--- product_id: 57859075 title: "Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black" brand: "edifier" price: "20 zł" currency: PLN in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.pl/products/57859075-edifier-r1850db-active-bookshelf-studio-speakers-with-bluetooth-matt-black store_origin: PL region: Poland --- # Bluetooth 4.0 16W x 2 Power Treble/Bass Control Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black **Brand:** edifier **Price:** 20 zł **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate Your Sound Experience! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black by edifier - **How much does it cost?** 20 zł with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pl](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/57859075-edifier-r1850db-active-bookshelf-studio-speakers-with-bluetooth-matt-black) ## 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 - • **Versatile Inputs:** Connect to any audio source with RCA, Optical, and Coaxial inputs for a truly customizable setup. - • **Powerful Performance:** With a robust power output of 16W x 2 + 19W x 2, these speakers deliver rich, immersive sound that fills any space. - • **Seamless Connectivity:** Experience the latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology for effortless streaming from your devices. - • **Tailored Sound Experience:** Fine-tune your audio with adjustable treble and bass controls to match your unique listening preferences. - • **Remote Control Convenience:** Enjoy the luxury of a compact remote for easy access to volume and track adjustments from anywhere in the room. ## Overview The Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers combine advanced Bluetooth 4.0 technology with versatile input options, allowing you to connect to a variety of devices. With adjustable treble and bass controls, a handy remote, and a powerful output, these speakers are designed to deliver an exceptional audio experience for both casual listeners and audiophiles alike. ## Description Product Description Product synopsis Inputs:- 2 RCA/Aux, Optical,Coaxial, Bluetooth for convenience Treble/bass control, Sub-line out - Adjust bass, treble, volume and toggle inputs on rear panel. Wireless remote for input selection, volume adjustment and track control for Bluetooth devices. Dimensions:- 154 x 254 x 224mm(w x h x d) R1850DB Bluetooth Bookshelf speakers with 2 x RCA Subwoofer line in,Optical and Digital coaxial inputs Bringing back old school design with the latest technologies, this active 2.0 speaker system designed at a 10-degree angle to accurately direct sound to you. This smart angle creates a clear sound reference while reducing distortion. Dynamic range control (DRC) also limits distortion. With a total output at 66 watts through 4 speaker drivers, this bookshelf speaker makes good on big sound. Connect and go Simply sync your phone or tablet and away you go, for years of musical pleasure. New Technology Familiar Design The mid woofer output produces quality sound and performance. The bass vibrates any room or space it inhabits, creating an ideal atmosphere for entertainment. The R1850DB is classic and fun with the latest Bluetooth technology allowing playtime from phones, tablets or laptops. When thinking of the R1850DB bookshelf speakers the first thing that comes to mind is balance; the perfect balance of function and design. Comprehensive Controls The R1850DB comes with a fully featured remote for the speakers. Adjust the volume, switch inputs, mute the speakers and control Bluetooth connected playback all from your fingertips. The design of the remote with its modern sleek feel puts the power in your hands. Edifier makes it easy on you with the simple remote commands for the R1850DB bookshelf speakers. Inputs are accessible with clear and concise functionality complimenting the manual. Angled Design Directs Sound Every aspect of Edifier’s R1850DB bookshelf speakers are designed with purpose. The medium-density fibreboard [MDF] enclosure reduces distortion and minimises acoustic resonance. Its 4-inch midrange/woofer speaker drivers create rich lows. Meanwhile, the treble units produce clear highs. Bluetooth and More A familiar design meets new technology. Featuring Bluetooth 4.1, the R1850DB bookshelf speakers can be paired with any device. Simply sync your smartphone, tablet or computer and listen to your favourite music, videos or games. The latest Bluetooth 4.1 wireless technology is great for playing from multiple devices. Review: AMAZING! - In December I decided to upgrade my home PC setup with a set of monitor speakers, I did a lot of research and purchased a pair of Edifier speakers (not these) They sounded pretty good but the remote didn't work and bluetooth was poor, I returned and the companty sent me a replacemnt set, the remote worked but the speakers lacked bass, so, I purchased a sub, the overall sound was OK but the cost and physical size of the sub defeated the object of buying monitor speakers, it all went back and after much chasing I was refunded. Cut to now and these Edifier speakers........WOW, the speakers work with my PC which I use mostly for music listening and some Netflix / Prime watching, the speakers are angled up and produce an amazing deep sound, they seem to be getting better and better, the quality in my humble opion is amazing, they are loud enough to fill the room and in all honesty I don't think I have even had them above half, you can adjust the bass and treble from dials on the back, the remote is excellent and the connect to bluetooth easily, I am no music expert but I do listen to a lot of it both live and at home, these speakers are all I wanted plus more, truly worth the money. If you want a decent sounding, room filling speaker I would not hesitate to buy these, I am considering another pair for my bedroom TV. Review: Edifier Speaker comparison: R1280DB v R1850DB v S1000DB - First of all, I have no professional connection to either Edifier or desertcart – I'm just a customer. This review necessarily involves a comparison of three of Edifier's models (R1280DB, R1850DB and the S1000DB) so I have placed the review in each model's desertcart page. I hope you like reading – this review is a bit long, but I'm so impressed by the Edifier brand (and desertcart!) that I wanted to do it justice. I hope you will find it useful. I'm not an industry professional, just someone who is passionate about hi-fi. I'm also a physicist and so I'm fairly technical but I certainly don't claim to be any kind of expert so what you are getting here is simply a layman's opinion - although I'm fussy in the extreme about my music and home cinema! Part 1: The bedroom - Once upon a time… I got fed up being awoken by what sounded like a nuclear attack alarm from my phone every morning – I was certainly awake but I wanted to be gently brought into consciousness – not start the day with my heart pounding, thinking that I might cardiac arrest at any second! So, I bought a top of the range radio alarm at £170. It had three speakers, one of which claimed to be a "subwoofer". I wasn't overly impressed. I like my hi-fi and music, and mistakenly thought this might come close to a hi-fi sound – it did not. I had an Ocean Digital internet radio (no built-in speaker) lying around and discovered that it had dual alarms built in. I had the idea of being awoken by true hi fi sound in the morning – a bit indulgent, I know, but life is short so why not? I didn't really want an amplifier, cables and large speakers cluttering up the bedroom, so I thought of active speakers. I had never really considered them before as I thought they produced lower quality sound than passive speakers driven by a separate amplifier. I spent the best part of a day looking at reviews (from articles all over the world) and finally decided to give the Edifier R1280DB active speakers a try, even though I had never even heard of the company before. Given desertcart's outstanding customer service, I knew that I could return them with no fuss if they weren't up to standard. I bought the wooden finish type and was immediately impressed. They looked good in the bedroom and the sound was excellent, especially considering the price and the size of the speaker (small). My view is that this setup would be very difficult to beat by any of the (even high-end) one piece music systems available. OK, it's a bit indulgent for what is essentially an alarm clock (£120 for the speakers and around £40 for an internet radio) but the sound was superb. It kicked the radio alarm which I had purchased initially completely out of the park!!! Part 2: The kitchen Having been so impressed by the R1280DB, I talked myself into getting some speakers to sit beside the TV / satellite in the kitchen. I thought I'd go a bit further up the Edifier range and settled on the R1850DB at £160. This is where things got a bit more serious – this speaker delivers a true hi-fi quality sound, in my opinion. Obviously, we need to remember two things, namely the price and the size, so it's not going to match a £1,000 set of speakers and separate amplifier – but it's not far off that kind of quality, at least at moderate volumes. My main system is around that price, so I'm judging it against that. I think Edifier may be victims of their own excellent products here; at a price increase of only £40 (£160 versus £120), in my view there is a substantial jump in sound quality over the R1280DB, so much so that if you can stretch to it, the R1850DB is definitely the one to go for. Considering that you will hopefully be listening to these speakers for years to come, that additional £40 becomes even less significant. Part 3: Back to the bedroom… Having been totally blown away by the sound quality of the R1850DB speakers, how easy they were to set up and how tidy and unobtrusive they were, I returned the R1280DB speakers and moved the R1850DBs into the bedroom – I now actually look forward to the "alarm clock" going off in the morning – that's a first! Incidentally, if you are using these as an alarm clock, they need to be left on. I measured their power consumption when there is no input and it is just under 6 watts. By my calculation that is approximately one kWh per week (6 watts x 168 hours) so, if you leave them on 24/7, that should equate to less than 20p per week in additional electricity. Or you could, of course, just turn them on at night and off again in the morning. I have also linked them to a blu-ray player and the TV in the bedroom – they have transformed everything sound-wise! The additional digital connectors are a huge advantage here – see the note further on. Part 4: Back to the kitchen… For those of you who haven't gotten tired of me babbling on, you may have worked out that the kitchen is now missing a set of speakers… I was so impressed by Edifier's R1850DB that I started to look even further up the range. After ANOTHER day looking at reviews, the Edifier S1000DB model appeared to be receiving huge praise from every reviewer. However, at £280 (for desertcart Prime members, otherwise £300) these are not exactly budget speakers, so it took a few days before I talked myself into taking the plunge. Bottom line, I am hugely impressed with the S1000DB! Again, it is a step up from the R1850DB. However, it doesn't make the R1850DB sound bad in any way by comparison – I can wholeheartedly recommend both of these models. The S1000DB is a gorgeous speaker in terms of its looks, real wood (I believe) finish, and top-notch sound quality. Crystal clear treble, massive and controlled bass, this active speaker is on a par with a much more expensive setup of separate amp and speakers – and much tidier and unobtrusive for smaller spaces. I have it plugged into the TV and a satellite receiver in the kitchen where I can also listen to satellite radio, which is amazing quality sound. My opinion is that the R1850DB is the optimum price / performance compromise here, but you would not go wrong with whichever of this trio you went for. A brief summary of 'for' and 'against' each model would be: Model FOR AGAINST R1280DB Compact, looks, price Sound is good, but not hi-fi. R1850DB Optimum price / performance Maybe a bit plain looking S1000DB Top quality sound, bass, looks Nothing, if you have £280 Additionally, with the exception of the S1000DB, the remotes are a bit on the cheap side. Edifier would do well to address this point as it would enhance the perceived quality of the system – after all, it is the only bit of the system that we regularly touch, and that tactile interface is important – to me, at least. I don't know if a universal remote could work here – comments are welcome. A few final thoughts: 1. Edifier make models with and without digital inputs. The …DB at the end of the model name stands for Digital plus Bluetooth. My recommendation is definitely to go for these additional digital inputs. They add slightly to the cost, but they massively increase the flexibility of the speakers. I have used all of the digital and analogue inputs and they all work flawlessly. 2. I briefly considered the S2000DB, which again won massive praise from all reviewers. Unfortunately, the price difference in the UK between those and the S1000DB was just too much for me. I would dearly love to hear the S2000DB and I will be watching the price carefully, just in case I need speakers for the bathroom…! Watch this space!!! 3. A final mention to desertcart. There were a few very minor snags during this buying spree but desertcart customer service, as always, fixed the problems instantly and without question. Thank you, desertcart! Being able to purchase equipment, which isn't exactly cheap, with total confidence in the seller is a huge plus point for the consumer. Thanks for "listening"… and good luck if you decide to purchase. I am certain you would not be disappointed with any of these models. PS - the photographs show the R1850DB in black and the S1000DB in wood finish ## Features - DIGITAL / ANALOG INPUTS – RCA/Aux for PC, turntables, etc; Optical/Coaxial for lossless connection; Bluetooth for convenience - BLUETOOTH V4.0 - Latest wireless technology for playing from phones, tablets or laptops - TREBLE/BASS CONTROL, SUB-LINE OUT: Adjust bass, treble, volume and toggle inputs on rear panel. Need a little more oomph? Add a subwoofer to your 2.0 setup by simply connecting to the sub-out jack - WIRELESS REMOTE – Handy compact remote control for input selection, volume adjustment and track control (Bluetooth) - Signal-Noise Ratio L/R:≥85dB(A) Frequency Response: R/L: 60Hz-20kHz Power: 16W X 2 + 19W X 2 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B079SKK2MN | | Antenna Location | Studio | | Audio Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | | Audio Output Mode | Stereo | | Audio output mode | Stereo | | Best Sellers Rank | 80,946 in Electronics & Photo ( See Top 100 in Electronics & Photo ) 211 in Bookshelf Hi-Fi Speakers | | Bluetooth Range | 10 Metres | | Box Contents | Remote Control, RCA Cables | | Brand | Edifier | | Brand Name | Edifier | | Colour | Matt Black | | Compatible Devices | Home Theater, Projector, MP3 Player, Smartphone, Desktop, Game console, Laptop, Tablet, Karaoke machine, Television | | Connectivity Protocol | Bluetooth, optical, RCA, AUX | | Connectivity technology | Auxiliary, Bluetooth, Optical, RCA | | Control Method | Remote | | Controller Type | Remote Control | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 257 Reviews | | Frequency Response | 20 KHz | | Frequency response | 20 KHz | | Is Waterproof | False | | MP3 player | No | | Manufacturer | Edifier | | Maximum Speaker Output Power (in watts) | 66 Watts | | Model Name | R1850DB | | Model Number | R1850DB | | Mounting Type | Shelf Mount | | Mounting type | Shelf Mount | | Network Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary, Bluetooth, Optical, RCA | | Number of Audio Channels | 2.0 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Power Source | AC Adapter | | Product Features | Bluetooth, Wireless | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 85 dB | | Speaker Size | 23 Centimetres | | Speaker Type | Bookshelf | | Speaker maximum output power | 66 Watts | | Specific Uses For Product | Home Entertainment, Studio, Gaming, Party | | Subwoofer Connectivity Technology | Wired | | Tweeter Diameter | 1 Inches | | Warranty Type | Limited | | Wireless Technology Type | Bluetooth | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Edifier - **Speaker maximum output power:** 66 Watts - **Connectivity technology:** RCA, Bluetooth, Auxiliary, Optical, Coaxial - **Audio output mode:** Stereo - **Mounting type:** Tabletop - **Model name:** R1850DB - **Speaker type:** Bookshelf - **Special feature:** Wireless, Bluetooth - **Recommended uses for product:** Studio - **Compatible devices:** Home Theater, Projector, MP3 Player, Smartphone, Desktop, Game console, Laptop, Tablet, Karaoke machine, Television ## Images ![Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/817ADr1kaTL.jpg) ![Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81sgxslVVvL.jpg) ![Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/810IMCVrAsL.jpg) ![Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81w0CJNTa+L.jpg) ![Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81fvwPLCnnL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Do the edifier r1850db feature any mounting points or screw holes on the base for mounting to a speaker stand?** A: there are no mounting sockets or provision to affix a stand at all. They are classed as bookshelf speakers and have four rubber pads on the base to prevent damage to a shelf and aid stability. they are fairly heavy for their size and are made from quite thick veneered MDF? so may take 20mm screws if you wanted to attach a socket for a stand yourself, might invalidate the warranty though! **Q: If connecting a subwoofer does it have to be powered/active or passive? Thanks.** A: It needs to be a powered sub. **Q: Can I connect these speakers to a mini hi fi unit so I can play cds through the speakers?** A: Yes this is possible using RCA/phono connectors into the speakers and selecting the input on the remote You would also need Audio Out sockets on the mini hi fit unit for the set up to work They're very nice speakers btw **Q: What are the dimensions of the speakers? The answers here differ to that on the official website, mostly just interested in the height** A: Height: 25.8cm Width: 15.2cm Depth (including the connectors of the cables on the back: about 24cm ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AMAZING! *by T***T on 9 February 2022* In December I decided to upgrade my home PC setup with a set of monitor speakers, I did a lot of research and purchased a pair of Edifier speakers (not these) They sounded pretty good but the remote didn't work and bluetooth was poor, I returned and the companty sent me a replacemnt set, the remote worked but the speakers lacked bass, so, I purchased a sub, the overall sound was OK but the cost and physical size of the sub defeated the object of buying monitor speakers, it all went back and after much chasing I was refunded. Cut to now and these Edifier speakers........WOW, the speakers work with my PC which I use mostly for music listening and some Netflix / Prime watching, the speakers are angled up and produce an amazing deep sound, they seem to be getting better and better, the quality in my humble opion is amazing, they are loud enough to fill the room and in all honesty I don't think I have even had them above half, you can adjust the bass and treble from dials on the back, the remote is excellent and the connect to bluetooth easily, I am no music expert but I do listen to a lot of it both live and at home, these speakers are all I wanted plus more, truly worth the money. If you want a decent sounding, room filling speaker I would not hesitate to buy these, I am considering another pair for my bedroom TV. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Edifier Speaker comparison: R1280DB v R1850DB v S1000DB *by D***S on 10 March 2019* First of all, I have no professional connection to either Edifier or Amazon – I'm just a customer. This review necessarily involves a comparison of three of Edifier's models (R1280DB, R1850DB and the S1000DB) so I have placed the review in each model's Amazon page. I hope you like reading – this review is a bit long, but I'm so impressed by the Edifier brand (and Amazon!) that I wanted to do it justice. I hope you will find it useful. I'm not an industry professional, just someone who is passionate about hi-fi. I'm also a physicist and so I'm fairly technical but I certainly don't claim to be any kind of expert so what you are getting here is simply a layman's opinion - although I'm fussy in the extreme about my music and home cinema! Part 1: The bedroom - Once upon a time… I got fed up being awoken by what sounded like a nuclear attack alarm from my phone every morning – I was certainly awake but I wanted to be gently brought into consciousness – not start the day with my heart pounding, thinking that I might cardiac arrest at any second! So, I bought a top of the range radio alarm at £170. It had three speakers, one of which claimed to be a "subwoofer". I wasn't overly impressed. I like my hi-fi and music, and mistakenly thought this might come close to a hi-fi sound – it did not. I had an Ocean Digital internet radio (no built-in speaker) lying around and discovered that it had dual alarms built in. I had the idea of being awoken by true hi fi sound in the morning – a bit indulgent, I know, but life is short so why not? I didn't really want an amplifier, cables and large speakers cluttering up the bedroom, so I thought of active speakers. I had never really considered them before as I thought they produced lower quality sound than passive speakers driven by a separate amplifier. I spent the best part of a day looking at reviews (from articles all over the world) and finally decided to give the Edifier R1280DB active speakers a try, even though I had never even heard of the company before. Given Amazon's outstanding customer service, I knew that I could return them with no fuss if they weren't up to standard. I bought the wooden finish type and was immediately impressed. They looked good in the bedroom and the sound was excellent, especially considering the price and the size of the speaker (small). My view is that this setup would be very difficult to beat by any of the (even high-end) one piece music systems available. OK, it's a bit indulgent for what is essentially an alarm clock (£120 for the speakers and around £40 for an internet radio) but the sound was superb. It kicked the radio alarm which I had purchased initially completely out of the park!!! Part 2: The kitchen Having been so impressed by the R1280DB, I talked myself into getting some speakers to sit beside the TV / satellite in the kitchen. I thought I'd go a bit further up the Edifier range and settled on the R1850DB at £160. This is where things got a bit more serious – this speaker delivers a true hi-fi quality sound, in my opinion. Obviously, we need to remember two things, namely the price and the size, so it's not going to match a £1,000 set of speakers and separate amplifier – but it's not far off that kind of quality, at least at moderate volumes. My main system is around that price, so I'm judging it against that. I think Edifier may be victims of their own excellent products here; at a price increase of only £40 (£160 versus £120), in my view there is a substantial jump in sound quality over the R1280DB, so much so that if you can stretch to it, the R1850DB is definitely the one to go for. Considering that you will hopefully be listening to these speakers for years to come, that additional £40 becomes even less significant. Part 3: Back to the bedroom… Having been totally blown away by the sound quality of the R1850DB speakers, how easy they were to set up and how tidy and unobtrusive they were, I returned the R1280DB speakers and moved the R1850DBs into the bedroom – I now actually look forward to the "alarm clock" going off in the morning – that's a first! Incidentally, if you are using these as an alarm clock, they need to be left on. I measured their power consumption when there is no input and it is just under 6 watts. By my calculation that is approximately one kWh per week (6 watts x 168 hours) so, if you leave them on 24/7, that should equate to less than 20p per week in additional electricity. Or you could, of course, just turn them on at night and off again in the morning. I have also linked them to a blu-ray player and the TV in the bedroom – they have transformed everything sound-wise! The additional digital connectors are a huge advantage here – see the note further on. Part 4: Back to the kitchen… For those of you who haven't gotten tired of me babbling on, you may have worked out that the kitchen is now missing a set of speakers… I was so impressed by Edifier's R1850DB that I started to look even further up the range. After ANOTHER day looking at reviews, the Edifier S1000DB model appeared to be receiving huge praise from every reviewer. However, at £280 (for Amazon Prime members, otherwise £300) these are not exactly budget speakers, so it took a few days before I talked myself into taking the plunge. Bottom line, I am hugely impressed with the S1000DB! Again, it is a step up from the R1850DB. However, it doesn't make the R1850DB sound bad in any way by comparison – I can wholeheartedly recommend both of these models. The S1000DB is a gorgeous speaker in terms of its looks, real wood (I believe) finish, and top-notch sound quality. Crystal clear treble, massive and controlled bass, this active speaker is on a par with a much more expensive setup of separate amp and speakers – and much tidier and unobtrusive for smaller spaces. I have it plugged into the TV and a satellite receiver in the kitchen where I can also listen to satellite radio, which is amazing quality sound. My opinion is that the R1850DB is the optimum price / performance compromise here, but you would not go wrong with whichever of this trio you went for. A brief summary of 'for' and 'against' each model would be: Model FOR AGAINST R1280DB Compact, looks, price Sound is good, but not hi-fi. R1850DB Optimum price / performance Maybe a bit plain looking S1000DB Top quality sound, bass, looks Nothing, if you have £280 Additionally, with the exception of the S1000DB, the remotes are a bit on the cheap side. Edifier would do well to address this point as it would enhance the perceived quality of the system – after all, it is the only bit of the system that we regularly touch, and that tactile interface is important – to me, at least. I don't know if a universal remote could work here – comments are welcome. A few final thoughts: 1. Edifier make models with and without digital inputs. The …DB at the end of the model name stands for Digital plus Bluetooth. My recommendation is definitely to go for these additional digital inputs. They add slightly to the cost, but they massively increase the flexibility of the speakers. I have used all of the digital and analogue inputs and they all work flawlessly. 2. I briefly considered the S2000DB, which again won massive praise from all reviewers. Unfortunately, the price difference in the UK between those and the S1000DB was just too much for me. I would dearly love to hear the S2000DB and I will be watching the price carefully, just in case I need speakers for the bathroom…! Watch this space!!! 3. A final mention to Amazon. There were a few very minor snags during this buying spree but Amazon customer service, as always, fixed the problems instantly and without question. Thank you, Amazon! Being able to purchase equipment, which isn't exactly cheap, with total confidence in the seller is a huge plus point for the consumer. Thanks for "listening"… and good luck if you decide to purchase. I am certain you would not be disappointed with any of these models. PS - the photographs show the R1850DB in black and the S1000DB in wood finish ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ TV speaker upgrade. Pleased so far *by T***M on 17 April 2019* I bought these speakers because the sound from my new Samsung UE43NU7400 isn’t as good as I wanted. I agonised over using a soundbar, looking particularly at the Samsung HW-M450 which seems to get good reviews. I decided against this when I had a listen in a shop and really didn’t like the quality of the sound. Another consideration was that it would have to rest on the arms of the TV’s stand. One key limitation to my options was size. The TV is in a corner by a patio door and I was limited to about 90cm (the width of the TV), shelves with a height of 17cm and very little room behind the TV (enough for a small subwoofer). Another consideration was cost. Having spent £369 on the TV, I wasn’t wanting / allowed to spend vast amounts on a sound system, particularly given that the sound from the TV, whilst not particularly good, isn’t awful. I bought a HDMI arc to audio converter and plumbed that to a set of Acoustic Energy Aegos (a reasonable 2.1 system) that I have for my computer and really liked the effect BUT I couldn’t control the volume without adjusting the control on the speakers. I was rather disappointed as I thought that the arc connection would allow me to use the TV’s remote. Having looked at the reviews, listened to the sound tests on YouTube and checked the measurements, I took the plunge and ordered these. Reasons for choosing these: • Within my price range. • Fits in the allowed space. • Reviews and listening online (the latter is limited by the quality of my speakers but I could hear differences). • Controls at the back. I have the speakers on their side and the R1700BT has the controls on the side panel so I wouldn’t be able to manually adjust tone. • They are black. Sounds trivial but they fit in with the rest of the equipment and the R1700BTs are wood effect. • The DB ranges have more inputs than the BTs. As it happens, I won’t need them immediately but I have the options. I didn’t know what would work until I tried. They arrived yesterday so all is new. Thoughts so far: • Sound quality: Pleased. Vast improvement on the TV. I’ve listened to music and to a sci fi series episode that has lots of guns and explosions and enjoyed the sound immensely. They wouldn’t satisfy an audiophile, indeed family members who were satisfied with the sounds from the TV have commented that they don’t produce a fully rounded sound. The sound is coloured and a little warm and perhaps the bass is slightly loose. I’m enjoying streaming music to the speakers. • Volume: Would like it a little louder. It is louder than the TV but given that the quality is superior, I’d stand it a little more. That said, it is loud enough and the bass is capable of being felt. Using an app on my phone, they managed 80dB peak. • Adjusting volume: A real bonus … the TV remote controls the volume so I can consign the rather weedy remote that comes with the speakers to the remotes basket by my chair. • Linking the TV via Bluetooth: Initially I struggled because I’d pressed the wrong button on the remote so the TV couldn’t find the speakers. Having realised that the little light in the speakers was green rather than blue and made appropriate adjustments, the TV quickly found them. The minor hassle is that, so far, I haven’t managed to turn the TV off and then on without having to tell the TV to use the Bluetooth speakers rather than the internal ones. I can’t see why this would be different if I had a soundbar so I’m hoping that this can be sorted. If it can’t, the TV is usable for family members who can’t do the swap and it takes 10s to sort out if they can. ## Frequently Bought Together - Edifier R1850DB Active Bookshelf Studio Speakers with Bluetooth - Matt Black - Audio-Technica LP60XBTBK Fully Automatic Wireless Belt-Drive Turntable Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.pl/products/57859075-edifier-r1850db-active-bookshelf-studio-speakers-with-bluetooth-matt-black](https://www.desertcart.pl/products/57859075-edifier-r1850db-active-bookshelf-studio-speakers-with-bluetooth-matt-black) --- *Product available on Desertcart Poland* *Store origin: PL* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*