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product_id: 219864350
title: "R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - 2.0 Wireless Studio Monitor Speaker - 42W RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wood Grain"
brand: "edifier"
price: "$2834621"
currency: COP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Edifier"
url: https://www.desertcart.co/products/219864350-r1280dbs-active-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers-optical-input-2-0-wireless
store_origin: CO
region: Colombia
---

# Bluetooth 5.0 seamless wireless 42W RMS distortion-free power Optical & coaxial lossless inputs R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - 2.0 Wireless Studio Monitor Speaker - 42W RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wood Grain

**Brand:** edifier
**Price:** $2834621
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your sound game — because your space deserves speakers as smart as you.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - 2.0 Wireless Studio Monitor Speaker - 42W RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wood Grain by edifier
- **How much does it cost?** $2834621 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co](https://www.desertcart.co/products/219864350-r1280dbs-active-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers-optical-input-2-0-wireless)

## Best For

- edifier enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted edifier brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Gen Bluetooth 5.0:** Effortlessly pair with all your devices for wireless freedom and flawless streaming.
- • **Immersive 42W RMS Sound:** Fill your space with crystal-clear, distortion-free audio that commands attention.
- • **Intuitive Remote Control:** Master volume, bass, treble, and input modes from anywhere—convenience at your fingertips.
- • **Elegant Wood Grain Finish:** Add a sophisticated, natural aesthetic that elevates any modern workspace or living area.
- • **Versatile Optical & Coaxial Inputs:** Connect TVs, computers, and external subwoofers with zero signal loss.

## Overview

The Edifier R1280DBs are premium active bookshelf speakers delivering 42W RMS of distortion-free sound with a 13mm silk dome tweeter and 4-inch subwoofer. Featuring Bluetooth 5.0 for seamless wireless connectivity, plus optical and coaxial inputs for lossless audio from multiple devices. Finished in elegant wood grain, they include a handy remote control and subwoofer line out, backed by a 2-year warranty—perfect for professionals seeking high-fidelity sound with versatile connectivity and stylish design.

## Description

Free delivery and returns on eligible orders. Buy Edifier R1280DBs Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers - Optical Input - 2.0 Wireless Studio Monitor Speaker - 42W RMS with Subwoofer Line Out - Wood Grain at desertcart UK.

Review: Impressive sound, connectivity and build quality for a reasonable price - Really pleased with these - I have them set-up in our kitchen on top of the fridge connected via optical to an Apple Airport Express and wired to an desertcart Echo Dot. They have replaced an desertcart Echo Plus that I never got on with, the sound quality although loud, was really harsh. They were well packed and come with a decent length cable for between the two speakers, an RCA cable, an optical and a headphone socket to RCA cable. The small remote is also included, along with a battery. The speakers are a good weight, feel well made and I really like the wood finish. We leave them powered on all the time which means that they work well with Alexa and the sound quality from the Alexa dot is good. Streaming iTunes from the Airport with Apple’s higher quality stream the sound quality is really very good, excellent for the price in my opinion. Good stereo separation and sound field and really good dynamic width with decent low level bass without being boomy. I don’t have a subwoofer connected, but to be honest I don’t feel the need for one. Given that the speakers are sitting on top of a huge steel fridge freezer that may well be helping with the solid sound, either way sounds pretty good to me. In terms of volume, our kitchen is medium size, and they are more than loud enough and have not experienced any distortion at the levels we’re listening too. Some reviews have mentioned background hiss, but so far in my experience there is no detectable background hiss, noise or other interference. The remote is small and lightweight but does the job, it’s a bit confusing that the remote has buttons labelled ‘on’ & ‘off’ where these are in fact not power buttons, but instead are for turning on a truly terrible ‘sound field extension mode’; this just surrounds horrendous, is totally unnecessary and my advice is ignore it and never go there! Bluetooth seems to work well, only used it to test pair to my phone which was fine. I like the fact that the power supply is integrated (so no annoying brick), it would be nice if the power lead could be disconnected, but a minor gripe really. Overall, an excellent pair of ‘bookshelf’ speakers, really good sound for the size, well constructed and very flexible in terms of input source options. For what we’re using them for I don’t think I could have found anything better for even a substantially higher price, very pleased and would recommend them.
Review: Absolute bargain - These speakers offer exceptional value for money. They pair effortlessly with my Bluetooth turntable, delivering clear and rich sound that enhances my listening experience. The build quality is solid, and the wood grain finish adds a touch of elegance to my setup. With multiple input options and a handy remote control, they provide versatility and convenience. Overall, a fantastic purchase that combines quality and affordability.

## Features

- BLUETOOTH 5.0 - Pair the speaker with your smartphone, tablet, Mac, or laptop to play music wirelessly, no need to deal with messy wires.
- SUB OUT AND OPT/COAX INPUTS - Sub-out output works with external subwoofer. Optical and coaxial inputs to ensure a lossless connection to TVs and computers.
- DISTORTION-FREE SOUND - Fill your room with beautiful sound with its 42W continuous undistorted power, 13mm silk dome tweeter unit, and 4-inch sub-woofer unit.
- REMOTE CONTROL - Wireless remote for easy control of volume, mute/unmute, switch OPT/COAX mode, switch line-in, and Bluetooth mode. Bass, treble, and volume control buttons located on the side panel.
- 2 YEAR WARRANTY - R1280DBs is proudly designed and manufactured by Edifier. The entire system is back with a 2 year warranty.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B087C1HH7Z |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,238 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 5 in Bookshelf Hi-Fi Speakers |
| Colour | Wood Grain |
| Compatible devices | Laptop, Personal Computer, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Control method | Remote |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Included components | Wireless Remote Control, RCA Cables |
| Is waterproof | False |
| Item model number | ed-r1280dbs-wood-uk |
| Manufacturer | Edifier |
| Number of items | 2 |
| Power source | AC |
| Product dimensions | 19.6D x 14.6W x 23.4H centimetres |
| Recommended uses for product | Music |
| Speaker size | 13 Millimetres |
| Subwoofer diameter | 13 Millimetres |
| Surround-sound channel configuration | 2.0 |
| Warranty type | Limited |
| Wireless communication technology | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Edifier
- **Connectivity technology:** Bluetooth v5.1, Optical, Coaxial, RCA
- **Frequency response:** 20 KHz
- **Material:** Wood
- **Model name:** R1280DBs
- **Mounting type:** Shelf Mount
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 42 Watts
- **Speaker type:** Bookshelf
- **Special feature:** Hi Res Audio

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are these compatible with Dolby digital 5.1?**
A: There’s an optical input so the speakers can receive a 5.1 signal but this is a stereo system with only 2 speakers so only 2 channels of any 5.1 signal would be audible. There is a “sub-out” port where you can connect a sub-bass speaker, so if you did this you’d hear a total of 3 channels of the 5.1 signal. If your source signal is 5.1 then you ideally need a 5.1 speaker system, not stereo + sub (2.1).

**Q: How do you connect a 3rd speaker?**
A: If by 3rd Speaker, you mean a Subwoofer, then yes there is SUB OUT connection on the rear of the RHS speaker. If you search, Edifier do have just the thing.

**Q: Can you listen to two devices at the same time ie. Xbox through optical and pc through aux**
A: You can only have one input play at one time but you can have multiple things connected at the same time just change input so you can have one device connected on optical then another on aux but can only play one at a time

**Q: Can I use these without Bluetooth**
A: Hi yes you can just plug in using the 2 x RCA to 2 x RCA lead or 2 x RCA lead to 3.5mm jack lead which comes with them.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Impressive sound, connectivity and build quality for a reasonable price
*by W***O on 13 February 2021*

Really pleased with these - I have them set-up in our kitchen on top of the fridge connected via optical to an Apple Airport Express and wired to an Amazon Echo Dot. They have replaced an Amazon Echo Plus that I never got on with, the sound quality although loud, was really harsh. They were well packed and come with a decent length cable for between the two speakers, an RCA cable, an optical and a headphone socket to RCA cable. The small remote is also included, along with a battery. The speakers are a good weight, feel well made and I really like the wood finish. We leave them powered on all the time which means that they work well with Alexa and the sound quality from the Alexa dot is good. Streaming iTunes from the Airport with Apple’s higher quality stream the sound quality is really very good, excellent for the price in my opinion. Good stereo separation and sound field and really good dynamic width with decent low level bass without being boomy. I don’t have a subwoofer connected, but to be honest I don’t feel the need for one. Given that the speakers are sitting on top of a huge steel fridge freezer that may well be helping with the solid sound, either way sounds pretty good to me. In terms of volume, our kitchen is medium size, and they are more than loud enough and have not experienced any distortion at the levels we’re listening too. Some reviews have mentioned background hiss, but so far in my experience there is no detectable background hiss, noise or other interference. The remote is small and lightweight but does the job, it’s a bit confusing that the remote has buttons labelled ‘on’ & ‘off’ where these are in fact not power buttons, but instead are for turning on a truly terrible ‘sound field extension mode’; this just surrounds horrendous, is totally unnecessary and my advice is ignore it and never go there! Bluetooth seems to work well, only used it to test pair to my phone which was fine. I like the fact that the power supply is integrated (so no annoying brick), it would be nice if the power lead could be disconnected, but a minor gripe really. Overall, an excellent pair of ‘bookshelf’ speakers, really good sound for the size, well constructed and very flexible in terms of input source options. For what we’re using them for I don’t think I could have found anything better for even a substantially higher price, very pleased and would recommend them.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolute bargain
*by K***R on 3 May 2025*

These speakers offer exceptional value for money. They pair effortlessly with my Bluetooth turntable, delivering clear and rich sound that enhances my listening experience. The build quality is solid, and the wood grain finish adds a touch of elegance to my setup. With multiple input options and a handy remote control, they provide versatility and convenience. Overall, a fantastic purchase that combines quality and affordability.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Like most reviews, the speakers are great!
*by A***R on 2 December 2021*

Got these to add to my TV setup as I was not really happy with the sound output from the TV itself. Strange that we are at a stage where the TV themselves are easily ranging into the 65inch size category with ridiculous visuals ( HDR, 4k etc) but the sound being produced from the thin sets are average at best. But most people including myself are legitimately ok with them because we simply don't expect visual & sound to have equal weight. Finally decided to do something about the great TV and the 'acceptable' sound. Let's just say I fell down a rabbit hole for audiophiles....so much out there to read up on. But consistently these speakers were deemed to be an amazing bang for the buck speakers that tv soundbars simply cannot match. It would appear that soundbars, unless very expensive with subs cannot hold itself against a good set of speakers. Furthermore bookshelf speakers have made great strides in tech and sound quality and people were impressed with these eidifer speakers. Got them and set them up for the TV. First they look amazing without the cover and really completed the setup, I got the wood finish version . Not too big nor too small, was a breeze to setup as I used an optical connection, I really wish in the future hdmi arc is introduced to allow the TV remote to control sound. Anyhow minor gripe here. The sound produced is just 'rich' compared to the TV sound, its broad with great depth and actual deep bass. Honestly felt semi cinema like, and really made things immersive. Really impressed. The 2.1 sets up is equally impressive with dialogue and sound having distinct locations. Make that they are evenly spaced out, like a triangle setup with you being at one point, the two speakers being at the other ends, placed at sitting ear level and angled in towards you. Music to be honest is even better, the range of these speakers is impressive for its price. Throughly enjoy listening to them in the living room and I don't want a sub as heavy bass has me somewhat paranoid neighbours will complain as its a smallish flat. Seriously its just refreshing to hear such a robust sound stage in the living room. Spent half the time testing them watching a film then switching to the TV speakers and constantly shocking myself that I had accepted such rubbish sound! Thinking to myself 'was I seriously listening to this!?' These speaker are like a opening gateway to a world of ridiculous high fidelity speaker setups and I've just started my journey with a limited budget. Great speakers for the price and kicking myself I didn't get these before.

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*Product available on Desertcart Colombia*
*Store origin: CO*
*Last updated: 2026-02-01*