Edifier S1000W review – SoundGuys

More than just a basic set of bookshelf speakers, the Edifier S1000W comes with all kinds of wireless connectivity and most of the wired ports you’d expect from a consumer speaker. These are very retro-inspired beauties, but underneath all these trees are modern conveniences with app support, Bluetooth, Apple Airplay 2, Amazon Alexa, and more. Let’s see if the Edifier S1000W is worth your money.

• Edifier S1000W: $449.99 USD / $579.99 CAD

Anyone who’s ever seen an Amazon Echo Dot and thought, “I don’t want an orb in my house, but I want Alexa,” might love these stealthy smart Edifier speakers. The fact that you can plug the Edifier S1000W into just about any media port in your home makes it even more appealing. At less than $500 USD, it’s in the serious audio gear tier, but it’s not inaccessible. Edifier has these wood-paneled and black speakers at every price point, and the S1000W sits high on its line, surpassed only by the S2000 and S3000 series, and the Airpulse range. It will appeal to those who want a dedicated speaker that works without fuss.

As an all-in-one music solution, the Edifier S1000W has decent connectivity despite its pseudo-retro style. The S1000W has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, so you can expect a solid connection, but you can also change the song playing in another room if you prefer to change it from your phone. Airplay 2 is available for Apple users. Those who want Amazon Alexa functionality without Amazon’s aesthetics are just as lucky as Tidal and Spotify subscribers.

There are also two RCA inputs, optical and coaxial connections on the back of the right speaker. It doesn’t have an HDMI input, but the light works fine as long as you don’t mind Dolby Atmos object-based 3D sound for your TV. Also, since the right speaker is active (with built-in amplifier), you don’t have to worry about amplification either. This is very good. All the connections and the three knobs dedicated to volume, bass and treble are on this right speaker. The left, on the other hand, has a connection for receiving left channel audio.

Most needs can be covered using the included remote control, the back of the right speaker, or the Edifier Home app. For example, if you just want to change inputs, you won’t have to struggle to find the remote control. You can either take out your phone and change the input there, or (if you’ve misplaced your phone too) you can reach around the speaker and press the volume knob to switch between inputs. The speaker is brought into the modern age. If you hate tech, he can use the S1000W without downloading the Edifier Home app, but only with hardwired inputs.

Setting it up over Wi-Fi requires an app and relatively simple steps. When I first set up the speaker, I was waiting for a firmware update (the update takes about 10 minutes, but the process is easy). If you have multiple rooms in your home, you can also add other Wi-Fi enabled Edifier speakers and control them from the app. Essentially, the Edifier Home app acts as a hub for all the other wireless features the S1000W has (including Alexa). A Bluetooth 5.0 connection works just fine, but Wi-Fi makes more sense in most cases.

In testing with multiple songs, tuning the S1000W with the bass and treble knobs set to the default 12 o’clock position boosted both highs and lows more than needed.cymbal dream of beginning Triste Janero’s sound is distractingly loud, but it’s helpful to quickly reach around your back to blindly adjust your high-frequency settings.In the meantime it’s nice to feel it vitality 5.5 inch aluminum cone when bass kicks off rebound By Skyler Spence. At times, it’s too much and the mids are shy, but adjusting the bass knob tucks it in somewhat.

What’s wrong with the Edifier S1000W?

The Edifier S1000W’s connectivity is impressive, but you might be surprised to find that it doesn’t have an HDMI input. We are seeing an increase in HDMI support in the active bookshelf speaker market. Optical works just fine, but if you don’t plan on buying a soundbar, it can simplify your setup. We don’t expect the S1000W to plug into everything, but if you’re going to use it with a turntable, there’s no preamp included. Android device users might wish that at this price they came with better codecs than just AAC and SBC.

It goes without saying that the Edifier S1000W speakers are pretty big. Total weight is approximately 16.8 kg (36 lbs). Plus, the bass reflex port on the back means you don’t have to put the speakers too close to the wall, and the speakers are quite deep at 295 mm (11.6 inches). Due to its large size, it will not fit on many shelves or stands.

Given the lack of EQ options on the remote or the Edifier Home app, having all the speaker controls on the back can be cumbersome depending on where you place them. Squeezing your hands behind your back is a bit inconvenient on a bookshelf if you just want to adjust the bass. We recommend grabbing it.

Specifications of Edifier S1000W

We’ve rounded up the specs for the Edifier S1000W to fit your lifestyle and home.

If you have room to house the Edifier S1000W, it will provide a pleasing sound to most listeners, along with the flexibility of wireless compatibility. Where it stumbles is its amazing shedding. If you want to connect the S1000W to your turntable and still have the modern convenience of having Alexa tell you jokes, you need a preamp. If you’re looking for an HDMI input, you’re out of luck too.

However, optical connections work fine with most TVs. The stereo setup sounds good, and the S1000W’s bass response is more than enough to keep you immersed in movies. The Edifier S1000W excels at playing music from multiple sources by carefully balancing functionality and convenience. Although somewhat rudimentary, the bass and treble knobs do the speaker a favor by widening the tuning versatility.

Integrating Tidal, Airplay 2, and Spotify into the equation adds value to the S1000W without being tied to a single streaming service. Adding Edifier speakers to the Edifier Home app and being able to control them in one place is useful, especially if you want a wireless sub, but it can quickly become expensive. It looks like there is Especially given that much of his S1000W’s utility in the future relies on apps running continuously.If you have the room, the Edifier S1000W is a great addition to your home, and most people No need to buy additional equipment.

Those looking for a similar speaker that plays well with their turntable should consider the $499.99 Kanto YU6 on Amazon. Weight he is less than half the S1000W and the driver is slightly smaller. However, these speakers can’t take advantage of his Wi-Fi connection, but can connect via Bluetooth and optical communication. The same can be said for Klipsch The Fives. Klipsch The Fives has recently been discounted (it sells for $492.99 on Amazon) and wisely includes an HDMI connection, which Edifiers does not. It depends on which input you plan to use most often. Edifier combines most of the old and the new in this tight package, and it’s hard to ignore.