CONCLUSION

   Right now the S1000DB by Edifier is the best desktop/bookshelf set of speakers we have here but that wasn’t the case two weeks ago when we took them out of the box. True build quality is pretty much excellent (the wood used feels and looks great and so do the metal/aluminum parts) and volume levels are very high for such a speaker but audio clarity and accuracy was not what we had expected from a high-end speaker model. That changed after 10 days of using the speakers almost all day long so my guess is that they need a bit of burning-in to shine so do take that into account if you end up getting a pair. As we speak mids and highs are very balanced, detailed and accurate while bass largely thanks to the large drivers is warm, deep and quite substantial (although you can adjust it according to your preference). We also didn’t encounter any distortion while listening to music even at full volume something which we didn’t really expect from such a powerful set of desktop/bookshelf speakers. Size is the only tiny “drawback” the S1000DB have since they might be too large for some desks but you can’t really have the power output without an increase in size so it all comes down to what you’re looking for in that area.

   So just how much is Edifier asking for their premium S1000DB Multimedia Speakers? Well the S1000DB is currently their flagship bookshelf model so it does feature a rather high price tag and do be more specific they currently retail for USD349.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 399.80Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de). The real question is whether or not the S1000DB is worth their money and the answer is a definite yes. The only problem for some people may be the light wood used which may not blend in with their TV sets or desks but other than that since build quality and audio clarity/accuracy/detail are near excellent and volume levels are very high the S1000DB are well worth our Platinum Award.

PROS

- Excellent Build Quality
- Audio Clarity/Accuracy/Detail
- Deep And Warm Bass
- Active Speakers (No Amp Needed)
- Very Good Volume Levels
- Wireless Bluetooth v4.0 With aptX and Wired Connectivity (Optical/Coaxial/Dual RCA)
- Remote Control
- Volume, Treble And Bass Control Dials

CONS

- Price (For Some)
- Size (For Some)
- Control Knobs Location (Side/Front Would Be Ideal)