These are not really the same size class, and that is the honest framing here. The Edifier S1000MKII ranks #82 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $499.99; the Edifier D12 ranks #7 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $179.99.
What the Edifier S1000MKII does well: A self-powered stereo pair with optical, coaxial, analog and Bluetooth inputs that makes switching sources simple. The catch: High-resolution input support is not a guarantee of perfect tuning, and the fixed internal amplification prevents the gradual upgrades possible with separates.
The case for the Edifier D12: A stereo desktop speaker in one box with Bluetooth, aux and RCA inputs, and a lot of sound for the money. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S1000MKII lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier S1000MKII lacks.
Buy the Edifier S1000MKII ($499.99) for a powered bookshelf speaker; the Edifier D12 ($179.99) suits a powered desktop speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000MKII | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #82 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #7 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| Outputs | None | Subwoofer line out |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Amplifier Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | - | No Battery |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| TWS | - | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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