Edifier Remains mostly the Goat \\ R1280T / DB

Summary

In this video, the reviewer discusses Edifier's 1280T speakers, comparing them to the DB and DBS models. They mention purchasing the speakers for $100 during Prime Day and praise their performance, especially considering the price. The reviewer highlights the speakers' features, including RCA inputs, a digital volume knob, and bass and treble controls. They critique the speakers' aesthetics but appreciate the removable grills that improve their appearance. The review also covers the included remote's functionality and the speaker's sound quality, recommending them as a solid option for the price.

Takeaways

• 🎧 The speaker in review is an Edifier model, specifically the 1280T's, which are part of a series that includes the DB 1280 and 1280 DBS variants.
• 💰 The speaker was purchased for $100 during a sale, like Prime Day, and interestingly, remains priced the same post-sale due to a $20 coupon.
• 🔍 The 'DB' variant has digital inputs, which is hinted to be the reason behind the 'D' in 'DB'. The 'B' and 'T' are not explained.
• 🏡 The speaker was considered as an alternative to the Swan OS 10s, which are not regularly available on Amazon, prompting the reviewer to look for options that fit a similar niche.
• 🔌 It has RCA inputs and includes two sets of RCA cables, allowing for flexibility in speaker arrangement.
• 📢 The speaker claims to deliver 46 watts per channel and includes controls for bass and treble, which are analog knobs with a smooth feel.
• 👎 The speaker's design is criticized as being one of the ugliest the reviewer has seen, with an asymmetrical front port and an unappealing overall aesthetic.
• 🎚️ The remote control for the speaker is described as 'terrible' but 'interesting', with shiny plastic and narrow functionality for volume control.
• 🎵 The speaker has a 3D sound DSP feature that the reviewer finds surprisingly good, especially for a $100 speaker system.
• 🔗 The speaker comes with a basic wire that can be replaced for longer distances or routing, offering flexibility in setup.
• 🌟 The speaker has received high ratings on Amazon, with thousands of reviews averaging at 4.6 stars, indicating strong customer satisfaction.

Q & A

What are the different models of Edifier speakers mentioned in the script?

The script mentions Edifier 1280 T's, DB 1280 DB, and 1280 DBS speakers.

What is the significance of the 'T', 'DB', and 'DBS' in the speaker model names?

The 'T' in the model name refers to the speakers without digital inputs. The 'DB' indicates the presence of digital inputs, and 'DBS' might be a variation of 'DB', but it's not clear from the script what the 'S' stands for.

What was the purchase price of the speakers during Prime Day?

The speakers were purchased for $100 during Prime Day, and the price remained the same after Prime Day due to a $20 coupon.

What is the issue with the Swan OS 10s mentioned in the script?

The Swan OS 10s are described as being like Schrodinger's cat, existing and not existing at the same time because they are not regularly available on Amazon.

What are the features of the Edifier 1280 T's speakers?

The Edifier 1280 T's speakers have RCA inputs, two sets of RCA inputs, a hardwired power cable, a digital volume knob, a mute button, bass and treble knobs, and a front port.

How do the speakers perform in terms of bass?

The speakers try hard to do low-end and succeed, but the bass is accompanied by a lot of air being thrown out of the front port, especially when the bass is high.

What is the aesthetic issue with the speakers according to the script?

The speakers are described as the ugliest the reviewer has ever seen, with an asymmetrical design and an unappealing front port.

What is the purpose of the grills with a metal strip mentioned in the script?

The grills with a metal strip are meant to cover the speakers and improve their appearance, giving them a more classy look.

What are the remote control features of the Edifier 1280 T's speakers?

The remote control has power, volume up and down, mute, and undefined buttons that are not functional for the speaker but can be programmed for other devices.

What is the 3D sound DSP feature of the speakers?

The 3D sound DSP feature provides a different listening experience that doesn't give a centered image like normal speakers but blends well in a room or for TV use.

What is the reviewer's final opinion on the Edifier 1280 T's speakers?

The reviewer is impressed with the speakers' performance for the price, considering them a good value and recommending them, despite their appearance.

Outlines

00:00

🎧 Edifier 1280T Speaker Review

The speaker in focus is the Edifier 1280T, which is part of a series that includes the DB 1280 DB and the 1280 DBS. The speaker was purchased for $100 during Prime Day, and it remains at the same price post-event due to a $20 coupon. The review highlights the lack of clear naming conventions and the presence of digital inputs on the DB variant. The speaker's design is criticized for its aesthetics, particularly the front Port and the tweeter. The reviewer appreciates the analog knobs for volume and tone, and the overall sound quality, especially the bass performance. The speaker's remote is described as 'terrible' in terms of design but functional, with the ability to control a computer's media playback when paired with a fleer. The review ends with a sound demo and an appreciation for the speaker's sound performance despite its unappealing looks.

05:01

🔊 Edifier Speaker Sound Quality and Remote Critique

This paragraph delves deeper into the sound quality of the Edifier speakers, comparing them favorably to other $100 speakers on the market, such as the Swan OS 10s and M4s. The remote control is again criticized for its shiny plastic design and narrow functionality. The speaker's 3D sound DSP feature is tested and found to be enjoyable, providing a different listening experience. The reviewer also mentions the speaker's digital amplification and the lack of a DSP to separate tweeter and woofer, which is a positive aspect for some listeners. The potential for customization with different wires and adapters is noted, and the overall sound performance is praised, especially when the speakers are covered, enhancing their appearance.

10:03

📢 Comparison of Edifier Models and Recommendations

The reviewer compares different Edifier speaker models, including the 1280T, DBS, and DB12, highlighting their popularity and positive customer ratings on Amazon. They discuss the availability of Swan speakers and their exceptional sound quality, which they liken to 'magic.' The paragraph also includes a discussion about the reviewer's intent to sell some of their OS10 speakers through a yard sale to make them available to those who might not be able to purchase them easily. The paragraph concludes with a commentary on the brand's reputation for producing high-quality, affordable speakers and a mention of a sound demo featuring a Billy Joel track.

15:04

🏆 Edifier Speaker Reviews and Additional Thoughts

In this final paragraph, the reviewer reiterates their high recommendation for the Edifier speakers, based on the large number of positive reviews and ratings they've received. They compare the reliability of these speakers to that of a good Chinese food place, humorously suggesting that one should always opt for highly rated options. The reviewer also mentions their plans to potentially give away the speakers to their brother and ends with a series of plugs for Patreon, their Telegram group, and other sponsored links. There's a note about the removal of sound demos from YouTube and their availability to supporters, as well as a teaser for the next sound demo featuring the Housen OST.

Keywords

💡Edifier

Edifier is a well-known brand that specializes in audio equipment, including speakers and headphones. In the context of the video, the speaker is reviewing Edifier's 1280T's, a model of desktop speakers. The brand is significant as it sets the expectation for the quality and performance of the audio equipment being discussed.

💡Prime Day

Prime Day refers to a major annual sale event exclusively for Amazon Prime members. The speaker mentions purchasing the Edifier speakers during Prime Day, emphasizing the value and cost-effectiveness of the product at that time. It also provides context for the timing of the purchase and potential savings for viewers.

💡Schrodinger's cat

Schrodinger's cat is a thought experiment in quantum mechanics, used in the script metaphorically to describe the elusive nature of Swan OS 10s speakers. The speaker humorously suggests that these speakers both exist and don't exist because they are not regularly available on Amazon. This adds a layer of intrigue and exclusivity to the product.

💡Digital Inputs

Digital inputs refer to the type of connections that allow for the transmission of digital audio signals to the speakers. The speaker discusses the 'DB' version of the speakers, which includes digital inputs like optical and coaxial, providing a comparison to the standard model without these features. This is important for audiophiles who seek high-quality sound transmission.

💡Watts

Watts is a unit of power that, in the context of speakers, refers to the amount of power an amplifier can deliver to a speaker to produce sound. The speaker mentions the speakers claim '46 watts per channel,' which is a key specification indicating the potential volume and audio performance of the speakers.

💡RCA Inputs

RCA inputs are a type of analog audio connection commonly used to connect audio devices like speakers to a source. The speaker points out that the speakers have RCA inputs, which are a standard feature for connecting to various audio sources, making the speakers versatile for different setups.

💡DSP (Digital Signal Processing)

DSP in speakers refers to the technology used to process and enhance the audio signal digitally. The script mentions a '3D sound DSP' feature, which suggests that the speakers have some form of sound enhancement to create a more immersive listening experience.

💡Aesthetics

Aesthetics in this context refers to the visual appearance and design of the speakers. The speaker criticizes the speakers' design as 'ugly,' contrasting with the importance of visual appeal in consumer electronics. This reflects a common consideration for buyers who want devices that look good in their space.

💡Sound Demo

A sound demo is a recording or live demonstration of the audio quality of a product. The speaker mentions recording a sound demo for the Edifier speakers, which is crucial for viewers who cannot hear the speakers in person and rely on such demos to gauge audio performance.

💡Patrons and Supporters

Patrons and supporters are individuals who financially contribute to a creator's work, often gaining access to exclusive content. The speaker encourages viewers to become patrons to hear sound demos and participate in yard sales, indicating a tiered system of content accessibility that rewards financial support.

💡Yard Sales

In the context of the video, yard sales refer to a practice where the speaker sells or gives away items, possibly audio equipment, to patrons. This is a form of community engagement and a way for supporters to acquire used or special items at a reduced cost or for free.

Highlights

Introduction of Edifier 1280T speakers and their variants

Comparison of the T's, DB, and DBS versions of the speakers

Mention of the Prime day deal and current pricing

Discussion on the unavailability of Swan OS 10s and the decision to purchase Edifiers

Review of the speaker's design and build quality

Explanation of the speaker's wiring and inputs

Speaker's power and volume controls, including a digital volume knob

Description of the bass and treble knobs, and their analog feel

Critique of the speaker's aesthetics, particularly the front port and tweeter

Mention of the speaker's remote control and its functionality

Discussion on the 3D sound DSP feature and its effect on sound quality

Recommendation for purchasing the version with a digital input for convenience

Comparison of sound quality to other $100 speakers on the market

Mention of the speaker's performance and value for money

Discussion on the speaker's design when the cover is on, and its classy appearance

Review of the speaker's wire quality and the option to replace it for better performance

Mention of the speaker's DSP and its impact on sound separation

Recommendation to check out the sound demos available to supporters

Discussion on the speaker's performance with different music tracks and settings

Mention of the speaker's remote control design and its shiny plastic feel

Final thoughts on the Edifier speakers and their performance

Invitation to join the Patreon and subscribe to access early reviews and sound demos

Transcripts

[Music]

stop God know one's too numy um

these These are edifier these are

edifier

1280 T's and I say that because there's

the t's T TS which is what these are

then there's the DB 1280 DB and then

there's a 1280 DBS unless they're the

same thing because there's just these

Nam and numbers nothing [ __ ] means

anything except the DB has

digital inputs which I guess is what the

d stands for I don't know what the b

stands for and the T does not these were

a $100 purchase on like Prime day and

guess what as of right now well after

Prime day they're a $100 purchase

because it's a $20

coupon and I grabbed them because Swan

OS 10s exist and when swans os10 exist

but then also don't exist they're like

like what's his name's cat

schinger Swan o10s are Schrodinger's cat

because if you come over here and I can

look at

them but can I touch

them see I can't I can't touch them cuz

they don't appear on Amazon

regularly so I'm like I got to find

something else that's in that that like

small like I want a desk speaker but

also could be using like a room and I

was going to buy the DB for the digital

input and I'm like a screw it it was

like $50 more I'll just get the regular

one and we'll test it and I could just

assume that the digital input will be

fine and guess what we're going to be

[ __ ] fine we're all going to be fine

everybody we're all going to be fine let

me roll my big blue

ball companies will fear Zeos and his

big blue ball um it's a small unit I

I'll I want to show you what's under the

covers but here's the thing these are

the ugliest speakers I've ever

seen and that's saying something cuz

I've witnessed the JBL Studio 400s 200s

whatever those asymmetrical ones were

they were horrible we're just going to

pick this up off the

stand um speaker wire out says to left

speaker which would normally be a

complaint of mine oh they can't pick

which side you want it on but since

we've only got RCA inputs you could just

reverse the RCA's and all of a sudden

this is now to left to right speaker out

so great you get your hardwired power

off here you got a [ __ ] attached

power cable like the OS 10s you get not

one but two sets of RCA inputs which is

nice uh claims like 46 wats per Channel

you got your side panel here which what

you would use when it's on a desk you

have a digital volume

[Music]

knob there's your mute actually I think

I just powered it off if you hold that

down it Powers off your little red light

goes

away Bas knob treble knob these knobs

are analog and you could feel them they

are nice and

smooth um I actually had the base down

for what I was doing here because where

I am or behind the scenes now that's

where zo sits in a big pile of soft

things um these try so hard to do lowend

and they do it but the problem the

problem lies

here please overt your eyes if you have

small children tell them to look

away oh God the music came on for

it that is is uh quite possibly one of

the uglier things I've ever seen first

of all our our cover has pegs so you're

not getting magnets so you have four

holes for that you've got this paper

cone which I actually like the look of

the paper cone it's got ridges kind of

like a a clip speaker would then you've

got your front Port which is the size of

a thumb and

flared this will throw air now if a bass

enough song comes on and you have the

base either flat or high you could be

sitting 6 feet away and it's like oh is

there a window open

cuz it is just Ching Air at you and it's

usually pretty quiet until it's not

which is why I have the Bas toned down

and you have that beautiful actual

waveguided Tweeter and then this ugly

[ __ ] hole drilled with the LED and

that's the infrared receiver for the

remote I I uh these look like they want

to be a speaker from the 70s that

actually people want to look at but it

ain't I like the wood the fake you know

vinyl wood paneling only on the sides

not the top and bottom and it just sort

of lines the front I like that

feature but we're going to cover it

again we're never going to look behind

this [ __ ] nightmare ever again we're

going to cover with actually grills that

have a a little detail that I've not

seen ever and it's just this little

metal strip they've just integrated a

little metal a little silver metal strip

ooh ooh o Art Deco straight Art Deco

looks beautiful so now if you had the

one if you had a DB or DBS which are

going to be linked in the description

you'd have a coax digital and a fiber

optic input and a different remote the

remote for this

is rather

terrible but it's kind of interesting

first of all it's shiny plastic all

around I haven't bothered to clean it

I've been using it for hours and days

you can see it is [ __ ]

disgusting um you get your power button

which will power the units down but not

the same as flipping the switch in the

back you get your up and down volume

controls here by the way very very

narrow scope you have to

like line that [ __ ] up to get it to do

anything I know that because if I raise

the volume

here and I do that I have the left and

right of the circle are set for Fleer to

use I mute for a

second and so there's nothing labeled

here they're not functional for the

speaker but there are two buttons here

and if you have a fler which is a little

infrared receiver you can program any

remote to do any controls in your

computer which like next track last

track so I could be like

boom but I got to

be like like boom you got to be a

marksman basically to make that

functionality work and then you got a

mute in the center which we have

enabled God American Gods is so

good oh you know what wait wait I want

to play music but copyright strike scary

times don't don't [ __ ] around but at the

same time I want to play music so don't

forget to check out my patreon And

subscribe star to hear the sound demo

which is already recorded for these they

was just sitting there I'm like all

right I'll do the sound demo and I

[ __ ] loved it it didn't compete with

like what other else I was sound demoing

but at the time but oh my [ __ ] God I

can't I need to need a mouse CU I need

to jump specifically to when he starts

singing St James Infirmary if you

haven't seen American Gods go I went

down to St J that's all you

get did you hear that were you

there and hold on I'm going to hit the

on button on this and I'm just

GNA hit the off

button so the last two buttons on this

remote they look like a picture of like

a like a signal like a Wi-Fi signal or

something they're

not this speaker which is 100 bucks

which does not have digital inputs has a

3D sound

DSP

that I actually kind of like it's not as

direct it doesn't give you like the

centering image like you normally get

with normal speakers but if you're just

like throwing this on the in a room on a

TV which obviously You' get the DB ones

and not these or on your computer if

you're sitting there if you're a little

bit close and you kind of want it to

just blend I am pretty [ __ ] shocked

at how good a $100 I'm putting it on I'm

hitting on it blinks every time you hit

on doesn't put it on more it just keeps

blinking

[Music]

now let's turn it off keep hitting

off that hardly changed anything

[Music]

but there's just a that is even if I

don't talk in detail about it that's

nice to have [ __ ] it you've got a you

got a a speaker you've got digital

amplification you've got the ability to

make it [ __ ] with it do it these

speakers when you leave the covers on

them and they become classy let me tell

you the speaker that speaker looks

classy it's just it's it's nice the

horror is hidden underneath it are

whisked away this is the wire it comes

with by the way it's a little was fine I

wasn't going to drop that at all it's a

little tiny wire I should have got out

those CES adapters to put in there but

um you can just replace this you go to

any hardware store or Lowe's or Home

Depot or cut up a lamp cord and you just

you can make them be as far apart as you

want you want to Route the wire down

under a carpet and over up you could do

that so one of the benefits of having

like a raw wire input I [ __ ] in it a lot

cuz I'm like just give me like a real

professional input how you control the

left and right dsps so that means there

is no DSP separating the Tweeter and the

mid-range or the Tweeter and the woofer

in this case because there's only one

set of wires going across so that is a

legit real speaker and any dsps are

being done for the entirety of the

Box um I don't think you're going to use

them a lot in like this sort of scenario

like have a living room and I want to

put them here you can notice I have them

quite a bit further up than I would

normally have speakers in this area but

that just means it's getting closer to

what like my desk which I should be

testing them on my desk I'm just not cuz

that computer is currently on the fritz

um so I'm testing here but I can tell

you that these sound way better than any

$100 speakers you can get besides the

swan OS 10s there are the m4s I will

also link the edifier m4s cuz his really

are those the only three brands is there

three brands that I can tell you to get

like a $100 speaker there's swans when

they're available d100s or os10 edifier

m4s the 1700 BTS or these what's the

third brand Micah micas are passive they

had a set of powered but they weren't

great is there a is there a third goto

brand for de Logitech logit no no no no

no no no there were good Logitech

speakers I don't think I've heard anyone

be like oh man you got to get there was

like what the Z5 something was at 5.1

using High VI

drivers these are a great little speaker

they just that's still they are they

don't need to be anything else I I

bought the one specifically without the

Dack built into it CU I'm like I'll just

throw a Dack on it I'll save 50 bucks if

you're buying it for even a computer I

would say invest in the one with the

with the optical input just to make it

easy on your life just to play with it

play with something look how small they

are I feel like I should be reviewing

these like on my

knees I will instead sit on zoos future

zoos link the TR dear um ball with the

with the the texture the textured grip

ball it's slightly smaller than the one

that's usually here so I can put my feet

up on it um I like these speakers a

[ __ ] lot these are these are a good

speaker to advertise the sound demos

because if you're like well do I want

these if you're a patron if you're a

subscrib subscriber for $5 a month you

get to hear them more than I'm doing

right now where the hell is this

remote this isn't a remote this is a

keyboard this isn't Canada this is anal

sex

what all right that's Mastiff acid

breather from cyberpunk so that's a lot

to be right here next to um I should

also point out I have turned the treble

up honestly turning the treble up op

just for a distancing if these were on a

desk you would run them zeros and zeros

and probably not at the volume they're

currently at uh the smsl su10 down there

is acting as our source because why

wouldn't you want to preempt these

speakers with a $900 deck what are you

lame got to go all the way

baby all right that's Viet ever Garden

I'm sure Sony owns it I'm going to jail

um which one am I on or off off see

that's the thing I don't even tell you

which one of these I prefer because I

change it every track sometimes I like a

track with it on sometimes I I can track

with it off either way it's it's a cool

little option I hate the fact this

remote control is just all shiny it's

like a designed to be held by a baby

like I don't know like a like a like a

femon old it's just going to put

everything in its mouth so they make it

just shiny plastic so that the bacteria

just slides right off that's how this

remote control

feels not into it but you can't can't

knock the sound edifiers are just the

they are as magic as you can get before

stepping on over onto Swan territory but

swans are like literally magic where I

have not seen them in forever I actually

did buy three sets of os10 to put in the

yard sale in the coming months because

I'm sure there're just going to be a

drought and I want to give people in

South Africa and Northern Europe chances

to buy them because I'm sure they can't

buy them at all so hopefully those at

least I don't want to sell those for

profit I'm selling those to just get OS

10s into people's

hands I'll put them in this month's yard

sale we'll see I think I heard the OS

10s are actually in stock right

now I

can't I know I got a thing for Billy

Joel so I can't even play Billy Joel

that was a pi that was not Piano Man in

fact I was just all I just

coughing and if fire just

constantly I was going to say offends me

they constantly offend me with how good

their cheap speakers are

I've used their like wireless headphones

and there I they had earbuds for a

little bit and edifier stuff like that

is is just it's just okay this is their

Lane somehow making a $100 speaker look

as good as it does and when you leave

this cover on it it looks good but then

it also performs really

well having it whip out just just

[Music]

this like the the the the low end com

out of the front Port I'll uncover it

again I hate doing

this the low one that comes out of there

is just kind of remarkable for the size

especially for like 40 Watts a total 40

Watts yeah these are these are a I don't

know if I call them a must buy but with

the number of of sales that I've seen

and reviews I've seen on [ __ ]

Amazon on wait where's my

Mouse um this particular pair the t's

18,617 reviews 4.6 Stars the DBS

4,265 ratings 4.6 stars and the St the

new I guess the newest one would be the

db12 the r 1280

DBS 2,916 reviews so that's 3,000 plus

4,000 it's 7,000 plus 18,000 is there's

like 26,000 ratings for these speakers

of 4.6

Stars that's like the Chinese food place

you don't go to is you know that's a

rule you always go to a Chinese food

place that's under four stars and it'll

be great Chinese food I don't know why

that is but it actually it's true I went

to a couple 3.8s and they're amazing so

yeah no recommend

highly I probably won't keep these

around I might see if my brother wants

to use them on his desk cuz he doesn't

have a lot of room it'll either be these

or those little drop speakers cuz those

are real small again those are 1/8 the

size which is why I'm so impressed by

those but yeah get megumin and

chuch in the uh wallpaper horde I'll

link to all the versions of this I'll

leave a link to these extremely nice

Kanto stands and uh what the [ __ ] we'll

we'll link to the S su10 uh deck in case

you want to throw a $900 deck in there

in a whole situation but yeah patrons

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and all previous ones what the hell's

underneath here oh

God there's just a sharp piece of

metal okay um deal with that later

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stopping by I'm zos I'm exhausted I'm

going to take a nap but first i'm going

to listen

to the houseing OST good choice computer

good