R1700BTS Active Bluetooth 2 Channel Stereo Bookshelf Computer Speakers

Bought these for my kids for first sound system to run with a bluetooth turntable and TV setup along with the add-on subwoofer for a bit more low-end. Probably more a 4.5 score for some cabling limitations and issues, but from a "sound" perspective they are the best thing for the price I can imagine. I'm even contemplating dumping my expensive hi-fidelity system for the simplicity and plenty "good-enough" sound they provide. I won't claim they'll make the most discriminating audiophile happy, but it is hard to find any fault sound wise. Set them up for Christmas, streamed some ripped music from my CD collection through my phone/bluetooth and marveled at how good the stereo separation was and how clear and well defined the reproduction was. Played a couple of albums on the turntable and literally shed tears over how nice it was to sit and hear a good stereo staged sound experience once again - something I'd lost track of over the digital era. These won't do if you are trying to run a huge party and anger the neighbors, but for a living room/family room listening experience and simplicity in setup, they create a quite good stereo music experience for a very affordable price with plenty of punch and volume for any use I can think of - more than enough for a big cinematic score, favorite music track, or just streaming tunes from your phone while working around the house - loud enough to hurt your ears if wanted. 4.5 as I say as the remote is needlessly cheap and the wiring limitations (can't connect the two satellites and subwoofer more than 10/12 feet apart or some such thing) is a problem to check out before you buy, but if that isn't a limitation, they are great. I have another Edifier set I use with my computer and quality for the price simply is great. While I'd love a great high end Marantz amp, huge monster cables to my old time favorite Acoustic Research (AR) top-end speakers, bi-amplified and all, at this point my aging ears will really only get an incremental boost from the like and extra $10,000, so simpler and less expensive is actually more than good enough. Powered so no need for a separate amp/receiver, paired with either coax or bluetooth quite good, even, monitor quality (flat soundstage - steady) sound, and accessible in the digital era. Go with an amp and discrete speakers if you have more than 2 or 3 sources, but for a turntable, CD/DVD, and bluetooth phone/tablet streaming, a great setup. Really attractive cabinets too for the price - I liked the angled face for a standard 10/12 foot distance from a usual TV stand height, seemed to position the sound correctly. Disappointed the subwoofer couldn't be in a matching cabinet though, another reason for the 4.5 - nothing to do with sound.

Absolutely Amazing! The sound produced out of these bad boys are just perfect. The bass is a perfect punch. No distortion on high level volume. Look and finished is on point. High quality built. Perfect size they are a little on the heavy size (built quality) the adjustment knobs are high quality feel. I am a very picky person when it comes to sound and these I tell you are on point! Multiple connectivity inputs available. Bluetooth capability was one of the most important factors for me when choosing these speakers.

This system sounds awesome, if paired with a subwoofer. Without a sub, the bass is lacking, but it’s simply unrealistic to expect 4 inch speakers to reproduce robust bass sounds. The T5s subwoofer I ordered with the 1700 BTS arrived a few days after the 1700. The system easily connects via Bluetooth. In my estimation, this unit is a great value for the money.

I purchased these to go with my Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB Direct-Drive Turntable. I wanted a powered speaker to minimize the equipment I need to listen to vinyl. I strongly considered the Audioengine A5+ And Kanto YU6, however cost was an issue at this time for me. Feeling I may be a bit disappointed given the aforementioned desire, I was pleasantly surprised by the sound these speaker produce. Set up was easy. First record played was The Greatest Showman soundtrack. Sound was very crisp and clear. Heard things in the songs I didn’t notice previously. Highs are a little “tinny” at first but adjusted the treble down a bit to counter. Assume this will “warm up” post break-in period. Bass was ample considering speaker size. One thing anyone looking at this size of speaker needs to remember - this size woofer can only move so much air. However, these do a far better job than other speakers in this size I have heard. My son (14) actually said he was impressed by the bass and overall clarity. Next vinyl was Gun’s & Roses Appetite for Destruction. Again - clear and crisp. Rock music is always a little muddier by nature but again these did the job very well considering what they are and my intended use. Next I selected Bluetooth source to my iPhone and played varying genres from Charlie Puth to Alterbirdge to the 1975. All we’re handled exceedingly well in my opinion. Again, if you are looking for booming bass, you’d want to seek adding a sub component, as these do have a sub out and crossover built in to do so. The model I purchased is the updated model that resolves the Bluetooth issue (not shutting off) and the remote handles switching from phone/line level to Bluetooth, etc very nicely. Volume control and play/pause/skip for Bluetooth all work very nicely. Build quality is very good. They look very good for the price and have some heft whereas you feel you bought something with some quality to it. If you are debating a powered speaker on a budget and have considered these - I wouldn’t hesitate - as long as your expectations are realistic. These have a very nice sound stage and produce a quality “monitor” level sound versus some cheap (or even expensive) Computer speakers. You can always spend more money - that’s easy if you have it (or even if you don’t really sometimes) but the key is finding a product at a price that fulfills your need. I am quite happy with this purchase. I will eventually seek a larger more expensive option as intended - however these meet all of my needs currently and I am very happy with my decision.

These Edifier speakers sound incredible. The audio is crisp and clean across the entire range, and even at 100% volume there’s no distortion or harshness. Bass is tight, mids are clear, and highs are smooth without being fatiguing. Setup was simple, and once connected they immediately outperformed my PC’s built-in speakers by a huge margin. They feel solid and well-built, and the sound quality honestly punches above the price. Perfect for a desk or home office setup. If you want loud, clean, high-quality sound without messing with an external amp or complicated setup, these are absolutely worth it. Highly recommend

Was researching quality budget compact speakers for a garage turned into a hang out room. Budget was a concern since someone else was purchasing them. I've been an audiophile for decades and love doing research, and these Edifiers popped up time and again. List price is already low, but these are frequently on sale too. If you take the time to set them up properly (how wide apart they are, toe-in, etc, as well as the treble and bass controls) they are, in a word, amazing. Not just amazing for the price (although certainly that) but seriously impressive. I've got them around 8' apart and my main listening position is about 10' away. You can see this in my pic. Despite having them *inside* bookcases and zero room treatment of any kind, I get good soundstage width and depth, focussed center imaging and impressive bass for their size and woofer diameter. You can be one and done there. However, I highly recommend getting the matching T5 sub to take advantage of that sub-out option on the back. The T5 brings the bass, and the whole enchilada. I can play any genre of music, including bass-heavy, and this trio sounds superb and can hit HARD. I also have to give kudos to the tweeter and midrange drivers on these. Not the last word in anything, but they work splendidly in all genres regardless. The cohesion, non-fatigue factor and nice full midrange just project sound that belies what the speakers look like. I can turn this little system up to the point where the entire garage sounds like a concert or a club, and they don't break a sweat. TL;DR: Coming from an audiophile, I'm highly, highly impressed with these speakers, and not just for the money. Add the T5 sub and give setup some thought and time, and you've got a system that you won't believe how good it sounds, especially considering the prices.

Was hesitant at first because they are bookshelf size. So glad I bought these! Not disappointed!!! Was using Bluetooth to a Bose Soundbar to play my Turntable. Now I have it direct connected to these Speakers. Even though these speakers can connect via Bluetooth, I recommend connecting them directly to the turntable via included RCA jacks. Sounds tons better than Bluetooth! I do recommend also buying Floor stands if you don’t have shelves to put them on. Highly recommend these speakers. Don’t understand the complaints about the Bass & Remote control. Bass is great for me and remote works fine.

Great sound. Bass is a bit lacking. I paired mine with a sub I found on sale and the setup sounds fantastic.

I'm loving my Edifier R1700BTs! The sound quality is impressive, and the design is sleek. The bass is deep and rich, and the treble is clear. They're perfect for music, movies, and gaming. The price point is super competitive too! 👍👍👍👍, adding a Edifier T5 subwoofer is a perfect punch

Compré estas bocinas sin conocer la marca, la investigué en por mi cuenta y me gusto mucho la relación precio - calidad que observé. Cuando llegaron las conecté a mi computadora. Puse música de alta calidad y configuré mi Windows para que diera salida de calidad estudio. Y vaya sorpresa, suenan increíble. El sonido de las voces es clada, los agudos son brillantes sin reventarse al subirles el volumen no se distorsionan. No tienen un volumen impresionante (como para llenar tu sala y comedor con una fiesta). Pero lo compensan con una delicada atención al detalle y calidad de audio. Eso sí inmedatamente me di cuenta que les hacía falta bajos, afortunadamente tenía un subwoofer y me había anticipado a comprar este modelo para poderlos conectar juntos. Honestamente sí les recomiendo conseguir un subwoofer de media/alta calidad y con eso tienen un setup de excelente audio para uso en un escritorio u oficina personal. Son increíbles por su calidad y precio. Las recomiendo para los que quieran calidad de audio a un precio justo y sepan conectar bien sus equipos electrónicos.

UPDATE: MQA from Tidal, iFi Neo DAC with MQA support, expensive cables, including special USB audio cable, SVS SB-2000 Pro subwoofer, and it sounds crystal clear even at low volume settings, for all kinds of music. Unbelievable quality. But... even USB cable can make a difference, there is no "error correction & packet resending" for synchronous audio, you will get 10%-15% errors with typical $10 cables. Cables would cost more than these speakers :) even YouTube movies (in HD) sound differently, I hear very clear background sounds (birds, etc); I think I can hear better now :) (for my age, 15kHz is nice!) Here is log from Console: "A2DP configured at 44.1 KHz. Codec: SBC, Bitpool: 53 (327 kbps). 7 frames * 119 bytes = 833 per RTP (max=879) every 20.32 ms" Research shows that it is SBS, but best one: "bitpool: 53". I am listening "Master" recording from Tidal, and it outperforms my newest Enacfire E90 (which supports AAC). No any issues with sound quality: outstanding! Bluetooth is super responsive. But I also ordered " SVS SB-2000 PRO" ... just for fun. I was worried about this SBC... chipset is Qualcomm 3031, Aptx-HD. My iPhone doesn't support AptX. And rumours say AAC is even better. So, I don't have AAC. Just a rumours :) Try to research "bitpool: 53" and you will find it is "High Quality Joint-Stereo Mode, 328kbps". Do't trust to "HiRes" on other models: Aptx HD doesn't support that, CD-Quality is about 1440kbps. I am still researching. But I believe the company uses this Qualcomm chip by reasons and of course they tried to find the best option, including for iPhone 12 Max Pro. It outperforms my other Bluetooth devices with AAC (Bose SoundSPort, Sennheiser over-ear, etc). UPDATE: I use small DAC now which is even expensive than these speakers :) These speakers are not HiRes certified (and even uncertified they don't support digital input nor they have internal DAC). My small tiny DAC... costed me USD$200 on sale, plus taxes & fees. Apogee Groove. I instantly noticed sound is better than Bluetooth. And finally, stupid me, I opened MIDI Setup on MacBook Pro and set it to 192kHz, two-channel 24-bit, unbelievably clarity of vocals! I think my setup is cheaper and quality is better than 1000+ "certified HiRes" speakers, especially for MacBook: I use USB to output digital signal, and (thick&expensive) coaxial from DAC to speakers. I enjoy it... waiting for my sealed subwoofer; for music best is "sealed", for movies and hip-hop - ported.

Me llegaron muy bien empaquetadas, servicio rápido de Amazon. La calidad de construcción es muy buena, son robustas y sólidas. Muy facil de instalar y también para emparejar el Bluetooth. El control remoto les da un plus y de buena construcción también. La calidad de sonido me sorprendió, es el primer equipo que tengo de esta categoría y la verdad me encantó, tiene medios y agudos bien definidos y bajos muy bien marcados, es una nueva calidad de sonido para mí. Son potentes pero no son para ambientes abiertos grandes, se disfrutan mucho en ambientes cerrados y no tan espaciosos.

These are pretty awesome! I've been looking at Edifier products for a while now. This model was a surprise - addition of Bluetooth 5.0 and sub-out was only in higher models, but now it's in the budget models. The price was just right during Christmas holidays so I went for it. I like: - remote control to turn speakers on / off - light that shows which line the speaker is on - super seamless pairing for Bluetooth - switching between the incoming channels - great sound for a small room. The bass is not super deep, but enough to get play hip-hop (I might buy the woofer later) - design is great and materials are premium - on sale its an amazing deal! I don't like: - the speakers have specific side assigned (one is left and one is right). It would be nice if you could reverse the sides so you could place the speakers with the controls closer to you. Reversing the line-in cables works, but for Bluetooth it's still in the wrong order. - would be nice to have the optical line-in - these need sturdier / metal grills - my nephews will poke at these speakers within 5 seconds of seeing them. The grills are material based do the fingers will just go through them and will damage the speakers. - I would reverse the colors on the remote (black text on white background) or make them brighter so you could see the buttons better in the dark - skinnier connector cable between the two speakers?