Edifier R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers – 2.0 Active Near Field Monitors – Studio Monitor Speaker – Wooden Enclosure – 42 Watts RMS
Reliable Performance
The R1280T powered bookshelf speakers has combined a retro look with a modern sense of audio quality. If you’re looking for affordable and versatile bookshelf speakers with uncompromising sound the R1280T bookshelf speakers is your go-to 2.0 speaker system. Featuring a 4-inch bass driver and a calibrated, flared bass reflex port, this bookshelf speaker system delivers robust, rich bass notes that are full of presence and depth. The faithful sound production and performance of the R1280T are any audiophiles dream. Most Edifier customers are using our R1280T powered bookshelf speakers for connecting their turntables for the best audio experience. Enjoy your classic vinyl’s while enjoying the advancements in modern day audio technology.
Precise Control
Personalize your listening experience with the bass, treble and volume dials on the active bookshelf speaker. The quality sound produced form these bookshelf speakers deliver a precise booming midrange that tantalizes any reviewer. A compact sized handy remote control is included. You can adjust the volume and set the speakers to mute when needed without having to reach the speakers; power and perfection at your fingertips. The Edifier R1280T comes with built-in tone control at the side of the active speaker. Depending on the preference, you can make micro adjustments of treble and bass from -6 to +6 db. Digital volume control is automatically set to a comfortable level every time the speakers are powered on.
Dual RCA Input
R1280T powered bookshelf speakers lets you connect to multiple audio devices using the dual RCA inputs. By looking at the back panel you can easily tell one of these is a passive speaker and one is an active speaker. The active speaker has two inputs located on the back. These inputs are perfect for RCA to RCA or RCA to AUX connections. Connect them to a PC, laptop, tablet, phone or record player. The speakers are connected to each other via regular speaker wire. The variety of cables included ensures our customer enjoy their music from most devices right out of the box.
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| TOTAL POWER OUTPUT: | R/L: 21W+21W RMS | R/L: 21W+21W RMS | RMS 15W×2 + 18W×2 | RMS 16W x2 +19W x2 | RMS 24W × 2 + 36 W × 2 |
| SIGNAL TO NOISE RATIO: | ≥85dBA | ≥85dBA | ≥85dBA | ≥85dBA | ≥85dBA |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE: | 75Hz ~ 18kHz +/-9db | 55Hz-20KHz | 60Hz ~ 20kHz +/-6db | 60Hz ~ 20kHz | 55Hz-20KHz(±3db) |
| INPUT SENSITIVITY: | PC: 700±50mV AUX: 550±50mV | LINE IN1: 450±50mV LINE IN2: 550±50mV OPT/COA: 500±50mFFS Bluetooth: 700±50mFFS | PC:700±50mV, AUX:550±50mV | PC:700±50mV, AUX:550±50mV | Line in1: 800 mV ± 50 mV Line in2: 600 mV ± 50 mV OPT: 500 mFFs ± 50 mFFs |
| INPUT TYPE: | RCA x2 | RCA x2 | RCA x2 | RCA x2, Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial | RCA x2, Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial |
| BASS DRIVER: | 4 inch (116mm) | 4 inch (116mm) | 4 inch (116mm) | 4 inch (116mm) | 5″ alloy |
| TREBLE DRIVER: | Φ13 mm silk dome | Φ13 mm silk dome | Φ19 mm silk dome | φ19mm silk film | Φ25mm Ru-Fe-B silk dome |
| DIMENSONS [PER SPEAKER]: | 5.75in x 9.5in x 7in | 5.75in x 9.5in x 7in (WxHxD) | 6in x 8in x 9.75in | 6.1in x 8.8in x 10in | 9.5in x 11.25in x 7.5in |
| ACTIVE/PASSIVE: | Active | Active | Active | Active | Active |
| REMOTE CONTROL: | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dimensions: | 35.9 x 29 x 25.9 cm; 5.62 Kilograms |
| Manufacture: | Edifier |
I bought these as I love the wooden look of them and the aesthetics of bookshelf speakers has always appealed to me over gaming ones.
The quality is amazing! Bass is insane for their size and they have such a dynamic range on the volume and bass/ treble controls.
100% recommend. Will edit this if anything changes as this is the first day I have had them but so far they are worth every penny.
These are lovely speakers with great sound, great for standard music listening, using with a PC, or for a home cinema setup (or just with a tv for films etc). However, they should NOT be described as studio monitors. They lack the full range to be used as studio monitors – certain deep bass frequencies which come through headphones clearly can hardly be heard at all in these speakers. Remove that from the description and I’d be giving these 5 stars.
This pair of speakers are grate for beginners aswell as working perfect for any record player setup
Bought these after the recommendation of many peers – and it has yet to put a foot wrong. For games they are crisp, for hi-fi music quality they are clear and relatively neutral (although sound EQ on the side can increase bass/treble to your liking). They look great, overall very satisfied!
Excellent sound quality. I recommend turning the bass lover than the treble. It’s a pretty clear sound but the highest volume is not that loud if you like listening to loud music.
Sound is great for the money. On/Off switch would have been better mounted on the front.
Item arrived on time and in very good packaging. Very smart looking speakers and is a vast improvement to my macbook speakers. I wouldn’t say they comparable to hifi passive speakers (that are powered by dedicated integrated amplifiers), but they do a very good job as desktops.
Bought these for my son for Christmas and he loves them, fantastic sound quality!
I love these speakers! They have a surprisingly rich and bassy sound which is great for music, and these things can be cranked right up and still sound great. The design is classy and practical and the remote is alright (a bit cheapy but hey that’s not what matters with these).
Overall a great purchase and a great solution for a turntable, or PC, or probably even your TV.
OK, I admit that I didn’t even know that powered speakers existed. In other words if your record deck has a pre amp then you don’t need an expensive amplifier to get really good sound. Just buy these speakers, link the cables to the deck and you are away.
These Edifier speakers really are great. Yes, the speaker cables supplied could be a bit longer but overall these are must buy at a decent price. Most definitely recommended as the sound is great and they aren’t overly large.
These are great for the price – I got a pair with a damaged box for 77. The remote it comes with and the side control for volume/bass are a great step up from the model below and the sound quality is pretty decent for something in this price range.
BUT I really wish they went quieter. On the quietest setting it’s too loud for the room I’ve got them (standard size lounge) and I think it’s likely very annoying for the neighbours. I’m having to muffle them with speakers to take the edge off but they’re still louder than I’d usually play music – I have no idea what the louder settings are like but I can only assume they’d vibrate the whole house and smash my plates.
I use yoga blocks as speaker stands for mine. They reverberate if you don’t raise them, but once you angle them right, they’re amazing. Can go extremely loud if you want that. And they look good.
I bought these fantastic ‘powered speakers’ to go with my Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Manual Direct-Drive Turntable. They look amazing, the sound they produce is spot on, and they even have a remote control handset. I massively recommend them if you’re looking for this sort of thing.
Absolutely brilliant use these with my PC Sound Quality superb
We have a room with Presonus 3.5’s, E5’s and an Eris sub 8 subwoofer. We needed an additional set of monitors for room 2, these are perfect, they have a great bass response, are clear and quite pokey (loud) for the size. We use them with a small set up in another room but their main purpose is for checking mixes, they do not disappoint, they’re great and will be a part of our set up for years to come.
The price is very fair for the quality and would be great for gaming or watching movies, they have frequency controls which we have set to flat for our purposes but they can be coloured depending on the application.
My son got them with is record player. Personally he loves them
Bought these on on the recommendation of a fellow vinyl enthusiast. I use these hooked up to a turntable and my TV, and the sound is phenomenal for the price and size, much better than a soundbar at twice the cost.
hese speakers are amazing for you turntables, i have mine pared up to my LP120 and it works amazing. the sound quality is amazing for the price and would defo recommend this to anyone looking for a cheap speakers
So…. I bought these to use with my old trusty Sony cd walkman as I have a lot of cds and even though I have Spotify the sound quality of a cd is still far better than compressed mp3s. So they are very very bassy speakers. Too much bass in fact in my personal opinion. Iv had to back the bass right off but at least you can as these speakers have a volume treble and bass adjustment knobs. But once backed the bass off a bit and added more treble for what they are they sound very good. They sound far better than most bluetooth speakers iv tried but not as good as say a pair of wharfdale diamonds wired up to a nice amp but let’s be fair there not going to be. For cheap active speakers they sound good and are perfect for what I wanted them for. For the money good buy. Oh yes and you can crank them right up they are loud and no distortion.
Great little pair of pc speakers, way better than a lot of the creative/Logitech pc specific pairs. If you have the desk space you will not be disappointed.
Bought this to go with an old turntable after establishing that I needed active speakers as the turntable had a phono amp. The turntable came from an old stacking system but had hardly been used. Easy to set up although the cables on both the turntable and the speakers were a bit shorter than I would have liked so that I had to position it elsewhere. The sound though was clear and impressive. I tried classical to rock and soul and all sounded clear and like all vinyl such an authentic sound. I would recommend these speakers.
Previously, under my desk I had two large old Wharfedale speakers and a Cambridge Audio amp, plus a small mixer on the desk connected to each of my two computers so I could hear their sound at the same time.
These Edifier speakers have let me de-clutter all that. The amp is built in, and the two stereo inputs work simultaneously.
And they sound great for the price. Clear and well defined, with acceptable bass.
Excellent value for money. Sound quality brilliant for such a small speaker A*****
These speakers are perfect for my record player. The records sound lovely because the depth of sound is so good, good price too!
Sehr schne Boxen fr den PC und zum Musikhren im allgemeinen. Erstaunlich gute Auflsung und ausreichend Basswiedergabe. Optisch auch sehr wertig und gut verarbeitet.
Excellent product. Worked perfectly fine for a basic user user like me. I used it eith my Audio Technica record player. Easy to install, comes with necessary cables, absolutely beautiful sound for the price.
2 areas that were a bit of a disappointment. The remote feels a bit cheap, has the option to only adjust the volume. The bass and treble can only adjusted from the unit itself.
The speakers shown in the pic have a black net. The ones I received were grey. Not too disappointed though
Great speakers, great sound. Purchased for my vinyl player and couldn’t be happier. Saw others in same price range with Bluetooth, but chose these after watching 1 millions reviews and not disappointed
These are a nice pair of Bookcase speakers. I have them connected to my Benq Monitor and enjoy clear ,precise sound with good bass and a perfect separation from my Windows PC and XBOX ONE S. The Bass and Treble controls have a good range, so does the Volume control. The remote is basic-volume up or down and mute, but it does the job. Nice size, not too large, look better without the covers, but that’s just a personal preference. To my mind they represent good value for money.
Good speakers, but they could have done with more bass. Overall though, value for money.
Easy to set up, great sound and great with the remote.
Excellent speaker for the price. Very pleased with it. Great sound.
Wired these direct to my Fluance turntable with built in preamp. Sound quality and loudness very good. 42w RMS is more than enough for standard living rooms. Bass excellent but slightly overpowers treble whatever settings the controls are set to. However my previous system had a graphic equaliser so I’m perhaps just missing the ability to control across multiple frequencies. Very pleased over all. Good quality speakers and excellent value for money
Great pair of speakers for my pc clear and deep tone
Good quality speakers for the price.
Nice wooden effect cabinets .
Only downsize is no bluetooth on these.
Excellent compact speakers which transformed the listening experience from the inbuilt speakers on my music centre.
The speaker’s are hooked up to my Audio Technica record player and they sound incredible.
Very pleased with this purchase
Would highly recommend
Nothing to dislike, sounds great for size of speakers, ideal for first turntable setup.
Sehr zufrieden! Sound ist natrlich kein StudioSound aber sehr sehr sehr zufriedenstellend!
he sound quality is really good nice weight to the speakers
Well made and great value for money.
Sound quality as good as more expensive speakers. Would definitely recommend.
Die Lautsprecher wirken wertig und haben einen guten Klang fr diesen Preis. Nutze sie fr ein E-Piano. Alles gut.
Not a bad price for a bookshelf set of speakers..Reproduction good for what they are
For the price, you really can’t get better. A dream to setup and great audio quality that works straight out of the box. I would definitely recommend.
Easy to set up and the sound quality is 100, plus the additional controls for Treble, Bass and left/right balance. Also the remote is useful for a quick mute if needed.
I use it with Reason 11 for Hip Hop music, great and highly recommended.
Very nice set of speakers, arrived on time and quality sound. I am using them for mixing and mastering sounds on my 8 track and have just used them with my record player. Lovely versatile sound to them, plus they come with all the necessary wires which is a bonus. Would definitely recommend these, very good build quality and look very classy. A must buy for speakers under 100.
For the price, this is a very good quality product. It sounds amazing. Very full rich sounds with a totally brilliant build quality. Easy to setup and perfect for home office use if you like to listen to music while you work. Totally happy with my purchase
Die Lautsprecher haben fr ihre Gre eine sehr gute Klangqualitt. Bis auf die Fernbedienung ist alles sehr gut verarbeitet und wirkt sehr wertig. Anschlussmglichkeiten und Kabelzubehr sind sehr gut. Die Fernbedienung ist Mll aber aufgrund der fr mich ungnstigen Lage der laut und leiser Knpfe notwendig. Es wre schn, wenn es einen Ein-, Ausschalter auf der Fernbedienung geben wrde.
increasingly listening to music and/or programs/films on the PC it was about time I upgraded the speakers. I didn’t start out with the intention of spending 90 but I’m glad that I did. Feedback on cheaper speakers often highlighted their compromises meaning that most feedback was along the lines of ‘these are ok but…’ These speakers are pretty good and well suited to being near to the listener. The bass is a bit heavy but it can be dialled down, there is no ‘hiss’ and the sound crisp and clear. I would hesitate to use them with a good stereo in the living room, but I’m very happy with them working with a PC.
Highly recommend this speakers, great sound for such a small box and they look brilliant on the sideboard. One small problem was the fact that they sent them with an EU plug rather than an IRL/GB one. Overall brillia
Pros :
– Sound is very very crisp
– Modifiable bass/treble
– Bass sounds very good when louder
– Relatively small amount of space needed
Cons:
– Bass is not as good at when turned down, as expected
Now have an impressive pair of speakers connected to my Roberts radio in the kitchen without breaking the bank. Good clear tone. Only negative point to make is, like others, I found the remote cheap and tacky looking whilst also lacking bass and treble buttons. However, to reiterate, really pleased with the sound.
The only thing wrong with them is the on/off switch is at the back of left left speaker. I purchased them because they come with a remote control that, I thought, would stop me searching round the back of my speaker every morning and night. Sadly, the remote control only has a increase/decrease volume and mute button.
Lieferung wurde schnell ausgefhrt,kam schon ein paar Tage frher an. Qualitt der Boxen ist sehr gut. Preis ist i.o. Danke
These are really impressive speakers.
They give a clear crisp sound.
Very easy to set up.
Would throughly recommend.
The build quality is excellent for speakers at this pricepoint.
RCA to RCA and RCA to 1/8″ jack are included so connection to laptops, mp3 players, PCs and even old school hifi components (at least those with RCA outputs) is covered.
The remote is what it is, really. Volume up, volume down and mute. Basic and small but functional.
Onboard controls are Bass, Treble and Volume. My only issue with these is that as the volume is digital there is no indication of where the volume actually is so you don’t know whether the speakers are at full volume. Added to this, the knob doesnt have a “stop,” it’ll just continue to turn after full volume is reached. It’s a small niggle but a niggle none the less.
The bass and treble controls work well, turning up the bass doesn’t result in a mud bath, which is nice.
The claimed output of about 20w a side is , i reckon, accurate. There’s plenty of volume for your average living room stereo or your gaming setup.
The reported hiss isn’t at all as bad as others have reported. Barely noticeable to me.
The sound quality is the important part and these sound superb. I’ve tried gaming, my HiFi and also my phone through them. You could put your TV through them but i haven’t tried that.
For the price I’d call them a bargain. HiFi purists won’t be impressed as the output isn’t entirely flat, they seem to have something of a boost on the bass channel, but for everyone else they’re excellent. Easily 8/10, could’ve been a 9 if that volume control had some sort of indicator.
They look good, easy to install, the sound is SO GOOD for the price!
We paired it with an audio technica record player I couldn’t be happier!
Ich habe mir diese Lautsprecher gekauft und mit meinem Samsung Tv verbunden.der Klang ist wirklich gut fr diese kleinen Boxen.leider kann ich die Lautstrke nicht mit der tv Fernbedienung steuern,darumm mu ich mir wohl andere Lautsprecher kaufen .vieleicht wei jemand was ich mir da zulegen knnte.
I am amazed by the value/price these speakers have. I’m hearing details in my music I haven’t heard before. Genuinely mind blown.
Kein High-End Ton trotzdem fr den normalen Gebrauch ganz in Ordnung wahrscheinlich bekommt man bei Edifier besseres fr mehr Geld was auch jeden klar sein sollte..
I have several speaker systems in my home, Sony Soundbar, Sonos, Amazon Echo’s, Dots and Shows. By far, the audio quality of these is fantastic and exceeds all of my other devices. Buy this, DO NOT THINK ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE!
For the money spent you cannot demand any more. Nice look. Good size. Easy setup and fair sound for that price. Perfect for generic listening. Unsuitable as studio monitors though. If you want good sound for producing you need to spend more money.
Die Boxen habe ich mir gekauft, weil die Bewertung sehr waren. Wie Recht alle hatten. Der Sound ist klasse, kraftvoll und dynamisch. Meine Empfehlung.
Sehr wertig verarbeitet und edel. Fernbedienung funktioniert sehr gut.
Einzig die Verpackung lsst zu wnschen brig. Lieferung im Originalkarton – wurde durch den Transport arg in Mitleidenschaft gezogen (Loch / zerkratzt).
Great looking speakers. Had a bit of an issue with sound contacted seller who was so helpful and understanding, Peter helped me over the phone fix the sound issue, which wasnt an issue with the speakers but an issue with me not reading instructions properly when i set up my turntable. Thank you Peter i can know enjoy playing my vinyl.
Livr directement dans le carton sans autre emballage donc contenu visible. Dommage pour un cadeau d’anniversaire surtout quand c’est celui qui on veut l’offrir qui ouvre au livreur. La prochaine fois je cocherais la case cadeau.
Un coin du carton tait bien abim mais pas les enceintes.
I bought these speakers to connect them to my Audio-Technica AT-LP120X turntable. Despite being an entry-level, I’d say that the sound quality is really high! The setup of the speakers (as well as the connection with the turntable) is easy and intuitive. I think these speakers are a good choice in the case of someone willing to maximize quality/price trade-off!
Happy with these for the price. Good clarity and bass, good build quality and fairly good looking.
Great pair of good-quality speakers. I like them for two pairs of AUX-in slots. I can easily connect my two devices at once ( PC + DJ controller). Two RCA cables make the connection easy too. Fully recommend.
very satisfied with speakers! best deal for 100 euro. sound is rich and very good.
they worth every single cent!
would recommend!
Just installed them and am delighted with the sound – full, rich bass without booming and nice clear highs. The build is solid and well detailed, so I hope to get many years of peasure out of them.
Buon prodotto per qualitprezzo.Logicamente lo spettro sonoro non paragonabile ad altre sorgenti di fascia pi alta ed il suono non molto aperto sui medialti ma fanno il loro dovere.Spero nella resistenza all’uso.
Solidly made and provides a good sound and bass for the money.
Le casse di loro sono ottime, purtroppo hanno la spina UK che richiederebbe un adattatore. A questo punto vale la pena prendere il modello successivo che integra il Bluetooth e ha l’attacco Europeo. Non so perch amazon venda questo dispositivo fuori dagli UK. HO acquistato il gemello Bluetooth e sono ottime casse.
Los compr por las diferentes reviews que vi y buenas criticas en foros y youtube. Tampoco soy un entendido del tema pero en mi humilde opinin se escuchan estupendamente. Tengo unos audio technica ath-m50x de cascos y se escucha mejor dira, sobre todo por los bajos. Puede que no le saque todo el partido posible ya que no los puedo poner demasiado alto al vivir en un piso rodeado de otros por todas las paredes que son un poco de papel, pero para el volumen al que lo pongo es bastante inmersivo dira y se escucha estupendamente.
Le doy 4 estrellas porque como indico en el ttulo, me lo vea venir de otros comentarios internacionales y efectivamente fue as, el enchufe es Ingls. Tena la esperanza que no pero al final s, como se ve en la foto. Dado que son de los pocos que pude pillar principalmente por el acabado en madera (muy premium) decid no devolverlos y comprar un adaptador ingls (3 tomas) a europa. El tema de los vatios en Espaa al ser 230 y los altavoces ser internacional a priori 110-250V pues sin problema.
Son de fcil conexin (yo lo tengo conectado al PC) y el tema del mandito la verdad que se agrace, los tengo bastante cerca (puede que a un metro) y el mando funciona prcticamente 360 por lo que genial.
En resumen, se escuchan genial pero junto a los altavoces recomiendo comprar un adaptador de enchufe corriente Gran Bretaa a Europa. Otra opcin tambin es comprar un enchufe compatible en Espaa y cambirselo (cortar cables, desmontar, etc).
Before I purchased this item I did extensive research and after reading all possible reviews and watching several YT video I decided to pursue those speakers, and I’m extremely happy that I did.
Sound coming out of them is clear yet toned nicely. No hissing highs or too bassy lows. Stereo audio is fantastic, I’m actually seriously impressed.
They are really powerful, good for any sort of genre of music or simply watching movies. My home office is around 20 square metres and running those speakers at full blast could easily wake up a dead person, and yes my neighbours are definitely not happy with me at the moment.
The only complaint that I have is the size. Those speakers are quite large, and take up good chunk of my desk space.
But overall best value for money you can possibly get.