CONCLUSION

    Even though the QR65 speaker set is nowhere close to being Edifier's flagship product it did overwhelmingly well during my tests, even more so when LDAC is switched on for wireless use (and especially when music players like the M15/M23 are connected to it). From mids to highs and even soundstage the QR65 are detailed, crisp and accurate with good separation and even though not quite as loud as the S1000DB they produce more than enough volume to easily cover 2 mid to large sized rooms. What the Edifier QR65 lack is bass levels, that is if you enjoy listening to bass rich music genres like for example heavy metal or even some types of classic. This of course is not something new, even the larger S1000DB don't produce the kind of bass you'll get from a dedicated subwoofer and well in the case of the QR65 that's quite fine since they also feature a bass-out port (even plugging a small sub should improve things). What steals the show at first glance however is the build quality and infinity mirror design of the QR65 and I expect many people would grab a set just based on that. Of course, using the ConneX app may not be possible for everyone but since the main speaker does have a basic lighting control that shouldn't be much of an issue (at least not as much as needing to get into the app to enable the LDAC wireless audio codec).

    Right now, the QR65 by Edifier retail for USD369.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 312.59Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) a price tag which perfectly represents what you’re getting in return. At the end of the day there’s not much else I can say about the QR65 that I haven’t covered in this review already. From audio quality and looks to features and a very useful app the QR65 deliver where it counts and for that they deserve the Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Audio Reproduction (Accuracy / Detail / Soundstage)
- HiRes Wired & Wireless Audio (LDAC)
- Design / Looks (Infinity Mirror)
- TurboGaN 65W Charging Ports (USB A / 2xUSB C)
- Subwoofer Output
- Available In Black & White
- Bundled 10 Degree Angle Aluminum Stands
- ConneX App

CONS

- Overall Bass Levels
- LDAC Disabled By Default (ConneX App Required To Enable)