Short answer: the Edifier D12 as the better value, the Audio Pro C5 MkII for neutral sound. The D12 is called a very good value speaker in this desktop category, and at $179.99 it undercuts the C5 MkII at $300 by $120.01. The C5 MkII’s case is its pretty neutral sound, though it has no battery.
On the Audio Pro C5 MkII side: Pretty neutral sound. The tradeoff: No battery.
The case for the Edifier D12: A very good value speaker in this desktop category.
Buy the Audio Pro C5 MkII when sound quality outweighs the price for you, and the Edifier D12 when the price outweighs sound quality instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Pro C5 MkII | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $300 each | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #1 of 17 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #7 of 17 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Partially | Yes |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)) | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported | ported |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 9.8" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast | - |
| Amplifier Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.2 | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Audio Pro C5 MkII: $300 each Amazon eBay
Pros: At 2.4 kg, Audio Pro C5 MkII combines 4” woofer, 2x 0.75” tweeters with Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA. Ac-powered operation and limited-stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use.
Cons: Bass is limited by its 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) specification.
Full Audio Pro C5 MkII review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 41W (2x8W + 25W) |
| App | Yes |
| Aux Input | No |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 9.8" x 5.1" x 5.9" (250 x 130 x 150 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" woofer, 2x 0.75" tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | Yes (AirPlay 2 multi-room) |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Stereo | Partially |
| Streaming Services | Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 5.3 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz)) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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Edifier D12: $179.99 each Amazon eBay
Pros: At 4.6 kg, Edifier D12 combines 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters with Bluetooth, Aux, RCA. Ac-powered operation and stereo playback make its feature set practical for its intended room or portable use. Measured bass extension of 57Hz (-10dB).
Cons: Bass is limited by its 57Hz specification. There is no companion app.
Full Edifier D12 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Stereo | Yes |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| TWS | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
| XLR Input | No |
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