Short answer: the Neumann KH120 MKII, whose spinorama is about as flat as the reviewer has measured. It also shows excellent directivity aside from a minor blip around 2kHz. The Edifier R1280DB is the budget option: strong bass output and power handling for the price and no bottoming out or distortion when played loud, but not as neutral as the Edifier MR4.
Buy the Edifier R1280DB if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the Neumann KH120 MKII if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R1280DB | Neumann KH120 MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $189.99 per pair | $1,898.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #94 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #2 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 63Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) - shares the R1280T driver and cabinet; read from that measurement | 46Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53.2Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | 36Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Dimensions | 9.2”H x 5.7”W x 7.7”D (233.7 x 144.8 x 195.6 mm) | 11.3”H x 7.2”W x 8.9”D (287 x 182.9 x 226.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 55 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 44Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) each |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer | 5.25” woofer, 1” titanium fabric dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (MA 1 alignment) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (via DSP) |
| Amplifier Power | 42w RMS Total | 245W (145W woofer + 100W tweeter) |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 116.8dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.49 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.44 |
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