Saiyin Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers, 40W X 2 Powered TV Speakers with 4 Inch Woofer, Turntable Speakers with Optical/AUX Input/Subwoofer Line Out for PC and TVs

OK, this is a preliminary review ... since I just got this in the door and set it up. It was very easy to set up and figure out.I used to have a pretty hot receiver, turntable, amplifier system back in the lastcentury when music was a much bigger concern for me - so the point is I know what a good sound system sounds like. Since that time I've mostly listened to music in my car, or live, or through my ear buds and I've enjoyed that, but at home I just listen on my computer mostly. I'd forgotten how nice it is to hear decent quality stereo with separation of the speakers.I have some nice Bose computer speakers and they sound pretty good, but these news speakers are great. I can plug them into my iMac, or listen through Bluetooth from my iPhone, and they really are good. With Bluetooth and a remote control too. I am a happy camper today.To be honest, this does not have the range or power to rattle the windows, but for the price this is a best buy for me, and I heartily recommend these to meet a need for good speakers on a budget.If or when things change for me I will come back and amend my review, but most electronic stuff I've bought has lasted forever pretty much.

I am somewhat disappointed in the sound these produce. - This is my experience, with my discerning ears and taste in audio. - But i also realize the price range, the expectation cant be for $1000, or even $500 speakers, and not like my JBL 305'sI like high Hi's ....middle of the way Mid's and deep punchy bass without forgetting the mid to high bass.These speakers do cover a lot of those bases, and for many it may be an outstanding deal.For me, given the reviews here, i was a little put off when i got them, not totally disappointed, just let down a little.I considered keeping them for my son but opted not to and returned them once Saiyin replaced them for the 6801K - though they sent me the old version when advised i would get the newer version with the horn tweeter, not the done tweeter.***Build qualityVisual quality - excellent, super nice looking speakers with the grill on or off, although the LED lights in the front should not be the size (actually larger) than a pencil erasure and should only light up based on the input selected (color coded lights per input method maybe.Saiyin - all that is needed are tiny lights, you don't need big led's like you have now.They are not very heavy and the external aesthetics are very appealing.Vibrations/Rattle at high volume - nonexistent - perfect.***Audio QualityLoudness - Oh my gosh yes, very loud, i did not test distortion much but they handle and extremely high volume level.Treble - This is one of my sticking points, though its not BAD, just not what i want in a speaker.The version without the Treble and Bass are limited, they don't offer any wiggle room without a pre-amp/EQ, which for those who have one, many lucky you, get these speakers!If you don't, then you should look at the 6801K for the Treble controlDon't get me wrong, the treble is there, its nice, but it wasn't what i wanted.Bass - more than enough for such a small little woofer and small enclosure, in fact wow, WOW, huge bass for what they are.Its tuned perfectly, for what they are but what would be nice, really nice, is maybe an alternate version that uses a Bass Reflex type ported enclosure because it offers an extremely elevated level of punch to your bass. even porting it from the rear so that bass bounces off the walls.a full 5" and 8" woofer/subwoofer version with larger horn tweeters and a midrange speaker would be putting many speaker people out of business - Edifier i am talking to you.***Customer ServiceMy experience with Saiyin has been nothing but phenomenal, the rep I dealt with was polite, understanding, helpful and even replaced the speakers I was not personally happy with, with the 6801K speakers which offer separate bass and treble, and a MIC input (which i think is pretty cool)This greatly helped tone down the extra bass because of the chipset tuning and bring up the treble to where i want it (which is treble maxed out, and Bass about 60%)I really really which they offered a 3-way speaker though, man i would replace my JBL305's with those.I still liked the original model, they are 10000% worth every penny, but don't buy them thinking they are JBL Monitors, or B&W or any other high end speaker.Envision cheaply priced speakers, that blow you away, and then blow you away again when you realize that the things are less than $100.They promote them as phonograph speakers, but let me tell you whether its this model or the 6801K they make AMAZING home theater speakers.And depending on how you position them, the need for a sub is down to personal preference, not out of necessity.Original -YES i realize these are TWO-WAY speakers but with a separate tweeter horn there should be more treble here.So far I have only tested Bluetooth and this is what i am basing my reply on, so for now i am keeping the review the way it stands.On the Iphone i had to use the Treble Booster EQ setting which does a lot more than boost trebles, but it made it sound better.I have had other BT adapters that caused heavy bass too so i am hopeful with the RCA or Optical inputs the audio will level out. (hoping)I did not test those as i later reached out to Saiyan and they resolved it (per my above remarks)

So far, so good. Pleased with the quality for the price. Works well with Bluetooth and my vinyl records also sound nice. My old LP “Sounds of the Mongoose at Midnight” sounds particularly immersive on these speakers. I had to replace my old speakers that were going bad with crackling noises and disembodied voices. Tip: never buy anything from an estate sale where the former owner cursed reportedly everything. It’s not worth it. I digress. The only thing I wish it had were adjustment controls for bass/treble. I was able to tweak that a bit with the EQ settings on my iPhone, but of course, you can’t do that with vinyl. I mean, you could record live to your phone and then play it back, but that would be quite silly. But yes, I’m happy with these overall.

Ten+ years ago these would have been $1000 speakers, rather than the under-$100 now. I bought these for my mother: such to help break her addiction to subtitles, which it did, when they worked. She has a soundbar, which sounds like crap: they all do, the older you get, hence the attempted upgrade. However, the Bluetooth kept dropping out (from her streaming stick), having to reengage it every day or so. Not acceptable: her barely knowing how, that and the nuisance-factor disrupting normal operations. There were no optical/headphone/RCA outs from that tv, (only HDMI-ARC,) had to abandon the idea, related to these speakers. On the plus side, they were now mine.Connectivity– Excellent, if compatible with your gear. Lots of choices for input. The subwoofer-out is a nice touch: though I find that isn't necessary when used nearby. It ‘booms’ well enough on its own to fill a small(er) room. Could use an HDMI-ARC input: should anyone want it connected to their tv, to replace their crappy soundbar.Sound– I was impressed. Good enough to break an old lady of her dependence on subtitles, for a spell. They wound up on my desktop: providing more than enough audio. I bought another pair for my child, for their other home: good enough to drown out the noise of their step-family, while not annoying those in the adjacent bedrooms. Occasionally, I get that plastic-resonant sound (you get when using plastic tweeters) but only on the left speaker. I tightened the screws and it abated a bit.Lights– Flash way too fast, slow it down, please. Also, I put a layer of electrical tape over the lights as they were way too bright.Angle– Depending upon your desktop, I might recommend risers: such to point them straight at your ears. In my case, I stuck some inch-thick rubber feet under the front-face to angle it, rather than buying the $50+ foam risers.Overall– These are excellent under-$100 nearfield/bookshelf/desktop speakers.