Short answer: the Edifier R2000DB. Both are rated 3.3/5 for sound quality (#80 and #82 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers), and the Edifier R2000DB costs $299.99 against $499.99 for the Edifier S1000MKII, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
S1000MKII pairs optical, coaxial and analog inputs with high-resolution digital support and a 5.5” woofer; Consumer Reports rates its sound accurate and detailed, making it a strong one-box alternative to separates for nearfield listening.
R2000DB drops the coax input but keeps optical and analog connectivity in a smaller 5” woofer cabinet, with listening impressions suggesting a midrange-forward presentation better suited to a simple home stereo setup than critical listening.
Buy the Edifier S1000MKII for the larger woofer, coax input and more accurate rating. Buy the Edifier R2000DB if its smaller footprint fits your desk better and you don’t mind the more midrange-forward sound.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000MKII | Edifier R2000DB | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $299.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #80 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) | 11.3”H x 7.5”W x 9.5”D (285.8 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 17.4 lbs (7.9 kg) |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC |
| EQ | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 60w 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 | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.0 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier S1000MKII: reviews by DSAUDIO.review.
- Edifier R2000DB: reviews by DSAUDIO.review.
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