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  • Edifier E1100 2+1 Speaker System
  • Edifier E1100 2+1 Speaker System

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    Introduction

    When it comes to building a computer there are a few things that you just cannot live without.  Monitor and keyboard are a given and while speakers are not required for any sort of computing you'd be hard pressed to find anyone without a set handy.  In this review we'll be looking at a completely new set of speakers from Edifier called the Edifier e1100.  These speakers come in a 2.1 sound configuration meaning that you have 2 satellite speakers and a single subwoofer.

    Edifier has been building custom and high quality loudspeakers since 1996 and since then expanded to be one of the largest acoustical manufacturers in China with a total of 3 companies in China and North America.
    From a technical perspective the Edifier e1100 features the following

    Streamlined subwoofer housing
    High quality plastic composite subwoofer with high gloss finish
    Anti-resonant aluminum arch shape frame enhances subwoofer enclosure stiffness
    Integrated power switch and volume control design with anti-slip rubber  finish for better handling
    Convenient blue circular light surrounds the volume control knob
    Separate power supply adapter to maximize the use of subwoofer enclosure volume for enhanced bass performance.
    Striking satellite design with unique hi-tech drivers and aluminum frame construction.
    Unique downward firing subwoofer design enhances bass by reflecting sound from the ground.

    Specifications
    Power Output: RMS 4.5W×2+12W(THD=10%)
    Signal-to-Noise Rate (Amplifier): >=85dBA
    Input Impedance:10K Ohm
    Input Sensitive: 450mv
    Frequency Response: 20-20K Hz
    Bass driver unit: 4.5" long throw design with heat treated paper voice coil, magnetically shielded,  6 Ohm
    Full range Driver: 2"  with heat treated paper voice coil,  magnetically shielded
    Subwoofer 162 x 167 x 267mm ( WxHxD )
    Satellites 68 x 105 x 103mm ( WxHxD )
    Gross Weight: approximately 3.5kg