Short answer: the ADAM Audio T5V if sound quality matters most, the Edifier MR4 if price matters most. The ADAM Audio T5V ranks #38 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.0/5, at $464. The Edifier MR4 ranks #72, rated 3.5/5, at $169.99, $294.01 cheaper.
The ADAM Audio T5V is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. An affordable studio monitor with an even midrange, decent bass and rear trims for placement. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.65 against 3.25 for the Edifier MR4. Its bass reaches about 58.6Hz before falling 3dB, against 79Hz for the Edifier MR4. The catch: The response rises toward the treble by about 0.56dB per octave, so the small midrange span should not be mistaken for flat full-band response.
The case for the Edifier MR4: A budget desktop monitor pair with balanced TRS inputs, tone controls and a front headphone jack. It keeps a wired aux input, which the ADAM Audio T5V lacks. The tradeoff: Bass reaches -3dB around 79Hz, so deep extension should not be inferred from the overall flat trend.
Buy the ADAM Audio T5V if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier MR4 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the ADAM Audio T5V reaches 58.6 Hz (3 dB down) against 79 Hz for the Edifier MR4, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the ADAM Audio T5V scores 7.0 against 6.0 for the Edifier MR4 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T5V | Edifier MR4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 per pair | $169.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #38 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #72 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 58.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 79Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 11.7”H x 7”W x 11.7”D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm) | 9”H x 5.5”W x 7.6”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux |
| Weight | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) each | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Monitor and Music modes) |
| Amplifier Power | 70w Per Speaker | 42W RMS total (21W per speaker) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.65 | 3.25 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.02 | 6.00 |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Outputs | - | Headphone |
| Sensitivity | - | 78dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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Where the Ratings Come From
- ADAM Audio T5V: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review, DSAUDIO.review and Jasper Tech.
- Edifier MR4: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner, Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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