Short answer: the Edifier R2850DB. It ranks #103 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $499.99; the Edifier S1000W ranks #81, rated 3.3/5, and costs $599.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Edifier R2850DB does well: A big three way powered pair with deep bass, enough output for a large room, and Bluetooth, optical and RCA inputs. The catch: The big cabinets need real stand or furniture space, and their bass is slightly boomy.
Why pick the Edifier S1000W: An all-in-one powered pair with Wi-Fi streaming, Bluetooth, and several digital and analog inputs. The catch: High-resolution input support does not itself improve acoustic accuracy.
Buy the Edifier R2850DB. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier S1000W 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 R2850DB | Edifier S1000W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $599.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #103 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #81 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 10.1”W x 12.4”D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | No | No |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Outputs | - | None |
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