Short answer: the HEDD Type 20 MK2 for better sound quality, the Edifier R2850DB for the lower price. The HEDD Type 20 MK2 ranks #26 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.5/5, at $4,798. The Edifier R2850DB ranks #103, rated 3.8/5, at $499.99, $4,298.01 cheaper.
Why pick the Edifier R2850DB: A big three way powered pair with deep bass, enough output for a large room, and Bluetooth, optical and RCA inputs. The tradeoff: The big cabinets need real stand or furniture space, and their bass is slightly boomy.
The HEDD Type 20 MK2 is the better-sounding option. Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R2850DB lacks. Watch for: These results are for ported operation, not every bass or phase setting.
Buy the Edifier R2850DB when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the HEDD Type 20 MK2 when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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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.
Three-way studio monitors with balanced mids, useful deep bass, and switchable ported or sealed bass for different needs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2850DB | HEDD Type 20 MK2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $4,798 per pair |
| Ranked | #103 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #26 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 10.1”W x 12.4”D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) | 14.1”H x 11”W x 13.3”D (358.1 x 279.4 x 337.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 32Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR (Analog/AES) |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) | 34 lbs (15.4 kg) each |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 7” honeycomb composite woofer, 4” honeycomb composite midrange, HEDD AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (HEDD CTRL) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Desk filter, shelf filters) |
| DSP | No | Yes (96kHz/32-bit) |
| Amplifier Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker | 900W (3x300W) |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | Yes |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 26Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 32Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Outputs | - | XLR (AES pass-through) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 120dB @ 1m (per pair) (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.11 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.69 |
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