Edifier R1380DB Bookshelf Bluetooth Speakers - Brown/Black $89 Delivered ($0 VIC/SYD/ADL C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge @ Centre Com

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Edifier R1380DB Bookshelf Bluetooth Speakers - Brown/Black $89 Delivered ($0 VIC/SYD/ADL C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge @ Centre Com
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LWolfenstein98k on 09/01/2025 - 14:45 centrecom.com.au (3755 clicks)
Last edited 09/01/2025 - 14:55 by 2 other users

Bluetooth speakers for <$100 that look nice. These have an optical input so can be used with modern TVs and work great for that purpose - that's why I'm getting these.

Surcharges: 0% bank deposit, Afterpay, Zip Money, 1.2% VISA / MasterCard & PayPal, 2.2% AmEx
Free shipping excludes WA, NT & remote areas.

Best price available.

Black - https://www.centrecom.com.au/edifier-r1380db-bluetooth-51-pr…
Brown - https://www.centrecom.com.au/edifier-r1380db-professional-bo…

Also, other discounts such as an even better price on the Edifier MR4 Studio Monitor than previously posted here - White $99 Delivered ($0 VIC/SYD/ADL C&C/ in-Store) + Surcharge.
See: https://www.centrecom.com.au/edifier-mr4-studio-monitor-smoo…

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  • Wolfenstein98k on 09/01/2025 - 14:45
    +18

    I went to buy these a few days ago when they were $99, which was the ATL price then. Now they are $89, so I'm nabbing them.

    This is my first post so please go easy!

  • geekcohen on 09/01/2025 - 15:01
    +2

    I have 3 of these and they are brilliant. Got a set for the Computer, Garage and Caravan. Very good quality and loud. Highly recommend.

    • mangoed on 09/01/2025 - 15:45
      +10

      I have 1 of these, and they have the poorest, cheapest sound among the stereo pair speakers in my house. Denon mini hifi system sounds better. The most budget Polk bookshelf speakers sound better. M-Audio monitors sound better. 2nd hand vintage Jamo from marketplace sound better. And I don't consider myself an audiophile or speaker snob.

      • PandaExpress on 09/01/2025 - 16:03
        +6

        I agree. I bought it and sounded worse than some bottom of the barrel Logitech speakers. I had to return them.

        I can only guess that I got a bad unit, with all the praise they get?

        • coffeeinmyveins on 09/01/2025 - 16:24
          +12

          I can only guess that I got a bad unit, with all the praise they get?

          A lot of people are comparing these to the speaker inside your laptop, phone or even monitor, so yeah they are a step up from that but hardly any good in reality when compared to actual speakers.

          • PainToad on 09/01/2025 - 17:38
            +16

            @coffeeinmyveins: The same type of people who claim soundbars are great despite never owning a real surround sound system.

            • CocaKoala on 09/01/2025 - 18:00
              +5

              @PainToad: Haha, don't get me started on that. I had a 7.2 system (Paradigm and Jamo speakers with a 10" velodyne and 12" M&K subwoofers) paired with a marantz receiver. Some bloke was telling me how sonos soundbar is much better than whatever I would have and that I know nothing because I have not heard the sonos sound bar).

              I only dismantled it all and got them away as we had a baby who started crawling around the house. I replaced it with the highest spec samsung Q9something soundbar thing, and it's orders of magnitude worse.

              • Hank Scorpion on 09/01/2025 - 20:20
                +1

                @CocaKoala: Next time the Q990D dips under $1000 I'm buying it. I have an ancient 5.1 setup that produces great audio but I want to simplify. I have a mess of cables running through the walls and behind the TV to make all this work, the receiver gets an Optical out from the TV for the audio signal as it can't handle 4K pass through properly. I just want to simplify, its probably not going to sound as good but the overall experience will be better as I can use the sound bar for everything including streaming audio.

                I looked at the Sonos stuff too, overpriced imho but it has a niche.

                • TheJoker on 09/01/2025 - 21:53
                  +1

                  @Hank Scorpion: Why don't you just upgrade the amp? Sounds like all the wiring is hidden which is the biggest hurdle. No way I'd replace a proper surround system or even a really good 2.1 with a soundbar.

                  • Hank Scorpion on 09/01/2025 - 22:18

                    @TheJoker: 1 - Cost, the Q990D on sale would be cheaper then a new amp that does all that. I could then move the current setup to the shed/cave.
                    2 - The front speakers are spaghetti on the ground and behind the cabinet, the rears are routed through the walls. Its a bit of a mess in front of the TV but mostly hidden behind the low line cabinet.

                    Ideally I'd go the whole hog and replace it with a new system but the cost would be too much, I paid a lot for the current one many moons ago

                • mangoed on 09/01/2025 - 22:56
                  +1

                  @Hank Scorpion: You could use your 5.1 setup for streaming audio by plugging a music streamer to one of free inputs. WiiM is great for that, I'm using 3 WiiM Pro's for 3 zones of multi-room audio. Works great, and budget friendly too (esp. on sale).

                • triks on 10/01/2025 - 10:49

                  @Hank Scorpion: Don’t bother with the Samsung, a friend dropped
                  $1600 on Samsung soundbar + sub it was the top model with a trillion speakers in it and now went to Sonos after a year, couldn’t be happier but don’t expect it to be as good as a full sized system either.

            • Inertia-g on 10/01/2025 - 08:40
              +1

              @PainToad: I’ll have you know I think my soundbar sounds awesome AND I’ve never had a surround sound system. So, um, yeah.

            • Smol Cat on 10/01/2025 - 09:01

              @PainToad: Could you actually recommend a good TV that’s decent value? Don’t know much about the brands. Would love a surround set up at home.

          • CocaKoala on 09/01/2025 - 17:57

            @coffeeinmyveins: Thank you! I suppose I'll keep my $$ in this case.

            • harvestloon on 09/01/2025 - 18:08

              @CocaKoala: I will chime in to disagree - I would be surprised if you were disappointed at this price point. They perform very well in my experience. They also look great (with the dust shields off)

        • Drpepper666 on 09/01/2025 - 17:12
          +1

          i dunno, ozbargain love edifier. i think theyre crap even the expensive ones.

      • geekcohen on 09/01/2025 - 16:13
        +8

        Denon mini hifi system sounds better

        I am sure it does for $900 vs $100.

        I don't use Bluetooth on all of them. I run a Line In for most of them. Caravan is BT only. My two computers have relatively decent Audio Cards and seem fine. Good for Spotify, Foxtel and YouTube streams. Sometimes the one in the garage I feel can be too loud for the neighbours….

        Might need to adjust your EQ settings and the Trebble+Bass on the speakers to improve the quality of audio you are hearing. Your Bass and Trebble could be too low or high.

        • mangoed on 09/01/2025 - 17:01
          -2

          I can only agree that my comparison is not fair as every other pair of speakers is more expensive, and some of them are passive speakers that need an amp. But regardless of price I can't describe Edifier as "brilliant", they are dull and underperforming ultra-budget speakers that are unable to deliver any listening pleasure. After hearing them once I will never be tempted to buy another pair or recommend them to anyone.

          • StorminNorman on 09/01/2025 - 22:07
            +3

            @mangoed: What would you recommend for $100?

            Like are you saying all $100 speakers are shit, or that there are much better $100 speakers?

            • mangoed on 09/01/2025 - 23:02
              -8

              @StorminNorman: $100 can get you some 2nd hand vintage hi-fi components that will sound heaps better than Edifier.
              Otherwise, $100 can get you Philips SHP9500 - not quite the speakers, but your ears will thank you.

              • StorminNorman on 10/01/2025 - 10:55
                +2

                @mangoed: yeah of course. so edifer are the best new speakers for $100, but don't get $100 speakers cause they're shit? im with you, buy once cry once, but at times there is a space for the best of the worst.

        • SiCKUNiT on 09/01/2025 - 23:45
          +5

          Sorry Mate. Your wrong.

          The Denon Mini HiFi System Costs ~$1600.
          https://www.melbournehifi.com.au/collections/denon-compact-m…

          He is comparing a ~$90 System to a $1600 one!

          HAHAHahahahaha!

      • dav3 on 09/01/2025 - 16:41
        -1

        Yeah I heard some in store and wasn't impressed, even my old Voll Bookshelf speakers sounded better. I was going to pick up something from the range to replace my 25 year old Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers on my media system in the office but I think I'll stick with them for now.

      • Wolfenstein98k on 09/01/2025 - 17:00
        +8

        Compare to things that cost <$100, not >$300

      • p1 ama on 09/01/2025 - 17:00
        +6

        Do you have an alternative recommendation for around $100?

        I mean, it's obvious that speakers which are 5-10x the price would be better.

          • Odin on 09/01/2025 - 20:49
            +1

            @scratchy: no way

            I have the t30s and the R1380

            the Edifier speakers are lightyears better.

            I got mine in 2022 so maybe things have changed now, or maybe people are getting shitty speakers. But complaining about them for this price is nuts.

        • mangoed on 09/01/2025 - 17:11
          -1

          If the budget is $100 and the goal is to get the best bang for your buck in terms of sound quality, I would recommend looking for 2nd hand offers on marketplace and gumtree. I recently grabbed a bundle of 2 Jamo floor-standing speakers (at least 10 years old but in great condition) + central channel speaker + Yamaha receiver for $150. The seller was asking "$150 ONO", I could probably get it cheaper, but decided the deal was too good to miss.

          • Mechz on 09/01/2025 - 21:51
            +1

            @mangoed: Sure that's great but some don't have the space for those plus an amp to drive them. In that scenario the Edifer is much more practical.

            I have a B&W system with 5.1.4 but also use a set of Edifer for background music because they do the job.

            • mangoed on 09/01/2025 - 22:49
              -3

              @Mechz: Practical? Sure. Enjoyable? Not so sure. My opinion is that life is too short to listen to crappy speakers. If you're a music lover and your budget is $100 and you can't find anything great second hand, get a pair of decent wired headphones (Philips SHP9500 are $100 on aliexpress) and enjoy music. But that's just my opinion, I'm aware that there's an army of Edifier fans and I have no problem with that.

              • Mechz on 10/01/2025 - 12:03
                +1

                @mangoed: I have plenty of headphones. Like I said they're great for background music.

              • p1 ama on 10/01/2025 - 22:13
                +1

                @mangoed: You're supposedly not an audiophile and not a speaker snob, who just happens to sound exactly like an audiophile and like a speaker snob - literally the exact kind of annoying attitude that drove me away from places like Head-Fi back in the day.

                I would recommend looking for 2nd hand offers on marketplace and gumtree. I recently grabbed a bundle of 2 Jamo floor-standing speakers (at least 10 years old but in great condition) + central channel speaker + Yamaha receiver for $150.

                Obviously used products are always better value than new products - it doesn't just apply to speakers, you can literally post under any deal "why not buy used". I don't necessarily disagree with the idea of buying used for value, but you can't compare the value of new and used products - they exist in different spaces, there's value in being able to pick up a product right now, from a reputable retailer, with warranty…etc.

                If you're a music lover and your budget is $100 and you can't find anything great second hand, get a pair of decent wired headphones (Philips SHP9500 are $100 on aliexpress) and enjoy music. But that's just my opinion, I'm aware that there's an army of Edifier fans and I have no problem with that.

                Yes, but you're the one who hasn't been able to name a single comparable alternative (i.e. under $100 new) which offers better audio quality than these Edifiers. Not really about being Edifier fans (I don't even own an Edifier product), but you're the one who seems to have an unsubstantiated opinion.

                • mangoed on 10/01/2025 - 23:16
                  +2

                  @p1 ama: Thanks for your feedback, it wasn't my intention to take the discussion it this direction. The top comment was from a person who owns 3 sets of Edifier and praises them as "brilliant", not just "the best speakers under $100" (I can't argue with that). I just added an opinion from someone who had a chance compare Edifier to other products and failed to find any brilliance. No matter how cheap these speakers are, I don't see them as good value. I bought them and I hate them, their low price can't change that. My suggestion to look for secondhand speakers was a reply to someone else who asked for recommendation how to spend $100, they did not ask specifically about the new active speakers in that price bracket.

      • mantra on 10/01/2025 - 01:37
        +1

        +1 for the used marketplace

        there isn't much innovation in speakers
        often see premium super cheap

      • tommo0468 on 10/01/2025 - 08:27

        I have a set of Jamo i300 2.1 speakers for every PC and small TV in my house. They are absolutely brilliant. Latest find was $30 on market place. Only thing to consider is the sub cone often needs re-foaming.

      • Loopholio on 10/01/2025 - 08:42

        Edifier have very poor quality control. This is likely why we see such a difference of opinion on their sound quality.

        I bought and returned a pair of similar Edifier speakers a few year ago. The sound was wrong and gave me a headache.

        • p1 ama on 10/01/2025 - 22:14

          The sound was wrong and gave me a headache.

          Did you wire up the channels out of phase?

    • stephendt on 10/01/2025 - 12:36

      They are good but have no real bass, and by turning the bass up, it ruins the sound a bit. I recommend turning the bass down onto these and adding a subwoofer if you want bass.

  • FD Zone on 09/01/2025 - 15:04
    +1

    Would these be suitable for a small living room or would there not be a noticeable difference compared to the stock inbuilt TV speakers/UE Boom.

    • bAps on 09/01/2025 - 15:06
      +10

      basically anything is better than inbuilt tv speakers

    • Wolfenstein98k on 09/01/2025 - 15:20
      +1

      Yes

    • Naigrabzo on 09/01/2025 - 15:26

      Yes they are good for small room. Not for a big room though.

      • tenpercent on 09/01/2025 - 16:02

        Is 3m x 4m too big for these?

        • Naigrabzo on 09/01/2025 - 16:05
          +4

          I use it in a room that size but sit close to my monitor. It would be enough as long as you don't expect earth shattering sound for movies.

  • sticky8anana on 09/01/2025 - 15:05
    +1

    OP what's the difference between these and R1380T ? thanks

    • 00 on 09/01/2025 - 15:07
      +7

      R1380T: Lacks Bluetooth, Optical, and Coaxial inputs, only providing RCA and Line In input

      • sticky8anana on 09/01/2025 - 15:25

        thanks, bought a pair, my first ever set of bookshelf speakers, hope they wont be too much for my tiny desk.

      • 00 on 09/01/2025 - 15:08
        +5

        unhelpful

          • tacos4brekkie on 09/01/2025 - 15:12
            +23

            @bAps: People need to be reminded that a public forum's purpose is to discuss and share knowledge.

            • bAps on 09/01/2025 - 15:53

              @tacos4brekkie: I'd argue that every comment section being filled with very basic questions that can easily be googled makes it more difficult for people to engage in more nuanced discussion about the item.

              • 00 on 09/01/2025 - 15:56
                +5

                @bAps: where do you think the source of information that search engines like google rely on

                years and years of web content including helpful online forums being crawled and indexed

              • tacos4brekkie on 09/01/2025 - 16:06
                +4

                @bAps: That's a fair argument; though I would counter-argue once again that even very basic questions that can easily be googled count under a forum's overarching purpose to discuss and share knowledge.

                We are dealing with a quite infinite space in internet forums, where you can have both simple discussion and knowledge-sharing (like this person asking the difference between x and y) whilst also having nuanced discussion about the product, sharing their anecdotal experiences etc.

                Whilst it's true that it might make it more difficult for people to find more nuanced discussion amongst more simple questions and queries, I would argue that Google sometimes also makes it more difficult. What is easier? Googling "what's the difference between Edifier R1380DB and R1380T" or asking someone in the forum and getting a simple, straight, one-line answer? Google can sometimes flood you with ads and product placement as soon as you attempt to search a product. People's perceptions of trust and critical thinking on the internet have also evolved over the years - what's better - getting a response from someone you know is a person or scrolling to see that some of the articles have been auto-generated or possibly written by bots or AI? Google isn't the same as it was 10 years ago.

                My counter argument is that it's okay to have both. The world won't go down in fire if both existed. :)

              • eraser215 on 09/01/2025 - 16:22

                @bAps: 100% agreed. A lot of lazy people in every forum, including this one.

          • Ademos on 10/01/2025 - 02:45

            @bAps: I never understood people that participate on social media purely to tell others to stop participating on social media.

      • JigBew on 09/01/2025 - 15:50
        +3

        imagine if people only replied with let me google that for you and googling just sent you in an infinite loop of people telling you to google it.

        • easternculture on 09/01/2025 - 15:52

          Sounds like The Matrix

        • n3ck3ntry8bort0rgasm on 09/01/2025 - 16:12

          imagine if people only replied

          imagine if people only auto replied with chatgpt because its less effort than typing. auto reply plugin coming soon. you don't even need to be at your computer. you get on with your life and a bot is your terminally online presence. 😭

          tbh though the end result probably won't be that different. with the bots programmed to be humanely dumb and have endless arguments to pass off as human.

          fyi I had an existential crisis recently when a random user referred to me as nothing but a bot in forums. I brushed it off at first but then it creeped in. all of us are interacting like nothing more or less than bots. especially when emotional engagement and deliberate trolling/triggering is involved. online I'm nothing more than a bot what is the whole point of doing something which can be done by a few lines of code.

        • Human Bean on 09/01/2025 - 16:28
          +2

          Google definitely is not what it used to be. SEO killed SEs

  • Palomino on 09/01/2025 - 15:09
    -1

    Interested in these, what's centrecoms return policy if the don't work for my space?

  • Naigrabzo on 09/01/2025 - 15:26
    +1

    These also look smart on your desk. I enjoy mine. Pron sounds good it too.

    • harvestloon on 09/01/2025 - 18:03

      I've had many compliments on the appearance of mine (take the dust shield off for 150% more compliments)

  • easternculture on 09/01/2025 - 15:34
    +4

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    • DrDan on 11/01/2025 - 00:26

      how

      • DrDan on 11/01/2025 - 00:26

        nvm got it

  • easternculture on 09/01/2025 - 15:36
    +1

    These have an optical input so can be used with modern TVs

    That $1 monster optical cable from TGG suddenly became useful lol

    • Wolfenstein98k on 09/01/2025 - 16:59
      +3

      these come with a fibre optic cable anyway, so still a waste of $1 lol

      • easternculture on 09/01/2025 - 17:04
        -1

        Its not a Monster cable, just a cheapo china one.

        • Undercut 2241 on 09/01/2025 - 22:10
          +1

          If you did a blind test I'm certain you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between the two cables

  • zeomega on 09/01/2025 - 15:48
    +2

    Paywith Afterpay or Zip for no surcharge and to use CC.

  • bliss35 on 09/01/2025 - 15:49

    Do these speakers work as rear speakers for a tv? As in can I have my soundbar hooked up and then add these as Bluetooth rears?

    • Jengel on 09/01/2025 - 21:20

      I don't have this model but I can say that most low- and mid-range TVs are lacking in the "user defined audio" area.
      If you have HDMI audio output to the soundbar, and that soundbar can send another two signals out for 3.0 surround sound (or fake 5.0 surround sound), then probably yes. If you use a surround sound control unit that assigns audio, then definitely yes.

      If you use the TV for this, then most likely no.

    • Ademos on 10/01/2025 - 02:46

      No, and even if they did, they'd have horrible latency.

      • bliss35 on 10/01/2025 - 10:59

        Thank you all

  • Whatisthatvelvet on 09/01/2025 - 15:54
    +2

    Bought the daughter a pair of these not too long ago. Seem decent enough where I always have to yell at her to turn down her (crappy) music

    • MrKnowItAll on 09/01/2025 - 17:34

      hahah I did the same but with 1280DB's. I now spend a good portion of my day saying "turn that garbage down".
      I eventually wall mounted them with some cheap universal brackets from bunnings and can hear them distorting / rattling through the wall at high volume.

      Oh well, at least it sounds better than the tinny, cheap Soniq TV speakers she was using.

  • BARE-STOCK on 09/01/2025 - 15:55

    Bought these last time, always want to pair a subwoofer for them, any recommendations?

    • Wolfenstein98k on 09/01/2025 - 16:59

      these don't have a sub out, do they? Try the R1280DBS which are also on sale - or get one of the sets that come with their subwoofer (also on sale at the same place)

    • goose25 on 09/01/2025 - 21:03

      I haven't personally used these speakers, but adding a sub shouldn't be impossible if the sub accepts line level input.
      It could potentially work if you connect the left channel speaker output to the sub, then from the sub to the left speaker?

      You could take a look at a small inexpensive sub like the 8" one from DJ City

      Or potentially find one on Marketplace?

  • angry-redbird on 09/01/2025 - 15:58

    I have Samsung Q930b hooked up to Samsung S90C via eARC. I have seen the TV has simultaneous optical output feature with eARC. So if I get these speakers and connect to the TV via optical, would I get a wider stereo soundstage combined with the Q930b? Will the Edifiers supports audio codecs like Dolby Digital Plus/ Atmos via the optical?

  • laudalashun on 09/01/2025 - 16:01

    People who own these, Does it have good enough bass?

    • easternculture on 09/01/2025 - 16:04
      -1

      Bose enters the chat

      (ᇂ_Jᇂ )

    • Naigrabzo on 09/01/2025 - 16:06
      +1

      Not for bass heads. It's got some.

    • geekcohen on 09/01/2025 - 16:15
      +1

      Depends how much bass you want. It doesn't have a Sub, so expect okay bass from the main speakers.

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