Short answer: the Focal Alpha 50 EVO, described as more neutral than the great HS5. The Alpha 50 EVO is the more neutral option here, and that is the clearest sonic claim on either side of this pairing. The Edifier S1000W’s case rests on a high resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit.
Buy the Focal Alpha 50 EVO. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $58.01 with the Edifier S1000W does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000W | Focal Alpha 50 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 per pair | $658 per pair |
| Ranked | #81 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #53 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) | 12.2”H x 9”W x 9.4”D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 60w Per Speaker |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 1.04 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 5.70 |
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