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Edifier Hecate G2000 Pro Review: Clear and Colorful
A unique-looking set of RGB-laden speakers that offers an impressive soundstage as well as multi-source connectivity options.
The clear speaker enclosure and RGB aren’t for everyone's tastes
Finicky double-presses of buttons needed for switching between lighting modes and stored audio EQ
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Why settle for ordinary when you can spice up your gaming setup with a pair of unique-looking RGB-laden desktop PC speakers? Edifier’s Hecate G2000 Pro speakers instantly stand out in both looks and sound, with the small desktop 2.0 speakers outputting a much larger soundstage than their size would have you believe. These versatile speakers are enjoyable for both gaming and music listening, and offer good value with plenty of connectivity options.
The design of the Edifier Hecate G2000 Pro 2.0 system has a different speaker design that I haven't really seen before: A squished and elongated hexagonal shape, with a clear, see-through speaker enclosure and bright RGB lighting. They look unique and modern, maybe even a little futuristic — and while I’m not a fan of the overuse of RGB lighting in general, I like them. (You can also easily turn the lighting off, so you aren’t left stuck with distracting flashing lights 24/7.) Both speakers aim the sound toward your ears with a 10° tilted angle built into the shape of the speaker, so there's no need for any angled desktop speaker pads or stands.
The right speaker contains all the tech, with controls on the top of the speaker — four rubberized silicone buttons — and power and connectivity options on the rear. The two speakers are connected by a hardwired 1.5-meter braided cord, which is plenty of length for most desk sizes. Large rubber feet on the bottom of the speakers soothe vibrations and stop the speakers from slipping around the space. The speakers are solidly built and feel very sturdy and weighty when you hold them.
On the rear of the speakers is the opening for the bass reflex port, a clear port that you can see inside the transparent speaker enclosure, and complete with a little mesh dust filter midway along the port to keep the inside of the enclosure clean.
I put the Edifier Hecate G2000 Pro speakers through their paces, testing them while gaming and listening to lossless audio via my PC and via Bluetooth on my phone.
In gaming, the sound is clear and positional audio cues are easy to detect. The 7.1 virtual surround sound is enabled via the Xear software and does some heavy lifting in games that have good positional audio composition; however, in games that have more of a stereo soundscape, the 7.1 just seems to add echo and reverb to the mix, and doesn’t sound good at all. While playing Battlefield 6, I was impressed with the volume and gravitas of the cinematic explosions and sound of crumbling infrastructure, with individual sounds of gunfire and footsteps easily identifiable in the chaos. My set of Logitech speakers that I usually use on my gaming PC includes a subwoofer, so the bass rumble of explosions is far greater — with the desk and room vibrating when the volume is high. You won’t get that with the Edifier Hecate G2000 Pro, but the rumble is still impressive for a small 2.0 speaker setup, and the clarity and depth of the soundstage are impressive.