Short answer: the Edifier R2000DB. It ranks #40 of 64 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $299.99; the Audioengine HD6 ranks #41 and costs $817.44, 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 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 R2000DB. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Audioengine HD6 and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2000DB | Audioengine HD6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $817.44 |
| Ranked | #40 of 64 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #41 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) | 11.7"H x 7.2"W x 10"D (298.4 x 184.1 x 254 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer | 5.5" (140mm) 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 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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