Unfortunately Edifier M3300 is still king of trebles. No need to even play with the tone or treble controls on your PC, laptop or media player as its satellite speakers are naturally strong in treble performance (which can be piercing sharp). Anyway, you have too many inquiries all over the place thus please stick to your main inquiry thread here: Special Interest -> Home Entertainment -> Audiophiles -> Need Recommendation on Active Studio Speaker 2.0 (PC Audio) ...

Hi everyone,

I tried searching first, but could not find a definitive answer.

I'm looking for a 2.1 speaker system that meet the following criteria:

Input: Digital Optical In (PS4)
Additional controls: Bass (must), Treble (optional)
Budget: Minimal (the cheaper, the better)

No 5.1 setup please. I appreciate a good bass, but willing to sacrifice it. Also might to increase budget if there's a significant improvement in quality.

What are my options? Thanks

I don't know your budget but Edifier S530D and S730D has digital in optical for PS4
as well as Edifier Studio 7 and Studio 8 but they're 2.0 speakers

I'm not sure how well it supports your digital signal as I don't have a Playstation console to test but yea

This post has been edited by power911: Aug 28 2014, 04:20 PM

edifier can support basic 44.1khz and 48khz from optical port.
no support dolby and dts surround

Whats the difference of Studio 7 & 8? Is Studio 7 sufficient for my one time off purchase? Play games & music only.

Try looking at Edifier S330D which has digital audio inputs including an optical one. The compatibility of the speaker systems's optical SPDIF with PS4 is unknown as these speakers usually support the standard stereo PCM streams on TOSLink connection...

If you want to take a notch up, then I would recommend looking at Edifier Studio 7 (a.k.a Edifier R2700). Again, the compatibility of the speaker systems's optical SPDIF with PS4 is unknown. In any case it may be safer to get a HDMI audio extractor thus can use any speaker system...

That Edifier Studio 7 (a.k.a Edifier R2700) can support up to 96kHz (official). Also was able to run it 192kHz (unofficially) though need to reset the connection (by switching inputs) if you ever use the MUTE function on the SPDIF...

The difference between them is size (Studio 8 is much bigger of course), power (Studio 8 has higher wattage) and price (Studio 8 is more expensive). Also since Studio 8 has larger woofer, can expect stronger lower frequency (bass) response. Anyway, both have very strong audio performance...

ps4 got these few options. like you mentioned, stereo PCM sure support.


more details here: http://uk.playstation.com/ps3/support/musi...udio-CD-output/

Hi Sifus,

I m been using ATP3 for years and MX6021 for 2~3 years..
but out of sudden, my MX6021 cant be power on last week..
So, thinking to replace it

Budget : around or less than RM400
Usage: 60% Music, 30% Movie and 10% Gaming

I been reading.. thinking to try with Edifier Speaker R1600T and HCS2330..
I curious about 2.0 and 2.1 speaker, will the bass not that "strong" ?

Or any recommended around that budget?

Thanks

I already know that, just wondering if it will downmix those surround sound down to stereo or not (in case some games and movies have them)...

If primarily music then can try Edifier Studio 6 (a.k.a Edifier R2600) which is around RM400+. As for bass performance, it boils down to the woofer size usually. With 2.1 speaker systems they typically have all the bass in the subwoofer, while the midrange to trebles allocated to the smaller satellite speakers. And that subwoofer usually has a large woofer, typically 6.5 inch for strong bass performance. And that 2.0 speaker I've mentioned have two of them (on both speakers)...

In this case, you mean r2600 will have better bass compare to HCS2330?

As mentioned earlier, for primarily music then Edifier Studio 6 (a.k.a Edifier R2600) would be better. Have more "full" sound than the other speakers, especially when it comes to midrange frequencies...

I dunno i shud go for studio 7 or studio 8? Many places dont carry studio models. Where to get a good buy?
I think i shud sai lang and go for studio 8 since dimension of speaker about the same big size

Where can i buy studio 8? Price? Cash or credit card?

yeah i saw the studio 7 at harvey norman selling 699 also, i think if u are interested to buy they will reduce the price. Studio 7 is RM510 and studio 8 is RM750~799? Only lowyat have stock? Digital mall?

of course! r2600 has 2 unit of 6.5" main woofer, less a crossover. the moving volume is definitely higher than 2330 only has 1 unit

yea, definitely go for studio 8 if free space is not a problem

Went to Lowyat..
Most of the shop no more stock of Studio 6..
But did manage to hear about the sound..

I saw in Viewnet today.. 799

Hi sifu
need your advice to finalize my decision
I am currently deciding between R1600Tiii and HCS2330
i am looking for versatility as i usually do 50-50 gaming and music.

My fave music genre are mostly ballad, sentimental, jazz, blue, bossa nova and R&B. I not keen on bassy/dance music so loud bass is not necessary to me. prefer "cleaner bass" than loud and muddy one.

For gaming purpose, which one able to tell me more accurate enemy position?
Currently using M2300 which has terrible satellite. Failed me everytime when i try to hear enemy footstep during online FPS game.

Thank in advance

Try Viewnet and Sri Computer in Low Yat Plaza KL...

You may want to take it up a notch and go for Edifier Studio 7 (a.k.a Edifier R2700), if there is stock. It does cost about RM100+ more...

Go for Edifier R1600T III. Quote from Tech-Critter: Quick Review: Edifier Studio R1600T III 2.0 Speaker System...

Those satellites lack tweeters, thus often fine sounds are missed. A little higher up Edifier M3300SF model has tweeters. Quote from Overclock3D :: Review :: Edifier M3300SF 2.1 Speaker Set Review :: Testing and Conclusion...

This post has been edited by lex: Sep 1 2014, 06:01 AM

Same same...no stock as well but did saw Studio 7 at Harvey which cost 699 !!

But i dont think can discount to RM 510? right in Harvey?

Thx Lex,
Just got myself a R1600tiii
Enjoying every bit of it

Looking at a stereo setup with powered/ multimedia speakers for playback purposes. But the speaker should not be too huge and space friendly. Budget 2k. Already have a DAC which i think serves as a preamp too, see my sig. The Hivi X4 seems decent but i would like to hear more options. Please advice thks

At those prices, can get an Edifier Studio 8 already. Yups, could try looking around Digital Mall area. Other than that, try sending inquiries to Mr. Edifier on possible locations to buy, and/or stock status of Edifier Studio 7 speakers...

"Space friendly"? How much space do you have for those stereo speakers? As for HiVi X4, its nice but you may find it lacking in bass (have that boxy type sound) due to its (small) size. For RM2K, there are plenty of options and combos as well. And do you have space for a dedicated subwoofer?