Do I need an amplifier or receiver?

No. The amplifier is built in, so you connect a source directly and play.

Can I add a subwoofer?

Yes. There is a subwoofer output, so you can run a powered sub for a 2.1 system.

What sources can I connect?

Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD for phones and laptops, plus dual RCA inputs for wired gear.

How low does the bass go?

Rated frequency response is 52 Hz to 20 kHz, so deep bass needs a subwoofer.

Is it good for TV and gaming?

It works for both over RCA or Bluetooth, but there is no HDMI or optical input.

How much power does it have?

About 33 watts RMS per speaker, 66 watts total, from the built-in Class D amp.

Edifier 66-Watt Continuous-Power Amplified Bluetooth 2.0 Bookshelf Speaker System with Sub Out and Remote, R1700BTs

Q: Where is the Edifier 66-Watt Continuous-Power Amplified Bluetooth 2.0 Bookshelf Speaker System with Sub Out and Remote, R1700BTs cheapest?

At Boo Boo Records, for $219.99, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Edifier 66-Watt Continuous-Power Amplified Bluetooth 2.0 Bookshelf Speaker System with Sub Out and Remote, R1700BTs?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Edifier 66-Watt Continuous-Power Amplified Bluetooth 2.0 Bookshelf Speaker System with Sub Out and Remote, R1700BTs?

17 stores we checked sell it, including Verdi, Boo Boo Records, Amazon, Deaf Man Vinyl, Edifier USA.

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What reviewers say

Owners of the R1700BT line generally rate the sound well above its class, praising clear mids and a wide stage for the size. Common complaints center on modest deep bass and a plain remote.

What people mention

Sound qualityPraisedOwners say mids and highs are clear and detailed for a desktop pair.
SoundstagePraisedListeners report a wide, room-filling stage from the angled cabinets.
BassMixedSome find bass adequate for a desk; others want more low end and add a sub.
SetupPraisedBuyers like that it works out of the box with no amplifier or receiver.
RemoteCriticisedThe included remote is described as basic and limited in what it controls.
InputsMixedDual RCA and Bluetooth cover most sources, but some miss optical or HDMI.

About the Edifier 66-Watt Continuous-Power Amplified Bluetooth 2.0 Bookshelf Speaker System with Sub Out and Remote, R1700BTs

The Edifier R1700BTs is a pair of powered Bluetooth bookshelf speakers. Each speaker has a built-in Class D amplifier, so no outside amplifier or receiver is needed. Plug it into a source and play. The amplifier delivers 33 watts RMS per speaker, with DSP and DRC to help minimize distortion, including at low volume.

The enclosures are MDF with a walnut wood-finish vinyl. Each speaker base is angled at 10 degrees to direct sound toward the listener. Each speaker has a 4-inch mid-range and bass driver and a 3/4-inch tweeter. The Soundfield Spacializer widens the sound stage.

Bluetooth works with iOS, Android, Mac and Windows devices. Dual RCA inputs let you keep two sources connected. A subwoofer output lets you add your own sub for a 2.1 system. Bass, treble and volume dials are on the side panel of the active speaker. The wireless remote controls volume, input source, sound field extension and Bluetooth.

Power

33 watts RMS x 2 speakers (66 watts continuous)

Amplifier

Built-in Class D, with DSP and DRC

Frequency response

52 Hz to 20 kHz

Drivers

4-inch mid-range and bass driver and 3/4-inch tweeter in each speaker

Bluetooth

Version 5.0 with Qualcomm aptX HD

Inputs

Dual RCA inputs