The Luna 2 marks our 3rd outing into the world of Edifier speaker systems, having previously reviewed the Luna 5 and MP300.
The Luna 2 are a set of USB speakers for connecting to a desktop PC system. They also include 3.5mm stereo and optical fibre inputs which means you can connect other devices to the speakers like an MP3 player.
First Impressions
Having previously reviewed the Luna 5 and MP300 speaker systems we knew that Edifier has a flair for designing speakers that make a statement and stand out from the crowd.
The Luna 2 continues this trend, resembling the looks of its larger sibling the Luna 5.
Out of the box the Luna 2 speakers looked good, they were solid and well constructed. Weighing 2kg each they are certainly the heaviest desktop PC speakers we’ve used.
The speakers have dimensions of 194 (w) x 195 (h) x 118 (d) mm, so they are quite chunky, but fitted well on our desk either side of our LCD monitor.
The rear of the speakers provide a USB port for connecting to your PC, as well as a Line In socket for plugging in an MP3 player.
The speakers pack a punch too with a Class D amplifier producing 50W of power. This kind of power is probably too much when sitting right in front of the speakers, but they’re good if you want to setup a music system from your PC.
We found the sound as good as the Luna 5 we’ve previously reviewed. We hooked up an iPod and cranked the volume up and let it bang out a couple of hours of solid dance music and it didn’t disappoint, although again the Cygnett Unison speakers we’ve previously reviewed produce a better performance in the bass department.
The Luna 2 has an interesting set of controls when playing music via a media player on your PC. You can swipe your hand from left to right over the volume controls and it will fast forward to the next track, swipe your hand the other way and you can rewind to the previous track. If you place your hand over the controls for a few seconds you can also turn the speakers on and off.
We found this control setup interesting but thought it was more of a gimmick, we’re not sure people would find it really useful. It’s nice to see a company experimenting in this area though and trying to produce a device that is a bit different.
Summary
The Luna 2 continue the trend of other Edifier products. They look great and deliver very good sound overall. Our only concern is the price. The cheapest we’ve seen them available is around £200. At this price it could encourage buyers to look for cheaper alternatives.
If you’ve got the cash and want some powerful desktop speakers then these are worthy of a closer look.
Technical Specifications
- USB 2.0 PC speaker
- CapSense touch-sensitive user controls
- Input Type: USB, 3.5mm stereo or optical fibre
- Solid cast alloy in the base
- Class D 50W amplifier
- Total Power Output : RMS 30W x 2
- Dimensions: 194 (w) x 195 (h) x 118 (d) mm
- Net Weight: 4.0kg
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1 Refaz // Jan 7, 2010 at 11:07 pm
I recently bought these speakers after months of looking for a decent pair of speakers to go with my laptop. I don’t have much space on or around my desk so I opted for a “pair” of speakers instead of the traditional set with subwoofer. Got to say this might have been my mistake.
In terms of quality of craftsmanship and design, they are fantastic and sit well on the desk, but in terms of quality of sound, I would have to disagree with all the good reviews I read about them, unless I have a faulty pair or something!?!
There is absolutely no BASS value with these speakers, and this really frustrated me. Especially because they weight quite a bit and are quite big I size, I thought they couldn’t go wrong.
In terms of everything else to do with sound quality I’d agree they are very good, but again, BASS, where is it…..?
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