Edifier MS50A Wireless Speaker: A Perfect Blend of Style and Sound

Experience high-quality sound with the Edifier MS50A Wireless Speaker, a perfect blend of style and functionality. These speakers are designed to deliver crystal clear audio, making them ideal for music lovers, home theaters, and gaming setups. With a sleek and modern design, the MS50A speakers are a great addition to any room. The estimated price of the Edifier MS50A Wireless Speaker is around $150, and they are now available for purchase.

Product overview

Note: Information contained herein may be subject to change from time to time without prior notice.

• MS50A is an active speaker using both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless technologies. The core application is online streaming media playback based on Amazon Alexa (Work with Alexa). After registering this speaker to Amazon Alexa with an Amazon account, you will be able to use streaming services such as Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, etc. The speaker can be controlled in Alexa App as well as using interactive voice devices such as Echo. With Alexa, you can create your personal playlist, control play/pause, build a multi-room system with other devices, and build two speakers to a stereo group.
• The MS50A is compatible with Apple Air Play.
• This speaker can be connected to phones, PC, etc. for wireless playback via Bluetooth.
• You can refer to the Quick start Guide (included in the box) to set up and enjoy your music right away.

What’s in the box

Open the box and ensure the following items are included:

1. Speaker
2. Quick start guide
3. Power cable

Note: Please use the power cable included in the box.

Specifications

• Power output: mid-bass+treble: 25W+15W
• Frequency response: 52Hz-18KHz
• Audio input: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
• Declaration for EU
• Frequency Band (Bluetooth): 2.402GHz ~ 2.480GHz
• Frequency Band (2.4G): 2.400GHz ~ 2.4835GHz
• Frequency Band (5G): 5.15GHz ~ 5.35GHz, 5.47GHz ~ 5.725GHz, 5.725GHz ~ 5.85GHz
• RF Power output: ≤20 dBm (EIRP) (5.725GHz~5.850GHz excluded) 
• RF Power output: ≤14 dBm (EIRP) (5.725GHz~5.850GHz)

Operation

Button controls

1. Mode switch
   • Press: audio mode switch Press and hold for 3s: Wi-Fi connection (Wi-Fi mode
   • Bluetooth pairing (Bluetooth mode)
2. Previous track
3. Next track
4. Pause/play: Press and hold for 6s: restore to factory settings
5. Power on/off / mute: Press mute/unmute, Press and hold for 1.5s: power on/off
6. Slide counter-clockwise: volume down
7. Slide clockwise: volume up

Indicators

White LED: Wi-Fi mode

Blue LED: Bluetooth mode

Blue and white LED blinks alternately: starting up/of re update

Brightness of indicators

1. Unconnected to network: low brightness;
2. Connected to network: Day time (7am to 9pm): full brightness Night time (9pm to 7am): low brightness

Connection

Wi-Fi connection

1. Please download the "Edifier Home" App to a compatible phone or tablet from the App Store/Google Play Store or from https://www.edifier.com/;
2. When powered on for the first time, this speaker will automatically enter Wi-Fi connection mode (white LED blinking rapidly). To reset Wi-Fi connection, press the "••• “ button to switch to Wi-Fi mode (white LED), then press and hold the ”•••" button for 3s to enter Wi-Fi connection mode again;
3. Open the Edifier Home App, follow the instructions to add a device, and connect the speaker to network;
4. Once connected, a steady white LED will be lit;
5. This speaker can work with alexa, after it is connected to network, the Edifier Home App will prompt you to register this speaker to your Amazon Alexa account, please follow the instructions to complete the registration.

Bluetooth connection

1. Power on this speaker and wait for it to start up (approximately 20 seconds). Press the "•••" button to switch to Bluetooth mode (blue LED).
2. This speaker is in Bluetooth pairing mode when blue LED blinks rapidly, please select "EDIFIER MS50A" to connect.
3. Blue LED will lit steadily after pairing is complete, now you can play music on the paired device.

Stereo group and multi-room system setup

Stereo group setup
You can use two MS50A to build a stereo group for better music experience.

1. Make sure two MS50A speakers are connected to the same network as your mobile device;
2. To setup stereo group" on the home screen and click to add, then follow the instructions to build a stereo group;
3. Set the two speakers as the left and right channel output respectively and rename the stereo group.
4. To cancel the stereo group, open the Edifier Home App, select the stereo group you want to cancel, and follow the instructions to cancel the stereo group.

Multi-room system setup
After this speaker is registered in the Amazon Alexa, you can add it to a multi-room system through the Alexa App and play music/podcasts/news on multiple speakers simultaneously.

1. Preparations: Connect this speaker to the same network as the other "work with Alexa" speakers, and ensure they are logged in to the same Amazon Alexa account.
2. Setup: Open the Alexa App, switch to the Device interface, follow the instructions to join the existing multi-room system, or create a new multi-room system. Please see relevant instructions of the Alexa App for details.

Stereo group and multi-room system setup

Music playback
Online steaming media playback

1. For Amazon Music, Spotify, Pandora, Tune in, iHeartRadio and other music services linked to Alexa, after relevant accounts are linked, you can play through Alexa and control this speaker by using other interactive voice devices like Echo.
2. This speaker has passed Spotify Connect certification, and you can select to play on this speaker in the Spotify App;
3. This speaker has passed Apple Air Play 2 certification, and can be air-played by using iPhone, iPad, iMac and other devices.

Local playback
For local playback devices, you can connect them to this speaker through Bluetooth for playback, or use Apple Air Play or Spotify Connect to play through Wi-Fi.

Volume control
The volume can be controlled in the following ways:

1. Touch panel on this speaker: In Wi-Fi or Bluetooth mode, volume level can be controlled through the touch panel on this speaker, please see the touch panel control instructions;
2. Edifier Home App: Click the device already connected to network and enter the playing control interface for volume control;
3. Interactive voice devices: Under the same network, use the interactive voice devices like Echo logging in the same Amazon account to control volume through voice commands.

System update and restore to factory settings

System update
Open the Edifier Home App, select the speaker to update, look for the firmware version code in the "“ interface, and upgrade to the latest firmware when the ”" icon appears. Please see relevant instructions of the Edifier Home App for details.

Restore to factory settings
Press and hold the "" button on this speaker for 6s or click "Restore to factory settings" in the Edifier Home App to restore to factory settings, please note that Wi-Fi connection, Bluetooth pairing and Amazon account registration information will all be cleared, meanwhile, this speaker will return to Wi-Fi mode and the volume will resume to 50% level.

Troubleshooting

Cannot find "MS50A" in Bluetooth mode?

1. Check if the speaker is ON.
2. Ensure the speaker is switched to Bluetooth mode.
3. Disconnect from any Bluetooth device by pressing and holding the "•••" button, then search for "MS50A" again.
4. Turn off the speaker and restart it, then switch to Bluetooth mode and search for "MS50A" again.

No sound

1. Check if main power is connected, or if the wall outlet is switched on.
2. Ensure the audio cables are firmly connected and the input is set correctly on the speaker.
3. Check if there is a signal output from the audio source.
4. Try to turn up the volume using the volume control.
5. Turn off the speaker and restart it.

Description

The Edifier MS50A Wireless Speaker is a 2.0 channel speaker system that delivers 25W of power, providing clear and detailed sound. The speakers feature a 3-inch woofer and a 1-inch tweeter, which work together to produce a balanced and accurate sound. The MS50A speakers also support Bluetooth 5.0, ensuring a stable and seamless wireless connection. The speakers have a frequency response range of 60Hz-20kHz and a signal-to-noise ratio of ≥85dBA, making them ideal for music, movies, and gaming.

Setup Guide

Setting up the Edifier MS50A Wireless Speaker is easy and straightforward. Here are the steps to follow:

1. Unbox the speakers and connect the power cable to the left speaker.
2. Connect the right speaker to the left speaker using the included speaker cable.
3. Turn on the speakers by pressing the power button on the left speaker.
4. Connect the speakers to your device using Bluetooth or the included 3.5mm audio cable.
5. Adjust the volume and other settings using the control panel on the left speaker or the remote control.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• High-quality sound with clear and detailed audio.
• Sleek and modern design that fits well in any room.
• Bluetooth 5.0 for a stable and seamless wireless connection.
• Easy to set up and use with a control panel and remote control.
• Affordable price compared to other wireless speakers in the market.

Cons

• No built-in battery, so they need to be plugged in to work.
• No microphone or voice assistant integration.
• The remote control requires line of sight to work, so it may not work well in some situations.
• No display or indicator for the volume level or other settings.

Customer Reviews

Customers love the Edifier MS50A Wireless Speaker for its high-quality sound, sleek design, and easy setup. The speakers have received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from over 100 customers. The most common complaints are about the lack of a built-in battery and the limited range of the remote control.