Short answer: it depends on the class you’re shopping. The S2000MKIII ranks #14 of 25 in the bookshelf-medium class at $594.99; the R2850DB ranks #19 of 21 in the larger bookshelf-large class at $424.99, $170 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.
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.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2850DB | Edifier S2000MKIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $424.99 | $594.99 |
| Ranked | #19 of 20 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #14 of 24 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) | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| 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 | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| DSP | No | - |
| Output Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker | 65w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | - | None |
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier R2850DB: $424.99 Amazon
Pros: 3 way speaker. Deeper bass and more of a fun listen compared to the neutral sound of the HS8. Shockingly close to the HS8 at half the price.
Cons: Quite large and heavy
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 18.1"H x 10.1"W x 12.4"D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" (203mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Output Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs / 23 kg |
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Edifier S2000MKIII: $594.99 Amazon
Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 13.5"H x 7.8"W x 10.8"D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.5" (140mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Output Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | None |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs / 9.4 kg |
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