Short answer: the Edifier M60. It ranks #9 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $199.99; the Edifier R1700BT ranks #88, rated 3.2/5, and costs $219.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Why pick the Edifier R1700BT: 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 Edifier M60 does well: Small desktop speakers with even sound, USB, Bluetooth and included stands, easy to set up at a desk. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier R1700BT lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R1700BT lacks. Watch for: The on-axis response rises by about 0.57dB per octave, so the tonal balance becomes brighter toward the treble.
Buy the Edifier M60. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier R1700BT 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 R1700BT | Edifier M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 per pair | $199.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #88 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA Input | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | SBC, LDAC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 66w RMS Per Speaker | 66W total (33W per speaker) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.33 |
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