Ed Selley
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Are there any active/powered speakers like these that come with HDMI?
What I can’t understand though is why Edifier persist with this hideously horrible Old Lady Furniture finishes.
Though of limited value, there is a Sound Demo of the Edifier 3000Pro recorded using studio quality microphones and a Hi-Res digital recorder. That said it is a YouTube video. To me there sound like very detailed and well balanced speakers, though Youtube tends to skew toward the Mid/High in their videos -
If additionally interested, here is his review of the 3000 Pro -
As to the appearance, if you think these have Old Lady aesthetics, I would like to know what you think good speakers look like?
Edifier S3000PRO Hi Res Audio Active 2.0 Wireless Monitor Speakers with Bluetooth - £589/pr -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edifier-S3000PRO-Wireless-Speakers-Bluetooth/dp/B07LC7LDQX/
The most appealing feature is the fact that they have a Remote Control which puts them ahead of and makes them more flexible and practical than common Studio Monitors.
But then ... that's my opinion.
Steve/bluewizard
Maybe that's astute marketing - it's the older folk with all the money!
Edifier have certainly retained the 'distinctive' appearance from their powered speakers (much) lower down the range. Technically speaking though, I admire their ambition.
Though of limited value, there is a Sound Demo of the Edifier 3000Pro recorded using studio quality microphones and a Hi-Res digital recorder. That said it is a YouTube video. To me there sound like very detailed and well balanced speakers, though Youtube tends to skew toward the Mid/High in their videos -
If additionally interested, here is his review of the 3000 Pro -
As to the appearance, if you think these have Old Lady aesthetics, I would like to know what you think good speakers look like?
Edifier S3000PRO Hi Res Audio Active 2.0 Wireless Monitor Speakers with Bluetooth - £589/pr -
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edifier-S3000PRO-Wireless-Speakers-Bluetooth/dp/B07LC7LDQX/
The most appealing feature is the fact that they have a Remote Control which puts them ahead of and makes them more flexible and practical than common Studio Monitors.
But then ... that's my opinion.
Steve/bluewizard
It’s the cheap ‘timber’ only wrap that puzzles me Steve. And only one option at that. I suppose it’s supposed to resemble Rosewood...?
It’s a purely personal observation. I just hate Rosewood.
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Interesting but look terrible for me.
That's OK, not everybody likes everything, but I think they look great, though personally I would prefer a Cherry finish. But your opinion of their looks is valid simply because you have it.
Steve/bluewizard
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...for instance, the same companies S880
Massively more modern and much better looking for it imo.
What is it you need the HDMI for? Optical for a tv is more than enough.
But then again, that is the only choice of finish.
It’s the cheap ‘timber’ only wrap that puzzles me Steve. And only one option at that. I suppose it’s supposed to resemble Rosewood...?
It’s a purely personal observation. I just hate Rosewood.
But it’s also a bit odd to me that a company trying to grow, and having the technical ability to do so, seemingly stunts sales with a single choice finish. Even if it does appear to be amongst the most popular.
A differing selection of vinyl wraps can’t be that expensive.
Ps, I love the shape and the grille is one of the best I’ve ever seen.
If they shipped them in gloss black (for instance) even at a £50 premium I’m sure they’d sell many more.
If you're after looks & quality sound (as well as a wealth of connections) these are worth a look. The company don't get much exposure over here but they make excellent kit
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kanto-Powered-Speakers-Bluetooth®-Preamp/dp/B01NBR5CAM