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EDIFIER Teams up with Cooler Master
Edifier is excited to announce its partnership with Cooler Master. The partnership will enable Edifier to further extend its reach into the world of gaming. As part of the collaboration Edifier will gain access to the many gaming and tech events Cooler Master will take part in across the globe.
Event goers will have the opportunity to connect with the Edifier brand via Cooler Master gaming setups.
“We are thrilled to partner with Cooler Master and are looking forward to seeing how our two brands will grow together,” said Edifier’s Marketing Director, Audrey Anne-Felix. “Cooler Master products are the perfect example of what a modern-day gamer needs and Edifier products blend seamlessly into this creative tech space.”
To kick off the partnership, Edifier’s e255 Luna Theatre speakers were showcased at the Cooler Master booth during Computex 2018 in Taipei, Taiwan. The activation itself focused around Project Unity - a brand new gaming setup created by Cooler Master and Cory Gregory from Designs by IFR. This setup focused on combining the best PC components, monitors and audio to create the ultimate lighting and gameplay setup utilizing Cooler Master’s new Master Plus+ software.
Gregory spoke to the quality of the Luna speakers and the way in which they can be utilized to enhanced any gaming setup.
“The Luna Theatre speakers not only look incredible; they gave us some bass in the shooter titles but also clarity when we were listening to music as well which is really what we’re trying to achieve here.” said Cory Gregory from Designs by IFR.
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#5569019 Posted on: 07/28/2018 12:22 PM
I will be keeping an eye on these.
I bought a set of Edifier shelf speakers last year for my Mother and they sound phenomenal. My z 5500's have bass and sound OK but the clarity of her $100 Edifiers is astounding. Approaching audiophile territory.
I will be keeping an eye on these.
I bought a set of Edifier shelf speakers last year for my Mother and they sound phenomenal. My z 5500's have bass and sound OK but the clarity of her $100 Edifiers is astounding. Approaching audiophile territory.
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#5569023 Posted on: 07/28/2018 12:55 PM
Had some decent Edifiers long ago, but given up on computer speakers, no matter how good they can be. Best audio you can get for your rig are hi-fi separates (AV receiver + bookshelf speakers + sub).
Had some decent Edifiers long ago, but given up on computer speakers, no matter how good they can be. Best audio you can get for your rig are hi-fi separates (AV receiver + bookshelf speakers + sub).
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#5569063 Posted on: 07/28/2018 05:46 PM
Good , now give me a 150 - 200 W - 5.1 setup ! I am still happy with my logitech G51 and I don't need anything more for a room but will love to try something better. I really do think the construction of the G51 was spot on.
Good , now give me a 150 - 200 W - 5.1 setup ! I am still happy with my logitech G51 and I don't need anything more for a room but will love to try something better. I really do think the construction of the G51 was spot on.
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#5569105 Posted on: 07/28/2018 08:20 PM
Oh no. They're gonna start the whole "gaming" nonsense? Well, the end has begun, it seems. They've made decent speakers up till now.
Oh no. They're gonna start the whole "gaming" nonsense? Well, the end has begun, it seems. They've made decent speakers up till now.
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#5569313 Posted on: 07/29/2018 06:09 PM
Really just need a decent DAC and decent speakers that are ok in near field situations i.e. ears close to the speakers. There are a ton of speakers today that fit the bill. Many bookshelf speakers sound better at 5-10 feet away not 2 feet away as the imaging is not as wide.
For example: Paradigm Millenia CT 2, Audio Engine HD6, KEF X300A or KEF LS50, Adam A7x., Genelec M040, and Focal Shape 65. The list goes on in all price ranges.
Had some decent Edifiers long ago, but given up on computer speakers, no matter how good they can be. Best audio you can get for your rig are hi-fi separates (AV receiver + bookshelf speakers + sub).
Really just need a decent DAC and decent speakers that are ok in near field situations i.e. ears close to the speakers. There are a ton of speakers today that fit the bill. Many bookshelf speakers sound better at 5-10 feet away not 2 feet away as the imaging is not as wide.
For example: Paradigm Millenia CT 2, Audio Engine HD6, KEF X300A or KEF LS50, Adam A7x., Genelec M040, and Focal Shape 65. The list goes on in all price ranges.
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#5569315 Posted on: 07/29/2018 06:34 PM
For 5.1+ surround, AV receivers are the way to go. 2ch is not enough for my needs/purposes. DACs typically are a 2ch affair. Some 5.1 AC3 or Pro Logic DACs may exist but do not believe they handle the job any better than a good AV receiver, which is specialized for this purpose. With built in amplification, AV receivers are a no-brainer.
Really just need a decent DAC and decent speakers that are ok in near field situations i.e. ears close to the speakers...
For 5.1+ surround, AV receivers are the way to go. 2ch is not enough for my needs/purposes. DACs typically are a 2ch affair. Some 5.1 AC3 or Pro Logic DACs may exist but do not believe they handle the job any better than a good AV receiver, which is specialized for this purpose. With built in amplification, AV receivers are a no-brainer.
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#5569319 Posted on: 07/29/2018 06:52 PM
Good point. I never got into surround sound on the PC except for headphones for gaming. Then I do have a decent home theater so there was no point for movies etc. I do get the point if you are going to watch movies or want to game in surround sound 5.1/7.1 etc then a receiver makes total sense. I much prefer a simpler setup for the PC along with a decent pair of headphones.
For 5.1+ surround, AV receivers are the way to go. 2ch is not enough for my needs/purposes. DACs typically are a 2ch affair. Some 5.1 AC3 or Pro Logic DACs may exist but do not believe they handle the job any better than a good AV receiver, which is specialized for this purpose. With built in amplification, AV receivers are a no-brainer.
Good point. I never got into surround sound on the PC except for headphones for gaming. Then I do have a decent home theater so there was no point for movies etc. I do get the point if you are going to watch movies or want to game in surround sound 5.1/7.1 etc then a receiver makes total sense. I much prefer a simpler setup for the PC along with a decent pair of headphones.
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#5569325 Posted on: 07/29/2018 07:55 PM
I was waiting for an insane answer to alanm's comment. That's maybe because I read really insane things from "DACs all you need" people. Glad you didn't do it.
Now, the simpler functional setup is internal soundcard with the best surround emulation. Not the best in sound, nor the best in simplicity, yet is the most balanced, functional and useful, and the best thing for games (because games are better with headphones but the headphone settings in games are just terrible, 5.1/7.1 with emulation like CMSS3D or SBX is the absolute best thing for this case).
I know that usually "DACs all you need" people just can't understand about this and think that somehow multichannel sources/sounds converts magically to stereo speakers and headphones (as if they were the same thing), without any proper processing, and say that the "soundstage" of the expensive speaker, headphone, DAC, receiver, room, cables, or any equipment they spent an amount of money and makes them feel compelled to be egotistically proud of it, "makes the surround sound". Statements as absurd as the more magicall thinking examples in other areas. Seems like a joke or an exaggerated parody, but no, people really have that opinion. It's incredible. But they can do even worse: I read more than one time form those that "surround sound is a gimmick". Not the emulation, not the mixing, but multichannel itself. They think everything is actually stereo and they somehow, justify all these ridiculous opinions by saying "we have two ears" (!!!). You read an amount of amazingly absurd things from "audiophiles", but this has to be the worse of all.
Good point. I never got into surround sound on the PC except for headphones for gaming. Then I do have a decent home theater so there was no point for movies etc. I do get the point if you are going to watch movies or want to game in surround sound 5.1/7.1 etc then a receiver makes total sense. I much prefer a simpler setup for the PC along with a decent pair of headphones.
I was waiting for an insane answer to alanm's comment. That's maybe because I read really insane things from "DACs all you need" people. Glad you didn't do it.
Now, the simpler functional setup is internal soundcard with the best surround emulation. Not the best in sound, nor the best in simplicity, yet is the most balanced, functional and useful, and the best thing for games (because games are better with headphones but the headphone settings in games are just terrible, 5.1/7.1 with emulation like CMSS3D or SBX is the absolute best thing for this case).
I know that usually "DACs all you need" people just can't understand about this and think that somehow multichannel sources/sounds converts magically to stereo speakers and headphones (as if they were the same thing), without any proper processing, and say that the "soundstage" of the expensive speaker, headphone, DAC, receiver, room, cables, or any equipment they spent an amount of money and makes them feel compelled to be egotistically proud of it, "makes the surround sound". Statements as absurd as the more magicall thinking examples in other areas. Seems like a joke or an exaggerated parody, but no, people really have that opinion. It's incredible. But they can do even worse: I read more than one time form those that "surround sound is a gimmick". Not the emulation, not the mixing, but multichannel itself. They think everything is actually stereo and they somehow, justify all these ridiculous opinions by saying "we have two ears" (!!!). You read an amount of amazingly absurd things from "audiophiles", but this has to be the worse of all.
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#5569538 Posted on: 07/30/2018 05:54 PM
I put these monitors https://www.klipsch.com/products/r-15pm-powered-monitors
with this sub https://www.klipsch.com/products/reference-subwoofers?model=r-12sw
connected to my asus essence stx and all is great
I put these monitors https://www.klipsch.com/products/r-15pm-powered-monitors
with this sub https://www.klipsch.com/products/reference-subwoofers?model=r-12sw
connected to my asus essence stx and all is great
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#5569551 Posted on: 07/30/2018 06:35 PM
@Fergutor I'm not one of those fanatics. I personally tend to lean towards powered 2.1 systems with the speakers having a built in DAC like say the Audio Engine HD6's with a decent sub. That gets you pretty good sound with no hassle. Setting up full surround sound is a bit extreme for my tastes albeit I do have an old Denon 1913 sitting in a box not being used. I use the PC for work and gaming but no movies. I tend to end up on headphones for games anyhow which I'm sure a lot of people do. So the speakers are really used for music mostly and headphones are for gaming albeit I do play some games over the speakers.
@TyrantofJustice I bet that Klipsch setup sounds nice. That is exactly the type of setup I was referencing. Did you ever try the r-15's hooked up over USB to see how they sound with there DAC vs the sound card?
@Fergutor I'm not one of those fanatics. I personally tend to lean towards powered 2.1 systems with the speakers having a built in DAC like say the Audio Engine HD6's with a decent sub. That gets you pretty good sound with no hassle. Setting up full surround sound is a bit extreme for my tastes albeit I do have an old Denon 1913 sitting in a box not being used. I use the PC for work and gaming but no movies. I tend to end up on headphones for games anyhow which I'm sure a lot of people do. So the speakers are really used for music mostly and headphones are for gaming albeit I do play some games over the speakers.
@TyrantofJustice I bet that Klipsch setup sounds nice. That is exactly the type of setup I was referencing. Did you ever try the r-15's hooked up over USB to see how they sound with there DAC vs the sound card?
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#5569965 Posted on: 08/01/2018 02:06 AM
@Fergutor I'm not one of those fanatics. I personally tend to lean towards powered 2.1 systems with the speakers having a built in DAC like say the Audio Engine HD6's with a decent sub. That gets you pretty good sound with no hassle. Setting up full surround sound is a bit extreme for my tastes albeit I do have an old Denon 1913 sitting in a box not being used. I use the PC for work and gaming but no movies. I tend to end up on headphones for games anyhow which I'm sure a lot of people do. So the speakers are really used for music mostly and headphones are for gaming albeit I do play some games over the speakers.
@TyrantofJustice I bet that Klipsch setup sounds nice. That is exactly the type of setup I was referencing. Did you ever try the r-15's hooked up over USB to see how they sound with there DAC vs the sound card?
No I have only used the sound card I do not even own a audio usb cable lol... I just assumed the sound card would be better. Now you have me wondering... also i am clueless since i have been out of the audio game for so long... i get a crazy amount of buzz through all the powered/amped speakers especially when i turn on the electric fire place or the air conditoner all in the sam,e room different power outlets... but my riight monitor speaker has a ground and im an ass and have not googled it so i have no idea how to ground a speaker or if that would even help.
Other than that buzz the speakers sound amazing in my living room whether playing a 4k movie over pc hooked up to my 4k tv or games and music it just all sounds great.
but like i mentioned its been years since i had real home speakers.. i am 37 the only other speakers i had were a nice set of Cerwin Vegas when i was 18 hooked up to a receiver/amp. my last set of pc 2.1 were the corsair sp2500 i believe they were called.. i gave them to my neice and they make her whole room shake lol.
@Fergutor I'm not one of those fanatics. I personally tend to lean towards powered 2.1 systems with the speakers having a built in DAC like say the Audio Engine HD6's with a decent sub. That gets you pretty good sound with no hassle. Setting up full surround sound is a bit extreme for my tastes albeit I do have an old Denon 1913 sitting in a box not being used. I use the PC for work and gaming but no movies. I tend to end up on headphones for games anyhow which I'm sure a lot of people do. So the speakers are really used for music mostly and headphones are for gaming albeit I do play some games over the speakers.
@TyrantofJustice I bet that Klipsch setup sounds nice. That is exactly the type of setup I was referencing. Did you ever try the r-15's hooked up over USB to see how they sound with there DAC vs the sound card?
No I have only used the sound card I do not even own a audio usb cable lol... I just assumed the sound card would be better. Now you have me wondering... also i am clueless since i have been out of the audio game for so long... i get a crazy amount of buzz through all the powered/amped speakers especially when i turn on the electric fire place or the air conditoner all in the sam,e room different power outlets... but my riight monitor speaker has a ground and im an ass and have not googled it so i have no idea how to ground a speaker or if that would even help.
Other than that buzz the speakers sound amazing in my living room whether playing a 4k movie over pc hooked up to my 4k tv or games and music it just all sounds great.
but like i mentioned its been years since i had real home speakers.. i am 37 the only other speakers i had were a nice set of Cerwin Vegas when i was 18 hooked up to a receiver/amp. my last set of pc 2.1 were the corsair sp2500 i believe they were called.. i gave them to my neice and they make her whole room shake lol.
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I'm happy for them they are doing well and the design is great :-D