Short answer: the Edifier MR3. It ranks #11 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $149.99; the Edifier R2000DB ranks #80, rated 3.3/5, and costs $299.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
What the Edifier R2000DB does well: A simple powered stereo pair with Bluetooth, two analog inputs and optical for desktop or living room listening. The catch: Listening impressions suggest a midrange-forward presentation.
Why pick the Edifier MR3: An affordable desk pair with balanced sound, Bluetooth, and tone controls, a good first set of monitors. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier R2000DB lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R2000DB lacks. Watch for: Local response ripples remain: the measured 300Hz-5kHz span is 4.5dB and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.538.
Buy the Edifier MR3. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier R2000DB and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2000DB | Edifier MR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 per pair | $149.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #80 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #11 of 48 in Small 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) | 8.7”H x 4.9”W x 7.3”D (220 x 125.5 x 185 mm) (active); 220H x 125.5W x 176D mm (passive) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 52Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical | Balanced TRS, RCA, Aux, Bluetooth |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 3.5” mid-low driver, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (rear knobs and app room compensation) |
| Amplifier Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 36W total (18W per speaker) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | 5.4 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 83.3dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.53 |
| Outputs | - | 3.5mm headphone |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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