Short answer: the Edifier R2000DB, if you are buying new. The M-Audio BX5 D3 ranks higher than it (#42 vs #80 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, 3.9/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Edifier R2000DB is still sold new at $299.99.
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 tradeoff: Listening impressions suggest a midrange-forward presentation.
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 R2000DB, since the M-Audio BX5 D3 is discontinued and only worth hunting down used.
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A simple powered stereo pair with Bluetooth, two analog inputs and optical for desktop or living room listening.
A budget studio monitor with balanced inputs and room adjustment for a basic home studio.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2000DB | M-Audio BX5 D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 per pair | $637.22 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #80 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #42 of 108 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) | 10H x 6.9W x 7.8D in |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 52Hz-35kHz |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical | XLR and TRS |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 1-inch silk tweeter, 5-inch Kevlar woofer |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 100W each |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.0 | - |
| 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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