EdifierR1700BTs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Wireless Near Field Studio Monitor Speaker - 66w RMS with Subwoofer Line Out

I initially had these speakers paired with my PC for Spotify listening and gaming mainly. They were plugged directly into the motherboard. I also used them with a laptop. They sounded good, but never blew me away. They were always good enough and loud enough but nothing special. Well, let me tell you how things changed dramatically when I paired these speakers with a 32-bit DAC and a Tidal subscription. They came to life. The amount of bass that comes out of them, without adjusting the knob at all, is crazy. It's full, rich, and warm. The full bodied sound and impact these speakers have now that they are paired with a high quality DAC and high bitrate songs can be breathtaking. Yes, I also paired them with an Edifier sub and just forget it. They're even more amazing. I can't stress enough how good these speakers sound for the money when you pair them with high quality audio files and a DAC. Yes, they are good with basic sound outputs, but they truly come to life when you pair them with higher quality hardware and music files. With a subwoofer, you will bring down the house. No joke. I can't imagine any other speaker set being as good as these for the money. I'm not a huge fan of the looks, as I would prefer all black, but the sound quality is worth it. If you're thinking about it, I say get them, but keep in mind that they truly won't come to life without at least a minimum Tidal subscription or other lossless audio streaming. If you can get a good DAC or already have one, then you're in for a treat.

Edifier's stereo speaker set is technology done beautifully. I bought a set of these speakers for my granddaughter's use in her college dorm room. These are elegantly finished enclosures with perfectly sized drivers individually driven by two amplifiers fed by a signal processor designed to provide the best sound quality possible from this combination of parts. Separate bass and treble controls allow the user to further tweak the sound to perfection. The Bluetooth input is clear and easy to access. It's also easy to switch to the line level input. I like the fact that there is a subwoofer output to drive deep bass when she moves to larger quarters. I tested the subwoofer channel and drove a Klipsch 150W thumper to completely fill the audio spectrum with gusto. Sounded Fantastic! For now, she has an Audio Technica turntable to play her collection of vinyl. Alternatively, she can connect via Bluetooth from her phone for a wider choice of music. These Edifier beauties are perfect for the present and the future.

I purchased these speakers to use with my desktop computer. I chose the FX-Audio DAC-X6 DAC to process the digital sound from my PC to feed the Edifiers. These components were purchased after a good deal of research and the recommendations in various reviews. There are more expensive options, but I doubt I could tell the difference. I had an existing powered subwoofer, so I just bought a 3.5mm to RCA cable to plug from the Edifiers to the sub. The DAC is connected to the Edifiers with a high-quality RCA cable (although a standard one is included with the Edifiers). I used an optical cable to connect the DAC to the optical port on my computer's motherboard. The remote works well.No, this combination does not rival the highest quality audiophile systems. But, it is pretty darn good for a fairly inexpensive setup. Granted, I already had the subwoofer, but I think it sounds pretty good without it.My wife often listens to music and heard this system playing in my den. She immediately came in an asked how to use it. She marveled at how good it sounds. I am pleased with this purchase.

I purchased these to go with my Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable. I wanted a powered speaker to minimize the equipment I need to listen to vinyl.I strongly considered the Audioengine A5+ And Kanto YU6, however cost was an issue at this time for me. Feeling I may be a bit disappointed given the aforementioned desire, I was pleasantly surprised by the sound these speaker produce.Set up was easy. First record played was The Greatest Showman soundtrack. Sound was very crisp and clear. Heard things in the songs I didn’t notice previously. Highs are a little “tinny” at first but adjusted the treble down a bit to counter. Assume this will “warm up” post break-in period.Bass was ample considering speaker size. One thing anyone looking at this size of speaker needs to remember - this size woofer can only move so much air. However, these do a far better job than other speakers in this size I have heard. My son (14) actually said he was impressed by the bass and overall clarity.Next vinyl was Gun’s & Roses Appetite for Destruction. Again - clear and crisp. Rock music is always a little muddier by nature but again these did the job very well considering what they are and my intended use.Next I selected Bluetooth source to my iPhone and played varying genres from Charlie Puth to Alterbirdge to the 1975. All we’re handled exceedingly well in my opinion.Again, if you are looking for booming bass, you’d want to seek adding a sub component, as these do have a sub out and crossover built in to do so.The model I purchased is the updated model that resolves the Bluetooth issue (not shutting off) and the remote handles switching from phone/line level to Bluetooth, etc very nicely. Volume control and play/pause/skip for Bluetooth all work very nicely.Build quality is very good. They look very good for the price and have some heft whereas you feel you bought something with some quality to it.If you are debating a powered speaker on a budget and have considered these - I wouldn’t hesitate - as long as your expectations are realistic. These have a very nice sound stage and produce a quality “monitor” level sound versus some cheap (or even expensive) Computer speakers.You can always spend more money - that’s easy if you have it (or even if you don’t really sometimes) but the key is finding a product at a price that fulfills your need. I am quite happy with this purchase. I will eventually seek a larger more expensive option as intended - however these meet all of my needs currently and I am very happy with my decision.