Short answer: the Edifier R2000DB. Both are rated 3.3/5 for sound quality (#80 and #78 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Edifier R2000DB costs $299.99 against $349.99 for the Edifier MR5, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
The MR5 is the studio-style three-way. A 5-inch woofer, a 3.75-inch midrange and a silk tweeter reach 51Hz before falling 3dB in Erin’s measurements, and it adds balanced XLR and TRS inputs, LDAC, an app EQ and a headphone output. Its upper mids and treble are uneven, and it compresses when pushed.
The R2000DB is the home-stereo pair. Its 5-inch woofers run on 60W per speaker, with several analog inputs plus optical for a TV or CD player. Listeners describe a midrange-forward presentation. It has no balanced inputs or EQ app, so it suits a living room or desk more than a studio.
Buy the Edifier R2000DB. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $50 less than the Edifier MR5.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR5 | Edifier R2000DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 per pair | $299.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #80 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) | 11.3”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (285.8 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | - |
| 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” (127mm) woofer |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | SBC |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) | 60w 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 | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
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