Edifier S880DB
Compact yet remarkably full-bodied, the S880DB pairs controlled bass, lush vocals and clean, crisp treble with flexible USB, optical and Bluetooth connectivity. Audio Appraisal found its Monitor mode revealing and its Classic setting notably expansive, giving these handsome active speakers a big-speaker sense of scale and impressive everyday versatility.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
89/100
Build Quality
91/100
Value for Money
93/100
Pros
Controlled, weighty bass stays tuneful and avoids distortion at high volumes.
Monitor mode delivers an accurate, revealing presentation, while Classic mode adds warmth and unusually large scale for compact cabinets.
Lush midrange flatters acoustic vocals, supported by clean, detailed treble that avoids excessive brightness.
Smart, internally damped wood cabinets, broad digital and analogue inputs, and strong value are all praised.
Cons
Bass is impressive for the size but cannot deliver genuinely room-shaking low-end extension.
Very low-level treble detail is less apparent, and Dynamic mode can become overly treble-forward at high volume.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 89/100
The S880DB is described as an accurate yet enjoyable compact system, with a revealing monitor mode and a warmer Classic presentation that makes it sound considerably larger than its dimensions suggest. Its strongest traits are controlled, unexpectedly forceful bass and a lush midrange, while the treble remains clean rather than aggressively bright.
Bass
89/100
For a speaker with a 3.75-inch mid-bass driver, the low end earned unusually strong praise. The reviewer found it tuneful, controlled and free of notable blur or high-volume distortion, with enough weight for growling bass, piano and a convincing kick-drum slam. It does not promise room-shaking extension, but is said to carry the warmth and scale of a much larger pair.
Mid
91/100
The midrange is described as lush and especially pleasing with acoustic vocals. Vocal mode adds projection for speech and can smooth brighter recordings, while the monitor setting was considered accurate enough to compare closely with far more expensive studio monitors.
Treble
87/100
Treble is reported as detailed, crisp, clean and fairly resolving without sounding bright. The main limitation is that very low-level information, such as tape hiss, is not brought forward particularly clearly.
Soundstage Imaging
90/100
In Classic mode, the speakers are said to create a remarkably large sense of scale for such compact cabinets. The reviewer calls this effect spectacular for their diminutive stature, though there is little direct comment on image placement or soundstage depth.
Dynamics
89/100
The reviewer heard a meaty kick drum that could repeatedly slam with impact, and notes that the bass stays composed at high volume. That suggests lively punch for a compact powered speaker, although the review offers limited detail on large-scale orchestral headroom.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
91/100
The S880DB uses smart-looking wood cabinets with a textured grain finish, and the cabinets are internally damped to help control resonance. The review explicitly describes the overall construction as top-notch and notes the use of quality components.
Value for Money
93/100
At the supplied price of $269, the reviewer considers the S880DB real value for money, citing its compact enclosures, quality components, strong sound and broad convenience features. No direct competing models are named, but the comparison with much more expensive studio monitors supports the sense that it performs above expectations for its asking price.
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Specifications
- Signal-to-Noise Rate
- ≥ 85dB (A)
- Total Output Power (RMS)
- 32W×2 (Mid-bass), 12W×2 (Treble)
- Driver Units
- 3.75" (Mid-bass) + ¾" (Treble)
- Frequency Response
- 55Hz - 40kHz
- Audio Inputs
- AUX, Bluetooth, COX, OPT, PC, USB
- lnput Sensitivity
- AUX: 600 ± 50mV Bluetooth: 600 ± 50mFFS OPT/COAX: 400 ± 50mFFS PC: 800 ± 50mV
- Bluetooth Version
- V5.1
- Dimensions (W x H x D)
- 138mm × 168mm × 230mm (per speaker)
- Net Weight
- 7.5kg
Manufacturer's Description — Edifier
Hi-Res AUDIO Certified Bookshelf Speakers
- Great sound quality with 88W RMS output power
- Hi-Res AUDIO certified, supports 24bit/192kHz digital audio signals
- ¾" titanium dome tweeters (12W * 2) and 3.75" aluminum diaphragm mid-bass drivers (32W * 2)
- All-digital amplifier system
- Quality wooden enclosure
- High-quality Bluetooth transmission with Qualcomm® aptX™
- Rich connectivity through Bluetooth, Optical, Coaxial, USB, and PC/AUX
- Four preset EQs
- Easy control
Full-bodied Mids and Crisp Highs
The ¾" titanium diaphragm dome tweeters reproduce high frequency up to 40kHz, conveying crisp and bright trebles. The aluminium alloy diaphragm of 3.75" mid-bass drivers features fast transient response and low acoustic distortion, which reproduces full-bodied mids and punchy lows.
Stereo Audio CODEC with Embedded miniDSP
The codec supports stereo signals with a sampling rate up to 192kHz. Its embedded miniDSP precisely performs the dynamic range management and active crossover control. Using the optical input or coaxial input, you can enjoy lossless quality music.
All-Digital Audio Amplifier
The high-efficiency audio amplifier supports stereo signals with a sampling rate up to 192kHz. It enhances 2-way treble signals and mid-bass signals and transmits to the tweeter and the mid-bass driver respectively. With the high PWM frequency up to 768kHz, the distortion and noise can be minimized.
Bluetooth Connectivity for Seamless Audio Streaming
Bluetooth V5.1 features strong resolution, stable transmission, low power consumption, and wide purpose of use, delivering high-quality audio experience.
Rich Connectivity
Multiple interfaces are available for the connection to different audio sources. Enjoy the music from AUX, PC, USB, OPT, or COX, just as you like. The optical and coaxial sockets support the input of high quality audio signals with a sampling rate of 44.1kHz / 48kHz / 96kHz / 192kHz.
Simple Control
With rear knobs and the remote, easily operate the product and enjoy full functions. Four preset EQs are available for your choice to match your favorite music genres.
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