Short answer: the Neumann KH120 MKII, about as flat as the reviewer has measured. Its CEA2034 spinorama also shows excellent directivity aside from a minor blip around 2kHz. The Edifier S1000W’s case is a high resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit.
Buy the Neumann KH120 MKII. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $1,298.01 with the Edifier S1000W does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000W | Neumann KH120 MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.99 per pair | $1,898.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #81 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #2 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) | 11.3”H x 7.2”W x 8.9”D (287 x 182.9 x 226.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 44Hz - 21kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) each |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 5.25” woofer, 1” titanium fabric dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (MA 1 alignment) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (via DSP) |
| Amplifier Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker | 245W (145W woofer + 100W 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) | - | 36Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 46Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| Maximum SPL | - | 116.8dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 6.49 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 8.44 |
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