Short answer: the Edifier R2000DB. It ranks #40 of 64 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $299.99; the Audioengine HD4 ranks #54 and costs $429, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Edifier R2000DB offers: Rated 3.7 in the SpeakerRanking database. Watch for: Slight lacking of bass and treble, slight inverted V EQ profile
What the Audioengine HD4 offers: Rated 3.3 in the SpeakerRanking database. Watch for: Not a great sounding speaker for the high price.
Buy the Edifier R2000DB. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Audioengine HD4 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Audioengine HD4. It ranks near the bottom of the 64 powered bookshelf speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2000DB | Audioengine HD4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $429.00 |
| Ranked | #40 of 64 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #54 of 64 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 11.3"H x 7.5"W x 9.5"D (285.8 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) | 9"H x 5.5"W x 6.5"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 165.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer | 4" (102mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Output Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | - | RCA Output |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier R2000DB: $299.99 Amazon eBay
Cons: Slight lacking of bass and treble, slight inverted V EQ profile
Full Edifier R2000DB review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 11.3"H x 7.5"W x 9.5"D (285.8 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Output Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
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Audioengine HD4: $429.00 Amazon eBay
Cons: Not a great sounding speaker for the high price.
Full Audioengine HD4 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 9"H x 5.5"W x 6.5"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 165.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" (102mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input |
| Output Power | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | RCA Output |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
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