Edifier S1000From real comments

Verdict distilled from 37 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment61%
PROS 61%
CONS 39%

Rank based on 37 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want big, room-filling bookshelf sound at a mid-range price
  • You value versatile connectivity like optical, RCA, coaxial and Bluetooth
  • You're upgrading from basic computer or 2.1 speaker setups

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need a dedicated subwoofer output
  • You want front-mounted controls for easy access
  • You're extremely sensitive to potential unit-to-unit quality variance

What users complain about

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1Mid
Wharfedale Denton 85
Warm, non-fatiguing soundStrong bass without needing a subwooferExcellent build quality and finishCan be overwhelming at higher volumes in smaller roomsLess precise detail retrieval than pricier speakersPlacement-sensitive for best imaging
Wharfedale Denton 85
Warm, non-fatiguing sound
Strong bass without needing a subwoofer
Excellent build quality and finish
Can be overwhelming at higher volumes in smaller rooms
Less precise detail retrieval than pricier speakers
Placement-sensitive for best imaging
2
Yamaha NS-670
Wonderful, balanced soundEnduring build qualityGood cosmetic condition possibleUncertain resale pricingAge-related hesitancy to serviceScratchy potentiometers
Yamaha NS-670
Wonderful, balanced sound
Enduring build quality
Good cosmetic condition possible
Uncertain resale pricing
Age-related hesitancy to service
Scratchy potentiometers
3Budget
Polk Audio Signature S20
Amp compatibilityExcellent value for priceStrong bass response
Polk Audio Signature S20
Amp compatibility
Excellent value for price
Strong bass response
4Premium
Yamaha NS-600A
Wide, immersive soundstageBuild and finish qualityStrong brand loyalty and satisfactionAmplifier pairing uncertaintyHigh price relative to alternativesPlacement sensitivity required
Yamaha NS-600A
Wide, immersive soundstage
Build and finish quality
Strong brand loyalty and satisfaction
Amplifier pairing uncertainty
High price relative to alternatives
Placement sensitivity required
5Premium
Epos ES-7N
Big sound for its sizeArticulate midrangeLong-term owner satisfactionCheap build componentsHigh price relative to build
Epos ES-7N
Big sound for its size
Articulate midrange
Long-term owner satisfaction
Cheap build components
High price relative to build
6Budget
Wharfedale Diamond 8.1
Excellent ValueBalanced, Non-Fatiguing SoundLong-Term Durability
Wharfedale Diamond 8.1
Excellent Value
Balanced, Non-Fatiguing Sound
Long-Term Durability
7Mid
Wharfedale Evo 4.1
Well-implemented AMT tweeterDeep, punchy bass beyond expectationsSolid build quality and attractive cabinetNeeds a powerful amplifierYellow/gold AMT tweeter styling divides opinionBenefits from burn-in before sounding its best
Wharfedale Evo 4.1
Well-implemented AMT tweeter
Deep, punchy bass beyond expectations
Solid build quality and attractive cabinet
Needs a powerful amplifier
Yellow/gold AMT tweeter styling divides opinion
Benefits from burn-in before sounding its best
8Budget
Pioneer BS22
Exceptional value for moneyClear, detailed mids and vocalsSurprisingly strong bass outputRequires adequate amplification to shineCan sound boomy or bass-heavy without treatmentIsolated complaint about cheap construction and poor mids
Pioneer BS22
Exceptional value for money
Clear, detailed mids and vocals
Surprisingly strong bass output
Requires adequate amplification to shine
Can sound boomy or bass-heavy without treatment
Isolated complaint about cheap construction and poor mids
9Premium
Focal Sopra No1
Exceptional detail and resolution
Focal Sopra No1
Exceptional detail and resolution
10Mid
Polk Audio Signature S10
Fits Into a Larger Signature Series SystemDecent Sound QualityGreat for Small RoomsNeeds a Subwoofer to Fill a Room
Polk Audio Signature S10
Fits Into a Larger Signature Series System
Decent Sound Quality
Great for Small Rooms
Needs a Subwoofer to Fill a Room
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31Mid
Edifier S1000
Excellent sound quality for the priceStrong, tight bass responseGreat upgrade from entry-level speakersNo subwoofer outputDistortion at high volumePossible channel imbalance
Edifier S1000
Excellent sound quality for the price
Strong, tight bass response
Great upgrade from entry-level speakers
No subwoofer output
Distortion at high volume
Possible channel imbalance

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Overall Impression

Sound quality consistently impresses upgraders from budget speaker setups. Multiple commenters describe the S1000 series as a major step up from Logitech Z-5500, Trust 2.1 sets, and Kanto speakers, praising deep bass that can be felt in the chest, clean mids, and a titanium tweeter that handles jazz, classical, and vocals beautifully. Several say the speakers sound far better in person than specs suggest, with bass extending below the rated 43Hz without distorting the mids and highs, even at higher volumes.

Connectivity is versatile but has real limitations. Owners connect these speakers via optical, RCA, coaxial, and Bluetooth to TVs, turntables, Blu-ray players, and phones, calling them among the most versatile speakers at this price. However, several note the lack of a subwoofer output, inability to run dual line-in sources simultaneously, and rear-mounted volume/bass/treble controls that make quick adjustments inconvenient without a remote.

A few recurring quality and consistency complaints temper the praise. Some users report a standby or resonance noise on certain units, one right-versus-left channel volume imbalance question raised twice, and one commenter directly cites quality control and distortion issues experienced even in an Edifier showroom. Others mention audible distortion when pushed to the volume ceiling, and one owner discovered the S1000DB cabinet uses vinyl wrap rather than real wood.

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