Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Edifier MR4 ranks #72 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $169.99; the Edifier D12 ranks #7 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $179.99.
What the Edifier MR4 does well: A budget desktop monitor pair with balanced TRS inputs, tone controls and a front headphone jack. The tradeoff: Bass reaches -3dB around 79Hz, so deep extension should not be inferred from the overall flat trend.
Why pick the Edifier D12: A stereo desktop speaker in one box with Bluetooth, aux and RCA inputs, and a lot of sound for the money. Watch for: Bass is limited by its 57Hz specification.
Buy the Edifier MR4 at $169.99 if you want a powered bookshelf speaker. Buy the Edifier D12 at $179.99 if you want a powered desktop speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR4 | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 per pair | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #72 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #7 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Dimensions | 9”H x 5.5”W x 7.6”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm) | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| Outputs | Headphone | Subwoofer line out |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Monitor and Music modes) | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Amplifier Power | 42W RMS total (21W per speaker) | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 79Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 57Hz |
| Sensitivity | 78dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.25 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.00 | - |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life | - | No Battery |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| TWS | - | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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