Short answer: the D12, and it’s the cheaper one. It ranks #2 of 14 in its powered desktop class at $179.99. The R1700BT ranks #22 of 25 in the bookshelf class at $219.99, $40 more for a much weaker relative placement.
The D12 has a genuine, specific strength. Our notes call it a very good value speaker in its category, with a subwoofer line-out for anyone who wants to add low end later, something the R1700BT doesn’t offer.
The R1700BT has no listed pros, and its cons describe a more V-shaped tuning that, like most of the Edifier lineup, isn’t quite as neutral as the Edifier MR4.
Buy the D12 for the stronger value case and the expansion option. Buy the R1700BT only if its specific cabinet size or finish fits your space better than the D12’s.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier D12 | Edifier R1700BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $219.99 |
| Ranked | #2 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #22 of 24 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | None |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | - |
| Stereo | Yes | - |
| Drivers | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters | 4" (102mm) woofer |
| TWS | No | - |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | - |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) | 10"H x 6.1"W x 8.4"D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) | No |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | - |
| Wifi | No | - |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Bluetooth | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier D12: $179.99 Amazon
Pros: A very good value speaker in this desktop category. Subwoofer line out.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (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) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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Edifier R1700BT: $219.99 Amazon
Cons: more V shaped, not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 10"H x 6.1"W x 8.4"D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" (102mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Output Power | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | None |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg |
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