Edifier M1380

Reviews: 2.0, 2.1 and 3.1 Speakers

It's not often we see new contenders in the market for PC speakers—a sector that's now fairly static and already saturated. However, Edifier has taken this small world by surprise on more than one occasion, with 2.1 speaker sets that are really quite good. You can't really expect a flash design or excellent handling with cheaper speaker sets, but Edifier still does a pretty good job of things with an overall look that's basic but subtle and discreet. These speakers don't necessarily have the most sleek, stylish design, but they won't be an eyesore on your desk. The M1380 speakers are also very well made and finished. The same can't be said of the remote control, however. Although it's compact, when it's resting next to your keyboard its dubious-looking quality is particularly noticeable. We don't think its paint job will hold fast for very long either! Bearing in mind that this is a budget speaker set, the M1380 is quite clearly not the best product on the market. The subwoofer is rather feeble, there's a slight shortage of mediums, and higher sounds can be aggressive. On the whole though, it's decent enough, especially for a product in this price range.