Short answer: the KRK Classic 5. It ranks #74 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.4/5, at $319.99; the Edifier MR5 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, and costs $349.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
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. It keeps a wired aux input, which the KRK Classic 5 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.
What the KRK Classic 5 does well: A basic 5 inch studio monitor with XLR, TRS and RCA inputs, best for someone willing to tune it with EQ. The tradeoff: The native standalone score is 3.47 and the midrange span is a large 6.5dB.
Buy the KRK Classic 5. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier MR5 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR5 | KRK Classic 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 per pair | $319.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #74 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) | 9.7”H x 7.4”W x 11.2”D (246.4 x 188 x 284.5 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 56Hz-30kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux | RCA, TRS, XLR |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | - |
| Weight | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) | 12.9 lbs (5.87 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 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | LDAC, SBC | - |
| EQ | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| 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) | 60.1Hz (Spinorama/Audio Science Review) |
| Sensitivity | 85dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Measurement Source | Erin’s Audio Corner | - |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | - | 54.2Hz (Spinorama/Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.47 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.99 |
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