Short answer: the S1000MKII, and our own review says so directly. Our notes describe it as very close to the S2000MKIII, almost no reason to pay more. It ranks #16 of 25 powered bookshelf speakers at $399.99; the S2000MKIII ranks #14 at $594.99, $195 more for two places higher.
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 S1000MKII. Our own notes make the value case explicitly, and the sound is described as nearly identical.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000MKII | Edifier S2000MKIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 | $594.99 |
| Ranked | #16 of 24 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #14 of 24 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 | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Output Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 65w RMS Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | - | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier S1000MKII: $399.99 Amazon
Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Very close to the S2000MKIII, almost no reason to pay more
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6"H x 7.6"W x 11.6"D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.5" (140mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Output Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | None |
| Weight | 37 lbs / 16.8 kg |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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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 |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Edifier S1000MKII vs Edifier S2000MKIII sound.DEMO
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Edifier S2000MKIII vs Klipsch The Three II sound.DEMO
- DSAUDIO.review: DSAUDIO.review Edifier R2850DB vs Edifier S2000MKIII sound.DEMO
- DSAUDIO.review: Edifier S2000MKIII vs Edifier S3000PRO Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
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