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EDIFIER LAUNCHES STUDIO R1280T
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COMPACT 2.0 STUDIO AUDIO ACTIVE SPEAKER SYSTEM FEATURING DUAL RCA INPUT FOR CRISP CLEAR SOUND

UK, May 7th 2015, Edifier, one of the leading innovators of audio electronics, announces the release of Studio R1280T, the latest edition to the Edifier Studio range. Edifier’s Studio range is a collection of high performance studio speakers for personal and professional use designed to provide end users with the best audio experience possible through inspired design and elegance.  

Edifier has been developing new technologies to perfect personal audio through innovative solutions and as testament has won numerous awards, such as the CES Innovations Design and Engineering Award in 2008 and 2010, the Red Dot Design Award 2009 and 2010, as well as iF Design Award 2008, 2011 and 2014. All of which underline Edifier’s position as a leading provider of breathtaking home and personal sound systems.

The R1280T features a classic design within 100% MDF wooden enclosure. The two speakers are each protected by a removable cover. Equipped with Dual RCA inputs the R1280T can produce up to 42W RMA of audio output. The 4-inch Bass driver and front facing bass reflex port ensures the bass notes are robust and rich in sound. Connect to multiple devices and personalize your listening experiences with the bass and treble adjustment dials located on the active speaker. A remote control also can be used to control the volume. Weighing less than 5 kg, the Studio R1280T is a compact 2.0 speaker system that offers pitch perfect output at a very competitive price.

Main Features:-

* Universal power supply (100-240V)

* Calibrated flared bass reflex port, in front of the speaker cabinet

* Dual RCA inputs for connectivity to multiple audio sources

* 100% MDF wooden enclosure

* Active bookshelf speaker system with 42W total power output

* Bass, treble and master volume dials located on the side panel

* Wireless remote control for volume adjustment and mute

Specifications:-

* Total power output: RMS 21W x 2

* Signal to noise ratio ≥85dBA

* Input sensitivity: PC: 750mV ± 50mV | Aux: 550mV ± 50mV

* Distortion: ≤0.05%

* Audio input Dual RCA input (RCA - RCA and RCA to AUX)

* Adjustment: Volume, bass and treble adjustment, remote control

* Subwoofer / bass unit: 4 inch (106mm) Magnetically shielded, 6Ω

* Tweeter unit: Φ13mm silk domed tweeter, Magnetically shielded, 4Ω

* Weight: 4.9Kg Net | 5.65Kg Gross

* Dimension: 146mm x 234mm x 196mm (WxHxD)

Price and Availability:-

The Studio R1280T is available today at £79.99 inc. major retailers including Tesco Direct, Amazon and so on.

For more information: http://www.edifier.com/int/en/speakers/studio-1280t-2.0-powered-bookshelf

ABOUT EDIFIER® INTERNATIONAL:
Edifier® International is a global leader in the production of innovative speaker systems that are solely manufactured by Edifier Technologies Ltd. Edifier International is a internationally recognized for the high quality sound, design and the easy to use, affordable products. Edifier International has been awarded by several internationally recognized awards for a range of products for both engineering and design excellence.

For more information please visit: http://www.edifier-international.com

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EDIFIER STUDIO R1700BT REVIEW SYNAPSE CIRCUIT

The Edifier solidly built Studio R1700BT Bluetooth speaker system.

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EDIFIER STUDIO R1700BT
REVIEW

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EDIFIER® STUDIO R1700BT
If you happen to be a budding musician utilizing the PC / Mac, phone and / or tablet to compose your tracks then you may be familiar with “studio monitors” that profess to provide a professional accurate audio production / reproduction. You may have come across “professionals” that recommend the most expensive set of monitors going. I think that these “professionals” are often misguided folk that use expensive equipment as a measuring stick, “Mine is the most expensive, biggest and the best!” And have the opinion that, “You’re not a professional if you use anything less...”

OK... ...if the above is true then why is it that many recording studios have closed down due to advancements in computer music technology? Yeah! Answer that one!

In the past I have used PC speakers to create my music, master and commit to CD. I have sold a few homemade albums in my time! While I do not class myself as an “audio master” I do have ears! I can honestly tell you that these expensive studio monitors aren’t worth the expense if you happen to be a bedroom composer!

Some of us do not have a great deal of money to throw upon an expensive pair of studio monitors and the best way forward is to go for a set of good quality PC speakers instead. If you are not very technical when it comes to speaker specifications skip the next bit...

STUDIO R1700BT SPEC:-
Total power output: RMS 15W x2 (treble) + 18W x2 (bass) (DRC ON)

Signal to noise ratio: 60Hz - 20KHz (±6dB）

Frequency response: R/L 4.0KHZ-20KHZ | SW: 30Hz - 3KHZ

Distortion:  ≤0.5%

Input sensitivity: PC: 700mV±50mV | Aux: 550mV±50mV

Audio input: PC, AUX, Bluetooth

Adjustment (remote): Wireless remote control for audio source selection, mute and volume adjustment.

Adjustment (Unit): Volume, bass and treble adjustment

Treble unit: Φ19mm silk dome tweeter

Bass Unit: 4 inch (116mm)

Dimension each Speaker: 154 mm x 254mm x 214mm (W x H x D)

Weight: 6.6kg / 7.6kg (net / gross)

BUILD QUALITY & DESIGN
Like most of the Edifier range of speakers I find the build quality to be solid and aesthetically pleasing. The speaker casing is made from real wood – I think you’d call the colour “cherry red”. They are heavy-ish unlike many PC speakers. I found no fault in the overall build.

The right speaker houses the volume, treble and bass controls that are easily accessible. In addition there is a wireless remote control unite to mute, increase / decrease volume, audio source selection (AUX and PC) and Bluetooth activation.

Edifier has definitely done a good job with the build quality and making the controls easily accessible. Trust me, I have seen some controls on other speakers put in awkward places thus creating a potential for frustration if the settings must be constantly adjusted to suit different media. Well done, Edifier!

IN USE
As with all the Edifier speakers I have reviewed over the years (and with all different makes of speakers) the Studio R1700BT comes with all the necessary cabling for the PC and auxiliary unit i.e. MP3 player, phone, tablet, CD player, etc. It takes less than a minute to wire-up the speakers and connect to a PC, MP3 player, tablet, etc. The remote control is child’s play!

For a while I have been looking at composing music on the fly with my handsets and tablet and I have been looking at a speaker system that I can use specifically for that purpose. What I love about the Studio R1700BT is the Bluetooth connectivity; it takes seconds to pair up my ASUS Fonepad 7 LTE tablet with R1700BT and from there it is a matter of making sure that the volume levels from my tablet is turned up to the max as it is lowered as a precaution by default thinking that I am using headphones. Also this built-in protection could in fact stop me from potentially blowing up headphones and speakers (I’ve done it before).

I used Caustic 3 which is a music making app for Android (there are also PC and iOS versions) and I also used the music player on my ASUS Fonepad 7 LTE. I have to say that I was very, very pleased with the results coming from the speakers. I found that the treble and midrange sounded like needles, razor blades and a hammer. The woofer sounded like thunder! The only fault – if you can call it a fault – is that the woofer isn’t big enough for the latest trends in Electronic music namely Dubstep! The Dubstep bass is a tad too much for the R1700BT and that’s with the bass control midway! Still, the results aren’t bad at all. When I switched from music composition to just listening to music using the music player (on the ASUS Fonepad 7 LTE) I was very impressed. I listened to a Jazz composition and I can hear the individual instruments clearly: piano, drums, bass and guitar.

CONCLUSION
For music composition I don’t think I can live with the 4” bass unit; for the kind of music I make 6” or 8” would have been ideal. Naturally, I did appreciate how wonderful music from my ASUS Fonepad 7 LTE tablet can sound as the speakers on it are a disappointment! But I can’t use the Studio R1700BT for music composition in comfort. I suppose I could get used to the bass representation however I’d sooner get the right speaker system for my purposes.

For listening to music, consuming media such as video on a PC and / or tablet I could recommend the R1700BT on the sound alone. The price, £120, does seem a bit high... I can understand to a degree why the price is quite high in comparison to other speaker systems; it is hard to reproduce distortion at the highest volume setting. Again, it’s the woofer that lets the Studio R1700BT down. While the bass isn’t exactly distorted it just lacks the oomph! Not wishing to be overly crude but the bass on the R1700BT sounds like a potential trouser trumpet turning into a wet one when coping with modern Electronic music.

Oh, sure, the Bluetooth connectivity is also another factor for the high asking price.

This is a tough one... I feel that the price may be too high for composers of Electronic music as the sound is not perfect. For the general consumer I feel that there are better cost effective solutions out there. It is a shame as the treble and midrange are crisp! If the music you make isn’t extremely bass heavy then I think it’s worth giving the Studio R1700BT a try.

SCORE
3 / 5
A solid Synapse Circuit Silver!

Edifier could be onto a winner if they gave the R1700BT a bigger woofer for the same price. Despite the Synapse Circuit Silver award I do think that this is a very good attempt at a hybrid general PC speaker and studio monitor.

Let’s say that the Studio R1700BT didn’t have Bluetooth connectivity and I picked it up for £65 I could it generally as an accessory to my tablet. But I would rather pay a little more for a substantial woofer and Bluetooth as wires can be a pain!

Hey, you can always visit a store like PC World and give it a listen yourself. If you’re not making bass heavy music the R1700BT may be just right for you given that studio monitors are usually sold as a single unit i.e. per speaker. You’re looking at somewhere in the region of £109 for a non-active single monitor alone. If you are a total beginner “non-active” means that there is no amplifier built into the speakers so you will have to invest in an amplifier. Yes, music making is a hobby / profession that potentially keep you giving your hard earned cash! Spend wisely!

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SYNAPSE CIRCUIT EDIFIER LUNA ECLIPSE

Sci-Fi Sound: The beautiful and outstanding Edifier Luna Eclipse.

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LUNA ECLIPSE
£149.99 inc

#Edifier #LunaEclipse #StereoSpeakers #BluetoothSpeakers

SWEET SONICS?
Greater London, 23 August 2014, here I am ready to unload what I think of the Edifier Luna Eclipse 2.0 speaker system with Bluetooth connectivity. But before I give you my honest opinion let’s get the technical stuff out of the way...

Features:

Bluetooth pairing capability with Bluetooth enabled devices

Capacitive touch sensitive controls for volume, play/pause, previous/next track and standby

Auxiliary input port for versatile connectivity to external devices

Incorporation of DSP and DRC for enhanced audio performance and distortion control

Electronic crossover and dedicated power amplifier to each tweeter and bass drivers

3inch bass driver and Ф19mm silk dome tweeter in each speaker

Dual 3inch passive bass radiators for enhanced bass effect in each speaker

Remote control for volume and power

Specifications:

Total power output: RMS 15W x 2 + 22W x 2

THD + N (testing level): 10%

Frequency response: R/L: 6.1KHz - 20KHz | SW:30Hz-1.58KHz

Distortion: ≤0.5%

Input sensitivity: 600mV±50mV

Audio input: Bluetooth, Auxiliary

Adjustment (remote): Volume, power

Adjustment (unit): Power, volume, Bluetooth disconnect, swipe motion track navigation in Bluetooth mode

Speaker unit: Tweeter: 19mm | Full range: 3 inch (82mm), Magnetically shielded, 6Ω

Passive bass radiator: 3 inch (82mm)

Colours: Available in red and black

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LOUD & CLEAR: LUNACY
Well, as with all Edifier’s speaker design this one lives up to the name visually! You get the feeling that you may have seen the pair before in a Sci-Fi movie. Funny thing about Sci-Fi movies these days... I find the graphics and designs to be better than the storyline in many of today’s take on the movie genre. Anyhoo... The sound...

I have tested the Luna Eclipse with various mediums using the PC, Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 4. On the PC I put it through the paces with a couple of music creation software: Synapse (no relation) Audio Orion Studio 8 and Single Cell Software Caustic 3. As a musician I felt that the sound was oversaturated with the lower range that has a tendency to boom and this is the music software at a bare minimum. Because of the heavy bass and mid frequency saturation I find it makes it hard to use for the purpose of music composition as you need a flat representation of the frequencies because when you start to add audio enhancing effects you stop trusting your ears. However, many speakers of this nature aren’t really suitable for musical composition. But there are some good speakers out there that have adjustable knobs for bass, treble and mid-range that are more suited. It is said that you are supposed to use what is known as “monitors” that can be very, very expensive. But there again there are some people out there making music on smartphones and tablets that sounds really great – assuming that composers of that ilk do not hook their mobile devices up to other equipment for the mastering (sound perfection).

I found that the Luna Eclipse works perfectly with a device that enables equalization; once the bass and mid boom is equalized the sound is nice and clean at high volumes. The remote control is very responsive; it turns the speakers on and controls the volume as you’d expect. YouTube videos sounded very good from people speaking to music videos / albums and even the odd full movie! It was a pleasure to watch the Little Richard movie (2000)!

The Bluetooth aspect worked flawlessly and pairing my Galaxy handsets S4 and Note 2 was a chinch! What I found with the handsets was the sound of the notifications was overall good but tinny. And like the PC I felt the need to use equalization for that boom factor. Overall I found it good for all kinds of music: Electronic; Metal; Pop; Classical, etc. Most handsets these days come with built-in settings based on different types of music and you can always download equalization apps from the various virtual app shops of Android and I assume iOS.

CONCLUSION
I would say that the Edifier Luna Eclipse is a good 2.0 speaker system that can compliment your PC, TV, mobile devices, etc. You should note that once the Bluetooth function is engaged it will render the sound from the PC mute until the Bluetooth function is deactivated. It would have been a nice feature to have them both on at the same time to bounce from one to the other!

The build quality is solid and judging by the review unit it looks like it can take a knock or two!

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