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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 944 reviews

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96%would recommend to a friend

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Customers love the R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers for their amazing sound quality and clean bass. Many appreciate the speakers' ease of use, perfect size for desks, and appealing appearance. The inclusion of a remote control is also a favorite feature. The only drawback mentioned is the absence of Bluetooth connectivity.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good speakers but poor grill color choice

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

    The speakers are used on a TV to replace the tinny TV speakers. The line (RCA) outputs on the TV were used which required the volume control on the speakers to be at max. The vol control on the speakers have no stops! When the speakers are turned off, they DO NOT remember the vol setting. I just leave them on 24/7. The wood case is nice but the color of the grill (light grey) is a miss-match. I looked online for a brown or tan grill, but all that is available is a black grill directly from Edifier. The sound quality is much better than the TV speakers.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Smooth response and good looks for the price

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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.

    The dual audio inputs was a nice touch but it would have been nice if there was a switcher. The included remote was a nice touch as well, though a source switch would have been eelcome here. Overall the response was deeper than I expected and the sound quality punches above its weight.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers

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    Posted . Owned for 9 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds great. Very clear sound and deep bass. Easy to setup.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great bang for your buck!

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

    I use them for my record player, amazing bass, fills up the room.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great little speakers for listening to vinyl

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

    For the price, these bookshelf speakers sound excellent. If you’re looking for great starter speakers to enjoy your favorite tunes, these are a solid choice. I bought them as a gift for my 12-year-old son, who’s recently gotten into vinyl, and they’ve been a huge upgrade from what he was using before.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Speakers

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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.

    Got speakers for my sons bday as he is now into records. The record player I got him didn’t come with speakers. Saw these first in Amazon and then saw they were at Best Buy. Not only were these cheaper at Best Buy but the person that helped us also pointed out that he had them for his record player!! I had to remember how to set up speakers like back in the day but it was easy to setup AND THE SOUND IS AMAZING!!! So worth the price and then some!! Also if you are a total member like myself it comes with the warranty for 2 yrs if something happens

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great Speakers- Great customer support

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

    Really good sound quality for my home office/gaming setup. No complaints for sound or size, the only issue I had was that the 3.5mm to R+L channel cable included with the product was faulty; however, their customer support fixed the issue quickly.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Acoustic speakers

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

    Excellent acoustic, sounds very cleaned no echos. They save room because are small.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Performs as good or better than my giant speakers!

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    Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great speakers. The small form factor makes it easy to get the right position for best sound and the treble/bass adjustments make this even better!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid Speakers

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

    Bought these to use with my record player. Great sound, punchy full bass, remote works well, amazing quality for the price.

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

    Great Sound, Classic Look

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

    The Edifier - R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers are a fantastic addition to any setup. They look great on the desk with their wood-grain finish and provide a very good, clean sound for both music and general computer use. Pros: Aesthetic: The vintage look fits perfectly in a professional or home office. Audio Quality: Crisp highs and balanced mids make for a clear listening experience. Build: Sturdy and well-constructed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great speakers for a record player

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

    I got these speakers to connect with a new record player. These speakers were super easy to set up, they do have a great physical power switch on the back, but also has a remote to control the volume from afar. I would recommend these if you’re not looking for a super high end speaker setup, they are nice and clear, no rattle or shakiness at higher volumes either.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Appearance, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing speakers

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

    Love these speakers great sound quality and they look amazing would buy again.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Bluetooth

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Solid speakers for the price

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

    Pretty solid for the price point. I bought these for my JVC record player with phono/RCA output, and these work great. Came with cables for RCA to RCA and RCA to Aux, along with speaker wire for the secondary passive speaker. These speakers do not support Bluetooth, so you would need another adapter if that's what you're looking for. Other than that, easy hook up to my preamp and record player and sounds great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Absolutely blew my mind for the price.

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

    I bought these for work based on the reviews for it. I love listening to music, watching YouTube, movies, and TV in my free time. I use a pair of older Bose computer speakers that cost almost $400 that I bought like 3 years ago. These things blow those out of the water. I'm telling you, if you're looking for a serious listening experience, this is it. The look great, good build, fantastic sound. For those of you worried about the bass, it's definitely there, but its no sub woofer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great 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 are awesome small speakers! Great range of sound and tone. Wonderful lows for the size yet great balance. Also plenty of volume for the size! Highly recommend!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just buy them

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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 have no business being as good as they are. The sound stage at ear height is just unbelievable. There's enough low end to convey the sound of bass, but you won't feel it in your bones. You'll want to get the separate sub for that. But every other aspect is fantastic. Grab these if you're mostly listening to music or video in a smaller space. I'd pass on these for gaming just due to the lack of bass punch.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for the Price

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

    Has a pretty decent sound quality for the price and it comes with a remote for the sound which is a plus.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass, Size, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best speakers for under $200

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

    Sounds incredible for the price. Bass has a nice punch to it, much more then i was expecting. They look great and a nice compact size

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Edifier speakers RT1280T

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

    The speakers are so appealing to the eyes and the sound quality is crisp, clear and balanced. I bought the brown marron one and it complements with the decor of the house and connects so easily with Macbook. These speakers are worth every penny!

    I would recommend this to a friend