Short answer: the Edifier S1000MKII, if you are buying new. The M-Audio BX5 D3 ranks higher than it (#42 vs #82 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, 3.9/5 vs 3.3/5) but is discontinued, so only consider it used; the Edifier S1000MKII is still sold new at $399.99.
Why pick the Edifier S1000MKII: A self-powered stereo pair with optical, coaxial, analog and Bluetooth inputs that makes switching sources simple. The tradeoff: High-resolution input support is not a guarantee of perfect tuning, and the fixed internal amplification prevents the gradual upgrades possible with separates.
The M-Audio BX5 D3 is the better-sounding choice. A budget studio monitor with balanced inputs and room adjustment for a basic home studio. The tradeoff: The response slopes downward by about 0.65dB per octave, potentially softening treble relative to the midrange.
Buy the Edifier S1000MKII if you want one new; the M-Audio BX5 D3 is discontinued, so only look for it used.
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A self-powered stereo pair with optical, coaxial, analog and Bluetooth inputs that makes switching sources simple.
A budget studio monitor with balanced inputs and room adjustment for a basic home studio.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000MKII | M-Audio BX5 D3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $399.99 per pair | $637.22 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #82 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #42 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) | 10H x 6.9W x 7.8D in |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR and TRS |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 12.3 lbs (5.6 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 1-inch silk tweeter, 5-inch Kevlar woofer |
| App | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | - |
| EQ | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 100W each |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| 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) | 52Hz-35kHz |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Enclosure | - | Active 2-way, rear-ported |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.09 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.69 |
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