Key strengths
Two RCA inputs let two analogue sources stay connected, with both a 3.5 mm-to-RCA and an RCA-to-RCA cable supplied.
Physical bass and treble dials on the active speaker plus a remote for volume and mute.
SPEAKERS
Edifier R1280T
Brown
The R1280T is a wired active-plus-passive bookshelf pair with 4-inch bass drivers and 13 mm silk dome tweeters, rated 21 W × 2 RMS. It has two RCA inputs, side-panel volume, bass and treble dials and a small remote, but no Bluetooth.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026Manufacturer specifications, not a hands-on test.
Before you buy
No Bluetooth, digital or USB input; both RCA inputs play at once with no source switching.
Edifier's frequency-response figures conflict (52 Hz – 20 kHz on the web page, 75 Hz – 18 kHz ±9 dB in the manual), and mains voltage is not published.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: Brown
15 specifications in 7 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”.
System & drivers
3 items
- Channel configuration
- Stereo pair: one active (powered) speaker and one passive speaker; 2-way active crossover
Passive speaker is wired to the active speaker's speaker output with the supplied cable.
- Woofer size
- 4 in
Mid-range/bass driver; the manual also gives 116 mm.
- Tweeter size
- 13 mm
Silk dome tweeter (0.5 in on the web page).
Source
Sound specifications & calls
3 items
- Frequency response
- Conflicting sources
Product pages list 52 Hz – 20 kHz; the linked manual lists 75 Hz – 18 kHz (±9 dB).
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- ≥ 85 dB(A)
- Distortion
- ≤0.5%
Manual figure; measurement level and frequency not stated.
Source
Inputs & connections
2 items
- Audio inputs
- Two stereo RCA analogue inputs (PC and AUX)
No Bluetooth (Edifier FAQ). If two sources are connected, both play simultaneously; there is no input selector.
- Input sensitivity
- PC: 750 ± 50 mV; AUX: 550 ± 50 mV
The manual labels the first input 'PC'; the UK/US specification tables print 'LPC: 750mV ± 50mV'.
Amplifier, power & battery
2 items
- Rated power and measurement basis
- 42 W RMS total: 21 W × 2 (DRC on)
Manufacturer RMS rating per channel with dynamic range control on; load impedance not published.
- Power supply
- Built-in mains power in the active speaker with attached power cord and power switch
The manual only says to connect the AC plug to the correct AC voltage outlet; no voltage/frequency or UK vs US cord difference is published.
Source
Controls & software
1 item
- Tone controls
- Master volume, treble and bass dials; IR remote with volume and muteSource
Size, weight & build
3 items
- Dimensions of each unit
- 146 × 234 × 196 mm (W × H × D)
From the user manual linked on the current product page (not repeated in the web specification table); per-cabinet basis is implied, not stated. The manual does not state whether it describes the R1280T V2024 revision named on the product pages.
Source - Enclosure
- Wooden enclosure with removable front plate
Edifier describes a 'Classic wooden enclosure' that minimizes acoustic resonance; the wood/panel material grade is not published. The FAQ answers 'Does the front plate come off?' with 'Yes.'
- Weight
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Edifier's UK/US specification tables list 'Net Weight: 4.9kg' and the manual 'Weight (net/gross): Approx. 4.9 kg / 5.65 kg', without stating whether the net figure is for the pair or one speaker; no like-for-like weight is asserted.
Box, compatibility & warranty
1 item
- Included units / accessories
- Active speaker, passive speaker, remote control, speaker connecting cable, 3.5 mm to dual RCA cable, dual RCA to dual RCA cable, user manualSource
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