R1280T Powered Bookshelf Speakers - 2.0 Active Near Field Monitors - Studio Monitor Speaker - Wooden Enclosure - 42 Watts RMS

I recently got a new record player and wasn’t aware that it needed speakers until last minute - luckily I was recommended these as a budget-friendly option and I’m very amazed! The audio plays smoothly and I love the adjustable settings. The wireless remote is also helpful for when I just want to chill back and listen to my records without having to get up and manually adjust the volume. The speakers themselves fit nicely on my shelf and look perfect next to my record player! Overall I am very pleased with them.

I do get fed up with reviews that compare other speakers at vastly different price points; that makes no sense. For £100, you get a smart-looking set of speakers with a flimsy remote (it works just fine ) and all the leads you require to set them up straight out of the box. I pre-set bass and treble to midpoints and adjusted the final volume on my PC to my requirements; otherwise, it was way too loud. The size is perfect on either side of the 32" monitor, and you get reasonable sound staging. However, if the monitor is desk-mounted, it is probably best to use wedges to angle the sound. I'm definitely upgrading from my Logitech Z200, and I'm finally moving towards reasonable Hi-Fi sound without breaking the bank for occasional music use. I wish it were a two-year warranty for peace of mind.

Will these blow you away as much as some YouTube reviews say? No. Are they good general purpose bookshelf speakers that can fit in a variety of places and setups? Yes. Audio is a big step up from cheaper speakers, and generally sound better cranked up. The lows and mid can be a little unclear and lack a little clarity on low volume. For the budget they’re good for what they deliver, particularly when you consider that they’re basically £50 speakers each. They’re easy to setup and the remote is handy. If you’re looking for a budget speakers to add to a PC or TV that punch above their weight you’ll love these. If you’re an audiophile looking for a serious upgrade or studio monitors I’d give them a pass.

Amazing build and sound quality, was worried about the lack of bass since there's no included subwoofer but it ended up being more bassy than my basic PC desktop speakers which do have a subwoofer, I've decided to keep these for my TV for watching/listening video/podcasts and gaming on my Playstation, it has really elevated the experience. The included remote makes it very convenient to adjust the audio levels and allows me to set and forget, as I mainly control my audio through the TV. I'm really happy about the fact you can also adjust the bass/treble via knobs on the sides, my logitech speakers only has a bass dial in comparison. Audio is great and clear, and the finish on the speakers themselves is amazing, very easy to setup and if I ever need another set of speakers for whatever reason I'll definitely be looking at this brand from now on.

I was replacing an ageing IMac with a Mac Mini. The iMac sounded ok but as the mini only has a basic speaker I decided to upgrade. These arrived with typical Amazon efficiency and I connected them up with the supplied 3.5mm to twin phono cable supplied to the ‘master’ speaker, the ‘slave’ was then connected with the supplied coloured cable. Powered it up and all was good to go! Wow! To be fair they are not top end hifi speakers but placed either side of a monitor they are more than adequate for any of my needs and for less than £100. They struggle a bit at high volume but my ears were starting to complain anyway! At lower - more sensible - volumes they are fantastic. It’s a nice novelty to be able to removed the front grills and to have a remote control, but most users I think would use there computers sound controls. You will need a reasonably sized desk to place them along side your set up, but they could be mounted on the wall. They definitely do what they say on the tin. There is no Bluetooth however you can connect a second phono input device but there is no switching between the two. Just turn off the one you don’t need. All in all recommended.

EDIT: 18 Jan 2025... These are so good I bought another set for an electronic drum kit! I bought the first set of these speakers in June 2024 (original review below) and recently tested them on an Alesis Nitro Max drum kit, and they're superb for it indoors. Sound is clear, rich, punchy and gives the drums a proper full sound of the drums and cymbals it's emulating. It sounds excellent. I'm seriously impressed with these speakers given the price (this second set I bought again cost under a hundred quid) and quality of not just the construction but the sound too. Original review; I got these while they were listed at £99.99 with free delivery, and wow they're spot on! Easy enough to set up, and comes with a bunch of leads and cables to help get started. Also has remote for the volume, and has bass & treble controls on the side as well as a volume knob. We got them to enable our record deck to give its best, and crikey it worked! Sound quality is rich, full, from bass to treble, punchy and our vinyl hasn't sounded as good for years! Seriously impressed with the size, cost and sound of these little beauties. Overall very impressed indeed, they fill the room (indeed the house!) with rich, deep, clear music. I'm almost lost for words given the less-than-a-hundred-quid pricetag!

Speakers are really good for the price super happy with it :3

The speakers connect easily to my turntable and to one another. I found the speaker wire & power plug length to be enough for my setup (see photo for an idea). The sound quality is incredible!

ne convient pas à mon utilisation mais matériel de qualité dommage

Livré directement dans le carton sans autre emballage donc contenu visible. Dommage pour un cadeau d'anniversaire surtout quand c'est celui à qui on veut l'offrir qui ouvre au livreur. La prochaine fois je cocherais la case cadeau. Un coin du carton était bien abimé mais pas les enceintes.

Los compré por las diferentes reviews que vi y buenas criticas en foros y youtube. Tampoco soy un entendido del tema pero en mi humilde opinión se escuchan estupendamente. Tengo unos audio technica ath-m50x de cascos y se escucha mejor diría, sobre todo por los bajos. Puede que no le saque todo el partido posible ya que no los puedo poner demasiado alto al vivir en un piso rodeado de otros por todas las paredes que son un poco de papel, pero para el volumen al que lo pongo es bastante inmersivo diría y se escucha estupendamente. Le doy 4 estrellas porque como indico en el título, me lo veía venir de otros comentarios internacionales y efectivamente fue así, el enchufe es Inglés. Tenía la esperanza que no pero al final sí, como se ve en la foto. Dado que son de los pocos que pude pillar principalmente por el acabado en madera (muy premium) decidí no devolverlos y comprar un adaptador inglés (3 tomas) a europa. El tema de los vatios en España al ser 230 y los altavoces ser internacional a priori 110-250V pues sin problema. Son de fácil conexión (yo lo tengo conectado al PC) y el tema del mandito la verdad que se agrace, los tengo bastante cerca (puede que a un metro) y el mando funciona prácticamente 360º por lo que genial. En resumen, se escuchan genial pero junto a los altavoces recomiendo comprar un adaptador de enchufe corriente Gran Bretaña a Europa. Otra opción también es comprar un enchufe compatible en España y cambiárselo (cortar cables, desmontar, etc).

I bought these speakers to connect them to my Audio-Technica AT-LP120X turntable. Despite being an entry-level, I'd say that the sound quality is really high! The setup of the speakers (as well as the connection with the turntable) is easy and intuitive. I think these speakers are a good choice in the case of someone willing to maximize quality/price trade-off!

Sono delle ottime casse, dal suono pulito, non si sentono disturbi o strane vibrazioni. L'inconveniente, non da poco per l'utente medio, è quello già rilevato da altri, ovvero che la spina non è quella italiana, ma io piuttosto che avviare il reso e perdere altro tempo, ho risolto in dieci minuti cambiandola immediatamente (per fortuna l'elettronica interna supporta tensioni da 100 a 240 v).