Edifier R980T 4" Active Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Computer Speaker - Powered Studio Monitor (Pair)

I recently added the Edifier R980T speakers to my PC setup, and I am very impressed. For a compact 2.0 bookshelf system, the 24W RMS total output provides a full, rich sound that completely blows standard monitor audio out of the water. The classic wooden MDF enclosure looks great on a desk and helps minimize acoustic resonance, keeping the audio surprisingly clean for this price point. The flared bass reflex port gives the low-end a nice, punchy warmth without needing a separate subwoofer taking up floor space. Setup was incredibly easy, and having the dedicated bass dial on the back is a nice touch for dialing in the sound profile. Highly recommended if you want a massive audio upgrade for your desktop without spending a fortune!

I've got these connected to a WiiM Mini, in my kitchen as part of a whole-house audio system. For their size, they deliver warm and punchy audio. Definitely impressed for the price and size. No issues with audio or connection. Easy to connect to the WiiM without any issues.. They aren't so small they're not noticeable, but they fit nicely on some corner countertop and their dark and sleek appearance lets them blend in well.

These things rock. Super easy to set up and sound excellent with my turntable. Lots of bass - I didn't have to touch the bass knob, it's perfect in the middle

As a college musician on a very tight budget, it's important to get the most equipment I can for each dollar. I was also considering the Mackie CR3 monitors, so here's what the decision came down to: + 4" speaker + 30% less expensive + Front ported bass - Less stylish - Not a "real" reference monitor The larger speaker is a big plus for improved bass response, while the front port makes the speakers less reliant on room conditioning and placement than a rear port. Additionally, the $65 price point is extremely appealing when most all the better monitors start at $100 and up. Sound quality is good - if you're getting these as an upgrade for your laptop speakers, it's a world of difference, of course. In my case, I was upgrading from the sub-$20 Amazon speakers, which are decent for the price, although I have several cheap 2.1 systems at home as well. Compared to the small USB speakers, the bass is an enormous improvement, with a broad range of sounds you didn't even hear before... but along with that seems to have come a loss of the focused clarity I enjoyed from the small speakers. The speakers are fairly high quality - subtle details and breathing in songs becomes more noticeable, and a broad range of sounds is handled well. Bass is acceptably punchy, highs aren't shrill. One thing about these speakers is they don't go as loud as I expected - they're as loud as you'll probably need from a desktop set, I hope, but they don't really have headroom for blasting. This is fine for most situations, but I found they had to be fully cranked to just passably do the job with an electronic drum set. Now the question audiophiles are wondering - is it a real reference monitor, suitable for studio work? Well... not really, no. It doesn't have the defined and clear midrange and highs that I was hoping for, and the bass, while good, is a little bit muffled. There's a nice bass adjustment knob to control this, but then there goes your "flat" frequency response. Don't get me wrong, these are nice speakers, and I will be using them for some studio work, but they're not really comparable to $200+ reference monitors for studio work. Overall, I'd recommend these speakers to anyone on a tight budget looking for some nice quality speakers for everyday work, including limited music/studio work. They're well-rounded and well built, and I don't think you can do much better in the $50-$100 range. However, if you're an audiophile looking for audiophile quality, be prepared to shell out a couple times as much for a flatter response and higher headroom.

A close friend bought these speakers a couple of weeks ago and the sound was clearly superior to his old Edifier set of speakers so I ordered a pair immediately for myself. Me and my wife listened to music for two hours after receiving them and were blown away how great they sound. The crisp higher end sounds are far superior to the older Edifier set and for us they're plenty loud without distortion. I highly recommend these new ones and $100 is a great bargain price.

I never leave reviews but this is crazy, I bought mine back in 2017, that's 9 years ago, for $70. Now they're $99?? Great speakers though, good sound and they last forever.

Just what I was looking for! Would recommend this product the speakers are loud and include bass.

Sounds good. Sounds a bit flat out of the box, used an EQ program on my PC and it helped a lot. Very happy with them at this price point.

Très bon produit qualité/prix. Ideal pour les Dj's en herbe. Dépendamment de l'ajustement de vos frequences, les hauts parleurs répondent bien. Je recommande.

Exelente producto, satisfecho con los bajos que otorga, suficiente potencia para una sala de estar Me gustó mucho!!!! ya llevo un año y medio con los altavoces y sigen funcionando muy bien. acutalizacion(2022): Exelente producto, llevo ya casi tres años con ellos y siguen funcionando genial. A pesar de ser de la gama baja suenan increíble vale la pena si es que estas buscando tus primeros altavoces en stereo 100% recomendados, edifier muy buena marca.

for the price you can not go wrong, loud, clear and with good base only negative thing is the volume control is on the back of them BUT i just use the windows volume control on my PC.

Only for desktop. Don't expect to use TV home theaters

I just hooked these R980T's up and played Benassi - Love is Gonna Save Us which I find to my ears a good test for bass and overall responsiveness and these speakers (for the money) are a fantastic value. I bought these as a replacement for a pair of Creative Gigaworks T20's (the left speaker was DOA). What are the points of the comparison between those two speakers? Well, they worked right out of the box, so that's one for the Edifiers. They are substantially heavier and made with real wood versus plastic for the T20's. They are substantially wider and deeper which probably explains some of the weight. They sound incredible for $100 speakers ($Cdn) it's almost hard to believe they are that cheap. Pretty good highs and mids and the bass is only ok, but together they sound very pleasant to the ears. I have some very nice atmos speakers for a home entertainment system along with a high-end sub that provides a sort of auditory-ecstasy, and of course, these speakers don't sound as good as that....but these are only $100. They do not have knobs for volume, bass, and power on the front which is a bit of a bummer for me, but I think that I will get used to using the computer volume control. I would recommend these to a friend in a heartbeat, in particular for a bedroom or even a small living room as they can fill a decent sized room with sound. They are super impressive bookshelf speakers. If you have $100Cdn (or much less in $US) then can't go wrong with these.