Edifier speaker range question

[stefk005]

Looking to buy my sister some speakers for her birthday, which will be used for music and movies with a laptop. She's not a great audiophile, but want something decent. I use the old Edifier R1600T and like it very much. Was going to get her something similar, but wondering if there is much difference between the current line-up of 980T, 1280T and R1800T. I realise they're priced slightly differently and specify different amplifiers, etc, but not sure how much real-world difference that makes in this scenario....

 

[rids57]

I'd go for the R1800T which are a steal at £80 and priced lower than the R1600T which is below them in the Edifier hierarchy.

 

[Rroff]

Also worth looking at the MicroLab range which might appeal more to casual listeners - some won't even notice or care but others might be put off by the typically neutral sound of the Edifiers being used to something a bit more coloured.