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Experts recommend Dayton Audio B652 AIR more than Edifier R1280T
As of 2 Apr 2024, experts prefer Dayton Audio B652 AIR over Edifier R1280T, but both Speakers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Dayton Audio B652 AIR received 3 recommendations: from hifioasis.com (23 Jan 2024), The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023) and Pitchfork (19 Nov 2020). By contrast, Edifier R1280T received only 2 recommendations from hifioasis.com (23 Jan 2024) and The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023).
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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7 | - | Check price | Dayton Audio B652 AIR | 3 | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | 8 | - | - |
10 | - | $100 | Edifier R1280T | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 23 Jan 2024 hifioasis.com ranked Edifier R1280T as #2 and Dayton Audio B652 AIR as #3
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 Edifier R1280T #3 out of 6 Dayton Audio B652 AIR Best Budget-Friendly Bookshelf Speakers... ... ... Source: www.hifioasis.com - On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Edifier R1280T as #2 and Dayton Audio B652 AIR as #8
Rank Speakers Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 17 Edifier R1280T Best Budget Bookshelf Speakers... ... ... #8 out of 17 Dayton Audio B652 AIR ... ... ... Source: www.themasterswitch.com - On 19 Nov 2020 Pitchfork ranked Dayton Audio B652 AIR as #8
Rank Speakers ... ... #8 out of 13 Dayton Audio B652 AIR ... ... Source: pitchfork.com
After counting and adding up the 80 expert endorsements of the April rankings, Dayton Audio B652 AIR outranks Edifier R1280T. This is not to say that Edifier R1280T is a bad option. Like Dayton Audio B652 AIR, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Speakers | hifioasis.com | What Hi-Fi | The Master Switch | Rolling Stone | Gear Patrol | T3 | Wirecutter | Pitchfork | ZD Net | SoundGuys |
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1 | - | $1539 | Kef LS50 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - | 4 | - |
2 | - | $404 | Q Acoustics 3020i | 5 | - | 4 | - | 9 | - | 2 | 7 | - | - |
3 | - | $700 | Elac Uni-Fi 2.0 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
4 | - | Check price | Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 | - | - | 9 | - | 7 | 5 | - | - | 5 | - |
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Expert reviews [7]
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- without a score: 6
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- Air Motion Technology tweeter provides audiophile-level treble clarity and smoothness_6-1/2" woofer in wooden enclosure provides rich, punchy bass_Compact, unobtrusive design with exceptional performance and value_Black ebony pica vinyl cabinet finish for a clean, modern appearance_Removable acoustically-transparent cloth grill_Specifications: Woofer: 6-1/2" polypropylene Tweeter: 1" x 1" mini AMT (2) 20 AWG 9.5 Speaker Cables Included
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- 2 x AUX INPUT - Convenient connection to any device that has a 3.5mm headphone output or dual RCA output. Connect to two devices via AUX at the same time, no plugging and switching needed.
- STUDIO SOUND QUALITY - Natural sound reproduction from 13mm silk dome tweeter and 4 inch full range unit
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Tweeters produce the highest frequencies in sound, typically anything above 2,000 Hz. Usually located at the top of the speaker, tweeters come in different shapes (detailed below) and sizes. Generally speaking, the size of the tweeter is not as important as the shape. But, for some guidance, consider that a larger tweeter (measured by diameter in inches or millimeters) will likely be louder and able to disperse sound over a larger area.
Speakers with midrange drivers (i.e., at least three-way speakers) have a distinct advantage over two-way speakers. Adding a midrange driver to the mix allows tweeters and woofers to focus on the sound waves they’re best equipped to produce—high tones and low tones respectively. More specific and focused drivers means more accurate, robust sound. Compared to the other drivers, midranges cover sounds, not surprisingly, in the middle of high/treble and low/bass tones. The human voice and most instruments fall into this range. For more sophisticated listeners, or for those who truly want the best sound reproduction, a midrange driver is crucial.
The woofer is the driver that is responsible for low frequency sounds and bass - crucial for well-rounded, booming sound. It is the biggest driver in size, and is usually shaped like a cone. When reviewing different bookshelf speakers, you will often see a measurement in the product name, starting as low as 4” and ranging to 6 ½” or more. This measurement refers to the diameter of the woofer. A general rule of thumb is a bigger woofer means louder, more powerful bass. But, as with any speaker metric, this number alone doesn’t describe the loudness of the speaker and should be taken into consideration with other measurements such as sensitivity, which describes the loudness of a speaker per watt.
- Quick connect push terminal
- Speaker cables
- Speaker connecting cable
- Dual RCA to dual RCA audio cable
- 3.5 mm to dual RCA audio connecting cable
- Comes with remote control.
- Fully featured inputs for HD audio.
- Button controls for treble, bass and volume knobs.
Edifier R1280T are a top selling option at the bottom of the price range. They're a #1 bestseller in speakers category and have dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Edifier P12 or Rockville HD5B .
Edifier R1280T were released in 2017. There are quite a few newer speakers on the market. Show newer Speakers
Edifier R1280T are $160 cheaper than the average speakers ($259.99).