Short answer: the Edifier R2000DB for better sound quality, the Neumi BS5P for the lower price. The Edifier R2000DB ranks #26 of 36 powered bookshelf speakers at $299.99. The Neumi BS5P ranks #35 at $150, $149.99 cheaper.
What the Edifier R2000DB offers: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class. Watch for: Slight lacking of bass and treble, slight inverted V EQ profile
What the Neumi BS5P offers: Exceptionally broad connectivity for the price: Bluetooth, optical, coaxial and RCA inputs, remote control and 75W total amplification. Watch for: The original firmware Erin reviewed produces a pronounced V-curve—excess midbass and treble with recessed dialogue/midrange—and is a fidelity step backward from the passive BS5.
Buy the Edifier R2000DB if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Neumi BS5P if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Neumi BS5P. It ranks near the bottom of the 36 powered bookshelf speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2000DB | Neumi BS5P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 | $150/pair |
| Ranked | #26 of 36 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #35 of 36 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) | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical | Bluetooth, optical, coaxial and RCA |
| Weight | 17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg | - |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer | 1" silk-dome tweeter; 5" fiberglass woofer |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | No | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Output Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | - |
| Bass Extension | - | Erin’s response shows usable midbass but limited deep-bass headroom |
| Sensitivity | - | Not applicable (active DSP loudspeaker) |
| Power | - | 75W total |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier R2000DB: $299.99 Amazon
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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Neumi BS5P: $150/pair Amazon
Pros: Exceptionally broad connectivity for the price: Bluetooth, optical, coaxial and RCA inputs, remote control and 75W total amplification. The 5-inch fiberglass woofer/1-inch silk-dome platform has generally useful directivity outside port resonances and therefore responds well to corrective EQ. Compact dimensions and ample nearfield volume make it practical for a desk or small room.
Cons: The original firmware Erin reviewed produces a pronounced V-curve—excess midbass and treble with recessed dialogue/midrange—and is a fidelity step backward from the passive BS5. Nearfield treble above 8kHz rises as much as 4dB relative to farfield, distortion is already substantial at 86dB, and compression becomes severe above 96dB. Port resonances further contaminate the response. Erin later measured improved firmware, but buyers must confirm revision. Passive sensitivity and impedance are not applicable.
Full Neumi BS5P review and specifications →
| Bass Extension | Erin's response shows usable midbass but limited deep-bass headroom |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 1" silk-dome tweeter; 5" fiberglass woofer |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, optical, coaxial and RCA |
| Power | 75W total |
| Sensitivity | Not applicable (active DSP loudspeaker) |
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