Short answer: the Edifier R2000DB. It ranks #80 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $299.99; the Avantone Pro Active MixCube ranks #107, rated 1.7/5, and costs $518, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The case for the Avantone Pro Active MixCube: A single driver studio reference cube for checking how mixes translate to small speakers, not for general listening. The catch: It is not a full-range music speaker.
The Edifier R2000DB is the better-sounding option. A simple powered stereo pair with Bluetooth, two analog inputs and optical for desktop or living room listening. Watch for: Listening impressions suggest a midrange-forward presentation.
Buy the Edifier R2000DB. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Avantone Pro Active MixCube and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Avantone Pro Active MixCube | Edifier R2000DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $518 per pair | $299.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #107 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #80 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | Powered sealed full-range monitor | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60W RMS Class AB | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz-17kHz | 55Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB at 1m | - |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR/TRS combo | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Dimensions | 6.5H x 6.5W x 6.5D in | 11.3”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (285.8 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) |
| Drivers | 5.25-inch paper-cone driver; 5.25-inch paper-cone driver; 5.25-inch paper-cone driver; 5.25-inch paper-cone driver | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| Spinorama Preference Score | -3.58 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 1.16 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| EQ | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 4.0 |
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