Short answer: the Edifier R1700BT. It ranks #88 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $219.99. The Donner Dyna 3 ranks #105, rated 1.8/5, at $89, $130.99 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Edifier R1700BT is the better-sounding pick. 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.
What the Donner Dyna 3 does well: A low cost, small powered desktop pair with Bluetooth and several wired inputs for casual background listening. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier R1700BT lacks. The catch: Erin’s Klippel measurements give a negative standalone preference score of -0.06 and only 3.24 with an ideal subwoofer.
Buy the Edifier R1700BT. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $130.99 with the Donner Dyna 3 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R1700BT | Donner Dyna 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 per pair | $89 per pair |
| Ranked | #88 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #105 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) | 5.4” x 5.9” x 8.1” (136 x 150 x 205 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 80Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA Input | Bluetooth, TRS, RCA and 3.5mm |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) | - |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer | 1” dome tweeter; 3” woofer |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 66w RMS Per Speaker | Built in |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension | - | Limited by 3” woofer (Erin’s Audio Corner measurement) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 85.0Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 66.8Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | -0.06 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 3.24 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier R1700BT: reviews by DSAUDIO.review.
- Donner Dyna 3: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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