Review on Edifier Bookshelf Subwoofer Bluetooth Wireless Computer Accessories & Peripherals by Jnis Labucis ᠌

Name: Edifier Bookshelf Subwoofer Bluetooth Wireless Computer Accessories & Peripherals
Item: Edifier Bookshelf Subwoofer Bluetooth Wireless Computer Accessories & Peripherals
Rating: 5

May 03, 2023

A valuable purchase, some advantages!

From additional notes on the system:
- there was an initial task - to get listening to the entire frequency range at a low volume (especially low bass), the s360 successfully coped with this, for example, in the R2800 / R2750 line, in order to achieve the same detail from them, you need to turn the volume almost to the middle, besides, they quite deaf on high frequencies and decently buzz on low frequencies;
- in general, with the correct location of the subwoofer, they play at the level of good near-field studio monitors - very detailed, accurate, without strong failures in frequency response;
- the frequency of the subwoofer is limited to 40 Hz, it cannot physically play below, I would not call it a minus, because without this filter, from a fairly cheap speaker, wild distortions would creep in at frequencies below 40Hz, let it play better as it was designed;
- thanks to planar tweeters and a separate midrange band, the system is extremely sensitive to the recording quality of source files (I personally now accurately detect the difference between mp3 256VBR and FLAC);
- unequivocally, it plays better on a digital connection than on an analog connection, tk. - now it works on optics and this is its best mode of operation (galvanically isolated from the source, there is no interference on the cable), if you use an analog connection from an external DAC, you will get an extra conversion step inside the system: external DAC->ADC of acoustics->DAC of acoustics- > amplifier;
- the subwoofer, as in all triphonics, must be correctly positioned in the room (place the subwoofer where you will listen, and you yourself walk around the room and listen to the most pleasant sound, without hum and bass dips, then change places with the subwoofer), if you simply install it on floor or in a corner - get a buzz in the range of 80-100 Hz;
- the box is heavy during transportation, it is better to drag two;
I would like Edifier to see in the future a triphonic on ribbon tweeters from Airpulse + an enlarged midrange speaker by 5", a 10" subwoofer in the performance of a passive radiator, in this version it would be one of the best ready-made systems in serial sales.

Pros

- the main plus of the system is listening to the entire frequency range even at the very minimum volume (for the sake of this, it was purchased); - great detail, thanks to planar tweeters and a dedicated midrange - when the subwoofer is off, the satellites work in full range mode (bass is clearly visible, the system works in two-way mode), when a subwoofer is connected, it switches to a three-way operation mode (the frequency section in the DSP automatically changes acoustics); - there is support for aptx on the bluetooth decoder; - a wireless subwoofer, which greatly unties your hands when looking for the optimal installation location in the room; - support for 2 operating modes of the system (with and without a subwoofer); - fully digital control encoders (volume, tone) - you can forget about the oxidation of potentiometer tracks; - switching power supply and fully digital amplifier - no heating - radiators are simply unnecessary, excellent overload margin, no interference on the power supply network; - thick, solid MDF cabinets, no overtones and hum from low frequencies;

Cons

- there are no protective grills on all acoustics, the tweeters are protected by a thin metal mesh, the midranges are made of aluminum, so it is rather difficult to break or push them through, but the speaker suspensions and the subwoofer din are quite delicate, take care of the set from small children and animals; - the design of the decorative film acoustics under the tree - it looks, to be honest, rather dull, in retro style, it would be better to release it in black and white (like S880db); - bluetooth version 4.1, could put new version 5.0 as in S2022/S3000 series; - aptx is not HD version; - satellites are very low in height, and when placed on the table, their acoustic center is below the level of the ears, the stage goes down, is treated by installing it on improvised stands 20 cm high (made of dense foam rubber); - CR2025 batteries were not reported in the control panel, I had to run around and look for shops; - in three-way mode, a rather high frequency of the midrange and bass section of the subwoofer is selected (somewhere around 150 Hz), taking into account the fact that the satellites have their own phase inverter and they can confidently play from 100 Hz, unfortunately by ear, the subwoofer is sometimes localized in space;