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Is this the best desktop speaker at this price point?
It stretches the definition of a desktop speaker - it's really more of a small bookshelf speaker - but it's a spectacular set, regardless. I have the big brother (KEF LS50W) and I'm regularly blown away by how full they sound. I've heard the LSX in store and they're equally impressive considering their size.
Is this the best desktop speaker at this price point?
While I don't doubt that these are more capable speakers, I think value per dollar that the Edifier 1280DBs speakers have to be mentioned.
At about $120 on sale, you get a 4" composite woofer with a 1/2" silk dome tweeter in a desktop friendly size. They have exceptional connectivity with a subwoofer output (that alters the crossover frequency of the main drivers for better performance), optical and RCA input, and Bluetooth.
They'd be really decent by themselves, but combined with a Dayton Audio SUB-1000L thrown under the desk, I don't believe there's anything as capable for $300 that is truly comparable (low profile, low cost, lot of inputs).
While I don't doubt that these are more capable speakers, I think value per dollar that the Edifier 1280DBs speakers have to be mentioned.
At about $120 on sale, you get a 4" composite woofer with a 1/2" silk dome tweeter in a desktop friendly size. They have exceptional connectivity with a subwoofer output (that alters the crossover frequency of the main drivers for better performance), optical and RCA input, and Bluetooth.
They'd be really decent by themselves, but combined with a Dayton Audio SUB-1000L thrown under the desk, I don't believe there's anything as capable for $300 that is truly comparable (low profile, low cost, lot of inputs).
Thanks i actually have the edifier 1280dbs right now
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Is this the best desktop speaker at this price point?
I'd say Vanatoo Transparent zero plus or (if you don't mind a little bigger speakers), Vanatoo encore one plus is better than these KEFs. They are also a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the KEFs, and have a better after sales support.
I'd say Vanatoo Transparent zero plus or (if you don't mind a little bigger speakers), Vanatoo encore one plus is better than these KEFs. They are also a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the KEFs, and have a better after sales support.
This. I have heard these KEFs and the new Vanatoo T1E+ side by side.
The Vanatoos do require some EQ tweaks (drop 5k - 8k down a few db) but they sound better than the KEF, and you save a couple hundred bucks.
While I don't doubt that these are more capable speakers, I think value per dollar that the Edifier 1280DBs speakers have to be mentioned.
At about $120 on sale, you get a 4" composite woofer with a 1/2" silk dome tweeter in a desktop friendly size. They have exceptional connectivity with a subwoofer output (that alters the crossover frequency of the main drivers for better performance), optical and RCA input, and Bluetooth.
They'd be really decent by themselves, but combined with a Dayton Audio SUB-1000L thrown under the desk, I don't believe there's anything as capable for $300 that is truly comparable (low profile, low cost, lot of inputs).
Get the s2000 mkiii edifier and never look back...insane set of speakers
FYI, v1 of these are available new for $650 for accessories4less. I would agree the dual apps are a strange setup but I can't say ive had connectivity issues others report. Very happy with them on my desk, Ive tried the ls50w IIs which are also awesome but total overkill on a desk imo.
I'd say Vanatoo Transparent zero plus or (if you don't mind a little bigger speakers), Vanatoo encore one plus is better than these KEFs. They are also a couple of hundred dollars cheaper than the KEFs, and have a better after sales support.
Im between these and the kanto yu4 just because its at 270$ right now. Or just scrapping everything and getting kali lpv6 but i really dont have the space for them lol
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FYI, v1 of these are available new for $650 for accessories4less. I would agree the dual apps are a strange setup but I can't say ive had connectivity issues others report. Very happy with them on my desk, Ive tried the ls50w IIs which are also awesome but total overkill on a desk imo.
Those are the first generation ones, big differences, especially in the amps.
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At about $120 on sale, you get a 4" composite woofer with a 1/2" silk dome tweeter in a desktop friendly size. They have exceptional connectivity with a subwoofer output (that alters the crossover frequency of the main drivers for better performance), optical and RCA input, and Bluetooth.
They'd be really decent by themselves, but combined with a Dayton Audio SUB-1000L thrown under the desk, I don't believe there's anything as capable for $300 that is truly comparable (low profile, low cost, lot of inputs).
At about $120 on sale, you get a 4" composite woofer with a 1/2" silk dome tweeter in a desktop friendly size. They have exceptional connectivity with a subwoofer output (that alters the crossover frequency of the main drivers for better performance), optical and RCA input, and Bluetooth.
They'd be really decent by themselves, but combined with a Dayton Audio SUB-1000L thrown under the desk, I don't believe there's anything as capable for $300 that is truly comparable (low profile, low cost, lot of inputs).
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The Vanatoos do require some EQ tweaks (drop 5k - 8k down a few db) but they sound better than the KEF, and you save a couple hundred bucks.
At about $120 on sale, you get a 4" composite woofer with a 1/2" silk dome tweeter in a desktop friendly size. They have exceptional connectivity with a subwoofer output (that alters the crossover frequency of the main drivers for better performance), optical and RCA input, and Bluetooth.
They'd be really decent by themselves, but combined with a Dayton Audio SUB-1000L thrown under the desk, I don't believe there's anything as capable for $300 that is truly comparable (low profile, low cost, lot of inputs).
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