Short answer: the ADAM Audio A4V for better sound quality, the Edifier R1700BT for the lower price. The ADAM Audio A4V ranks #67 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 3.6/5, at $1,079.98. The Edifier R1700BT ranks #88, rated 3.2/5, at $219.99, $859.99 cheaper.
What the Edifier R1700BT does well: A compact powered pair with Bluetooth and analog inputs for easy desktop listening without a separate amplifier. The tradeoff: Listening impressions suggest a bass-and-treble-forward balance rather than strict neutrality.
The ADAM Audio A4V is the better-sounding option. A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms. The tradeoff: A small average-deviation figure hides a major localized response irregularity: the selected measurement spans 10.8dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.547.
Buy the Edifier R1700BT if the price is the priority over sound quality, or the ADAM Audio A4V if sound quality is the priority over the price.
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A compact powered pair with Bluetooth and analog inputs for easy desktop listening without a separate amplifier.
A compact studio monitor with onboard DSP, placement controls and room correction support for tricky rooms.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R1700BT | ADAM Audio A4V | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 per pair | $1,079.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #88 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #67 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) | 10.6H x 6.2W x 8.7D in |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 58Hz - 41kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA Input | XLR and RCA; Ethernet for control |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) | 12.8 lbs (5.8 kg) each |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer | X-ART folded-ribbon tweeter, 4” MLM woofer |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 66w RMS Per Speaker | 130W RMS each |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Enclosure | - | 2-way active, dual front ports |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.92 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.33 |
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