Edifier MS50A WiFi Smart Speaker $132.99 (RRP $189.99) Delivered @ Edifier

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avtech on 02/01/2023 - 17:23 edifier-online.com (403 clicks)
Last edited 02/01/2023 - 17:34 by 1 other user

Edifier MS50A WiFi Smart Speaker [single speaker, not a pair]
40W RMS, Without Microphone
Works with Alexa, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify, Tidal
https://edifier-online.com/au/en/speakers/edifier-ms50a-brow…
$132.99, RRP $189.99
Free shipping on orders over $49.99

eBay $139.99, from $179.99 [for those with eBay gift cards] https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/224844442318
Amazon $152.99 with 15% coupon, from $179.99 https://www.amazon.com.au/Edifier-Bluetooth-Bookshelf-Suppor…)

I was looking for a single smart speaker (for the bedroom) compatible with Bluetooth and Airplay. This is probably the best sounding/value for money in its price range.

Closest cheap options (I think) are:
- Ikea SYMFONISK WiFi bookshelf speaker, black smart/gen 2 $199
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/search/?q=SYMFONISK
- Sonos One Gen 2 Wireless Speaker $265
https://www.sonos.com/en/shop/one

Lists of AirPlay 2–Enabled Speakers:
https://www.apple.com/au/home-app/accessories/#section-speak…

Good comparison review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJikoUW2D08

N.B. There is no microphone so you can't speak to it like an Echo Dot, but nor can it eavesdrop on you.

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G2000 $119.00 106.99
G1000 $119.00 113.99

If you register for an account/sign up for emails you will get a 10% off promotion code, but this only works for regular priced items.

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  mctubster on 02/01/2023 - 18:19

  The nice thing about Sonos’ new voice control is it’s only for music and doesn’t leave the device. Ie it’s processed locally

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  Zondor on 02/01/2023 - 19:10

  Interesting that it also has multi-room audio. Could be a great deal.

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  damion on 02/01/2023 - 19:19

  How can it be a smart speaker if it doesn’t have a microphone for a voice assistant?

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    KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 02/01/2023 - 19:27

    Means as long as it's connected to wifi you can get Alexa to play off it. Doesn't mean it can activate any commands though

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  Thatbargainhunter on 02/01/2023 - 19:59

  This is a linkplay based speaker

  https://www.linkplay.com/products-powered-by-linkplay

  Unless it has drastically improved in the past few years…..avoid.

  When I had a linkplay system, it was buggy as hell and the interface was far from seamless and not as slick as Sonos.

  I'd go the Symfonisk. I'm running them throughout my house for years and is great value

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    avtech on 02/01/2023 - 22:32

    The reviews don't seem to suggest any problems with the interface, so perhaps the technology (incl. software) has matured.

    YouTube has been suggesting smart speaker videos based on my search history and I feel vindicated (admittedly, based on reviews) that I have chose the right model of low cost smart speaker from a sound quality POV.
    https://youtu.be/KWekbMRk5BE&t=444s
    https://youtu.be/rBHJLfUvAxQ?t=379

    The build (speaker drivers and cabinet) of the Edifier seems to better from a sound quality POV as well cf. the Ikea [made by Sonos' ODM as suggested in 2nd video]:
    https://youtu.be/KWekbMRk5BE?t=131 vs https://youtu.be/rBHJLfUvAxQ?t=282

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  avtech on 02/01/2023 - 22:43

  You could also wait for the new Apple HomePod 2nd gen. to be released (perhaps in March '23), but that will come with an Apple tax.
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lgktaWHtV-8&t=11s

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  Click_It on 05/01/2023 - 19:30

  No google support?