Short answer: the Genelec 8030C, whose measurements are near-flat with smooth directivity. Its spinorama shows a near-flat on-axis response with excellent predicted in-room response, held back only by a minor measurable dip between 2-3kHz that shows up on and off axis. The Edifier S1000W counters with a high resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit.
Buy the Genelec 8030C. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $1,150.01 with the Edifier S1000W does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000W | Genelec 8030C | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 per pair | $1,750 per pair |
| Ranked | #81 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #3 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) | 11.7”H x 7.4”W x 7”D (297.2 x 188 x 177.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 54Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 11 lbs (5 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 5.1” woofer, 0.75” metal dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass tilt, treble tilt, room response) |
| Amplifier Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 47Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 59Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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