[Best Buy] HOT HOT -- Edifier 1700BT Studio Series Active Bookshelf Speakers - $129.99

Dec 22nd, 2020 11:13 pm

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weedb0y [OP]: Deal Expert; Aug 6, 2001; 15084 posts; 2994 upvotes; Stuck in a Box

Dec 22nd, 2020 11:13 pm

[Best Buy] HOT HOT -- Edifier 1700BT Studio Series Active Bookshelf Speakers - $129.99

Deal Link:: https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/12319434
Price:: 129.99
Savings:: $50 Off
Expiry:: December 23, 2020
Retailer:: Best Buy

We have been talking about the $99 1280T Speakers for their amazing value for dollar, and hadn't noticed that BestBuy also has the higher end model, and with BT connectivity on sale this week for $129.99. The R1700BT, the next step up from the R1280T, that sits roughly in the middle of Edifier’s bookshelf speaker line-up, offers superb sound quality, with nice high and midrange coverage, and very pleasant lows. These are also more powerful as well for sound output.

With a significant bump in on-paper specs in addition to wireless connectivity and other small tweaks that improve usability, the R1700’s an amazing best bang for speakers you can pick up for $200-250 category of speakers.

Review: https://www.audiophileon.com/news/edifi ... 0bt-review
Head-fi Reviews: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/edifie ... 16/reviews

Specifications:

Total power output: 66W -- RMS 15W × 2 (treble) + 18W × 2(bass) (DRC ON)
Signal to noise ratio: 85dBA
Frequency response: 60Hz ~ 20KHz (@+/-6db)
Input sensitivity: PC: 700 mV ± 50 mV
AUX: 550 mV ± 50 mV
Input type: PC/AUX/Bluetooth
Treble driver: ȡ19 mm silk dome tweeter
Bass driver: 4 inch (116 mm)

Packaging and accessories:

Inside the box we find:

R1700BT speakers
4-pin interconnect cable
RCA to RCA cable
RCA to 3.5 mm cable
Remote control

These seem to be almost out of stock at nearby stores, so pick them up before they are totally OOS. I had to go 2 different best buy stores today to find actual stock tonight.

P.S. Amazon currently has them for $199 bucks.

Last edited by weedb0y on Dec 23rd, 2020 3:55 pm, edited 4 times in total.

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Dec 22nd, 2020 11:53 pm

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Skilas: Deal Addict; Jun 5, 2010; 1713 posts; 3228 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 22nd, 2020 11:53 pm

If you don't end up buying these, keep an eye on the Edifier website for deals. Back in May of this year, I bought the R1850DB for $149.97. Very happy with them.
https://www.edifier.com/ca/en/speakers/r1850db

Right now, they don't have any steep discounts on speaker systems.

One interesting note, even if you buy directly from their website, the orders get delivered from Amazon...

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Dec 23rd, 2020 12:26 am

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reggielist: Deal Addict; Aug 6, 2007; 1196 posts; 476 upvotes; Montreal, QC

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:26 am

Yeah, great review:

"This is complemented by the angular slant on the front face of the R1700BT.
Instead of just being the rectangular box that so many competitors
upwards of $400 employ these points slightly upward. "

Hahahahahahahahaha

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:31 am

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KimiRai: Newbie; Dec 8, 2020; 44 posts; 40 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:31 am

reggielist wrote: ↑ Yeah, great review:

"This is complemented by the angular slant on the front face of the R1700BT.
Instead of just being the rectangular box that so many competitors
upwards of $400 employ these points slightly upward. "

Hahahahahahahahaha

I trust these guys more
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/edifie ... 16/reviews

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Dec 23rd, 2020 12:34 am

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weedb0y [OP]: Deal Expert; Aug 6, 2001; 15084 posts; 2994 upvotes; Stuck in a Box

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:34 am

KimiRai wrote: ↑ I trust these guys more
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/edifie ... 16/reviews

Awesome, just added to the OP!

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Dec 23rd, 2020 12:37 am

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weedb0y [OP]: Deal Expert; Aug 6, 2001; 15084 posts; 2994 upvotes; Stuck in a Box

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:37 am

Skilas wrote: ↑ If you don't end up buying these, keep an eye on the Edifier website for deals. Back in May of this year, I bought the R1850DB for $149.97. Very happy with them.
https://www.edifier.com/ca/en/speakers/r1850db

Right now, they don't have any steep discounts on speaker systems.

One interesting note, even if you buy directly from their website, the orders get delivered from Amazon...

Not lately due to COVID and WFH setups.. R1850DB vs R1700BT difference is output for an optional subwoofer, everything else is same.

HEATware

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Dec 23rd, 2020 12:39 am

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DarkReaper: Deal Addict; May 13, 2005; 1658 posts; 589 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:39 am

Great valued speakers, although as an audiophile, I wished I spent more on even better speakers like the Edifier S2000s or Audioengines.

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:49 am

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chatbox: Deal Guru; Apr 17, 2003; 10350 posts; 6808 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:49 am

Hoping to see the S2000 Pro go on sale: https://www.edifier.com/ca/en/speakers/s2000pro

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:54 am

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weedb0y [OP]: Deal Expert; Aug 6, 2001; 15084 posts; 2994 upvotes; Stuck in a Box

Dec 23rd, 2020 12:54 am

DarkReaper wrote: ↑ Great valued speakers, although as an audiophile, I wished I spent more on even better speakers like the Edifier S2000s or Audioengines.

Hell yes.

On that note, I am also very delighted by my R2000DB's as well. Superb coverage across 50hz-20khz. No need for sub with these.

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Dec 23rd, 2020 1:10 am

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microx2343: Member; Jul 15, 2008; 314 posts; 40 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2020 1:10 am

Thanks OP, was looking for a soundbar around this price range for my laptop/desktop replacement.

Question, can I place these on the floors, or do they have to go on bookshelf or my desk?

Thanks

Dec 23rd, 2020 1:41 am

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Skilas: Deal Addict; Jun 5, 2010; 1713 posts; 3228 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 23rd, 2020 1:41 am

weedb0y wrote: ↑ Not lately due to COVID and WFH setups.. R1850DB vs R1700BT difference is output for an optional subwoofer, everything else is same.

Is everything else the same? I'm trying to see, but it's hard to find a nice side-by-side.

I'm assuming this Best Buy version is the same as this version on the Edifier:
https://www.edifier.com/ca/en/speakers/ ... -bookshelf
Except maybe the remote is different for some reason.

If I assume it is the same, the inputs for both seem to be different. Might make a difference to someone if they are using these speakers for the tv instead of their computer.
Based on the photos of the R1700BT, they only take RCA audio cables. It does however include a 3.5mm to RCA in the box.
The R1850DB also accepts Coaxial and Optical.

I don't actually know if there is any difference in sound quality. I just wanted to ensure people knew there were a couple more differences.

And the remotes are different too.

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Dec 23rd, 2020 1:41 am

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Dudeydudee: Jr. Member; Jun 24, 2017; 100 posts; 96 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2020 1:41 am

Bought a pair for my television. Not too fussy about sound but I like my edifier r1010bt speakers. Never use the bluetooth though, not even sure if it's working. Hard to use. Good sound for price though.

Dec 23rd, 2020 2:14 am

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swordy: Member; Jun 22, 2009; 406 posts; 199 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2020 2:14 am

chatbox wrote: ↑ Hoping to see the S2000 Pro go on sale: https://www.edifier.com/ca/en/speakers/s2000pro

Be patient, I grabbed the s2000 for $299 back in July weekend and great performance.
I got my tv hooked up as well.

Dec 23rd, 2020 2:37 am

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weedb0y [OP]: Deal Expert; Aug 6, 2001; 15084 posts; 2994 upvotes; Stuck in a Box

Dec 23rd, 2020 2:37 am

Skilas wrote: ↑ Is everything else the same? I'm trying to see, but it's hard to find a nice side-by-side.

I'm assuming this Best Buy version is the same as this version on the Edifier:
https://www.edifier.com/ca/en/speakers/ ... -bookshelf
Except maybe the remote is different for some reason.

If I assume it is the same, the inputs for both seem to be different. Might make a difference to someone if they are using these speakers for the tv instead of their computer.
Based on the photos of the R1700BT, they only take RCA audio cables. It does however include a 3.5mm to RCA in the box.
The R1850DB also accepts Coaxial and Optical.

I don't actually know if there is any difference in sound quality. I just wanted to ensure people knew there were a couple more differences.

And the remotes are different too.

Yes, the speaker is exactly the same except output for sub and optical in.

HEATware

Dec 23rd, 2020 2:58 am

#15

smoothie27: Newbie; May 27, 2020; 3 posts; 2 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2020 2:58 am

I have had R1850DB for my main PC for 2 years and also Audioengine a2+ for work/laptop set up. I like the R1850DB more especially with the remote. Bluetooth works fine.
Ordered one for my dad.

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Dec 23rd, 2020 8:23 am

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smoisan: Member; Jun 21, 2012; 367 posts; 199 upvotes; Montreal

Dec 23rd, 2020 8:23 am

Excellent price. Maybe clearing out to make place for the new 1700BTs (note the S)?
https://www.edifier.com/ca/en/speakers/ ... f-speakers

which adds Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX. I think it's the only difference.

Dec 23rd, 2020 8:30 am

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kiasu: Deal Guru; Jan 27, 2004; 14667 posts; 3538 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2020 8:30 am

Is this good for TV?

2007 - Ipod Video (TD), Ipod Shuffle (GM)
2006 - Ipod Nano (TD)
2005 - Ipod Shuffle (TD)

Dec 23rd, 2020 8:36 am

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NikolaZrinski: Member; Oct 8, 2020; 444 posts; 403 upvotes

Dec 23rd, 2020 8:36 am

Speakers have "Luxurious MDF enclosure" or "Classic wood finish "

MDF = Medium-density fibreboard

How can anyone put MDF and Luxurious in the same description?

Too bad this does not have optical in for signal from my TV

- - - > Life is a waste of time.

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Dec 23rd, 2020 9:59 am

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LezOLee: Member; Jul 22, 2009; 321 posts; 287 upvotes; Toronto

Dec 23rd, 2020 9:59 am

smoisan wrote: ↑ Excellent price. Maybe clearing out to make place for the new 1700BTs (note the S)?
https://www.edifier.com/ca/en/speakers/ ... f-speakers

which adds Bluetooth 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX. I think it's the only difference.

And sub out.

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Dec 23rd, 2020 10:28 am

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Munked: Newbie; Jun 18, 2009; 98 posts; 58 upvotes; Edmonton

Dec 23rd, 2020 10:28 am

LezOLee wrote: ↑ And sub out.

I will be waiting for these to go on sale lol. Thanks for mentioning these!