Edifier 980T 2.0 speakers review

Are the Edifier 980T speakers worth buying? I would recommend them if you are working with a tight budget and want an upgrade for a basic pair of speakers you received with a prebuilt PC.

At only £50 the Edifier 980T are capable of filling a small room with ease, and they produce a surprising amount of bass for a pair of speakers which lack a dedicated subwoofer. It is not all volume though – there is decent clarity too, with some solid mid-range frequency representation. Music, games and movies are dealt with in equal measure. During testing we listened to all music genre's from swing, to metal, to RnB, rap and classical. It is true that more complex music will struggle to be represented well but we can't be too critical considering the very modest asking price.

If you are an audiophile – no shock, but these will not tick the right boxes for you … although the asking price should be a dead giveaway. If instead you want to improve the audio quality of your laptop, or mid-range gaming rig and would rather go down the speaker route than headphones, this little kit from Edifier will serve you quite nicely.

The build quality is pretty solid and although the frame is just MDF, there is at least a wood grain look to them which means they will not be an eye sore among your other components and peripherals.

All in all, the Edifier 980Ts are a great way to begin your journey on the road to audio excellence. They are just the first step, but it is a surprisingly big one for the price.

Edifier's 980T 2.0 speakers can be found on Overclockers for £50.

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Pros

• Plenty of volume
• Reasonable bass despite lack of subwoofer
• Economical
• Good build quality
• Extra cables for multiple inputs

Cons

• Lacks the power and low-end bass of 2.1 kits
• Can leave you wishing for something a bit crisper at times
• Rear facing controls are a bit of a pain

Kitguru Says: While the audiophiles may turn their noses up, the Edifier 980Ts are great little speakers that are perfect for those on a budget. 

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