Edifier R980T 4" Active Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Computer Speaker - Powered Studio Monitor (Pair)

If you're looking for a set of 2.0, no-nonsense, mid-range computer speakers with great sound, this is the set for you.If you are a 20 year CTS-I certified veteran of the A/V industry looking for a set of "monitors", you may want to re-evaluate your pricing expectations, or adopt the philosophy that the monitors you use should be similar to what your target audience will probably have... low to mid-range speakers.For everyone else, this speaker will very likely fit the bill. They don't come with a remote that only adds to the cost of the speaker set and will end up unused in a drawer. They sound much better than that $12 beige plastic speaker set you found at a yard sale or have had laying around since the 90s. They have a reasonable low-end even though they don't come with a large box containing a 6 inch "subwoofer" you have to stash somewhere while also connecting five different cables to it. The cabling is simple, with an audio cable connecting your computer to one speaker, and then standard speaker wire is connected from the first speaker to the second. There is no wall wart transformer; a standard two prong power cable comes from the first speaker and easily fits in your crowded power strip that is crammed behind your desk. The speakers are a little bigger than what you'll find in the typical Wally World or Bullseye electronics department, but the speaker cabinets provide precious resonance space necessary to give you that better low end.The only issue I've seen is that you CAN overdrive these speakers if you have the volume maxed on both your audio source and the speakers themselves. Since the volume knob is hidden on the back of the first speaker, the best thing to do is to max your audio source volume, and then adjust the speaker volume knob down from max until the distortion stops. Then, always adjust the source volume and leave the volume knob alone.I am very satisfied with this speaker set.

I really like these speakers.The reason I chose these was for several reasons:1. Affordability - These were under $100 and had plenty of good reviews.2. Versatile - I bought these for my Audio Technica 120 turntable. I like that they have the input holes vs other speakers that only have cables going out. This eliminated the need for an adapter between the speakers and the turntable. I may buy some for my computer in the future.3. Looks - These look very sleek and have a faux wood look. Unfortunately, the black doesn't fit my aesthetic, so I'm going to end up covering these with a fun patterned or solid colored vinyl.At first, it seemed complicated to set these up because of the red and black cables, but all you do is stick them in their corresponding holes. Very simple to understand.It also comes with 2 sets of cables for the inputs.The sound quality is pretty decent for me. You can adjust the bass with the knob next to the volume knob. I wouldn't say these are the clearest sounding speakers but for the price, they are definitely unbeatable.

Purchased for our Sing Along. Works great and made me a better singer. LoL!

This is a really solid purchase for those on a budget, but if you can afford to go up to the $100 or $150 range I'd recommend one of edifier's more expensive options. I'm not an audiophile by any means but do enjoy audio equipment so take all of this with a grain of saltPros:- Clear, powerful sound that does not distort if you keep it below ~75% volume- Awesome for movies and shows, solid for gaming - wide enough range to hear sounds you normally wouldn't on low quality speakers- Beautiful looking especially with the drivers exposed- REAL tweeter @logitech, these kick the crap out of any budget speakers made by PC peripheral brands- easy to connect with wall power, RCA to 3.5mm, and wires between the two speakers - all cables are long enough for use on a long desk- Good all in one solution for those looking to spend less than $100 and don't want to buy a separate amp- Sound even nicer with a DACCons:- pretty disgusting distortion at its loudest volumes - I would have rather had a speaker that couldn't reach such volumes than one that could but sounds awful when it does. Not a massive con though because it gets plenty loud enough before it distorts- Volume control is on the back which makes on the fly adjustment particularly annoying- Mids can feel somewhat recessed and overtaken by the lower frequencies- Not as balanced as I would've liked but they're inexpensive so it's hard to complain- very low hissing sound when nothing is playing but you won't notice unless your ear is a few inches from the driverIn the end they certainly get the job done and are a nice entry level speaker, but if you can spend more it's certainly worth it to get something of higher quality. I've had them for several months though and don't feel the need to replace which is a good sign for an itchy tech buyer like myself

Bought these based upon reviews and specs, though I wasn't familiar with the brand. So glad I took a chance! The sound is full and rich with clean deep bass. Hard to believe the sound quality these produce from their diminutive size. They're rated at 20 watts RMS which is plenty for speakers their size. (If uou aren't familiar, "RMS" is a true measure of an amplifier output to the speakers. So the internal amplifier inside generates an honest 20 watts delivered to the speakers. Never believe exaggerated numbers you'll typically see on inexpensive speakers. They're inflated "peak watt" capacity (not power) which is what you can feed them for a second or two before they blow up, not a meaningful measure of any kind, and a good indicator that the product is essentially junk. I'll be buying another set of these for my home PC, as I put these on my office PC. These absolutely beat the tar out of the Bose speakers I have on the home PC and they were more expensive!