wow it's been a while since last saw your post! I've been away ages
thanks for the recommendations bro, i saw a review comparison sound seems the mids on the R1855DB is much better clarity vs the R1280DBS but the R1280DBS has really bright sounding in the highs. Seems the R1855DB is good for vocal and some instruments too
But based on prices, hmm I may grab the R1280DBS for now
I do have a Wharfedale forgot was 8" or 10" SUB. Seldom turn on as I stay in apartment
TV room is around 15ft by 12ft I guess roughly there. I don't need to blast just need to play some decent sound and clarity from the movies replacing my M3300 sub and M1350 was it? forgot the model. it's been too long and needing one Bluetooth to connect phone time to time

Thanks for the advice
QUOTE(power911 @ Oct 6 2022, 08:51 PM)
The R1280DBs is a quality speaker for its range.
I'm not sure how big is your TV room but Edifier R1855DB is plenty good for a small soho living room without sounding like small speakers trying to play loud. The optional sub out is nice to have in case you wanna add a sub in the future.