Normal price is over $200... looks like GSS is happening
S2000Pro at $449 and M3600DB at $149 too, among others with price dropped
Good time to buy
Ya.. I have received my
Edifier R1850DB for only $169!
Though after hearing it, I think I can lived with the R1280DB which is selling for $119.
The Edifier is GREAT! I bought the R1850DB because I want an option to add a SUBwoofer. But i guess there is no need for it if you are using it in a bedroom.
THe sound stage is HUGE! and BASS is quite powerful already.
thumping if u place the speakers near corners and walls.
voice reproduction is quite lifelive and natural... it does goes to show a large speaker can do miracles at low volume versus trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of a small desktop speakers ..
I'm still amazed by the lows... it's not subwoofer rumble... type.. but when watching netflix... the dinosaurs steps and roar feels the room and u can feel the "wind" at you ..lol... u can really feel it roar and move towards you..
Now..i am wondering what would happen if i buy a wharfdale 10 woofer at placed it inside my bedroom .. LOL...
I did a comparison test with my Phillips Fidelio soundbar downstairs in my living room. Well, I find fidelio sounds more refined and warm. Very good and sooth for long listening..
The edifier is a little brighter and kinda lacks the warmth. But it's not too bad because I have the BOSE companion 20 next to it ..and I can always switch when i want some warmth. Though, u could dabble with the treble/bass control at the back of the edifier... I didn't ...
Long story short, if it's gonna be your first desktop speakers, go with the Edifier! Cheap and good. The sound is enough for a room and there's really no need to upgrade.
The finishing is also very good... heavy set of speakers with solid wood MDF enclosures...!