Edifier e255 Surround Sound Speaker Review

Physically, the Edifier e255 is an impressive speaker set. Unboxing the substantial components gives you a sense of satisfaction – that you have bought something with your money. Your £600 buys you a quartet of Luna Eclipse style speakers alongside the OLED-enabled central unit and mammoth subwoofer, alongside a neat little remote control.

Despite all of the power wires etc that remain, having wireless data connectivity to the subwoofer and rear speakers is an advantage when it comes to creating a tidy and safe space. Worth bearing in mind just how much more footfall a living room is likely to experience, compared to the average gamer’s cavern.

There are 3 optical connectors at the rear of the centre speaker, so you can get integrate the e255s into the heart of your living room entertainment experience.

We’re not convinced about the pricing. If Edifier had picked a retail price closer to the psychologically important £499 mark, then the e255 set would still be twice the price of Logitech’s Z906 offer, which is THX certified. The £600 price tag also brings other products into play from the mainstream HiFi market. For example, you can get an Onkyo TXSR444 Atmos Receiver for less than £270 and pair it with a set of Onkyo SKSHT588 Dolby Atmos (5.1.2) speakers for less than £380.

Competition in this space is fierce and you will have a lot of options with £600 in your pocket. The Edifier e255 speaker set looks amazing (in red or black) and offers enough power to shake your living room. If you are looking for a capable set of gorgeous speakers in your living room, then these are certainly worth buying, even if the balance between the speakers still needs work and you are starting to spend Dolby Atmos money at this price point.

Pros

• Stylish good looks.
• Tremor-inducing 8” subwoofer.
• Wireless connectivity.

Cons

• Could be more immersive in the latest films.
• Price tag moves them into HiFi territory.
• Dolby Pro Logic II rather than Atmos capable.

KitGuru says: If good looks and effective audio are enough, then these are a good choice, but it’s worth investigating your options as there are so many in 2017.

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