These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Edifier MR5 ranks #78 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $349.99; the Edifier D12 ranks #7 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $179.99.
What the Edifier MR5 does well: A three way desktop monitor pair with a dedicated midrange, LDAC Bluetooth, balanced inputs, app EQ and a headphone jack. The catch: Erin’s CTA-2034 data shows upper-midrange and treble irregularities, while off-axis response narrows more quickly than ideal above about 2-3kHz.
What the Edifier D12 does well: A stereo desktop speaker in one box with Bluetooth, aux and RCA inputs, and a lot of sound for the money. The catch: Bass is limited by its 57Hz specification.
Buy the Edifier MR5 ($349.99) for a powered bookshelf speaker; the Edifier D12 ($179.99) suits a powered desktop speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR5 | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 per pair | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #7 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop 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) | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | Subwoofer line out |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 5-inch woofer + 3.75-inch midrange + 1-inch silk-dome tweeter (each) | 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Amplifier Power | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| 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 | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | - | No Battery |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| TWS | - | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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