REVIEW

RESUME The Edifier S 3000 Pro misled us with its appearance. The stereo image with music is to die for, the connection options are very many and the set can be used cross-media. It is a real all-rounder for a very affordable price, and recommended if the design matches the rest of your interior.

PLUS POINTS True All-Rounder Wide stereo image Many possibilities in terms of connection Included cables MINUSES Old-fashioned design

There are those brands that are known to us, but ar often just out of sight. That is certainly not always right, but there is also so much choice. Fortunately, the Edifier S 3000 Pro active bookshelf speaker turned up on our test bench. Thanks to the necessary technological advancements, the brand has done quite a bit of good work.

To pick up on the introduction, the Edifier brand is of course not completely unknown, not even at HIFI.NL. The Beijing company has been operating in the audio industry for a quarter of a century, and especially in the last ten years, the manufacturer has had the clear motto “a passion for sound”. a big step in terms of brand awareness. Edifier dared not to go the regular way, but to come up with daring designs, affordable quality and award-winning sound systems. The brand is now in more than 80 countries, with audio products such as headphones, speakers and full music systems, for both the consumer and the audio pro.

Just plug in The first thing we notice when we see the S 3000 Pro received is the sheer weight of these Edifiers. We had expected some kind of active PC speakers, but once again learned that we should keep assumptions to ourselves. With a total weight of 21 kilos, they are just serious speakers. So a good ten kilos each. That is also allowed, because they are active speakers. Amplification included.

When opening the box , we are once again pleasantly surprised. Many brands are reducing the price by no longer supplying cables. Edifier has a different approach. We only find enough cabling in the box; an optical cable, usb, 3.5 mm to RCA, and RCA to RCA. And then two power cables.

In the set up of the Edifier S 20191114160511 Pro, a speaker is the master, and a speaker is the slave. The connection between the two is wireless. At the back of the master speaker a world of connections meets us. We find a USB, optical, unbalanced and balanced input. We certainly did not expect the latter. And Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD decoding. We also notice three beautiful rotary knobs. Two of these are for the bass and treble. The top one is for input or volume. But volume or input is also possible with the supplied remote control. Can we already say that the remote control is very nice? Yes that is allowed. Although it feels a bit cheap due to the plastic, the design looks modern and feels good in the hand .

Lost in thought, we hear an old telephone ringing in the distance. Amazed by the sound, which we haven’t heard for years. It’s a phone with a dial on the front. We decide to answer. Hello? we ask in a surprised voice. On the other hand, a slightly smoky voice will hear answers; Yes hello, with 80. Years 80. I heard you have the Edifier S 20191114160511 pro. I would like the design back. There’s a Delorean coming up with a kid in it, Marty McFly. Give the speakers to him! Â ???? and the line is disconnected.

Well, we do have to talk about that. That Design! Place these Edifiers next to, say, a Bowers & Wilkins from the 600 series and it gets a little more illustrative. The gold-colored base, the dark walnut color, the crazy gradient on the side and the black middle part. Just really out of this time. Sure, tastes differ, but this makes us slightly melancholic. Also compare it with DALI, where a beautiful light wood color is possible. We might exaggerate a bit, but the design is really something to look at in advance.

Music à la Edifier The ease of connecting is fortunately something very contemporary. Plug in the power cables, switch on and you’re done. That is it. The speakers automatically connect with each other. Do you want to connect something to it, plug the cable and you’re done.

We chose the Bluesound Node to stream music. We hooked it up with an AudioQuest Cinnamon. The Edifier S 3000 Pro has a 6.5 inch driver for the mid and low tones. This is provided with an aluminum cone. The tweeters are flat ribbon tweeters, which provide those fast high tones. To test that, we will of course switch to the HIFI.NL playlist. We start with some Michael Kiwanuka â ???? Cold Little Heart. And then something special happens. Where we just stumbled upon the design , we are now enchanted by a stereo image that is unprecedentedly good. The percussions that get into the room via the left channel are ridiculously clear. It sounds clean and clear, while we are treated to a tightly cast layer from the other side. We continue to listen in amazement. As soon as the singing starts, the party is complete. And only then do we realize that we are listening to a set of less than 700 euro.

If we make the comparison again with the B&W 600 series, which is next to it, gives the Edifier S 3000 Pro a complete fun package. The amplifier is built into the speakers, as is the DAC. It includes a remote control, bluetooth 5.0 aptX HD, and the set is ready for high-res music.

We’re still listening some other numbers from the list, but are also curious how the Edifier S 3000 Pro performs in multimedia field. We test the speaker next to the PC for a game of gaming, and next to the TV for a series and film. On the PC we play Call of Duty and Red Dead Redemption. In both cases, the Edifier delivers an excellent performance. With the remote control we can choose between 4 EQ modes. With music, preference was given to monitor or classic. Now when gaming, the preference is for dynamic. This is the best way to describe the sound during gaming. Especially the tight layer provides a lot of intensity. It’s almost to cut the tension.

At the TV we put the speakers about four meters apart and we swing Netflix on. We are in the middle of The Punisher and Deadly Class. Here, too, the dynamics provide a true spectacle. The low pops wonderfully. The sound effects such as shots and bullets flying around the ears are carried by the flat tweeters. Due to the wide placement we also create a wide sound. It is a great setup for people who both want to enjoy music and watch movies. The Edifier S 3000 Pro profiles itself with this as a true all-rounder, and that for a very affordable price.

Final Verdict The Edifier S 3000 Pro disguises its true identity. A sleeper. Only when music is listened to, the true identity emerges. We really expected a different sound. Maybe more in the corner of pumped-up PC speakers. In terms of stereo image, the Edifiers play the stars of the sky, especially for that money.

Yet there are also some small things that stood out. Such as pause and play on the remote. This only works if a Bluetooth device is connected. The treble and midrange crossover may work differently with the EQ presets. On the other hand, if you want to reach this level with separate speakers and amplifier, that can be quite a challenge. Especially for that amount. For Allround use the Edifier S 20191114160511 Pro more than capable.

Conclusion Anyone looking for an all-in one, one-stop-shop audio product will not immediately end up with an active set of Edifier. The Edifier S 3000 Pro has us however deceived with its appearance. The stereo image with music is to die for, the connection options are very many and the set can be used cross-media. It is a real all-rounder for a very affordable price, and recommended if the design matches the rest of your interior.

Edifier S 3000 Pro

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Rating: 4/5