Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-UNF for a compact nearfield monitor, the Edifier S1000W for digital inputs. The LP-UNF’s 1-inch dome tweeter sits on a waveguide crossed unusually low at 1.9kHz to a 4.5-inch ported midwoofer, but F3 of 54Hz and F10 of 39Hz mean bass rolls off quickly below about 40Hz. The S1000W counters with a high resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-UNF. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier S1000W and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000W | Kali Audio LP-UNF | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 per pair | $349.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #81 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #45 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) | 10”H x 6.5”W x 7.4”D (254 x 165 x 188 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 39Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, USB-C (digital), RCA, TRS |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 4.5” woofer, 1” Textile Dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| EQ | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 160W total (Class D, 2-channel bi-amped) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 39Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 54Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 88.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.67 |
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