are you talking about? They have a lot of speakers with db in the name...
The obvious edifier 1280s, which is what this thread is about.
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Nov 24, 2022 06:12 PM
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iamseriousNov 24, 2022 06:12 PM
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Quote from tike0rzx :
The obvious edifier 1280s, which is what this thread is about.
Ok but I said I want the r1850db so...
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xtpNov 24, 2022 06:39 PM
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I got this speaker, it's not bad, little to no bass extension, so you will need a sub. Sinad is really bad on the integrated amp, but heck it works, for the price / not picky.
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xtpNov 24, 2022 06:50 PM
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Quote from RelaxedTable748 :
The R1280DBs are on sale as well for 111.99. Essentially the same speakers but the DBs has bluetooth + the option to add a subwoofer down the line.
https://www.amazon.com/Edifier-R1...93307?th=1
the sub out there's no filter or dsp internally.

If you want to replicate sub-out, just use a y adapter, and control volume on the pc
Last edited by xtp November 24, 2022 at 11:41 AM.
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Nov 24, 2022 06:53 PM
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milsurpNov 24, 2022 06:53 PM
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I've had these for two years and love them. Unlike the above, I use mine for my computer and has never wished these had BT.

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