Short answer: the Edifier S1000MKII ranks #31 of 42 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $499.99; the NHT Pro M-00 ranks #42 at $498. Close enough in price that the sound-quality gap is the deciding factor.
What the Edifier S1000MKII offers: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Watch for: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos.
The case for the NHT Pro M-00: Cast aluminum-zinc alloy enclosure doubles as a heatsink for the built-in discrete Class AB amplifier, and both RCA and XLR/TRS inputs are provided with a near-field/far-field voicing switch. The tradeoff: Amir identified a critical flaw: a sudden suck-out in the upper bass frequencies that affects many commonly-used notes.
Buy the Edifier S1000MKII if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the NHT Pro M-00 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the NHT Pro M-00. It ranks near the bottom of the 42 powered bookshelf speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000MKII | NHT Pro M-00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 | $498 pair, discontinued (used market; originally $249 each) |
| Ranked | #31 of 42 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #42 of 42 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) | 9H x 5.7W x 7.3D in |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | RCA, XLR/TRS |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 37 lbs / 16.8 kg | 14 lbs / 6.35 kg each |
| Drivers | 5.5" (140mm) woofer | 1" ferrofluid-cooled fabric dome tweeter, 4.5" treated paper-cone woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | No | - |
| Output Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 75W RMS continuous, 150W peak (per speaker) |
| DSP | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier S1000MKII: $499.99 Amazon
Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Very close to the S2000MKIII, almost no reason to pay more
Cons: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos. As one of Edifier’s warmer-tuned lifestyle HiFi speakers, it isn’t voiced for the flat, neutral response of a measurement-verified monitor.
Full Edifier S1000MKII review and specifications →
| 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 |
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NHT Pro M-00: $498 pair, discontinued (used market; originally $249 each)
Pros: Cast aluminum-zinc alloy enclosure doubles as a heatsink for the built-in discrete Class AB amplifier, and both RCA and XLR/TRS inputs are provided with a near-field/far-field voicing switch.
Cons: Amir identified a critical flaw: a sudden suck-out in the upper bass frequencies that affects many commonly-used notes. Treble peaks on-axis, and vertical-axis performance is particularly problematic. In-room response turns notably bright in rooms with absorptive surfaces. Comparing directly to the JBL 305P Mark II, Amir found the NHT sounded “dead and bright” while the JBL was “balanced” with “rich and warm detail,” concluding, “I would not remotely use the NHT M-00 relative to JBL 305P Mark ii. The difference in overall fidelity and pleasantness is immense.” Long discontinued; not recommended even on the used market.
Full NHT Pro M-00 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 9H x 5.7W x 7.3D in |
| Drivers | 1" ferrofluid-cooled fabric dome tweeter, 4.5" treated paper-cone woofer |
| Inputs | RCA, XLR/TRS |
| Output Power | 75W RMS continuous, 150W peak (per speaker) |
| Weight | 14 lbs / 6.35 kg each |
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