Edifier R1010BT

Impressively built cabinets for the money ; Loud and full-bodied sound ; Easy to set up and use

Bass needs more punch and impact ; Lacks high-frequency insight ; Styling is an acquired taste ; No optical input or aptX support

Its sound quality doesn’t always cut the mustard, but Edifier’s well-made active speakers are worth investigating if you want simple Bluetooth streaming on a budget.

If you’re absolutely aching for a set of bookshelf speakers and don’t mind opting for a cheap fix that might need to be replaced later down the line, go for it. Otherwise, it’s difficult to get too excited about the tune Edifier are playing here.