Edifier USA Aurora Speaker System for PC, MP3 Players, and iPod (Original Red)

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Product Description

Stylish 2.1 speaker system for PC and laptop use….This 2.1 audio system is the perfect companion for notebooks or PC, MP3 players digital media, iPod and iPhone. With an aluminum brushed finish 15-watt subwoofer and two accompanying spherical satellites, Aurora wraps elegantly around computers optimizing the surrounding space. Volume controlled by the two satellite mounted buttons while song playback is controlled via the host device.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #112236 in Network Media Player
• Color: Original Red
• Brand: Edifier USA
• Model: MP300 Plus
• Released on: 2011-09-01
• Dimensions: 12.60" h x 8.50" w x 2.80" l,

Features

• User friendly satellite mounted volume and mute control for easy operation
• Ported and brush-finished 15W subwoofer for extended bass response
• Sophisticated design and magnetically-shielded full range spherical satellites with metal weave speaker grill; Universal Power supply (100-240V);
• EIDC patent technology to manage input overload and avoid audio distortion. Sound is clear, detailed without any strain or distortion.
• 2.1 Portable audio system ideal for notebook, PC MP3 and all digital media and telephone applications

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Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
They really are that good
By kamera
I have the non-PLUS version. Not sure what the diff is looking at the specs, other than mine weren't available in Hot Pink, and cost $40 less. Maybe someone else can enlighten me?

I've had mine for a couple years (listening to them now). They sound fantastic, are portable (with a rugged carrying case), have a solid feel, and are very well designed. Solid amount of bass - I rarely need to turn the EQ on on my mp3 player/laptop, and the satellites are crisp as advertised.

Downsides:
- could use maybe another foot of cable for each speaker, and as it's a proprietary connector, you're not extending it without a pair of wire cutters. Still, they're designed to be "laptop" speakers, and are perfectly suitable for that.
- again, proprietary speaker cable/connector - if it goes bad... warranty? Wire cutters? PITA, though the volume control in the right speaker wouldn't be viable otherwise. And it's a heavy duty cable that's lasted 2y for me so far.
- AC only, no batteries, which I think is a positive. A load of D batteries would ruin the form factor, they'd likely burn out in a day, and probably not give enough juice to drive them properly.

So, three downsides that aren't, really. Just design choices that I'm happy with because they sound great. They might even be worth the ridiculous $40 price increase.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Impressive sound
By Robert van der Laan
Very impressed with the sound of this speaker set. I purchased this set for a fixed computer setup and had limited space on my desk. When I received them the speakers were even smaller than I expected. The two satellite speakers are just slightly bigger than a golf ball. The bass speaker is bigger, but hides nicely behind my 22" computer screen. The sound is very detailed with a nicely balanced bass. The overall volume is limited, good for desk use (movies, videos, music), but do not expect room filling sound. Just as a test I connected the speaker set to my flat screen TV and the sound was very good, but not enough volume for dynamic movie scenes. The wires also limit the distance between the speakers to about three feet. Operation of the set is easy with the two buttons for volume and power. I do miss a headphone jack though. If you regularly want to connect a headphone, look for a speaker set that has a headphone jack on one of the satellites.

0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
If you lack space, this is the best in class...
By Ben
I have very little real estate on my desk, I went through a few products trying to find the one that was just right. I tried the Edifier Exclaim e10s, they sounded great, but they just didn't fit on my little corner desk with dual monitors. Then I saw this set (MP300), seemed like they would be gimmicky and not really have the sound, but had a couple good reviews so worth a shot for me. Why not! I've already been getting them in shipping them out, so what's another set?!

I just got them today and have been putting them through the ringer, and I think they are here to stay. They fit perfectly on my little corner desk with dual monitors. The supplied cable doesn't quite spread out to the ends of a dual monitor setup, but they slide in right under the screens and sit nicely on the LCD stands. The subwoofer fits right behind the monitors perfectly. I couldn't be more pleased with the space saving I get with these guys....but will they sound good?

After reading the reviews here I expected to be hearing Bose Acoustimass sound quality. They don't sound that good. In fact I was disappointed at first. Plugged them and straight away got to playing some tracks. Without tweaking they were harsh on the treble and not much bass from the sub. And there is no way to control the subwoofer volume or adjust bass/treble on the device which is kind of a bummer.

Not wanting to give up, I went into my soundcard (Realtek HD) properties and created a custom EQ upping the bass range, cutting the mids a touch, and turning down the treble and I was quite pleased with the result after that.

All in all, there are cheaper full size sets out there for less money that will sound better than these. But if you don't have the real estate for those sets, the MP300 is the best in class. I would recommend them for anyone wanting some decent sound but also wants to be able use their small desk for something other than holding a speaker system.