Short answer: the Dynaudio LYD 5. It ranks #6 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $998. The Edifier MR5 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, at $349.99, $648.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Dynaudio LYD 5 is the better-sounding choice. An affordable studio monitor with highly accurate, uncolored midrange, especially strong when paired with a subwoofer. Watch for: Bass reaches -3dB around 72Hz, so it gives up low-frequency weight to deeper-reaching monitors.
The Edifier MR5 is the deeper-bass pick. A three way desktop monitor pair with a dedicated midrange, LDAC Bluetooth, balanced inputs, app EQ and a headphone jack. Its bass reaches about 51Hz before falling 3dB, against 68Hz for the Dynaudio LYD 5. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Dynaudio LYD 5 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Dynaudio LYD 5 lacks. Watch for: Erin’s CTA-2034 data shows upper-midrange and treble irregularities, while off-axis response narrows more quickly than ideal above about 2-3kHz.
Buy the Dynaudio LYD 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $648.01 you would save on the Edifier MR5 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Dynaudio LYD 5 | Edifier MR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $998 per pair | $349.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Dimensions | 10.2”H x 6.7”W x 8.3”D (260 x 170 x 211 mm) | 6.3”W x 10.4”H x 11”D (159 x 264 x 280 mm) (active); 159W x 264H x 257D mm (passive) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 21kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 11.9 lbs (5.4 kg) each | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” woofer, 28mm soft dome tweeter | 5-inch woofer + 3.75-inch midrange + 1-inch silk-dome tweeter (each) |
| App | No | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| EQ | No | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (50W LF, 50W HF) | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Outputs | - | 3.5mm headphone |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | LDAC, SBC |
| Maximum SPL | - | 101dB (Manufacturer specified, 1m) |
| Sensitivity | - | 85dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Measurement Source | - | Erin’s Audio Corner |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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