With closed eyes, the change is hearable. The 1280t for the price sounds really really great. But the 1700BT sounds in every way better. Deeper bass sparkling higher tones and the sound is more spaceious The 1280t is room sound and the 1700 a hall sound.

One of the most asked questions on this channel is "which one should I pick, R1280T or R1700BT?". My previous comparison of these two is one of the most frequently viwed overall, so I hope this one should bring new perspective to this question, thanks to different setup and new music. So... Which one is actually better? Build quality and features is where R1700BT gains significant advantage over R1280T, covering the price difference between them. R1700BT fells more premium than R1280T and looks sleeker on the desk. Bluetooth connectivity is another big plus for R1700BT. Soundwise, R1700BT again feels more like a premium product, offering less box colourations, more dynamic slam and more natural tone. R1280T, all though prefectly capable in its price range, falls short in midrange clarity and focus compared to more expensive brother. Bass on both reaches similar depths, but R1700BT has more control and less upper range boom. To sum this up, if You wonder which one of these to choose, go for R1700BT as the extra price is totally justified and than some. What do you think? Would You choose R1700BT over R1280T? let me know below! Cheers!

@obvious_humor

6 жыл бұрын

I was going to ask, what's different between this new video and this older one? kzread.info/dash/bejne/pHWLo8eynMe9ls4.html My thoughts haven't really changed much since then; the 1280T still seems clearer overall, and perhaps this is most apparent during "Full Speed". The R1700BT feels unbalanced, like the highs are too boosted and the bass is too recessed and loud. Although, the guitars and cymbals have more presence on the R1700BT. The loudness of the bass also comes out during "Dirty Swamp Jack". Whatever is going on in the mids, as well, makes the vocals of "Dream A Dream" sound more relaxing on the R1280T... Ultimately I still prefer the tonality of the R1280T and the fact that it is cheaper, which is why I ended up buying it. The R1700BT doesn't sound like an upgrade in *every* way. (Also, I don't care for BT or for the looks of the 1700, but that's an aside.)

@ig33ku

6 жыл бұрын

Maybe I should consider the R1700BT since it is only 93USD here.

@dev.lockridge

6 жыл бұрын

ig33ku do it! That’s less than the r1280t,

@ig33ku

6 жыл бұрын

Skylatian well edifier is a Malaysian brand if am not mistaken. And I am in Malaysia.

@dev.lockridge

6 жыл бұрын

ig33ku ah

R1280T, nice lightly and well balanced R1700BT, slightly deep and more alive = honestly, both are quite surprising in their own song genre.

I've had the r1700bt speakers for almost a week and I really like them (a lot actually). My "main" system consists of Magnepan MGIIIa's so I'm hard to impress. Make no mistake, the little Edifiers don't compare to the Magnepans in any category except "enjoyability". They have a really warm, musical sound that's easy on the ears. I have them set up about seven feet apart on stands, toed in slightly and about 2 feet from the back wall. Placement is important in order for these to sound their best. I debated on whether, or not, to spend a bunch of money for a second system and I decided that for the room that these are going to be in I didn't want to spend a ton. These speakers are big time bang for the buck. This KZread channel is what sold me on the Edifiers. The other speakers that I was considering were the Klipsch Sixes and maybe down the road I'll get a pair of those...who knows? In the meantime, my headphones are getting less of a workout and I've had the r1700bt's playing every day the whole time that I'm home and awake.

@DSAUDIOreview

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the input Greg! I'm glad You enjoy R1700BT, they are great value for money indeed. Cheers!

Thank you a lots mate, your help is beyond the price, this is the way to go, great job !

I listened the test with the Audio-Technica M40X. Both are very close. Vocals and bass sounded a bit better on the R1700BT but the 1280T sounded more spacious to me. Both are very nice, especially 1280T if we consider their price.

estuve escuchando estos parlantes en la tienda de un amigo y la verdad son increíbles.

@ernestomora2689

5 жыл бұрын

A cual te refieres, el 1700?

thank you for the test. bought 1280

Thanks for the videos, way better als everything else which I have seen on KZread.

My headphones are audiotechnica mx40. On a blind listening test I was mostly unable to decipher which speaker was playing. Only when I started seeing the video could I notice the difference, albeit small. For my ears the 1280t was more spatial in music presentation. Prefer to go with the 1280t due to their performance to cost value compared to the difference in sound. Edit as on 7/7/2018: I have purchased the r1280t and am more than satisfied with its performance. The sound is mellow on the mids and base is tight even at full volume. As noticed the sound stage is spatial. The highs are not shrill and i can listen to music for a long time without ear fatigue. I was confused a lot between this and the r1700bt. However I chose the r1280t and think I did a right thing for my kind of music listening. The simplicity in function (plug and play), looks (for my kind of liking), the sound quality are the plusses of this model and give this model the highest value per cost as compared to others. It is no wonder that it is compared with other bookshelf speakers and fares well even though not in that range as far as cost and the other nuances are concerned. For a common person who wants to enjoy crystal clear music with out getting into the blah blah blah of audiophile jargon these are great.

@STNG17-

5 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm a M30x user and I love my headphone sound signature so much. And I have low tolerance on highs. Is R1280T has similar sound characteristic with your headphone? (clarity, flatness, sound stage) and did you audition both R1280T and R1700BT? How they compare? Thanks

@agitokatili1640

4 жыл бұрын

I suggested u must Upgrade the cable. It Will improve sound quality.

@Alex2011410136

4 жыл бұрын

Same here... M40x ftw... Lol

@DaliborPejcic47

4 жыл бұрын

@@agitokatili1640 really? How?

@stoppls1709

4 жыл бұрын

@@agitokatili1640 lmao no

Great videos; very nice location and view of this speakers.

좋은 영상 감사드립니다.

Thanks so much for making this video! It is the best and does give me all answers about how both speakers can perform with different types of music. Personally I like the sound of the R1280T in the classical music. But I think the R1700BT has a richer and deeper bass sound and hope that the bass adjustment that come with the speaker can allow me to lower it down as needed. I think I will buy the R1700BT though I am not planning to use the Bluetooth option of the speakers at all.

Thanx a lot bro! Ordered R1700BT….👍

my superzeros taught me that the less bass, better mids and highs; that's what i'm hearing here, great mids and highs from the 1280's but with enough bass.

1280 = balance, acoustic, crisp, wider sound room and 1700 = middle, vocal, deep

Thanks a lot for your videos mate, they are excellent. Highly recommend that you add an Amazon India affiliate link to all your videos as well. You are sure helping a lot of us make our purchase decisions and it seems unfair to not give you your due in some way. Thanks again.

@DSAUDIOreview

5 жыл бұрын

I am always happy when someone finds my videos helpful. Also thanks for the tip about Amazon India, I will check it out! Cheers!

@vijoyem1

5 жыл бұрын

Yes. Me too from India.

1280t best u can use it ur home studio for semi pro studio sound much balanced like high range Speakers...

Sold me on the 1700's, thanks. High end is less harsh and there is more deep bass. Overall a warmer sound, less boxy.

No preço que se encontra aqui no Brasil e pela diferença dos diferenciais oferecidos pela r1700bt é bem mais conveniente pegá-la do que sua irmã mais nova, diferença atual de 100 reais com mais qualidade e agrado!

Edifier R1700BT best!

I stop here at your channel after deciding to get one of these two over my sony xb40, which is a good speaker ( I believe) but I'm missing the stereo separation. I intend to connect them via bluetooth to my PC (omen ) for when editing on Photoshop and Lightroom, I also enjoy watching netflix on the laptop when on Ps/Lr on the external monitor (a 27 " 4k) . Do you think it is wise to go for one of these ( I think I like the 1700) over my sony ?. Danke, Gracias.

So I am transitioning from just having a "normal" audio experience via my PC's integrated sound card and my now almost 17-year old Altec Lansing 2.1 speakers to something....a little beefier. I have recently upgraded my PC to an ASUS X470 motherboard with a Ryzen 2700X CPU, and want to start getting the most out of my sound. I primarily listen to music and play my guitar along with it. Primarily I listen to bands in the Symphonic Metal genre...Nightwish, Epica, Kamelot, etc...along with other straightforward metal bands like Metallica, Disturbed, Rammstein, with some occasional Techno/Electric music thrown in for flavor. I like a good, deep bass that you can feel in your chest while also not overpowering everything else going on...so that gives you an idea of what I am working with and want to kind of aim for. My room is only 9' x 12'...but I know eventually I will be getting a larger home in the future, and my space for my "man cave" will almost triple...so I am looking for something "now" that will also be an excellent choice for "then". I just bought an Audioengine D1 DAC, and was planning to get a set of Edifier 1280BT speakers, or maybe even the 1700s....but also know there are a lot of other good options out there, like the Audioengine A5+'s and several others in that vein. But between these two Edifier's...which would be the better option?

ahora si , la separacion de la pared es lo mas importante.

Hi How is the Edifier R1700BT compared to the Yamaha NX-B55? We have company Xmas gift list I wasn't sure which one to pick? Maybe Yamaha NX-B55 has better resell value if I decide to upgrade later? what are your thoughts?

Both are good

can you compare or tell me which is better edifier 1850db or Swans D1080-IVB..they are both same price in my country

Ótimo, obrigado amigo..,

Good video connectivity for the R1380DB but is there much difference in audio quality with the R1700DB? Thank you!

great videos tnx much

The 1280's are noticeably thinner but only slightly. The difference in Mid Range response is very noticeable on the song "FULL SPEED" between the two the 1700' have the edge on mids and lows. I tend to like my speakers to sound a bit brighter though. The 17's have more presence marginally.

@hankhill5409

3 жыл бұрын

The 1280's have a subwoofer output

what's the actual name of "full speed" song, can't find it

Day and night difference between these two. I bought the 1280T accidently due to price ans thought it has bluetooth... I put them directly on TV to see how they sound then the 1700BT arrived... men huge difference in how sound is delivered. Spend extra and get 1700BT. I have my treble set to -2 and bass -1.

How do they perform for music recording purpose?

i think 1700bt slightly better but doesn't justify the price difference of 55$. I would go for the 1280T

1280 sounds more spacious and it's cheaper thx great vid

What I want to know is why the 1280DB (bluetooth) comes with a remote that lets you switch tracks as well as pause, but the more expensive 1700BT doesn't give you any controls. That's like half the point of a bluetooth speaker which has a remote, that you have a common interface to control your music.

@Noble_Isaac

Жыл бұрын

I can confirm this. 1280 has way better remote.

hey! Can you test the nubert nubox a-125?

I bought 1280t 2 years ago..they are still great..want to upgrade to s880db as 1000mk2 is unavailable..will it be a worthy upgrade?

What about R1600TIII ?

Setting LR in the right position for 1700 ?

What are the singer/composer of "deep" title? 🙏🏻 Thx

Scansonic S5Bt????

on the bass test at the end of the video. I think the R1280 can deliver lower frequencies compared to the R1700BT.

Vocals sound better on the 1700, but the 1280 sounds more balanced at times

Both seem ver capable.. perhaps a little more musical depth in the 1700s

For the price the R1280's are incredible, they sound more open and less coloured than the r1700's imo

@xXadambXx

3 жыл бұрын

what do you use to listen it ? maybe you use bad headphones to hear it

@jean-pierredevent970

3 жыл бұрын

I agree and think some equalizer boosting of the midrange would make the R1280T sound warmer and fuller but still well defined. High volumes would then probably lead to ugly distortion though. It could be that the R1280T is really meant for long listening nearby in a room where the other more studio type speaker with much presence would tire faster.

Спасибо за крутое видео!!!

The 1280ts have a subwoofer output, the 1700's don't so I got the 1280's so I can fine tune the lows and low mids with my sub and it sounds phenomenal

@ianrivera633

3 жыл бұрын

which sub did you connect?

thanks:you helped me to save 100£!!! i owe you a ocuple of beers!

@gabrielirlanda

4 жыл бұрын

the beer he likes costs £200 per glass.

@luigipetillo555

2 жыл бұрын

@@gabrielirlanda I am italian, i drink quality not quantity...

Compare Q Acoustics 3020i

i think this proves to listen to speakers before buying but listen with YOUR type of music. Both these have a nice sound but they both handle different types of music in their own way, so buy speakers that suit your type of music. for my type of music the 1280's would take it.

Hi digital stereophony. Thank you for your clear comparison videos. Lovin it! I kinda new in speaker world, but after watching tons of your videos, i kinda falling into 2 decision which is between R1700BT and A5+ wireless. Could you please help to give insight which one is better? Thank you. You rock!

@DSAUDIOreview

5 жыл бұрын

A5+ is objectively better speaker, but for me R1700BT in not that far behind and has much better price to performance ratio.

@gregorywahju3942

5 жыл бұрын

@@DSAUDIOreview hi.. thank you for your input. Im thinking the same way. But for a new player like me, is R1700BT enough or should i seek for a better one?

Neither of them are perfect but they are still pretty amazing for the size and price. Of the two I like the 1700 for the way it handles the difficult bass lines better. There is more box colouration in the 1280. The 1700 also seems to separate the instruments a little better. I feel the differences are small enough that you could be happy with either although if you are picky go with the 1700.

Like R1280T belance👍

I added now an equalizer to my humble Edifier R1100 and this way, a Bruckner symphony with its ridiculously wide, swelling dynamics can be enjoyed without alarming the neighbors. The speakers are directed towards me on 2 m distance. I put all that booming bass down, a lot of the fatiguing high frequencies too and then the remaining mid frequency rich sound is kept on low volume, except for the adagio part where the equalizer is passed. It's like listening to the orchestra from the dressing room but I don't care. The music is still present enough with these little speakers while on older 80's equipment with big speakers, it would be a too poor listening experience.

Interesting - just returned the 1700BT after using them for about a week; I like them well enough and the bass gets stupid loud, but it's like.. it's all upper bass. It rolls off hard by the time it's touching at 60Hz and even with volume up it's hard to see the woofer even moving. I have a subwoofer now, so I swapped it out for an R1280T since I heard it has less bass / less subbass than the 1700BT (and I don't need a dedicated sub-out on either edifier because I use an audio splitter for my woofer anyways). Funny thing - I swear to god the R1280T goes lower and harder in the bass region. The treble is a step back for sure and I'll miss that about the 1700BT, but the woofer sounds - to my ears - quite a bit more capable. Weirdddd. I could still hear and see driver excursion down at 40Hz, but it falls apart under that point.

@Noble_Isaac

Жыл бұрын

You made a good choice. I know we're probably in the minority but I also tested and liked the 1280 better. Also mind you, the 1280 objectively has a better remote which has way more functions than the 1700's. Also, a better retro look if you care about that, heheh.

Are these connected to a subwoofer or is this just the speakers?

Which one is better for house music/techno and has a better max volume quality?

@mfp7788

4 жыл бұрын

Edifier r1580dm

1700 sound slightly bigger, wider and a bit more dynamic to my ears, although in this test (compared to the previous video) the difference is smaller. Hard rock sounds terrible coming from both of them, country music sounds more lively from the 1700, there's no difference whatsoever in orchestral music (sounds great though), hip hop is definitely best played through the 1280. I'd still pick the 1700 as in the blind test I scrolled up each time when the sound got better, and most of the time it was the 1700.

The R1280T has more presence, but I like better the R1700BT because its nice bass and clear sounding.

There's a new 1700BTs. Any views?

Will you please do a comparison with the Edifier R1700BT vs Edifier S2000 pro

@DSAUDIOreview

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have ordered S2000Pro for the testsa gain and the comparioson with R1700BT is one of the many that will be done. Expect first videos later next month

@legione1capone

6 жыл бұрын

Digital Stereophony you should consider ordering some kanto yu products and swans

@DSAUDIOreview

6 жыл бұрын

Neither is officialy available in my country unfortunately

Can you connect the Bluetooth ones to your phone

@AkouriAmmar

4 жыл бұрын

Yes

The price gap between them is quiet big, it's not worth for the sound quality difference, at least in my country (almost 100 USD difference). Maybe the Bluetooth capability is a logical reason but still...

Why did you change name?

R1700BT, YES

edifier r1280t is open sound

Edifires or Mackie mr524? Please replay Thank you anyway

1280t have the better frequency of these and the by version of 1280. I dont understand why edifier did that

distorted guitars sound very scooped on the r1700 bt - I like the sound but not sure if its true to the original source Comparatively 1280t seems more balanced to by ears

1700 more smooth Hi-Fi, 1280 more direct rough sound

i prefer the sound of the 1700, but them being slanted is a nogo due to not being able to use them as a stand for decorations :P

with the 12801 the middles are more clean. The 1700 had a deepers bass.

Anyone has experience with Harmon Kardon Onxy ? assuming I do not listen in stereo, does Harmon Kardon Onxy have a chance against these 2 speakers?

@minexposeb8349

5 жыл бұрын

Yichuan Yu No. Both are different category.

Can R1700BT be used as a monitors for music production??

@M_773

5 жыл бұрын

If you are in a budget and you are really serious Yamaha makes good studio monitors for budgets. These are still gonna be good but they will be more bass-heavy and less accurate. The Yamaha's might be less enjoyable when just listening but they will be more accurate.

@riotvan000

4 жыл бұрын

I have the same question man. Did you buy these? Yamaha' s suer sound better but there is a huge price gap. At least here in my country

@fahimdawer

4 жыл бұрын

@@riotvan000 well I have this and I'm satisfied with the sound quality...they are all purpose speakers good sound quality .....with Bluetooth connectivity .....I don't think they sound less better than any other monitors......you can check this and other monitors side by side in the store .....good luck

@riotvan000

4 жыл бұрын

FAHIM UR REHMAN thanks for the answer man. Im concerned about these not having trs inputs, only rca. Are you having any problems with that?

@fahimdawer

4 жыл бұрын

@@riotvan000 not at all you can find all sort of wires on Ali Express or in your local market.....even I have solder myself rca to trs.....so it's not a big deal..... Just type rca to trs in google you will find .......the rca will go to the speakers and trs to synth or audio interface or whatever...

Can i use them with my ps4?

@dstns

5 жыл бұрын

If whatever monitor/TV you're using has audio out, the simplest thing would be to go HDMI from the PS4 to the monitor, and then go audio out from the monitor to the speaker set. Otherwise, I think you would have to do optical audio out from the PC to a DAC, and then from the dac to the speakers. This is going to add lag to the sound and the sound will only be adjustable from the speakers themselves IIRC. And if you're still looking for speakers, Edifier is having a valentines day sale right now.

1280t

Hi. This is a very nice channel for people who want to buy speakers. I really thankful for your review. Can you help me decide. R1700bts or T&V kurbis? Usage 70% music. Pop Ed sheeran, Sam Smith, etc 30% movie and game. Since I can not audition offline. The seller on my country closed due to covid. And only sell online 😑. Thank you very much.

For me r1280t have better midtones and better overall balanced sound.

from 4:42 show how well balance is r1700, not r1280 , big high and big low is gone, middle is most important

R1700BT sounds more precise than the R1280T

Just 20,-€ price difference... I would go for bluetooth!

R1280Ts Is a good product with sub output

The 1280 has the advantage of having a better vintage look and a better remote. They also have optical + coax input which the 1700s lack.

@user-vd1di1bk3p

Жыл бұрын

1280T has no optical output, only the DB series, including bluetooth.

1700bt is more balanced and musical

I would so love to buy the R1700BT, but as long as Edifier has this massive Bluetooth issues (open Bluetooth and almost everybody can log in without your permittion), sorry no way.

good for gaming?

@DSAUDIOreview

3 жыл бұрын

Both are good for gaming, but R1700BT is better IMO

70 bucks for the 1280t, I can't beat that.

Digtital Stereophony Please Answer Which ones should i buy? Edifier R1280DB( I need Bluetooth) or the Edifier R1700BT ,my use is music,movies and tv shows (i will use this with computer and tv) Thanks.

@Kragatar

5 жыл бұрын

I'm not the guy you were asking, but if it was me I'd get the 1700's. They're only $20 more but have better sound and build quality.

@DSAUDIOreview

5 жыл бұрын

Same here ;)

@abhishekrohera

5 жыл бұрын

@@DSAUDIOreview Thanks for the reply, the issue with R1700bt it doesn't have optical connection so I was planning on getting the R1850DB because my main use is tv, so is the price difference worth only for optical connection or should I just get the r1700bt?

@Azzukakazzama78

4 жыл бұрын

@@abhishekrohera Do i need optical connection if i use 1700bt with my tv but only in bluetooth ?

@abhishekrohera

4 жыл бұрын

@@Azzukakazzama78 if you are using Bluetooth then you don't optical but my suggestion would be buy the r1850db you get bluetooth and optical and down the line you could add a active subwoofer

Its an old video but, come on if you watch this video using a professional headphone youll notice how the music in the 1280 sounds like a song in process and the music in the 1700 sounds like a properly mixed song. No mid frequencies keeping me from breathing haha

Why r1280 sounding better

1700 bt sounds better in my opinion

Why 1700 (freq 60-20khz) had deep bass compared to 1280 (freq 55-20khz)...

@Daisudori

5 жыл бұрын

frequency doesnt say much

@foxjones7043

5 жыл бұрын

Look up frequency response curves - That's the real reason

R1700BT hass a Little more bass

@anonymouse3501

6 жыл бұрын

in real life i think they have a lot more bass.

@laptech3767

6 жыл бұрын

Anonymouse totally agree , I own them

the same

Klispch R-15PM vs JBL LSR305

R1280T WIN

Both sound tinny with annoying base. pass

how people can decide by listening to this when in reality, they are listening via their own system .. it's like comparing 4k content on 1080p TV

@orientciupaga6357

3 жыл бұрын

You can use headphones. Good quality audio is much cheaper found in headphones compared to speakers.