Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers 42W RMS

A Complete Stereo System For Everyday Listening The Edifier R1280DBs brings a separate pair of speakers, built-in amplification and a choice of wireless, analogue and digital inputs into one straightforward system. Its wooden cabinets suit a desk, shelf or television setup, while physical tone controls and a remote keep everyday adjustments within reach. Connect the sources you use most, choose your listening position and enjoy a more substantial sound without assembling a separate amplifier and passive speaker system. Highlights Stereo Sound With Built-In Power 42W RMS total output from an active and passive speaker pair. Dedicated mid-bass and treble drivers in wooden enclosures. Connections For Different Sources Bluetooth plus analogue line, optical and coaxial audio inputs. A subwoofer output provides a route to a compatible powered subwoofer. Simple Everyday Control Side-mounted bass, treble and volume controls. Supplied remote for convenient source and listening adjustments. Key Features Separate Drivers For Voices And Instruments Each cabinet combines a 4-inch mid-bass driver with a 0.5-inch silk-diaphragm tweeter. The two-way active crossover manages their different roles, while built-in amplification supplies the complete pair. This arrangement gives music, dialogue and everyday media a dedicated stereo system rather than relying on the small speakers built into a screen. Keep Your Regular Sources Connected Analogue line inputs accommodate suitable computers and audio equipment, and Bluetooth makes it easy to play from a compatible phone or tablet. Choose the source you want to hear using the controls. For a turntable, use a line-level output or a suitable separate phono preamplifier; a phono-only output needs that extra stage. A Practical Digital Connection For Your TV Optical and coaxial inputs provide another way to connect compatible televisions and digital audio sources. Set the source to PCM stereo at 44.1kHz or 48kHz, as specified in the manual. The speakers do not decode Dolby or DTS soundtracks, so the source output setting matters just as much as the physical cable connection. Build Towards A 2.1 Listening System The Sub Out connection allows you to add a compatible powered subwoofer separately. The speaker system detects a subwoofer connection and adjusts its own bass output accordingly. This gives you a useful expansion path, while the original two speakers remain a complete stereo system when you do not need a separate subwoofer. Adjust The Balance For Your Listening Position Bass and treble controls make it easy to adapt the sound to your preference and placement. The wooden enclosures help control cabinet resonance, but the room and surrounding furniture still influence what you hear. Position both speakers with a clear path to the listening area and make small adjustments using familiar music. A Remote And Local Controls That Work Together Use the supplied remote from your seat or the controls on the active speaker when it is within reach. The active cabinet connects to mains power and links to its passive partner with a speaker cable. Allow room for the rear connections when planning a shelf or desktop position rather than measuring the cabinet alone. Summary Choose the Edifier R1280DBs for a compact stereo system that combines convenient wireless listening with useful wired inputs. It suits a settled desktop or home entertainment position where built-in amplification, digital audio connections and the option to add a powered subwoofer make the system easier to live with. Frequently Asked Questions Does the R1280DBs include both speakers?ExpandCollapse Yes. It is an active and passive stereo pair. The amplifier is built into the active speaker, which connects to mains power and links to the other cabinet with the speaker cable. Can I connect my television by optical cable?ExpandCollapse Yes, if the television has a compatible optical audio output. Set it to PCM stereo at 44.1kHz or 48kHz. The R1280DBs does not decode Dolby or DTS. Can I add a subwoofer later?ExpandCollapse Yes. Connect a compatible powered subwoofer to Sub Out. The system detects that connection and reduces its own bass output. A subwoofer is a separate purchase. Can I connect a turntable?ExpandCollapse Use a turntable with a line-level output, or a suitable phono preamplifier between a phono-only turntable and the speaker line input. Does the R1280DBs need an external amplifier?ExpandCollapse No. Amplification is built in. You still need mains power, the speaker-to-speaker connection and a compatible audio source. Read more