Short answer: the Edifier MR5. Both are rated 3.3/5 for sound quality (#78 and #79 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Edifier MR5 costs $349.99 against $1,048 for the Audioengine HD6, and with sound quality even, the cheaper one is the better buy.
Why pick the Edifier MR5: A three way desktop monitor pair with a dedicated midrange, LDAC Bluetooth, balanced inputs, app EQ and a headphone jack. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Audioengine HD6 lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Audioengine HD6 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.
The case for the Audioengine HD6: A self-contained powered stereo pair with Bluetooth, analog and optical inputs, and an RCA output, no separate amplifier needed. The catch: Listening impressions describe bass and treble emphasis with a recessed midrange, which may suit casual listening better than neutral monitoring.
Buy the Edifier MR5. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $698.01 less than the Audioengine HD6.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR5 | Audioengine HD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 per pair | $1,048.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #79 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 6.3”W x 10.4”H x 11”D (159 x 264 x 280 mm) (active); 159W x 264H x 257D mm (passive) | 11.7”H x 7.2”W x 10”D (298.4 x 184.1 x 254 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | RCA variable output (subwoofer) |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) |
| Drivers | 5-inch woofer + 3.75-inch midrange + 1-inch silk-dome tweeter (each) | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified, 1m) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Sensitivity | 85dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | - |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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