Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - 2.0 Wireless Studio Monitor Speaker - 42W RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wood Grain
- BLUETOOTH 5.0 - Pair the speaker with your smartphone, tablet, Mac, or laptop to play music wirelessly, no need to deal with messy wires.
- SUB OUT AND OPT/COAX INPUTS - Subwoofer output with automatic detection and built-in crossover. Optical and coaxial inputs to ensure a lossl…
- DISTORTION-FREE SOUND - Fill your room with beautiful sound with its 42W continuous undistorted power, 13mm silk dome tweeter unit, and 4-in…
- UPDATED REMOTE CONTROL - Wireless remote for easy control of volume, mute/unmute, switch to OPT/COAX mode, line-in, and Bluetooth modes. Bas…
- SIDE PANEL CONTROLS - Use the side panel knobs to adjust the EQ to your liking. The controls are located on the active/powered speaker.
Price & Buy Timing
Currently $174.80 — the 90-day average is $162.50.
All-time low: $160 on Sat Dec 17 (from 10 price checks).
Mubboo Value Score: 6.1/10
How it stacks up
Rated 4.6/5 — better than 50% of 32 Bookshelf Speakers we track. Budget-tier pricing at $174.80.
Head-to-Head vs Category Leader
| Edifier | SVS (Leader) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $174.80 | $1199 |
| Rating | 4.6/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Reviews | 3,961 | 19 |
| Mubboo Score | 6.1/10 | 3.6/10 |
The Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Spea is 85% cheaper but rated lower (4.6 vs 5).
Quick Specs
- Color
- wood
- MP3 player
- No
- Unit Count
- 1 Count
- Item Weight
- 4900 Grams
- Manufacturer
- Edifier
- Model Number
- R1280DBS
- Speaker Size
- 4 Inches
- Speaker Type
- Bookshelf, Monitor, Subwoofer, Coaxial, Computer
What reviewers say
Synthesized from 40 reviews · 100% verified purchases.
Consider adding a subwoofer for fuller bass, and place speakers optimally for best sound. Some models may have bright treble, so audition if possible.
Rating reliability
About Edifier
- 25 products in our database
- Average rating: 4.6/5 across all products
- Price range: $99.99 – $899.99
- Categories: Bluetooth Speakers, Bookshelf Speakers, Smart Speakers, speakers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Edifier Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical worth buying in 2026?
It earns a Mubboo Score of 6.1/10, with a 4.6/5 rating from 3,961 reviews — better than 50% of Bookshelf Speakers we track.
How much does the Edifier Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Booksh cost?
It is currently $174.80. The 90-day average is $162.50 and the all-time low we recorded is $160.
How does it compare to the top-rated Bookshelf Speakers?
The Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Spea is 85% cheaper but rated lower (4.6 vs 5).
Sources & References
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