The Luna 5 marks our second outing into the iPod speaker market, having previously reviewed the Cygnett i-X5 speakers.
Before delving into the review this is how the specifications stack up.
Technical Specifications
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Suitable for iPod, iPhone and MP3 players, charges iPod when docked
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Five driver speaker system. Magnetically shielded 14.6cm woofer, two 7cm midrange drivers and two 6.3cm tweeters
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Total power output: 55W
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Digital FM radio tuner with preset stations
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Aux input for MP3 players
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Remote control with full function iPod control and navigation
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Headphone Jack
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Integrated Amplifier
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Dimensions: 24.5 cm(D) x 39cm (H) x 40cm (W)
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Weight: 5.4kg
First Impressions
Out of the box the Luna 5 speakers felt solid and well built. The large round speaker with a dark black shiny exterior is certainly different from other speaker systems we’ve reviewed. Setup in the office it certainly grabbed our attention.
The Luna 5 speakers are pretty big too, measuring 39cm tall and 40cm wide. If you want some speakers that will get noticed in your living room then these are a good choice, but for a smaller place like a bedroom then make sure you have enough space for the speakers first.
Installation was a hassle free process. Simply plug the speakers into the mains, slot the appropriate plastic adapter into the dock that matches your iPod, slot the iPod into the dock and away you go. The dock will also charge your iPod. The dock is also compatible with an iPhone.
The Luna 5 includes a decent sized remote control which you can use to fully control your iPod. We found the remote easy to use and much better built than the one supplied with the Cygnett i-X5 speakers we reviewed.
With the volume cranked up the Luna 5 speakers performed well with no noticeable distortion. The 14.6cm woofer, two 7cm mid-range drivers and two 6.3cm tweeters delivered a pleasant sound.
The speakers are not quite as powerful or produce the deep bass we experienced when reviewing the Cygnett i-X5 speakers, but unless you’re going to crank the volume right up you probably won’t notice. For day to day listening the Luna 5 should serve you well.
It may not be the best kid on the block with regard to bass, but it does include an integrated FM radio tuner which was a nice addition. We would like to see some improvements in this area though.
The radio controls can be a bit fiddly to use, programming in the presets is not very intuitive, but once setup the radio worked fine. Signal strength for our nearest local radio station was good, although it did not tune into as many stations as we were expecting, so if you live in an area with iffy reception it may struggle.
The LCD display is very basic too looking more like a device built in the 1980s, perhaps that was a deliberate design move on the part of Edifier.
The radio also lacks an RDS tuner which means it is unable to display the name of the radio station you’re listening to. With only a number on the LCD display giving us a visual clue to what radio station was tuned in, it was a bit of shame.
Summary
The Luna 5 speakers sport an interesting shape that is designed to grab your attention. The speakers are big, well built and produce good sound overall, maybe not the best in the bass department, but more than acceptable for day to day use. With prices currently around the £150 mark it is not a bad price.
If you’re looking for some speakers that stand out from the crowd then take a closer look.
Buy the Edifier Luna 5 speakers from Amazon.
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4 responses so far ↓
1 Edifier MP300 2.1 Speaker System Review // May 13, 2009 at 9:19 pm
[...] The MP300 are the second set of speakers we’ve reviewed from Edifier, having previously reviewed the Luna 5. [...]
2 Financial Planner // Jun 5, 2009 at 8:55 pm
i own the oldest ipod nano and plan to possibly get a new one if and when they come out with a new line..ive tried the iHome and i really didnt think it had great sound..i listen to my music loud and i would want it to sound good.suggestions for best ipod speaker system?
3 Dean // Jun 5, 2009 at 9:18 pm
If loud sound and bass are your top priority then the
Cygnett i-X5 speakers we reviewed are a good choice.
4 Edifier Luna 2 Speakers Review // Jun 25, 2009 at 8:09 pm
[...] 2 marks our 3rd outing into the world of Edifier speaker systems, having previously reviewed the Luna 5 and [...]
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