Short answer: the Neumann KH80 DSP for near-identical 8020D sound, the Edifier R1280DB for the price. The KH80 DSP’s catch is a high price at $1,198. The R1280DB costs $189.99 and delivers excellent bass output and power handling for the price without bottoming out or distorting when played loud, though it is not as neutral as the Edifier MR4.
Buy the Edifier R1280DB when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Neumann KH80 DSP when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R1280DB | Neumann KH80 DSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189.99 per pair | $1,198 per pair |
| Ranked | #94 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #4 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) - shares the R1280T driver and cabinet; read from that measurement | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53.2Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 9.2”H x 5.7”W x 7.7”D (233.7 x 144.8 x 195.6 mm) | 13.6”H x 10.8”W x 9.6”D (345.4 x 274.3 x 243.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 55 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 57 Hz - 25 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer | 4.1” woofer, 1” fabric dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (MA 1 alignment) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (via DSP) |
| Amplifier Power | 42w RMS Total | 140W (90W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| Sensitivity | - | 91.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110.7dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.89 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.25 |
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