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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 688 reviews

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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sound out of these speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I absolutely love these speakers. I’ve always had portable speakers with crappy sound and these are a game changer. I love the bass and how full the sound is. I played around with all types of music and they all sound great. One thing i love most is the look and size of them. The wooden outside makes them seem more modest and modern and they fit right on my tv stand without looking bulky. I also really love the controls that are on the side of the speaker. You can play around with bass and treble and make it your own. They also come with a remote which is nice. They were super easy to set up and I had no issues. One thing that could be changed is the fact that you have to connect your device through an aux cord. I would have thought that all speakers are Bluetooth now. Regardless of that I love these speakers and highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Pretty decent, nice and loud.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers definitely bring more than expected. They have great, but not excellent, sound. The bass is definitely much better than I expected, and I was buying these based from reviews and the price. The speakers are hefty, have decent magnets based by the weight and sound quality. Only downside is the equalizer on the side. I can adjust the bass and treble, and is fine except when turning either to the extreme positive end, you can hear the compression of the opposite. Meaning when turning up treble it's fine until it reaches the extreme + side, where you can hear the bass being cut rather than treble added, and the same is true for the bass. Because this is only at the extreme ends of either, I just keep them lower in my settings and they sound fine. (Extreme being the last 1/16 of the turn approximately) They really are good speakers, as I am using them as studio monitors and they haven't given any kind of issues. I would recommend these to a friend, for sure.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb sound and Quality!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For the price you can't beat the sound quality and the incredible construction of these speakers. My audio on my PC has never sounded so crisp and clean.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sound for a Low Price

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased these speakers for my new turntable and they are perfect for the room we have it in. The sound is crisp, loud, and has great quality. The value you get for the amount of money I spent was incredible! A must buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers are great!!! They are loud and sound really good too. I bought these for my record player and haven’t quit spinning vinyl yet. They were easy to set up (not Bluetooth) just plug in a couple of wire and flip the on button and ready to go. They even have a remote to adjust the volume. These speakers are perfect for small living and provide a big sound. I bought these because I recently moved into an apartment and they are perfect. Definitely recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth WAY more than the price.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’m sorry how much are these? $100? These sound like they should cost 10x that amount!!! If you’re looking for speakers, don’t wanna spend a lot of money just for sound, and love great sound, GET THESE. My god these are amazing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little speakers for a home studio

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wanted something better than generic desktop computer speakers for my little home studio. I couldn't afford professional near-field monitors, so I settled on these. I am not disappointed! They are wonderful little speakers. More bass then I would have expected out of 4" cones. Plenty of volume for filling the room with music from Band Camp or Sportify when I am not playing something of my own. The sound develops well when sitting close, a requirement for monitors. The two inputs are handy. Both are active at the same time, so you can mix two sources or go back and forth without touching the speakers (there is no fade between the inputs which would be nice, but you can't have everything for the price). I don't use the little remote, but it works if you need it. They include both RCA cables as well as a 3.5mm TRS cable to connect to a computer or phone (if your phone still has headphone jack). They do have a Blue Tooth version if you need it. Both inputs are line in, so you would need a preamp to connect microphones or a turntable with low level outputs. Best Buy does a great job with packing and shipping. I definitely recommend these if you are looking decent powered speakers in the price range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bookshelf speakers for a computer!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First, these are not Bluetooth. I recommend using them with your computer or other multimedia use. They have great sound and are the perfect size for a desk. They have a nice wood finish and they feel very solid. Overall, great product.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love these

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These speakers are amazing! I got them for my record player and they sound so good. Definitely recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for the buck!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Blown away by the sound that comes out these things! Originally I was gonna pick up some audio engines which are 3x the price of these but with all the positive reviews I wanted to give these a shot. No regrets here.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Edward Griffin

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would definitely recommend, these speakers is very good

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    my pc is now upgraded

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i got this to replace my 1980's harmon kardon that has everything sounding like it is in a box echo bass chamber ... hard to understand voice and got sick and tired of it ... . but no more with my new r1280t ... and for the price too even though not on sale .. i decide on this for 2 speakers setup and amp ,, i wanted quality highs and clear voices .. and not for loud blow you away thunder bass .. since i would use my stereo system for that .. i like to also thank all other reviewers here writing .. great sound and clarity .. . when i first hooked up to my windows11 pc ,, it donna work?? .. ha ,, i had to make pc reload the sound driver to recognize this as a high quality sound system and reboot .. and then all evening i was listening to youtube videos of music ,, classical to rock and singing .. all totally enjoyed .. at medium levels.. and will not play to blow out your doors ..

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth it

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The sound is amazing and are well designed. They do not look tacky at all while displayed, they’re the complete opposite.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great design and quality!

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    BEST DESKTOP SPEAKERS EVER!! The bass and treble these speakers put out is unreal! It’s a little of of equalizing it sounds like super expensive speakers! These speakers are very affordable and best bang for your buck!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better than I initially believed.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I'm not going to lie, I thought these things were going to be horrible toys. The wood finish and knobs on the side just reminded me of a cheap toy speaker that came with a generic PC. Yes, I saw the reviews of people saying that they were happy with their choice of these speakers. So gave it a shot because I was ready for a bigger presence on my desk than the Audioengine A2s(overpriced $250) that I had. The lack of more filling bass had reached its conclusion with those. So after failing to find any speakers that would go with my setup ( needed to find speakers that had dual RCA connections inputs)...I ran into these at best buy but couldn't test them until I got home. After I got home and first listened, I was totally underwhelmed and was ready to take them back. But then I added my stands with tilt under them and allow them a couple of hours to warm up. After that, the sound started to fill in better and tilt gave it more life. I heard more spacious and directional sounds from them over the A2s and of course more bass, finally. Now I'm sure there are better bass tones from other speakers( I would give them a 7 out of 10 for bass quality) but having the convenience of the dual connection for my DJ Deck and my PC with a remote and separate EQ was starting to grow on me big time. It was so nice not to have to go to my PC or speakers to turn up/down the sound while mixing or having to pull out RCA cables for one, then the other when I was ready to use them. Before I knew it, I was sitting at my computer desk and starting to appreciate more and more with each hour that passed. At the end of the day, I would give this speaker set a 7.5 out of 10. There is beauty found in them for the right needs but they aren't game-changing and yes they could be better, but these are $119 and at that price, you are getting more than what you paid for. So at the end of the day, I believe that is the goal for any tech product, to give back more than what the owner paid for.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Replaced a 2.1 setup with these. Great sound across the spectrum - clear highs/miss/bass. No muddy base that you typically hear on a dynamic 2.1 system in this price range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great sounding, cheap and easy to set up.

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What an incredible sound from $100 speakers! Set up was pretty simple, just plugging in the RCA and speaker cords, then connecting to the AUX on my PC and that was it! The remote is extremely simple with mute and volume up and down, while more controls are found on the main speaker for treble, bass and volume. The sound is clean and rich, although the bass is a little lacking, but I'm fine with that since they are desktop speakers and shaking your rig isn't the best idea. The look is also very nice! I think I prefer the protective screen off to see the speakers themselves and the wood look is a fantastic aesthetic. 10/10 for the cost

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Superb small speakers pack a punch!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Small little speakers with a bold sound! Decent bass for how small they are. Pretty loud but distort a little when at higher volume. Well worth the price if you’re looking for budget speaker setup for computer or record player. Not recommended for studio speakers. Very happy with the purchase though. Don’t hesitate.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    No Regrets!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I wish I could give these 10 stars. I have a slow laptop I decided to use for workouts but the speakers were not loud enough so I purchased these speakers. I was blown away at the bass, clarity of sound, tremble and the distance of sound it projects. I love love love these speakers. I DO NOT regret my purchase. Did I say I love these speakers? Lol

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good sound depending on the purpose

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For what i use the speakers for they sound good and actually look good also ... they have like a studio look to them but if you are looking for something to blast these are not the speakers for you .. they do sound great in the space I have them in and for want i use them for

    I would recommend this to a friend

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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars with 3 reviews

The analysis of all aggregated expert reviews shows that the reviewers are positive about mids quality, usability, size and reliability. Using an algorithm based on product age, reviewers ratings history, popularity, product category expertise and other factors, this product gets an alaTest Expert Rating of 85/100 = Very good quality.
  • PCMagRating, 4 out of 5Tim Gideon on August 3, 2017

    Edifier R1280T ReviewWe're seeing fewer and fewer speakers like the Edifier R1280T these days. Intended to work with home stereos and PCs, they have dual inputs so multiple sound sources can be connected simultaneously, and unlike most of what we test in this price

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  • PCWorldRating, 3.5 out of 5Alaina Yee on October 28, 2021

    Edifier R1280T review: These attractive speakers deliver solid performanceFor basic audio, cheap isn't always bad—a pair of $25 computer speakers can provide decent playback. Take the Creative Pebble, our current top pick for budget speakers, which comes in at $20 and can stand toe to toe with some models twice its

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  • Secrets of Home Theater and High FidelityMEL MARTIN on August 16, 2017

    EDIFIER RT1280T POWERED BOOKSHELF SPEAKER REVIEWThe Edifier RT1280T was a pleasant surprise for such a low-cost speaker. I used it in my medium sized bedroom to temporarily replace a pair of KEF LS-50 speakers, costing 15 times the Edifier. If reviews from retailers like Amazon are to be

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