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It's clear that Edifier are trying to differentiate the Predator from the competition with the unique design that isn't like anything else we've seen before. The subwoofer has an elongated helmet shape, drawing inspiration from the ‘Predator' in the film of the same name. The unit seems well screwed together and the materials used in construction are good quality.
It's finished in gloss-white plastic (black is also available) which looks great. We aren't sure how well it will stand the test of time, though, as this type of finish can be prone to picking up dirt and scratches.
The subwoofer unit is the centre of the system and acts as a hub for the various connections. There is a rotary volume dial located on the top of the unit which also acts as the power button, turning the system off when turning it far enough anti-clockwise. The periphery of this dial is illuminated blue when the unit is powered on.
While this may be a convenient location for the volume dial for those who choose to have the subwoofer on top of their desks, it's not ideal if you want to save some space and hide it away somewhere underneath. We imagine that most users investing in a unit with such a unique design as this will choose to have it in full display on top of their desk, though.
The two satellites connect via a single 3.5 mm connector which splits off into two separate cables straight away. This prevents you from connecting the right and left speakers the wrong way round!
The rear of the unit also features an AC-in jack and a 3.5 mm input jack for connecting your preferred audio source. The 3.5 mm interface ensures compatibility with the vast majority of devices on the market.
At the top of the rear of the unit there is a rotary dial for adjusting the bass level of the subwoofer.
We actually find the subwoofer itself on the underside of the unit, pointing downards. There is a large void under the unit, though, so the sound shouldn't be restricted. The driver is 5 inches in diameter and has a maximum output of 12W.
The two satellite speakers each feature a 2 inch driver which can output a maximum of 4W. The satellite units themselves have a similar aesthetic design to the subwoofer, however the helmet shape is reserved for the back of the unit. One of our only minor gripes with the speaker system from a design point of view is the top-heavy nature of these satellites which are incredibly easy to knock over.
This seems to be the result of the lightweight plastic bases which really should be weighed down with some metal inside.
