Short answer: the Edifier S1000W. It ranks #81 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $599.99. The Avantone Pro Active MixCube ranks #107, rated 1.7/5, at $518, $81.99 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
Why pick the Avantone Pro Active MixCube: A single driver studio reference cube for checking how mixes translate to small speakers, not for general listening. The tradeoff: It is not a full-range music speaker.
The Edifier S1000W is the better-sounding choice. An all-in-one powered pair with Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, and several digital and analog inputs. The tradeoff: High-resolution input support does not itself improve acoustic accuracy.
Buy the Edifier S1000W. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $81.99 you would save on the Avantone Pro Active MixCube does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Avantone Pro Active MixCube | Edifier S1000W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $518 per pair | $599.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #107 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #81 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 | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 104dB at 1m | - |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR/TRS combo | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Dimensions | 6.5H x 6.5W x 6.5D in | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 37 lbs (16.8 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 | 5.5” (140mm) 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 | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Outputs | - | None |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | - | No |
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