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Experts prefer Edifier R1280T over Klipsch RP-160M

On 7 Mar 2024 (21 days ago) we went through 80 Speakers expert endorsements .

Currently, Edifier R1280T received 2 endorsements from The Master Switch (4 Oct 2023) and hifioasis.com (23 Jan 2024). Meanwhile, Klipsch RP-160M did not receive any endorsements this month.

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SoundGuys
ZD Net
Pitchfork
Wirecutter
T3
Gear Patrol
Rolling Stone
The Master Switch
What Hi-Fi
hifioasis.com
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Edifier R1280T
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Klipsch RP-160M
The Klipsch RP-160M speakers are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, offering clean, precise, and detailed audio reproduction, making them a popular choice for audiophiles and music enthusiasts in various use cases.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 4 Oct 2023 The Master Switch ranked Edifier R1280T as #2
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    #2 out of 17 Edifier R1280T
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  • On 23 Jan 2024 hifioasis.com ranked Edifier R1280T as #2
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    #2 out of 6 Edifier R1280T
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Critic Consensus Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Edifier R1280T is mentioned by key experts in Mar 2024, while Klipsch RP-160M is not.
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SoundGuys
ZD Net
Pitchfork
Wirecutter
T3
Gear Patrol
Rolling Stone
The Master Switch
What Hi-Fi
hifioasis.com
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Kef LS50
The Kef LS50 bookshelf speakers are highly recommended for their exceptional sound quality, versatile frequency response, unique design, and range of connectivity options, making them suitable for a range of music genres and listening environments.
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Q Acoustics 3020i
The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers offer excellent sound quality, versatility, and a modern design, making them a great option for audiophiles who prioritize accuracy and transparency in their sound system.
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Elac Uni-Fi 2.0
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Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition bookshelf speaker delivers excellent sound performance across the frequency range, with punchy and dynamic bass, a wide frequency response, and a purposeful design, making it a great choice for music and home theater use.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Edifier R1280T.

Expert reviews [5]

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Total expert reviews: 5
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 4

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From Seller:
  • 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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From Seller:
  • 1" Linear Travel Suspension Titanium Tweeter
  • 6.5" Spun Copper Cerametallic Cone Woofer
  • 90x90 Hybrid Tractrix Horn. All New Tractrix Port
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 45-25kHz. SENSITIVITY: 96dB @ 2.83V / 1m. POWER HANDLING (CONT/PEAK): 100W/400W
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Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
Edifier R1280T | Unboxing & Review | 2 Months Use | Audio Sample
Review by Life Kommando
Very popular! 423K views!
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Edifier R1280T Unboxing Review + Sound Level Test | BEST $100 PC SPEAKERS
Review by Geek Street
Popular! 11K views!
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Edifier R1280T Computer / Bookshelf Speakers Long Term Review
Review by Observe Jeremiah
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No video reviews linked yet for Klipsch RP-160M.
From Manufacturer Manufacturer-provided product description, urls and documents.
EAN Numbers: 0743878027679, 0743878027686, 0743878034110, 0743878034202, 8858998523917
UPC Numbers: 743878027679, 743878027686, 743878034110, 743878034202
Model Numbers: RP-160M
General Info
Number of Speakers How many bookshelf speakers are included?
2
1
Speaker Design The primary components of a bookshelf speaker are “drivers,” which are the cones that actually create the sound. These cones come in three types: tweeters, midranges (sometimes called mids), and woofe ... Show more
Two-Way
Two-Way
Physical Features
Dimensions
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Weight

11 lbs
 

20 lbs
 
Indoor or Outdoor Use Can the speaker be used outdoors?
Indoor
Indoor
Cabinet
Cabinet Material The cabinet refers to the portion that surrounds and holds all of the speaker elements together - the speaker box, if you will. The most common material is wood, but you’ll also find plastic, fiberboa ... Show more
Wooden
Fiberboard
Enclosure Type The type of enclosure, or cabinet, plays a key role in determining the focus of your sound. Do you prefer accurate bass or loud bass? There are two main types: acoustic suspension and bass reflex. Aco ... Show more
Bass Reflex
Bass Reflex
Sound Quality and Power
Sensitivity Measured in decibels, or dB, sensitivity measures a speaker’s ability to convert power to volume. Lower sensitivity speakers require more power from the amplifier to achieve higher volumes. Higher sen ... Show more
85 dB
96 dB
Frequency Response Range Given as a range in Hertz (Hz), the frequency response is a measurement of the range of sound a speaker can produce. For reference, the human ear can hear a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz (shor ... Show more
75 Hz ~ 18 KHz
45Hz-25kHz
Magnetically Shielded When sound is played through a speaker, an electromagnet is activated using the power from the amplifier to bring the driver forward, and another magnet pulls the driver back. This causes the driver t ... Show more
No
No
Peak Power Power handling, or peak power, is the highest wattage a speaker can accept from an amplifier before it burns out or becomes damaged. This number is given in watts. It’s recorded by measuring how loud ... Show more
42 Watts
400 Watts
Powered Speaker What you may not know about bookshelf speakers is that they don’t always work straight out of the box. To power the speakers, you often need a receiver and an amplifier. Amplifiers power the signal th ... Show more
No
No
Impedance Impedance is a key electrical measurement, provided in ohms. This number describes the electrical resistance provided by the speaker to the power signal sent by your amplifier. A common analogy used f ... Show more
6 Ohms
8 Ohms
High Resolution Audio More and more, musicians and streaming services are offering high-resolution audio playback for music files. Like a TV, your speaker has to be high-res capable to play these high-res files. True audio ... Show more
Yes
Yes
Tweeters

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.

Number of Tweeters
1
1
Tweeter Type 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 ... Show more
Dome
Horn
Tweeter Size Diameter of the Tweeter
0.51 inches
1 inches
Tweeter Material In addition to the shape of the tweeter, the material has a big impact on the type of sound emitted. The two most popular materials are metals (aluminum, titanium, etc.) and soft textiles (silk, cloth ... Show more
Silk dome tweeter
Titanium LTS Tweeter with Hybrid Tractrix Horn
Midranges

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.

Number of Midranges
0 mids
0 mids
Woofers

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.

Number of Woofers
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1
Woofer Size Diameter of the woofer
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6.5 inches
Woofer Material Woofers are built with a variety of materials, such as paper, plastic, polypropylene, Kevlar, or metal. Some are even made with more unique materials like wood. They key to quality in a woofer materia ... Show more
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Cerametallic cone woofer
Controls
Remote Control Does the box include a remote?
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No
Button Controls Control the speaker with buttons on the device.
  • Treble Button
  • Bass Button
  • Volume Control
None
App/Smartphone Control If the bookshelf speaker is Wi-Fi or Bluetooth-enabled (or both), you’ll likely be able to control the output through your smartphone or other device. Sometimes, this capability comes with the caveat ... Show more
No
No
Connections
Wi-Fi Enabled Speakers with Wi-Fi connectivity connect directly to your home Wi-Fi network to stream audio from your devices—smartphone, tablet, laptop, etc. This may require an app from the brand, such as Yamaha’s ... Show more
No
No
Bluetooth Enabled Speakers with built-in Bluetooth allow you to stream audio content directly from device (e.g., smartphone, tablet, laptop) on the speakers. This feature behaves just like any other Bluetooth-enabled d ... Show more
No
No
Wired Connections or Wireless Not to be confused with Wi-Fi-enabled speakers, wireless speaker set ups do not require a speaker wire or direct lines to other speakers and the AV receiver. Typically, these speakers require a wirele ... Show more
Yes
No
Speaker Wire Included Speaker wire is the connection used between speakers, amplifiers and receivers. This is a special type of wire that makes an electrical connection and transmits sound signals. You will only use this t ... Show more
Yes
No
Other Connections Bookshelf speakers commonly come with speaker wire inputs/outputs to connect your speaker to an AV receiver, which transmits the sound from your TV. In some cases, speakers may come with additional in ... Show more
  • Speaker connecting cable
  • Dual RCA to dual RCA audio cable
  • 3.5 mm to dual RCA audio connecting cable
  • Dual binding posts
  • Bi-wire input
  • Bi-amp input
Additional Info
ENERGY STAR Certified For the environmentally conscious, choosing an “ENERGY STAR Certified” speaker may be important to you. Technology devices with this label are required to meet certain industry standards as it relates ... Show more
No
No
Additional Features Any other features available.
  • Comes with remote control.
  • Fully featured inputs for HD audio.
  • Button controls for treble, bass and volume knobs.
Bass Reflex via rear-firing Tractrix port
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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 $180 cheaper than the average speakers ($279.99).

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