Short answer: the Audioengine HD6 for better sound quality, the Edifier R1700BT for the lower price. The Audioengine HD6 ranks #41 of 64 powered bookshelf speakers at $817.44. The Edifier R1700BT ranks #50 at $186.99, $630.45 cheaper.
What the Edifier R1700BT offers: Rated 3.5 in the SpeakerRanking database. Watch for: more V shaped, not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4
What the Audioengine HD6 offers: Rated 3.7 in the SpeakerRanking database. Watch for: A bit of an accentuated treble and bass. Slight dip in the midrange.
Buy the Edifier R1700BT if the price matters more than sound quality. Buy the Audioengine HD6 if sound quality matters more than the price.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Edifier R1700BT. It ranks near the bottom of the 64 powered bookshelf speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R1700BT | Audioengine HD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $186.99 | $817.44 |
| Ranked | #50 of 64 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #41 of 64 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) | 11.7"H x 7.2"W x 10"D (298.4 x 184.1 x 254 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA Input | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Outputs | None | RCA Output |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
| Drivers | 4" (102mm) woofer | 5.5" (140mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Output Power | 66w RMS Per Speaker | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier R1700BT: $186.99 Amazon eBay
Cons: more V shaped, not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4
Full Edifier R1700BT review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 10"H x 6.1"W x 8.4"D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" (102mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Output Power | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | None |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg |
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Audioengine HD6: $817.44 Amazon eBay
Cons: A bit of an accentuated treble and bass. Slight dip in the midrange.
Full Audioengine HD6 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 11.7"H x 7.2"W x 10"D (298.4 x 184.1 x 254 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.5" (140mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Output Power | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | RCA Output |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
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