Short answer: the Edifier S2000MKIII. It ranks #71 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.5/5, at $594.98. The Edifier S1000MKII ranks #82, rated 3.3/5, at $499.99, $94.99 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
Both share the same headline feature: high-resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit, and neither has a single listed con.
The two-place ranking gap is real, just small relative to the price gap. If ranking position alone decides it, the S2000MKIII edges ahead; if value per dollar decides it, the math favors the S1000MKII clearly.
Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $94.99 you would save on the Edifier S1000MKII does not close the gap.
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A self-powered stereo pair with optical, coaxial, analog and Bluetooth inputs that makes switching sources simple.
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 S1000MKII | Edifier S2000MKIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $594.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #71 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) | 13.5”H x 7.8”W x 10.8”D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Outputs | None | None |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC, aptX HD |
| EQ | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 60w 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 |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.99 |
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