Short answer: the Edifier S1000W for better sound quality, the Audioengine HD4 for the lower price. The Edifier S1000W ranks #46 of 60 powered bookshelf speakers at $599.99. The Audioengine HD4 ranks #53 at $429, $170.99 cheaper.
What the Edifier S1000W offers: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi Watch for: 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.
What the Audioengine HD4 offers: Rated 3.3 in the SpeakerRanking database. Watch for: Not a great sounding speaker for the high price.
Buy the Edifier S1000W if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Audioengine HD4 if the price matters more than sound quality.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 60 powered bookshelf speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000W | Audioengine HD4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 | $429.00 |
| Ranked | #46 of 60 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #53 of 60 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) | 9"H x 5.5"W x 6.5"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 165.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input |
| Outputs | None | RCA Output |
| Weight | 37 lbs / 16.8 kg | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
| Drivers | 5.5" (140mm) woofer | 4" (102mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | No | No |
| Output Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier S1000W: $599.99 Amazon eBay
Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi
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 S1000W 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 |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, 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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Audioengine HD4: $429.00 Amazon eBay
Cons: Not a great sounding speaker for the high price.
Full Audioengine HD4 review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 9"H x 5.5"W x 6.5"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 165.1 mm) |
| Drivers | 4" (102mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input |
| Output Power | 50w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | RCA Output |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg |
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