Sound quality: Edifier's S1000W had excellent overall sound quality - while no sound system is perfect, the sonic shortcomings of this model are minor. With the tone controls set for the most even tonal balance the bass has good impact, goes deep, and retains some definition, but is slightly prominent and boomy. Midrange is fairly even but is a touch grainy and hazy. Treble is extended and fairly detailed but is a bit prominent and a touch smeared. Does a good job of recovering room ambience but is a bit congested. This two speaker model comes as a stereo pair, and its sound stage width and focus depends on how well it is placed. When it is well placed the sound field extends well above and to the sides of the speakers and have decent depth. Individual instruments and voices are identifiable and have a three dimensional quality. Provides a decent volume level in a large sized room. There is no significant difference between WiFi, Bluetooth, optical, coax, and RCA sound quality. There was also no significant difference in sound quality between this model and Edifier S1000MKII.
Ease of use: We found the Edifier S1000W ease of use to be very good overall. Wired setup: 5 Din Pin cable provided for left/right interconnect of speakers, simply plug in, no prep needed. Bluetooth setup: Unit is always in pairing mode when not already paired when the Bluetooth input is selected, has pairing mode indicator and indicates when pairing has occurred and never times out. WiFi setup: requires downloading the Edifier Home app to a mobile device; easy and intuitive - need to enter WiFi network password but don't need to leave app during setup, and all instructions are provided in the app. The volume control is a labeled multifunction infinite-turn knob (volume/Input selector) which has a visual indicator when max and min volume is reached. Volume control not obvious due to placement on rear of speaker. Source selector control is a labeled multi-function push button-knob that is not ambiguous. The control is not prominent (rear of unit), and uses ambiguous source selection indicators.
