Setting up a proper sound system usually means juggling separate speakers, an amplifier, and a tangle of cables. The Edifier R1700BTs Active Bookshelf / Multimedia Speaker cuts through all of that. It’s a genuinely all-in-one solution — powered, wireless-ready, and built to handle your TV, computer, turntable, and phone from a single, elegant wooden speaker pair.
At Sound X, the R1700BTs is one of our most consistently recommended speakers for customers who want proper, room-filling sound without building out a full home theatre system. Here’s a complete, plain-English breakdown of what makes it worth the investment.
A Classic Design Built to Fit Any Room
The R1700BTs is finished in a wood-effect MDF cabinet, available in multiple finishes, giving it a timeless, understated look that suits a living room, bedroom, or office equally well. It’s designed with a 10-degree forward tilt, which isn’t just a style choice — angling the speaker upward aims the drivers more directly at your ears, whether the speakers are sitting on a low TV stand or a desk, improving clarity without needing separate speaker stands.
This blend of classic looks and thoughtful acoustic design is part of what makes the R1700BTs feel like a considered piece of audio equipment rather than a generic speaker box.
Sound Quality: 66W of Clean, Room-Filling Audio
Each speaker in the R1700BTs pair is built around a 4″ bass driver and a 19mm silk dome tweeter (Edifier calls this its “Eagle Eye” tweeter), powered by a built-in Class-D amplifier delivering a combined 66W (RMS) of total output.
In simple terms: the bass driver handles low-end warmth and body, while the silk dome tweeter reproduces highs with detail and smoothness rather than harshness. A front-facing bass reflex port on each speaker boosts low-frequency output, giving the bass more presence without needing a separate subwoofer.
Behind the scenes, built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and DRC (Dynamic Range Control) actively manage the audio signal to prevent distortion. Practically, this means the R1700BTs stays clean and controlled even when you push the volume up for a party or a movie night — rather than the sound breaking up or turning harsh, as cheaper speakers often do.
Built to Connect to Almost Anything
One of the R1700BTs’ biggest strengths is just how flexible it is when it comes to hooking up devices. You get:
- Bluetooth 5.1 — for fast, stable wireless streaming from your phone, tablet, laptop, or any Bluetooth-enabled device.
- Dual RCA inputs — allowing you to connect two wired sources at once, such as a turntable and a TV, and switch between them without unplugging cables.
- Included cabling — the R1700BTs ships with the cables you’re likely to need out of the box, including a speaker connection cable, RCA cable, and a 3.5mm-to-RCA cable.
This means the R1700BTs can realistically serve as your TV sound system, computer speakers, and Bluetooth speaker for casual listening — all from the same pair of speakers, without needing to buy separate gear for each use case.
Simple, Practical Controls
Rather than burying settings in an app, the R1700BTs keeps things straightforward with physical volume, bass, and treble dials built into the side panel of the primary speaker. This gives you direct, tactile control over the sound profile — useful if you want to boost the bass for movies or dial back the treble for late-night listening.
A compact wireless remote is also included, letting you adjust volume, switch inputs, and mute the speakers from across the room — ideal for TV or general living-room use where getting up to adjust settings isn’t practical.
Who Is the Edifier R1700BTs For?
The R1700BTs is an excellent choice if you:
- Want one speaker system to handle your TV, computer, and Bluetooth audio needs
- Are looking for genuine sound quality without the cost or complexity of a full home theatre setup
- Prefer physical controls and a remote over relying entirely on an app
- Want to connect a turntable or other wired source alongside wireless streaming
- Value a classic, understated design that fits into an existing room without standing out
If you’re specifically after a portable, battery-powered speaker for outdoor use, something like the Edifier ES60 or ES20 would be a better fit — the R1700BTs is designed as a stationary, mains-powered speaker system for a fixed setup like a desk, TV stand, or bookshelf.
Edifier R1700BTs Specs at a Glance
Frequently Asked Questions
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1: What can I connect to the Edifier R1700BTs? It supports Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless streaming from phones, tablets, and laptops, plus dual RCA inputs for wired sources like a turntable, TV, or games console — with the option to have two wired devices connected at once.
2: Does the R1700BTs need a separate amplifier? No. It’s an active (powered) speaker system with a built-in Class-D amplifier, so it works as a complete setup straight out of the box.
3: Can I adjust the bass and treble on the R1700BTs? Yes. Physical volume, bass, and treble dials are built into the side panel of the primary speaker, and the included remote also allows volume and source control from a distance.
4: Is the Edifier R1700BTs suitable for TV use? Yes. Its RCA inputs make it easy to connect directly to a TV, and the combination of DSP, DRC, and a front-facing bass reflex port gives it enough power and clarity to handle movies and shows as well as music.
5: Does the R1700BTs come with a remote control? Yes, a compact wireless remote is included, allowing you to control volume, mute, and input source from across the room.
One Speaker System, Every Source Covered
The Edifier R1700BTs delivers exactly what a modern multimedia speaker should: genuine 66W sound quality, flexible wired and wireless connectivity, and simple, practical controls, all wrapped in a classic wooden design that fits neatly into almost any room. Whether it’s powering your TV, your desktop, or your next get-together, it’s built to be the only speaker system you need.
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