Bookshelf Speakers — Edifier R990BT

The R990BT is a fully active bookshelf loudspeaker from Edifier, built with moderate internal amplification and Bluetooth wireless connectivity. The R990BT brings Edifier's value-focused engineering to an accessible active loudspeaker format with wireless streaming convenience.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 60Hz to 18,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Internal amplification delivers 2 x 12W, a modest figure suited to compact desktop or secondary-room use. At 14.0 x 22.6 x 19.7cm and 3.44kg, the R990BT maintains a manageable, lightweight footprint.

Sound and use context

Expect an accessible presentation suited to a compact desktop or secondary system, with the moderate 12W-per-channel amplification and added convenience of Bluetooth wireless streaming.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the R990BT requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component or streaming wirelessly via Bluetooth from a compatible device.

Alternatives

Edifier's own R1280DB sits above this model with somewhat greater amplification, worth the further investment for buyers wanting a step up from this accessible R990BT.