Edifier R2000DB/£180 incVAT

Edifier makes a whole range of premium stereo PC speakers, with the R2000DB sitting roughly in the middle when it comes to price.

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These speakers offer great design and build quality, along with beefy but detailed sound and Bluetooth support. You’d hope for a big sound as well, considering the prize and size of these speakers. Measuring 174 x 289 x 252mm, and with sides resplendent in piano black, they’re every bit the full-fledged desktop hi-fi speaker.

They look fantastic, with their slight backwards-sloping angle making them look more interesting than straight-edged alternatives.

Plus, of course, the slope helps to direct the sound towards your ears rather than your elbows.

Build quality is also excellent. The paint job is spotless and there’s a real heft to the wooden construction. The front cloth can also be removed to reveal the drivers, although on this occasion they look better with the covers on, as the drivers look fairly dull.