I'm using these specifically for "near-field" listening (meaning, more or less, that they're angled to create a triangle between themselves and your head, with tweeters approximately at ear level -and not more than a body's length of distance away). I have only tested the optical input from computer audio files transferred (lossless) from CD and from online streaming sources (also optical -not bluetooth).
Most of my observations are "5-star," and I have a few criticisms which I will also explain.
The look is overall very good with only the front grilles/logo looking a touch "plasticky" by comparison to the rest. Side panels, rear-speaker interface, and overall build quality is excellent.
Input options are excellent. Controls work smoothly and feel nice to operate.
And now to what matters most:
The truly superb aspects of the sound of these speakers are in their cohesive presentation, their musical imaging/soundstage, and the naturalness of the mids and highs. You'll like how singers sound and how things like drum brushes, guitar strings, most melodic instruments, and the "spaciousness" created by good studio recording equipment and processes comes through. This part of the presentation is truly high-end.
The lows and (let's call them) "upper-lows" are very good overall. In terms of balance/crossover/"smoothness with the whole" they're excellent. So, you don't have to worry that these are treble-heavy or unbalanced sounding. They're rich and smooth, and just about anyone will be impressed.
Where I think they're just a touch muddy is in those "upper lows." Additionally, I think the vocal-mids are a TINY bit recessed in their neutral position. This is very nitpicky, but (if you're like me) you were wondering how great these really are. And, they are great! But, there's an area in the spectrum which just sounds the slightest bit dull or cloudy (or some word like that) when compared to the immediacy and ring of the whole picture of sound.
The good news is that these are very slight tendencies, and they can be mitigated. And, yes, there's always a possibility that earlier parts of the chain are responsible. But, I wouldn't bother to offer this critique if I thought my experience was likely to be unique. Remember that D/A conversion and amplification is done onboard with these (a Burr-Brown chip), and I'm going in with ones and zeroes.
So, here's what I did. First, I moved the speaker knobs (Bass & Treble) to the neutral positions. Then, I chose the "monitor" sound option from the remote (to produce the most "flat" response from the speakers, as described in the manual). My sound card offers a graphic-equalizer interface, and (with everything else moved to neutral) I chose a selection of recordings which I was very familiar with (and which I'd heard on other nice systems: a Focal component setup and a Rogue Audio / Vandersteen setup). This included jazz, violin sonatas, and rock (ok...and some Christmas music...sigh). I adjusted the eq a point or two (very very little) to decrease those "upper lows" and increase the upper mids. I adjusted the lowest bass frequencies and treble frequencies upward slightly too (with the overall shape of the eq still looking pretty flat). I kept changing source material until everything generally seemed most natural to my perception of all the instruments & resonance.
Then I tweaked things a tiny bit more with the sound presets and the knobs on the speakers themselves (you'll be glad to know that they're all extremely subtle effects and don't "cheapen" the musicality of these speakers in any way ...In fact, the "feature" of these having sound-presets almost pushed me away from them and to the earlier S1000DB). The presets are essentially on-board eq patterns (four of them), and I ended up liking the "vocal" option most because it pushes those mids forward a tiny bit -and does so sweetly. I turned up the gain on the bass/treble knobs a little to my taste (they're also not dramatic in their effects).
All this is not to say that anyone else should repeat what I did. My aim is to point out that there are lots of ways to adjust these speakers to one's liking (and to one's understandably lofty expectations). After my time experimenting with them, I feel really happy with how they sound, and I can't argue with the great reviews out there.
Also, I would not mean to say that without an equalizer or this nerdy bit of "tweaking" that you're likely to think they're in any way disappointing. I just thought you should have these comments in addition to the others because I like to get a sense of various different reviews before I buy expensive things too! They deserve the praise they get, and I think they're worth the price.
Enjoy!
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| speaker size | 5.5 inches | 4 inches | 5.5 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches | 4 inches |
| power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | — |
| connectivity tech | Coaxial, Bluetooth, Optical, RCA, Auxiliary, XLR | Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, and Dual RCA | Bluetooth Connectivity/Wi-Fi Connection | Bluetooth, USB-A, Aux-in,Edifier Connect APP | Bluetooth | AUX IN/PC IN, Bluetooth |
| speaker type | Bookshelf, Monitor, Tweeter, Woofer | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf | Bookshelf, Subwoofer | Bookshelf, Tweeter |
| mounting type | Shelf Mount | Shelf Mount/Tabletop Mount | Tabletop Mount | Shelf Mount | Tabletop Mount | Shelf Mount/Tabletop Mount |
| weight | — | 10.8 pounds | 36.97 pounds | 4500 grams | 6.63 kilograms | 6600 grams |
Product Description
Elegant Design
A set of speakers made for your home theater setup. Bringing cutting edge sound technology and marrying it to a classic style from the past.
Flat Diaphragm Tweeter Aluminum Cones
Enjoy the advantages of a flat diaphragm. This provides a fast response rate and enjoy the advantage of excellent high frequencies. The woofers are made from aluminum that produces a unique and clear sound.
Inputs and Control Knobs
The rear panel of the S2000Pro contain a fully featured set of controls and inputs. RCA inputs are available for both RCA and RCA to AUX connections. Experience high definition audio through either the optical or coaxial connection. XLR inputs allow you to connect the S2000Pro to a mixer for those more advanced in audio technology. Comes with 16-foot/5-meter connecting cable.
Remote Control
Packaged in the S2000Pro comes with an elegant wireless remote control. Easily control volume, change inputs, choose which EQ mode you prefer, and control other operations.
4 Unique EQ Settings
Swap between 4 EQ settings, perfect for getting the most out of your speakers. Vocal, monitor, classic, and dynamic for watching movies or playing games.
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Obviously everyone has their own preferences when it comes to music, sound and everything else. WIth that disclaimer done, and after two weeks obsessively replaying some favorite tracks over different speakers, these Edifier speakers are my pick from the five pairs of (Bluetooth, active) speakers that I bought in the $400-$700 range to test out:- Edifier S2000pro- AudioEngine A5+- AudioEngine HD6- 2x Marshall Woburn (rev 1) forming a stereo pair (using a Sunwaytek Bluetooth receiver)- Vanatoo Transparent One Encore(The pair of Marshall Woburn speakers was an odd idea that resulted from me already having one of them and liking its sound.)To my ears, there are two pairs of speakers in this set that sound equally great and noticeably above the rest: the Edifier and the Vanatoo. I ended up keeping the Edifier because they cost $400 rather than $600, but the Vanatoo have two advantages: they are much smaller and (for me) much more visually appealing. As mentioned earlier, both sound noticeably better than the other speakers I tested.There is something about these Edifier (I suspect it is basically an equalizer "trick", but then again I am definitely not an expert in audio) that highlights and brings to the front the voice of a singer -- even more so for female voices, I believe -- that is extremely pleasing to me. The Vanatoo are just as great to listen to as the Edifier, music "comes alive" (sorry for the cliché) with them, too. The only (slight) drawback for me is that they at times seemed not to fully match the pleasure I get out of the voices with the Edifier, but this really is something I am not nearly as confident about as when I write that the Edifier and the Vanatoo are noticeably better than the other options I listed. I actually struggled to distinguish the Edifier and the Vanatoo when I prevented myself from seeing which speaker my phone was connecting to, while that didn't happen when comparing either of these speakers with the others I listed above.The other speakers I tested -- both models from AudioEngine as well as the Marshall Woburn paired up using the Sunwaytek bluetooth receiver -- were fine but the sound was less pleasant to my ears. I would single out a negative trait of both AudioEngine models: I like being able to have some control over bass/treble in the speakers (rather than having to use the EQ in my phone's music app) and the AudioEngine lack simple bass/treble controls.Back to the Edifier, the preset EQs are very subtle, which is another way of saying you will struggle to notice their effect. (I keep them in the "vocal" preset EQ mode, but I don't believe that is required to get the very pleasant effect I described above.) What I did and recommend is playing around with the bass/treble knobs in the back of the primary speaker to suit your taste; that (in particular, increasing the bass) had a huge impact in my enjoyment of the speakers.I can think of two downsides to the Edifier, which are both reasons to consider getting the more expensive Vanatoo instead. The first is that -- with the exception of the pair of Marshall Woburns -- the Edifier are noticeably larger than any of the alternatives listed above. (Compared to the Vanatoo, they are positively huge.) Second, and as mentioned above, I also happen to find the Edifier quite ugly (I like neither the angled front nor the wood panels on the sides). As I listened to the Edifier and the other speakers I ordered, I found myself trying to convince myself the sound of the others was as pleasant to my ears as the sound of the Edifier for that reason... In the end I realized that the fact I was doing that so often really meant that (with the exception of the 50% more expensive Vanatoo) the Edifier sounded substantially better to me. :)Note: I listen mainly to "world music", almost always featuring vocals over acoustic or amplified instrumental accompaniment.
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