Edifier S1000MKII Audiophile Active Bookshelf 2.0 Speakers – 120w Speakers Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD – Optical Input – S1000MK2 Powered Near-Field Monitor Speaker with Class D Amp

Terrific, esp. when Bluetooth plays in both speakers (Edifier is cleared of blame)
As someone who enthused over “high fi” speakers in the 1950s, I’m accustomed to prices that are much higher than these top-rated Edifier transducers, which look sexy and sound smoother than their edgy appearance. My first AR2, or Henry Kloss speaker (also, KLH, Advent, Tivoli) was almost $200 for a single speaker, and my JBL Athena speakers (high efficiency West Coast sound, with a 14″ woofer) cost twice that–for a modest-looking, unobtrusive bookshelf speaker with a lattice wood grill). These Edifier S1000’s understandably impressed the reviewers (“Consumer Reports”), who placed them ahead of dozens of more expensive speakers. As an audio “purist” who listens to classical music and jazz, my “snobbish” preference is for non-amplifed, “passive” JBL Athena’s and Wharfdale’s over a powered unit. I was tempted to bring a favorite existing speaker into the living room for use with a TV screen, until questions about placement of amplifier, turntable, albums, etc. led me to look to the convenience of powered speakers with Bluetooth connectivity. Although I hear more natural and realistic piano sounds in my preferred speakers, these powerful Edifiers are superior for movie soundscapes and large orchestral settings. They may not be “quite” as satisfying as very good “passive” speakers, but the convenience, practicality and value made purchase of the Edifier 1000’s a no-brainer decision.When not screening (or streaming) movies, I’m listening to jazz recordings on which I’m attentive to the ring of the ride cymbal and the “chic” of the high hat along with pitch-identifiable “walking bass” sounds. Most speakers simply don’t capture the force of Art Blakey’s drums or the pulse and interplay of Joe Morello’s kit. Active speakers simply aren’t “tuned” to bring out these sounds, and my passive JBL’s simply do a better job in capturing and representing these frequencies as we experience them “in nature.”Nevertheless, I’m happy to keep these Edifier powered speakers for my home theater and symphony recordings — especially now that I’ve finally begun to solve the problem of BLUETOOTH transmitting ONLY to the left (“passive”) speaker. With wired connections–from a player or TV set (using optical cable)–the sound from the Edifier S1000 is strong in both speakers. But when transmitting wirelessly thru Bluetooth (I tried 3 differ iPhones), audio was going to only one speaker. If I were unable to find a fix, I’d return these and try a Bose Soundlink Flex speaker (the reviews are most compelling, and I was amazed by the Bose Soundlink Mini that my wife brought home as part of her deal for a new iPhone). Previously, NBA games on my big Samsung TV were so noisy that the announcers’ voices were inaudible for much of the game. Her Bose speaker arrived with its own “internal intelligence,” which muted the crowd noise and made the play-by-play come through loud and clear.Edifier is located in China, and I assumed response, if any, would be slow and minimal. To my surprise, a tech person at Edifier immediately answered by question about a channel drop-out. His questions in turn led me back to my iPhone, which revealed that the AT&T store had transferred my old and damaged iPhone unto its replacement, an iPhone 13. Since practically all of my players and transmitters had been corrupted by the “genetic flaw” inherited from the damaged phone, I could give Edifier a pass only after proving that the speakers were capable of reproducing a Bluetooth signal accurately, with each speaker representing the audio information unique to its channel.Finally, I convinced a tech-inclined friend that the problem, in all likelihood, was not with the speakers or with my overly fastidious, demanding temperament. He brought a phone that had not absorbed any of the bad karma in my iPhones, and by using its Bluetooth we determined that the Edifiers were up to speed–violins from left channel; cellos and bass fiddles from right channel; the conductor and the listener right in between these 2 unique sources for a satisfying, accurate, and most realistic soundstage. (Leonard Bernstein’s / Stephen Spielberg’s “West Side Story” never sounded better!)In conclusion, Edifier is #1–for this speaker and for its responsiveness to consumers’ questions. But, finally, I’ve got to absolve the iPhone from blame. As the character from Shakespeare’s “Julius Caesar” says: “The fault lies not with the stars–not even with Apple or Steve Jobs–but with the distracted dude who allows his iPhone to squirt out of his hands and fall to the cement floor below–not once but repeatedly.”

Estou super satisfeito com a compra.Qualidade de som é muito bom para qualquer tipo da música.

Awsome sound, no need for a sub-woofer at a reasonable level. Beautiful finish. I listen to various style of music, rock, electronic, classic, new wave, with few modifications you find the correct atmosphere for your taste. The best sound is when you stand at least 10 feet from the speakers. With 120 watts of power you fill a medium size room (20 x 20) with excellent, clean decibels.

Para ser mis primeras bocinas HIFi, suenan excelente.El envío, muy rápido.Todo muy bien