Bookshelf Speakers — Edifier S880DB MKII

The S880DB MKII is a fully active bookshelf loudspeaker from Edifier, representing an updated second-generation edition of the brand's S880DB with somewhat different amplification allocation. The S880DB MKII brings refined engineering to this specific compact active loudspeaker format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 50Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB, a slightly different figure than the original S880DB. Internal amplification uses a dual configuration totalling 2 x 13W plus 2 x 32W - a somewhat different power allocation than the original S880DB's 2 x 32W plus 2 x 12W configuration. At 14.5 x 23.7 x 20.7cm (active) or 14.5 x 23.7 x 19.2cm (passive) and 6.27kg, the S880DB MKII maintains a compact footprint.

Sound and use context

Expect refined performance reflecting the updated amplification allocation compared with the original S880DB, suggesting genuine engineering improvements in this second-generation model.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the S880DB MKII requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component or streaming wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Alternatives

Edifier's own original S880DB offers the first-generation alternative sharing similar core positioning, worth comparing directly to understand the specific refinements this MKII edition introduces.