Edifier R980T Active Bookshelf/Computer Speakers (Save $22) $67.99 Delivered @ AU Store-V Amazon AU

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Bunsen on 18/07/2019 - 17:39 amazon.com.au (548 clicks)
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Seems to be a record low according to Camels.

Active means you don't need an amp - good for PC's, phone, etc.

Lightning Deal - ends ~11pm tonight.

• 24 WATTS RMS POWER OUTPUT - Active bookshelf speaker system with 24W total power output with calibrated, flared bass reflex port in front
• CLASSIC WOOD FINISH - 100% wooden enclosures to minimize acoustic resonance, Magnetically shielded speakers
• CABLES INCLUDED - RCA and 3.5mm cables and speaker wire included. Universal 110V-240V power supply.
• 2 X AUX INPUT - Convenient connection to any device that has a 3.5mm headphone output or dual RCA output. Connect to two devices via AUX at the same time, no plugging and switching needed.
• 1 YEAR WARRANTY - Guaranteed high quality and reliability with hassle-free parts and labor warranty for one year.

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  MalamuteMayhem on 18/07/2019 - 18:21

  Which would be better these or the Logitech Z623 ?

  Thanks

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    [Deactivated] on 18/07/2019 - 19:06

    Also curious how these sound compared to Logitec

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    Bunsen on 18/07/2019 - 19:12

    From a quick look, the Edifier's obviously don't have Sub (2.0) whereas the Logitech's lack tweeters. IMO, it's easier to add a Sub to a speaker setup than a set of tweeters…

    Read here https://hardforum.com/threads/edifier-r1280t-vs-logitech-z62…

    more here https://www.thetechlounge.com/best-computer-speakers/

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      thebadmachine on 18/07/2019 - 19:35

      Yes you could add a powered subwoofer by using a splitter cable from the source.
      You need to add the cost of the cable & a powered subwoofer (I think the Logitech system including sub goes for around $70-$80 on sale), although I would expect marginally better sound from these with a subwoofer.

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  thebadmachine on 18/07/2019 - 19:27

  +1

  While these have only half the power of the popular Edifier r1280db’s and have less low-end (r980t: 12w x2 70hz-20khz / r1280db: 21w x2 55hz-20khz), I guess at $68 (half the regular price of r1280db) it is an acceptable price.
  I would recommend going for the r1280db when they are on sale (~$115 Delivered), double the power, better low-end and optical / coaxial input is worth the extra price IMO.

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    xmchen on 18/07/2019 - 19:32

    +1

    I would go with Edifier R1700BT over R1280DB which was on sale for $129 two days ago.

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      thebadmachine on 18/07/2019 - 19:49

      Yes I am trying to recommend for ozbargainers, and from previous comments a lot of them requested optical input like on r1280db (preferred to go for r1850db over r1700bt for optical) to connect to TV.
      Maybe in direct comparison r1850db is the next model up from r1280db.
      I am sure they will work with analog input for TV as well, but optical seems to be important for them (maybe more inputs means they can connect more things and switch between with remote).

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        xmchen on 18/07/2019 - 20:10

        R1280DB was compared to R1700BT alot as their price are close. R1700BT has been selling at a higher price to R1280DB the gap is getting smaller. R1850DB has a 50% higher price tag.

        I agree that R1280DB has more inputs but the R1700BT sounded better to me and has more power. I use bluetooth most of time with my R1700BT but the sound quality from RCA on R1700BT is as good as R1280DB with digital if not better( this is just my own opinion and I did listen both before bought R1700BT).

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          thebadmachine on 18/07/2019 - 20:46

          @xmchen: Thanks for sharing your experience.
          Yes requirements is different for everyone and during sale all models prices becomes closer.

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        Krustycustomer on 19/07/2019 - 13:16

        Any hacks for controlling the r1280db using an LG OLED tv remote with optical ?

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          thebadmachine on 19/07/2019 - 15:19

          @Krustycustomer: Try adjusting the TV volume with LG TV remote while listening with optical.
          If volume stays the same, the other option is to connect the 3.5mm headphone output of the TV to the AUX input of Edifier using 3.5mm to RCA cable.
          Then set the Edifier to medium volume, and use the LG TV remote to control the volume for TV headphone output (the TV headphone out is sometimes fixed volume, and in TV settings there should be an option to make it become adjustable).