Both speakers feature wooden fishing textures on their sides that give them a very decent appearance. Both speakers have EQ controls on their sides, and both are placed on a powered/active speaker. The pair of binding posts carry the speaker level signal to the other channel. This of course mandates a passive crossover. Company advertises 20 watts of amplification. Edifier is a well-respected speaker manufacturer recognized for its reasonably priced, high-quality speakers. There is a major difference between the R1280T and R1280DB speakers when it comes to connectivity options. The s-series speakers - R1280Ts and R1280DBs, on the other hand, feature an external subwoofer. All four speaker models are bookshelf speakers, which means they're designed to be placed on an elevated surface. The sound is more directional when placed on a flat surface. R1280db has a frequency response of 55Hz-20KHz, and R1280t has a frequency response of 75Hz-18KHz. They both produce reasonably clear and decent sound. Conclusion

Since 1982, PCMag has tested and rated thousands of products to help you make better buying decisions. See how we test. What surprised us is how well these speakers kept up during testing. We spent about a week with these going through our daily life. We put them through tests that ranged from our morning routine playing pump-up top 40 music to quiet, acoustic wind-down music at night. In our tests, we ran these at only about half volume which was more than enough to fill our apartment. The R1280T comes with remote control with three buttons that control its volume. You can also control the volume using the lower knob on the side of the right speaker. The bass and treble knobs are better than the equalizer controls on other speakers. The built-in subwoofer of the Edifier R1280T makes it highly durable compared to other bookshelf speakers with no subwoofers. The high-quality subwoofer produces strong bass, accompanied by a long lifespan compared to other types of speakers on the market.R1280t and R1280DB speakers differ primarily in their connectivity and remote control designs. With R1280db you have Bluetooth, two RCA outputs, and two additional outputs, optical and coaxial. The r1280t, on the other hand, offers only two RCA inputs.

The MDF not only provides aesthetic quality but also adds strength to the entire product. The final touch to the wood MDF surface has been given by wood effect vinyl. This also gives a shiny or polished look to the wooden surface. Pros and Cons Pros As discussed earlier, there's really not much of a difference between the Edifier R1280T and R1280DB other than the fact that the R1280DB has a lot more going for it in terms of connectivity and electronics. The R1280DBs' predecessor, the Edifier R1280 series, has been known for awhile now for its beautiful sound quality for much less, however the Edifier R1280DBs has upped its game in a number of ways: it has a wider frequency response than both the R1280Ts and the R1280DB to start, giving users a clearer, more detailed, and better-defined sound that you’ll be hard-pressed to find in other bookshelf speakers in the same price range. Keep in mind that there's no real difference when placing them on the floor or an elevated surface. However, your listening experience will be different if you put them against a wall or place them in the center of a room.The action scenes in The Mandalorian are just as epic-sounding, though perhaps ever so slightly more compressed and distorted in the mids. The sound imaging is impressive though – you can actually hear where the blasters, stomps, and explosions are coming from. Even the movement of an elevator closing is apparent. Plus, there’s the tiniest bit of rumble when the Dark Troopers are marching in the last episode of season 2. Unlike its other competitors, these speakers have been made while keeping a retro theme. They have also been designed to make them portable and easily moveable. Due to their manageable size, you can keep them on shelves, between books, etc.

Unlike the Edifier R1280T and R1280Ts, the R1280DB features two auxiliary inputs - one for coaxial and one for optical - rather than just one optical input. This is a great advantage for those who own DVD players or game consoles. Fleetwood Mac’s “Landslide” sounds richer and fuller while The Beach Boys’“Wouldn’t It Be Nice” sounds clearer and more detailed. Taylor Swift’s “The Lakes” gets more richness in her voice and better representation of the string instruments. Twin Shadow’s “To the Top,” on the other hand, has a bit more punch to it with a little more bass and better defined low-end while also keeping things on the high-end present. At a really low price, the Edifier R1280T speakers provide a great balance between its design and performance. Even though it’s a mid-level brand, these speakers give you high-end sound quality. Design, Features, and BuildThe Edifier R1280T and R1280Ts can connect to any stereo or home theater system up to 33 feet away. The speakers connect to the devices via: Using a 4-inch bass driver and a well-measured, flared bass reflex port, the Edifier R1280T speaker can deliver deep, rich bass. The sound quality enthralls those who have used the speakers, and this is because the drivers are regarded as audiophile-grade speakers.