Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black

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These are a set of speakers that I could and would use on a daily basis. If you’re in the market for something reasonably priced and of real high quality then I’d suggest you grab a pair for yourself. It is worth mentioning that the vinyl wrap is vulnerable to wearing away. So, it may start to peel sooner or later, especially if your working station is humid. However, this is purely speculation based on past interactions with vinyl coatings. Edifier R1850DB Our servers are getting hit pretty hard right now. To continue shopping, enter the characters as they are shown One of the crucial features to look out for when choosing a studio monitor is the sound quality. Of course, you shouldn’t compromise this, although there are other things to consider. Edifier R1700BT

So I connected the sub to speakers via a thin RCA-3.5mm cord that came with the speakers, and the output is pretty weak. I have to crank the sub volume to full to get a decent sound, whereas I could only turn it halfway max on my previous system with a receiver. It has a variable LPF range from 40Hz to 150Hz, not sure what the best setting is. I can't tell if changing the LPF re-directs bass from the speakers to the sub or if they are overlapping certain frequencies. Am I supposed to turn the bass down on the speaker EQ settings when connecting the sub? It has three knobs on the right-hand speaker to control the volume, bass, and treble. Thankfully, these are conveniently sunken into the cabinet for a clean appearance.

For example, if you aren’t happy with the audio low-frequency output, you can opt for a budget subwoofer down the line which isn’t an option with the R1700BT. One weird thing about the remote control is that it features two volume up and two volume down buttons. The button pairs do exactly the same thing and we’re not sure why Edifier decided to include multiple buttons for the same task. Other than that, the remote control does its job perfectly.

The textured front is a great addition and doesn’t attract fingerprints. Included grilles are good quality and a nice option if you want to protect the woofer and tweeter from dust. There is plenty of competition out there in the speaker market. But to cut through the hype you need to be aware of some key differences between the various options. Understanding what to expect can help inform your decision on what speakers are right for you. With a 79W RMS powering the 4″ drivers, the low end has greater boom and depth compared to the weaker R1700BT.There is no real difference here in the quality, but both are rigid enough to prevent any unwanted resonance. To enable Bluetooth mode you can select the relevant button on the remote control unit, or you can press the main volume control knob on the active speaker. As for the output level, these speakers can get seriously loud. What’s somewhat surprising considering the price is that they don’t distort even at higher output volumes. The sound quality remains undistorted and smooth, although the balance will shift towards the upper end of the frequency spectrum. For music production and mixing, it is recommended to use lower volumes. It’s such a shame that these are just loan units, as I didn’t want to let them go. They’re really really good and when the sun is shining, the BBQ is on there is little else you’d need, other than a good sound system and the Edifier R1850DB’s hit the nail on the head. Inside the box you get two speaker units, a small remote control, a collection of power and audio leads and the User Manual. Oh, and I almost forgot, the handy cleaning cloth!