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Edifier R1280T Powered
Sound
3.1/ 5
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Key specs
Amplification
Active (powered)Most commonActive (powered)72%Passive28%
Active (powered) is the most common — on 72% of the 32 hi-fi & bookshelf speakers we've cataloged (of 34).
Driver Count
2Below average2
16
below average for hi-fi & bookshelf speakers — based on 32 of 34 we've cataloged.
Connection Type
Wired-rcaMost commonWired-rca25%Bluetooth18%Optical14%Wired-aux-3.5mm14%
Wired-rca is the most common — on 25% of the 99 hi-fi & bookshelf speakers we've cataloged (of 34).
Mounting Type
Most commonBookshelf/tabletop79%Floorstanding9%Wall-mount9%Bookshelf3%
Bookshelf/tabletop is the most common — on 79% of the 33 hi-fi & bookshelf speakers we've cataloged (of 34).
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
- Driver Count
- 2
- Channels
- 2
- Total Power Output
- 42 W
Connectivity
- Connection Type
- Wired-rca
Design
- Mounting Type
- Bookshelf/tabletop
- Color Options
- Black, white, wood
- Dimensions Depth
- 239 mm
- Dimensions Height
- 161 mm
- Dimensions Width
- 146 mm
- Power Source
- AC mains
- Weight
- 2450 g
SoundGuys review
Connectivity6.5
Design7.0
Features5.0
Value8.5
The verdict
If you're a student, or someone who needs to furnish a desk with inexpensive speakers, the Edifier R1280T is a solid option. It won't replace larger systems, or work well for a large party — but those are a poor fit for small rooms anyway.
✓Liked: Decent sound, Price, Size, Simplicity of use
✕Could be better: Somewhat limited in level
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