Short answer: it depends on the class you’re shopping. The S2000MKIII ranks #71 of 108 in the bookshelf-medium class at $594.98; the R2850DB ranks #103 of 119 in the larger bookshelf-large class at $499.99, $94.99 less.
The R2850DB’s pitch is a bigger, bassier alternative to the reference standard. A genuine 3-way design our notes call shockingly close to the Yamaha HS8 at half that speaker’s price, trading the HS8’s neutrality for a deeper, more fun-leaning sound. The cost is size: it’s quite large and heavy at 23 kg (50.7 lbs).
The S2000MKIII’s case is narrower: high-resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit, with no listed cons at all.
Buy the R2850DB if you want a bigger, warmer 3-way sound and don’t mind the size. Buy the S2000MKIII if high-resolution digital input specifically matters to your setup.
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A big three way powered pair with deep bass, enough output for a large room, and Bluetooth, optical and RCA inputs.
A powered bookshelf pair with deep bass, Bluetooth and optical inputs that handle high resolution audio for music listening.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2850DB | Edifier S2000MKIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $594.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #103 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #71 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) | 13.5”H x 7.8”W x 10.8”D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, aptX HD |
| EQ | No | No |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker | 65w 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.24 |
| Outputs | - | None |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.99 |
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