Edifier R1280T Review: Ranked #62 of 68

Last updated: October 1, 2026

The Edifier R1280T ranks #62 out of 68 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Edifier

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Edifier R1280T - ranked #62 of 68 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 3.1/5
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Pros: ASR’s review found useful moderate-level bass output from an inexpensive powered pair. Remote volume and bass/treble controls make it easy to use without separate amplification. Measured bass reaches -3dB around 63Hz. Measured bass extension of 63Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Preference scores of 2.41 standalone and 5.02 with an ideal subwoofer reflect substantial tonal limitations, not just missing bass. The response spans 5.5dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.650. Resonances and treble unevenness affect reflected sound too. Listening height is important, and high-level compression changes the balance.

How it compares: Just above it: Edifier R1280DB - $40 more. Just below it: Midiplus MI5 II - $19 more, 58W more output power.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power42w RMS Total
AppNo
Aux InputNo
Bass Extension (-10dB)53.2Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points)
Bass Extension (-3dB)63Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
BluetoothNo
Coaxial InputNo
Dimensions9.2”H x 7.7”W x 5.7”D (234 x 196 x 146 mm)
Drivers4” (102mm) woofer
EQNo
Frequency Response52Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI InputNo
Inputs2x RCA Input
Optical InputNo
OutputsNone
RCA InputYes
Spinorama Preference Score2.41
Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub5.02
TRS InputNo
USB InputNo
Weight10.8 lbs (4.9 kg)
XLR InputNo
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