Bookshelf Speakers — Edifier S880DB MKII

The S880DB MKII is an accomplished wireless bookshelf speaker system from Edifier, equipped with a 1.25-inch titanium-dome tweeter - larger than the previous 1-inch design - using a 25mm sound coil and neodymium magnets. The S880DB MKII brings Edifier's considered engineering to a refined, active-passive bookshelf format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response spans 50Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Internal amplification totals 2x12W plus 2x32W across the active speaker's tweeter and midrange-woofer sections. The 3.75-inch midrange-woofer driver received a newly designed diaphragm alongside the upgraded tweeter. The active enclosure measures 14.5 x 23.7 x 20.7cm, with the passive enclosure at 14.5 x 23.7 x 19.2cm, combining for 6.27kg total weight.

Sound and use context

Expect a refined presentation reflecting the upgraded titanium-dome tweeter and redesigned midrange-woofer diaphragm, with the active-passive configuration delivering coherent stereo sound from a space-efficient two-speaker system.

Pairing

As an active-passive pair, the S880DB MKII requires only a source connection to the active speaker, which then powers the passive companion speaker directly.

Alternatives

Edifier's own broader S-series wireless bookshelf catalogue offers related alternatives at different scales within the same considered engineering philosophy.