Edifier S3000Pro Powered Wireless Bookshelf Speakers $640 Delivered (Free Shipping with Exceptions) @ Edifier AU

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  master in disguise on 27/01/2020 - 18:31

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  How good are these compared to Sonos One ?

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    onlinepred on 27/01/2020 - 19:08

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    Just a single Sonos 1?

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      master in disguise on 28/01/2020 - 13:19

      pair

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        thebadmachine on 28/01/2020 - 15:52

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        The main difference would be in basic specification & wireless audio.

        In specification (and likely performance) the Edifier simply out-does the Sonos One’s.
        (Driver size 6.5 vs 3.5-inch / planar vs soft-dome tweeter / amplification power / wired connectivity etc)

        When it comes to wireless audio though, the Sonos wins with better quality Lossless WiFi audio (AirPlay etc), while the Edifier only has Bluetooth (Apt-X) for wireless audio (bluetooth is more convenient but WiFi audio is better quality).
        Price of 2x Sonos One is also cheaper than these Edifier’s.
        Sonos One can also link to Apple TV wirelessly using AirPlay to use as speakers etc.

        I did my best, but they are a bit hard to compare as they seem to be designed for different markets.

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          master in disguise on 30/01/2020 - 13:50

          @thebadmachine: Thanks.

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  Sage on 27/01/2020 - 18:31

  5 votes last time isn't good reception.

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    thebadmachine on 27/01/2020 - 18:57

    +1

    Probably because this is ozbargain and these are expensive to begin with (the highest upvote has been 18 ).
    The cheaper Edifier R1280DB has been well received (120+).

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    onlinepred on 27/01/2020 - 19:07

    +1

    Ozb are cheap though. I think the price point is above where most would spend. Alternatively it's less than I would spend on a set of stereo speakers and receiver for my TV, so it's very good value.

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      thebadmachine on 27/01/2020 - 19:15

      Yes I agree.
      To get the same performance / specs with separates (passive speakers / amplifier / wireless connectivity etc) you will be spending much much more.
      An example is buying the KEF Q350 ($699) or Jamo Concert C93 II ($699) and that’s just for the passive speakers.

      Edit: replaced Q150 with Q350 as it has comparable 6.5inch woofer.

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        beeze on 27/01/2020 - 19:48

        There are quite a few good sets of powered monitors in this price range, of them I would likely take the Audioengine A5+ (with a sub).

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          thebadmachine on 27/01/2020 - 19:50

          @beeze: Personal preference can play a big part in your decision.
          Just specification wise though the Edifier’s offer more for your money in features / performance (digital inputs / bi-amplification with much more power / planar-diaphragm tweeter / DSP control over sound-signature etc).

          I have also read some negative feedback on powered speakers which use Class A/B (Mackie / Audioengine).
          Apparently heat is the issue, and Class A/B tends to run too hot and can lead to failure of components (Mackie CR series is known well for this issue, and I read about it happening on Audioengine speakers & subwoofers as well).

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  krammis76 on 27/01/2020 - 18:39

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  I just got a set of R1280DB speakers the other day from Amazon and now I already want to get better ones. Even though the ones I have sound great. I'm so easily tempted to things I don't really need but kinda want!

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    thebadmachine on 27/01/2020 - 19:11

    +1

    From my part, appreciate what you have.
    IMO the R1280DB are still great speakers, and I actually prefer them to some of the other more expensive ‘R’ series.

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      krammis76 on 27/01/2020 - 21:08

      Thanks for the advice. I think you might have been the person that suggested me to get them. lol. They are actually really good so i probably should stick with them. :)

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    Charlie-B on 27/01/2020 - 20:13

    +1

    Once you get a taste of what decent audio is, you will want more.

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  Rubber Duck on 27/01/2020 - 18:45

  +1

  I want a pair of these but the only thing stopping me is 1 year warranty , most powered monitors from JBL etc usually come with 5 year warranty

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    thebadmachine on 27/01/2020 - 18:58

    +1

    2 years under ACL should be enough to weed out any faults etc.
    I am sure they will last, as long as you use them reasonably.
    As always if you are the type to blast them at max-volume for hours on end it may reduce product-life.

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      Singu1arity on 27/01/2020 - 20:12

      ACL isn't prescriptive like that, and I'd reasonably expect a set of expensive (no matter how much they are good value) bookshelf speakers to last far longer than just 2 years.

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  KLoNe on 27/01/2020 - 19:38

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  This disgusting neckbeard man-child says they're absolutely incredible.

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxuYSqCgqTY

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    FTTNope on 27/01/2020 - 20:26

    Damn, he needs to learn some video production skills.

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    alvian on 27/01/2020 - 22:23

    I knew it was another expletive laden, vomit inducing video from Z Reviews before I clicked the link. I get sick from watching and listening to his videos.

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      Rubber Duck on 27/01/2020 - 22:43

      +1

      I find him entertaining 😀

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  he88388 on 28/01/2020 - 11:27

  These speakers are tempting.
  Anyone has one and don't mind giving a review here?

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    georgejefferson on 28/01/2020 - 15:21

    I've had them for a few months now and compared them to some Kef LSX's, Audioengine A5+'s and some old passive Tannoys (E10 or E11 iirc). Firstly, the low end goes deep, real deep, you definitely don't miss the lack of sub-out (the port does blow an audible amount of air though). The top end is sharp and can be fatiguing at high volumes. The imaging is equivalent to the A5+'s (which is decent) but doesn't touch the LSX's (as expected in a ~$1500 speaker). Design-wise they are nice and with the matching stands they should age well. They are a great all-round multimedia/hifi speaker and for this price I don't think you'll be disappointed (they have a 30 day return policy).

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      onlinepred on 28/01/2020 - 16:29

      You can reduce the highs though, unlike the a5+s. Also a5+ requires good placement to get any bass out of them due to being rear port.

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        thebadmachine on 28/01/2020 - 16:36

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        due to being rear port.

        S3000Pro is also rear-ported. The bass-extension comes from the larger 6.5-inch drivers, and also the DSP-tuning to match the cabinet / drivers.
        As far as I know from the specifications the Audioengine’s use a single amplifier for each tweeter + woofer, and use traditional passive crossovers inside to split the signal to tweeter / woofer.

        Edifier uses a bi-amplified design for each speaker, meaning there is an amplifier for each woofer & each tweeter, and together with the active DSP handling the crossover, they can pull a few more tricks (DSP adjustments to compensate for the cabinet / driver limits) to get better overall sound & bass extension out of the drivers.

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    thebadmachine on 28/01/2020 - 15:41

    Here are a few more feedback comments from another user.

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  maxz2040 on 28/01/2020 - 20:52

  I am seriously interested in picking them up for our apartment. I am specifically wanting to use them for a bit of netflix via the LG TV and Google Home. Does anyone have any experience using this as a bluetooth speaker for google home mini. Queries relating to always on bluetooth access, and having multiple inputs do i need to switch via remote manually.

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    he88388 on 28/01/2020 - 22:11

    I can see that someone purchased them at less than $600 delivered.