Short answer: the Edifier MR5. Both are rated 3.3/5 for sound quality (#78 and #83 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Edifier MR5 costs $349.99 against $699 for the Kali Audio IN-UNF, with sound quality a draw, the lower price decides it.
The case for the Edifier MR5: 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 Kali Audio IN-UNF does well: A desk system of small coaxial satellites and a bass module, with DSP placement controls and USB-C, optical and balanced inputs. The tradeoff: The intended desk geometry is part of the acoustic design.
Buy the Edifier MR5. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $349.01 less than the Kali Audio IN-UNF.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR5 | Kali Audio IN-UNF | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 per pair | $699 per pair |
| Ranked | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #83 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) | Bass module: 11.6”H x 19.4”W x 5.25”D; satellites: 6.25” diameter |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 47Hz - 21kHz +/-3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux | USB-C, optical, 3.5mm, balanced TRS |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | - |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) | 24.7 lbs (11.2 kg) |
| Drivers | 5-inch woofer + 3.75-inch midrange + 1-inch silk-dome tweeter (each) | Bass module: two opposed 4.5” woofers; satellites: 4” coincident midrange with 1” textile-dome tweeter |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | - |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) | 100W LF + 60W mid/HF per channel (continuous) |
| Maximum SPL | 101dB (Manufacturer specified, 1m) | 103dB peak at 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 47Hz (manufacturer specified; Erin did not publish an anechoic F3) |
| 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 | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 39Hz (manufacturer specified; Erin did not publish an anechoic F10) |
| Crossover Frequency | - | 280Hz LF-to-midrange; 2.8kHz midrange-to-HF |
| DSP | - | Yes (placement/boundary and tonal trims) |
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