---
product_id: 260241954
title: "R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speaker - Active Near-Field Studio Monitors - Powered Speakers 2 Setup Wooden Enclosure - 66w RMS"
brand: "edifier"
price: "€ 476.07"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.ie/products/260241954-r1700bt-bluetooth-bookshelf-speaker-active-near-field-studio-monitors-powered
store_origin: IE
region: Ireland
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# Premium walnut wood finish Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX wireless 66W RMS power output R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speaker - Active Near-Field Studio Monitors - Powered Speakers 2 Setup Wooden Enclosure - 66w RMS

**Brand:** edifier
**Price:** € 476.07
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game—because your workspace deserves to sound as sharp as you look.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speaker - Active Near-Field Studio Monitors - Powered Speakers 2 Setup Wooden Enclosure - 66w RMS by edifier
- **How much does it cost?** € 476.07 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ie](https://www.desertcart.ie/products/260241954-r1700bt-bluetooth-bookshelf-speaker-active-near-field-studio-monitors-powered)

## Best For

- edifier enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted edifier brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Immersive 66W RMS Sound:** Powerful, distortion-free audio that fills your workspace with rich bass and crisp highs.
- • **Timeless Walnut Wood Aesthetic:** Elevate your desk or studio with a sleek, durable MDF enclosure that blends tech with style.
- • **Seamless Bluetooth 4.0 Connectivity:** Effortlessly pair any iOS, Android, MacOS, or Windows device up to 10 meters away—cut the cords, not the quality.
- • **Dual AUX Inputs for Multi-Device Setup:** Connect two devices simultaneously without swapping cables—perfect for multitasking pros.
- • **Customizable Audio Control at Your Fingertips:** Adjust bass, treble, and volume via remote or on-speaker knobs for a personalized soundstage.

## Overview

The Edifier R1700BT is a 66W RMS powered bookshelf speaker featuring Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX for high-quality wireless streaming, dual AUX inputs for versatile connectivity, and on-speaker bass and treble controls. Housed in a premium walnut wood finish, these active near-field studio monitors deliver rich, distortion-free sound ideal for professional and personal use.

## Description

Buy Edifier R1700BT Bluetooth Bookshelf Speaker - Active Near-Field Studio Monitors - Powered Speakers 2 Setup Wooden Enclosure - 66w RMS online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

Review: Bang for the buck speakers! - Great speakers. Nice sound stage. Mids, highs and bass are good. And there are knobs which you can adjust. Treble and bass. Overall love the speakers!!
Review: I changed my office around and got a 49" Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor that has an audio out so my HDMI from my PS4 and DVI from my laptop could split the sound out to one audio. I spent hours reviewing Bose, Edifier, JBL, Sony, and a ton of knock-offs in between. I finally settled on these weighty bricks and I am so glad I did! They sound amazing! I have some passive Bose shelf speakers and the Bose Soundlink BT speaker and these speakers blow them out of the water! SETUP: The speaker's ship with a 3.5mm to RCA audio pigtail cable that I immediately plugged into the 3.5mm audio out on the gaming monitor and straight into the L/R RCA ports on the speaker (marked PC in). I was testing both the PS4 and the PC audio within 1 minute of unboxing. I then went on to hit the "Bluetooth" button on the remote and noticed the flashing blue light and immediately connected my Android phone over BT. Played a favorite YouTube Music playlist and walked 40 feet to my kitchen and advanced the playlist and adjusted the volume without any issues. SOUND: I am not an audiophile by any means but I play acoustic guitar and often record some of my own music, so there, I know something about what "good" sounds like :-). I threw on my favorite "relaxing acoustic guitar music" while I was working, between calls today, and cranked these babies to the max! NO DISTORTION! The bass was rich and booming, the eagle eye tweeters could really carry the crisp, brightness of the mid and high tones! I was shocked considering how inexpensive these speakers were! QUALITY: The hefty weight and aesthetic finish on these speakers make me feel like I bought something in the $600 price range. They are so well made, have great contrast between the faux wood grain and the matte black finish and I love that they angle up and away from the desk to carry the sound spatially around my desk area. Very premium quality! SUMMARY: All in all, I love these speakers and I have been trying all sorts of sound effects through them, and vocals, guitars, and even gaming have the right pickup and decay with the built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC) to avoid distortion. You want to hear what they really can do, listen to "Stringscapes" by Alan Gogall on "eleven" (some unabashed Spinal Tap humour) :-)

## Features

- BLUETOOTH CONNECTION - Pair your phone, tablet or computer for a true wireless experience, perfect for any iOS, Android, MacOS or Windows device.
- 2 x AUX INPUT - Convenient connection to any device that has a 3.5mm headphone output or dual RCA output. Connect to two devices via AUX at the same time, no plugging and switching needed.
- REMOTE CONTROL - switch input sources, control volume and mute/unmute at your figure tips.
- CLASSIC WOOD FINISH - High quality MDF wood build finished with walnut wood effect vinyl serves as a great compliment to any home decor.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B016PATXSI |
| Best Sellers Rank | #176,772 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #3,853 in Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| Colour | black and walnut |
| Compatible devices | Gaming Console, Personal Computer, Phones, Smartphone, Tablet, Television |
| Control method | Remote |
| Impedance | 4 Ohms |
| Included components | Remote |
| Is waterproof | False |
| Item model number | FBA_R1700BT |
| Item weight | 6.6 kg |
| Manufacturer | Edifier |
| Material | Wood |
| Maximum range | 10 Meters |
| Model name | edifier-r1700bt-brown-fbm-us |
| Mounting type | Shelf Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Power source | Corded Electric |
| Product dimensions | 15.5D x 21.3W x 25.4H centimeters |
| Recommended uses for product | Volume |
| Speaker size | 4 Inches |
| Speaker type | Bookshelf |
| Special features | Bluetooth 4.0 with aptX. On-speaker adjustable volume, bass, and treble. Four on-board EQ settings. RCA, optical, COAX and XLR audio inputs. |
| Subwoofer diameter | 4 Inches |
| Surround sound channel configuration | 2.0 |
| Unit count | 1 Count |
| Warranty type | Limited |
| Wireless communication technologies | Bluetooth |

## Product Details

- **Audio output mode:** Stereo
- **Brand:** Edifier
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary, RCA
- **Frequency response:** 60 Hz
- **Speaker maximum output power:** 132 Watts

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How is this product different  (inferior?) to the much more expensive R2000db model?**
A: The R2000DB has two obvious features that help produce a superior sound as compared to the R1700BT. 
1) a 5" main speaker (woofer) as compared to the 4" speaker found on the 1700. 
Yes it's only an inch larger but with small speakers an additional 1" is large bump up. (Just as a 3 inch speaker would be a huge step down!). The inch increase brings a substantial increase in deeper base and more room filling sound. It will also offer higher quality music reproduction at a higher/louder volume with better separation of midrange sounds. So you can play it louder than the 1700 before any real notice of compromising sound quality. 
2) The R2000 has a considerably larger amplifier. 120 RMS as compared to the 1700's 66 RMS. This supplies the power needed to push that 5" speaker and provide quality sound. I personally feel the amplifier size is more important than speaker size. Don't be fooled by underpowered "Powered" speakers.  
There are additional benefits of the 2000 covered by another answer. Size, range of the BT, and plug in options are all better and bigger with the 2000. I've chosen to speak to the 2 options that make the biggest contribution to better sound when comparing the two.

**Q: are these good enough without a dedicated powered subwoofer?**
A: These speakers are really just glorified computer speakers!!  There's even a designated input just for your PC, that's why they're only $99!!  And they only have 4" driver/woofers.  These were not designed to be so called a 'theater 5.1 Dolby surround sound system'! I'm not saying that they are not good speakers but a lot of people don't understand that when you are spending $99 on a pair of speakers that have Bluetooth built in and it actually has a designated RCA input labeled 'PC'!  And the reviews that I've read about them not being that loud and I read one about how it was louder hooking it up to your computer than it was when you had it hooked up to your TV!!!!  First of all I'm going to guarantee that these are consumer rated at  -10dB for the line input, which means that they are not going to perform like professional +4dB line level speakers!  When hooking them to your TV, I don't know exactly what you did but you also have to make sure that you go into the settings on your TV and find your audio out settings and change it from the built-in speakers to 'line out' or external speakers, or whatever your TV labels it as, because if your signal doesn't know where to go or how it should react when it gets there, it's probably the reason that it sounds louder coming from your PC because the speaker inputs are built and rated to match the rating of the computer outputs and they are most likely both rated at -10dB which is a consumer rating!  If you're looking for a theatre system performance .....  you're going to have to spend more than $99!!!

**Q: Can i have the speakers stay plugged into my tv, and then use my phone or laptop to bluetooth audio to the speakers?**
A: Yes! You chose line input for TV and Bluetooth For laptop or cell phone.

**Q: does this work with alexa**
A: It will work with Echo Dot, or any Echo device with a headphone output jack.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bang for the buck speakers!
*by M***Y on 24 July 2020*

Great speakers. Nice sound stage. Mids, highs and bass are good. And there are knobs which you can adjust. Treble and bass. Overall love the speakers!!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***N on 28 March 2022*

I changed my office around and got a 49" Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor that has an audio out so my HDMI from my PS4 and DVI from my laptop could split the sound out to one audio. I spent hours reviewing Bose, Edifier, JBL, Sony, and a ton of knock-offs in between. I finally settled on these weighty bricks and I am so glad I did! They sound amazing! I have some passive Bose shelf speakers and the Bose Soundlink BT speaker and these speakers blow them out of the water! SETUP: The speaker's ship with a 3.5mm to RCA audio pigtail cable that I immediately plugged into the 3.5mm audio out on the gaming monitor and straight into the L/R RCA ports on the speaker (marked PC in). I was testing both the PS4 and the PC audio within 1 minute of unboxing. I then went on to hit the "Bluetooth" button on the remote and noticed the flashing blue light and immediately connected my Android phone over BT. Played a favorite YouTube Music playlist and walked 40 feet to my kitchen and advanced the playlist and adjusted the volume without any issues. SOUND: I am not an audiophile by any means but I play acoustic guitar and often record some of my own music, so there, I know something about what "good" sounds like :-). I threw on my favorite "relaxing acoustic guitar music" while I was working, between calls today, and cranked these babies to the max! NO DISTORTION! The bass was rich and booming, the eagle eye tweeters could really carry the crisp, brightness of the mid and high tones! I was shocked considering how inexpensive these speakers were! QUALITY: The hefty weight and aesthetic finish on these speakers make me feel like I bought something in the $600 price range. They are so well made, have great contrast between the faux wood grain and the matte black finish and I love that they angle up and away from the desk to carry the sound spatially around my desk area. Very premium quality! SUMMARY: All in all, I love these speakers and I have been trying all sorts of sound effects through them, and vocals, guitars, and even gaming have the right pickup and decay with the built-in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC) to avoid distortion. You want to hear what they really can do, listen to "Stringscapes" by Alan Gogall on "eleven" (some unabashed Spinal Tap humour) :-)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***H on 2 February 2026*

Good sound quality and easy to setup.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-07*