Edifier S880DB MKII Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speakers at $369.98

What these powered speakers handle at the source end

Amazon price

$369.98

Customer rating

4.6

Customer reviews

89

Typical price over 90 days

$420.90

Difference

$50.92 (12 percent)

Edifier builds the amplification into these cabinets, so you don't need a separate stereo amp to get sound from a computer, DAC or disc player. Dual Class-D amps split 88W RMS across the pair, with 12W going to each titanium-dome tweeter and 32W to each aluminum mid-woofer.

That makes the S880DB MKII a sensible starting point if your source is a desk setup rather than a receiver. We'd recommend this pair to anyone who wants the speakers to do the amplifying and would rather not shop for a separate box.

The rated range covers 20Hz to 40kHz. Treat the low end as a prompt to think about whether you expect true sub-bass from a bookshelf model, not as proof either way.

Wired and wireless playback options for your gear

The input list is where your decision really lands. USB-C, optical and coaxial all accept hi-res digital signals, and there's an analog RCA path too. Edifier credits a 16-core XMOS processor with handling the digital conversion, which is the stage that governs how cleanly files reach the drivers.

Wireless listening runs on Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, which Edifier says carries up to 990kbps. If your phone or player supports LDAC, wireless can stay close to a wired feed in quality. If it doesn't, expect standard Bluetooth behavior and treat the wired inputs as your serious-listening path.

Before buying, check which outputs your source actually has. A laptop with only USB-C, a TV with only optical, and a turntable with only RCA each call for a different cable, and the turntable raises a separate question about whether a phono stage exists in your chain.

Where this pair fits and when to skip it

A desk, a bedroom or a small living room is the natural home for these. Two powered cabinets with MDF construction and precision-tuned drivers suit close and mid-distance listening where you sit within a few feet of the speakers, and the white finish keeps them from looking like studio gear on a shelf.

The average rating sits at 4.6 from 89 reviews, and the current $369.98 is below a typical $420.90 over the last 90 days. That gap is the reason we'd consider this a sensible time to buy rather than wait.

Our advice is to skip these if you need room-filling home theater levels or a multichannel setup with a center channel and surrounds. For that job, a passive speaker package and an AV receiver is the more honest path. If your listening is stereo music and desktop work, measure the space your stands or shelf can take, then confirm the cable your source needs before you order.

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