Short answer: the Edifier R1700BT, if you are buying new. The M-Audio BX5 D3 ranks higher than it (#42 vs #88 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, 3.9/5 vs 3.2/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Edifier R1700BT is still sold new at $219.99.
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 M-Audio BX5 D3 is the better-sounding option. A budget studio monitor with balanced inputs and room adjustment for a basic home studio. The catch: The response slopes downward by about 0.65dB per octave, potentially softening treble relative to the midrange.
Buy the Edifier R1700BT new; the M-Audio BX5 D3 is no longer sold new, so it only makes sense as a used find.
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A compact powered pair with Bluetooth and analog inputs for easy desktop listening without a separate amplifier.
A budget studio monitor with balanced inputs and room adjustment for a basic home studio.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R1700BT | M-Audio BX5 D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 per pair | $637.22 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #88 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #42 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) | 10H x 6.9W x 7.8D in |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 52Hz-35kHz |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA Input | XLR and TRS |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer | 1-inch silk tweeter, 5-inch Kevlar 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 | 100W each |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Enclosure | - | Active 2-way, rear-ported |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.09 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.69 |
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