Edifier R1280DBs Wood 42W Bluetooth 5.0 Optical Coaxial Home Audio Speaker

What it is

The Edifier R1280DBs Wood is a pair of active bookshelf speakers rated at 42 watts continuous undistorted power. Bluetooth 5.0 enables wireless streaming from phones, tablets and computers while optical and coaxial inputs provide lossless digital connections. A built-in subwoofer output with automatic crossover lets you add a separate bass unit. Side-panel knobs and the included remote control volume, mute, input selection, bass and treble.

Who it suits

This system suits listeners who want a compact stereo setup for music, movies and gaming with multiple wired and wireless sources. The 13mm silk dome tweeter and 4-inch driver deliver clear mids and highs plus respectable low-end down to 27Hz. Buyers who need a dedicated subwoofer included in the box or who require more than 42 watts for larger rooms should look at larger systems.

Capacity and headroom

The 42-watt amplifier drives the speakers to room-filling levels in small to medium spaces with low distortion. Bass extension reaches 27Hz, giving noticeable weight to soundtracks and electronic music without a separate subwoofer. At higher volumes in open-plan areas the 4-inch drivers can run out of headroom, so adding the subwoofer output is the practical upgrade path.