Hi guys.
I got a chance to listen to this ‘newer’ S360DB from Edifier (yay)
Lets have some unboxing pics shall we?
Forgive me if I kept mentioning the previous model in my review








Giving it a quick look it seems very similar to the Edifier S350DB I reviewed in the past.
Weight feels the same and parts given seemed the same too.







Same looking fullrange bookshelves other than bronze accents and a change in tweeter used.
Looks like the same planar diaphragm tweeters used in S2000PRO

Hmm
I sense some deja vu in the S350DB with their tweeters used from S1000DB

Nevertheless this is a different unit where the right speaker has wired power in it as well as various inputs on the rear. “But no subwoofer output? Something’s fishy here”



Left speaker has no sub outputs though. Just Edifier’s 5pin speaker cable input only



So it got me thinking how this sub gets audio.




Looking at the back it has nothing other than power and a bunch of text with one red LED




Yup you guessed right. The Subwoofer is wireless. I liked the versatility but audiophiles might not appreciate this feature. (they’re so wrong if they deny wireless)



Provided accessories but yours may differ from mine. Mine was a test sample unit so the cables are probably not the same with yours. The circular puck is the same remote you see in S350DB and many other Edifier series. Yup. Same ones. They’re good.



Well it gets me saying what other changes Edifier made in the S360DB where it jumps into a huge price increase from S350DB. I mean it looks the same. They used the exact cabinet for their speakers. It should sound similar doesn’t it?

No.

They’re different.
Just like S1000DB and S2000PRO. Same speakers, different sound all around.

Setting up.



I placed it back to my usual computer table. You can compare the subwoofer size with my old S530D subwoofer. Its shorter and smaller.

I am used to the usual 2.1 setup where I crawl under my table to connect everything into the sub but this round I don’t need to. Just toss the woofer down and plug in the power done.

Most of the crucial connections are at the right satellite where it's easy to connect and it’s the heart of all components anyway.

They’re gold connectors that slides my rca cables smoothly without gritty or rough texture. Everything fits smoothly.

I do have one issue where the right satellite power cable is hard wired and it is too short for my table where my 4 gang is at the left. I do wish Edifier stick to using the common 2 pin socket like they used in the wireless sub they give.

Like the S350DB, the S360DB drivers are all exposed so take good care with the speakers.




Source used are:
Onboard realtek soundcard
T-Muso PCM2704
Oneplus 5T (via bluetooth)
As well as my Lyneaudio 6J9 preamp with PCM2704 DAC for a lil twist in sound. It has RCA line outs for connection so the levels aren’t too hot for amped speakers.




First impressions
Give it a quick listen, I can confirm they’re different from S350DB.
BOY IT SOUNDS AGGRESSIVE AND FATIGUING
“Sorry I had my treble on max”

But that alone get me thinking this isn’t that suitable for close listening? I’m just guessing.
I take a look at the Inter Asia website and from the images it did seem like its marketed as home audio for tv console or bookshelf music playback.

The previous S350DB had a picture of it used for PC close listening so maybe it is designed for different purpose?

Well that’s what I thought. Maybe your ears may tell a different story?

Using it is the same as the S350DB. They provide you with the same remote puck that has input selector and volume control as well as bluetooth playback functions. Fairly straightforward if you know how to connect your speakers to a device. If not just use bluetooth
They’re aptX and they should sound as good as cables on quality cd player with no delays.

Sound
It’s hot. Very energetic and aggressive. There are traits of sounding like the previous S350DB but with a different texture.

I gave a good listen and here are my thoughts




Bass

Sub punching cold bass just like S350DB. Hitting lows lower than specs claimed. If you are wondering how they sound, think of people blasting music with dual 12” subs in their car trunk heavy. That’s some energy packing bass there. I do find that this S360DB hits the midbass of 150Hz better as they make kicks sounds more pronounced. Giving you a punch in the gut whenever a kick beat hits. Bass guitar with deep growls sounds monstrous without getting mudded up with the subs. Loved it really much when you’re in a movie or a game and the whooshes and bangs rumbles and sucks your lungs out.

While being all powerful and jaw shaking, you can turn off the subwoofer entirely for a good midnight tunes without disturbing your neighbors. Its wireless. It runs independently so you can go on with the full range without the dub dub on your neighbor. The satellites alone also provides ample amount of bass for basic listening so don’t worry much.

I tested with the system fully running and decided to just unplug the subwoofer off the power to see what happens.
The subwoofer kept pumping bass for up to 5-6 seconds before it gave up. I’m shocked!
Then the whole system sounded dry with no body as if it is just plain tweeters alone. Horrible but wait up.
Give it one or two seconds the clever satellites immediately recognizes the absence of subwoofer and the satellites start boosting bass on the midrange.
Pretty cool feature I’d say.
If you decided to reconnect your subwoofer into the system, it only takes less than a second for the subwoofer to pair up and start giving bass.


With that said the wireless provides a flexible option of hiding your subwoofer. You can place almost anywhere you want. The wireless tech used in Edifier subwoofer is unknown. I assume bluetooth aptX? Maybe that’s the case with some special assignment but Edifier can correct me. Subwoofer kicks in with zero delay. I don’t notice it. I wish I have an rta mic and Smaart software to test but I can guarantee you Edifier did a good job in it so it sound as if they’re wired.



Midrange

Unlike the previous unit, the mids were not as smooth and warm, but instead it has a forward aggressive sound. Probably due to the trebles but they sounded very different to me.
They reminded me of how the Marshall JVM tube amp on a 4x12” cabinet guitar combo sounds like. A lil boxy hollow characteristics with strong emphasis of 1kHz range. Given that forward sound it usually sounds good when listened from a distance and it is true. The distance given was about 2-3 meters? They sound crisp and clear without fatiguing when I placed them slightly far. With such midrange characteristics they work fantastic with various dramas and voiceovers. Speeches and talks are great with these. Audiobooks are fantastic as they ensure spoken words go piece by piece. The mids didn’t really have much of the low depth so some male baritone vocals sounds like a tenor singer as the subwoofer don’t push the midbass. Turning off the subwoofer will introduce warmth back into vocals but they stay pretty close to how they originally sound.

My fix to it was giving a test with the tube amp + DAC combo. It gave me the fat sound I like but that’s just my preference. I kinda want to use it as computer speakers instead of home tv console. Generally they’re very good performing mids as playing PUBG on these gave very clear stereo representation and depth just from the mids alone.

Trebles

I like the trebles just as much on the S2000PRO as on these. Maybe it was due to the special planar dynamic tweeters. They blast out wide and far compared to conventional dome tweeters and they don’t change in tone when listened from steep angles. Like the S2000PRO these transmits wide! Clean shiny sparkly trebles and gave you a deep impression of diamond crystals chiming in your ears. I don’t have much to say about the trebles. You have to listen to it to understand how good it sounds.



Verdict

Well here are my thoughts.

Pros
-Fantastic sound
-Deep bass
-Crisp clear mids when you are in correct distance
-Fantastic trebles
-Independent subwoofer for flexibility in placements.
-Good amount of bass when subwoofer is turned off
-aptX bluetooth is very useful in good speakers

Cons
-Can sound harsh when placed on close distance
-Right satellite power is hardwired and may be short for some people.
-Wireless subwoofer maybe unnecessary gimmick but your opinion/setup may vary
-Price may be steep when you have a twin contender for a reasonable price with one or two less features.
-Aesthetics issue similar to S350DB where drivers are all exposed and prone to physical damage

I find this S360DB is targeted for a different purpose. Even the price is a step higher to its previous twin. Given the price I’d go with its affordable twin but if my main purpose is to place it for tv entertainment then this is the more suitable product for you.

im actually comparing with s2000pro now for my tv console, what is your recommended?
I will go for gaming, movie and r&b music.

If sub bass isn't your priority, I'd go s2000pro over s360db just for how they sound overall

sub bass is my priority, but s2000pro bass not good enough?

S2000pro bass has subs but they are balanced enough for listening.
The bookshelves are not big enough for heart thumps and chair rumbles.

My experience is that S2000pro has just enough power to shake eardrums if you nailed the positioning correctly. If not it is just a clean flat response.

The S360DB has a dedicated subwoofer with bass ratio to fullrange way louder than what S2000PRO offers. You are indeed getting more bass from S360D from the overall sound

huh look like s360db really is my choice.

We know the Sub is the basically the same between S350DB vs S360DB.

Someone need to put those 2 bookshelfs satellite (S350DB &S360DB) side by side & take a photo of it

Just bought Edifier s360db from InterAsia. Awesome!


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hi, can any 1 own the unit can tell me the height of the sub??

i get this info from web, but im not sure which 1 is height.

Subwoofer: 275 x 299 x 322 mm,
speakers: 140 x 253 x 177 mm

wow, this PC speakers is certified as a Hi-Res speakers. So its the time to get an Asus Xonar Essence STX II sound card with set to 24bit/192khz and let your speakers to burn-in for 300 hours.
have you tried to play some Hi-Res or SACD to test how high resolution of the sound quality?

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thanks..
30cm can fit under my tv cabinet neatly.....


does this sub "jumping" up and down when u watch movie??

It's bloody heavy with rubber feet. Doubt it's gonna move even 1mm.

okie... thanks...



considering this unit and s70db for my tv...

Depending on what you need. If you wanna try out the speakers first, I suggest you contact Interasia. I've tried looking around for this unit & e235 in lowyat plaza and a few other dealers but they do not hold the stock & demo unit.

Don't get me wrong, I don't work for them, just sharing my experience trying to get this unit offline.

hi bro, how does it sound if compare to S730?tq

in what aspect? Which speaker?

S730D is a little dated and old in power consumption but it easily kills both S2000pro and S360db in volume and bass
S730D may be a tad muddy in some sense but it is really just warm blend signature of it.

both the new S2000pro and S350DB is clean sounding and balanced with minimal mid bass mud but that also translates to a brighter airy signature if you compare side by side.