Edifier S1000W Review – Highly Versatile Bluetooth Speakers

Edifier is a famous brand for its bookshelf speaker line. I had never been disappointed with the Edifier speaker’s quality, no matter the S3000Pro, S2000MKII, or even the R1850DB. The Edifier S1000W is as well. They are audiophile active bookshelf speakers that come with 120W (RMS) and produce excellent sound quality. They have the elegant look of classic wood.

The Edifier S1000W can do it all, or it is a versatile speaker, no matter whether watching movies or listening to music. This high-end wireless Bluetooth speaker gives an excellent experience and takes you immersed in music and movies.

Edifier S1000W Review – The Design

Unique and stylish design, decorated with beautiful, real wood on both the left and right sides. The “Floating Black Grille” design, which is nice, contrasts nicely with the real wood and looks gorgeous. The company designed the speakers to lean backward, which is not like the S3000 Pro or S2000 MKIII, where the speakers are upright. I’m not sure about the purpose of this design. Maybe for beauty and uniqueness. The overall design looks pseudo-retro and feels elegant. It is bulky and pretty heavyweight, so the S1000W is not for portability.

The Edifier S1000W has a remote control (in the package) for more convenient use, like other high-end Edifier speakers (S3000 Pro or S2000MKII). The remote receiver is located on the right speaker and receives a signal well. All you need to do is point the remote to the right speaker.

Audiophile Active Bookshelf 2.0 Speakers – Controls and Connectivities

When coming to the rear of the right speaker, you will see the control knobs and connectors: volume dial, treble and bass control knob, power switch, 2 RCA inputs, coaxial and optical port, and L speaker out port. That connection pretty much covers all connections, including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. A bit pitty, that there is no HDMI connectivity, but optical input can work fine so long as you don’t need 3D sound for watching movies from the TV.

As mentioned before, there is a remote control for all functions. Besides, you can control the speaker via the Edifier Home app to meet most of your needs. The app is necessary for Wi-Fi settings, so if you want to use Wi-Fi, you need to download the app and update the firmware for around 10 minutes (just the first time). All steps are easy; just follow simple instructions.

However, if you are tech-averse, the S1000W can work without downloading the Edifier Home app. But you can use the speaker via only hardwired inputs.

Suppose you have multiple rooms in your home and want to add more Wi-Fi-capable Edifier speakers to another room,  control these via the app. In that case, the Edifier Home app works like a hub for controlling all compatible edifier speakers.

Edifier S1000W Review – Build Quality

The S1000W cabinet is quite heavy and big, so these bookshelf Bluetooth speakers are not ideal for portable use. The body quality is very good for the price, luxurious, and gives a strong, durable feel. Neat design in all detail. The wood that covers the speaker makes it luxurious and retro. The company uses good materials and does not skimp on materials or build quality in the cabinet.

The included remote control works well. It looks more elegant and stable than the R1700BT’s model. I’m not sure about the remote’s material; it feels as if it’s aluminum but has a little weight to it.

The cable included in the package is of high quality, including Toslink optical cable, Aux to RCA cable, and RCA cable.

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Edifier S1000W WiFi Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speakers  – The Sound Quality

According to specs, the S1000W has 120W power output and features a 5.5″ aluminum woofer (35W x 2 for bass and mid-range) and a 1″ titanium dome tweeter (25W x 2 for treble). The titanium dome tweeter is better in terms of dispersion and sensitivity when compared to the plastic tweeters in some bookshelf speakers. The Edifier S1000W delivers minimal distortion and heavy, strong bass. However, the overall sound leans toward the natural, which is great for all genres.

The trebles, mids, and bass blend wonderfully. The highs are not shrill, the mid-range is excellent, and the bass is deep and strong. The S1000W speakers do get quite loud.

The Edifier S1000W speaker has a built-in amplifier and features 24-bit/192kHz high-res audio, which produces great sound. Even though your sound source is digital input or streaming over Wi-Fi, the output is also high-res and has minimal distortion.

The S1000W is compatible with a wide range of devices, such as laptops, DVD players, turntables, TVs, or MP3/MP4 players. But you need to ensure your devices have ports compatible with the S1000W (most of them are compatible). Or if it’s Bluetooth devices, there should be no issues.

Like many previous headphones and speaker reviews, the sound quality is based on personal feelings and thoughts. So each person’s definition of “great sound quality” may not be the same or different. And the Edifier S1000W’s sound performance that I wrote above is my feeling.

Edifier S1000W Review – Pros & Cons

Edifier S1000W Review – Final Verdict

I know they are not cheap bookshelf speakers, but the S1000W will supply a satisfying sound for most people. Their neat design and construction make them look elegant in your room. The Edifier S1000W is one of the best wireless Bluetooth bookshelf speakers for under $500. They utilize Bluetooth 5.0 with Hi-Res audio technology, which lets you easily connect to your devices. They are compatible with iOS, Android, Mac, or Windows, and produce great sound quality too.

I will try to write the best for the Edifier S1000W review; if something is not correct in your thinking, I apologize. However, I’m so grateful for your reading the Edifier S1000W review till the end. Thank you again.

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