Short answer: the Edifier MR3. It ranks #11 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $149.99; the Edifier S2000MKIII ranks #71, rated 3.5/5, and costs $594.98, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the Edifier S2000MKIII: A powered bookshelf pair with deep bass, Bluetooth and optical inputs that handle high resolution audio for music listening. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Edifier MR3 lacks. Watch for: The 4.0dB midrange span and uneven predicted room response suggest meaningful coloration.
Why pick the Edifier MR3: An affordable desk pair with balanced sound, Bluetooth, and tone controls, a good first set of monitors. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S2000MKIII lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier S2000MKIII lacks. The catch: Local response ripples remain: the measured 300Hz-5kHz span is 4.5dB and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.538.
Buy the Edifier MR3. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier S2000MKIII and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S2000MKIII | Edifier MR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $594.98 per pair | $149.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #71 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #11 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 7.8”W x 10.8”D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) | 8.7”H x 4.9”W x 7.3”D (220 x 125.5 x 185 mm) (active); 220H x 125.5W x 176D mm (passive) |
| Frequency Response | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) | 52Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.24 | 3.91 |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Balanced TRS, RCA, Aux, Bluetooth |
| Outputs | None | 3.5mm headphone |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 3.5” mid-low driver, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC |
| EQ | No | Yes (rear knobs and app room compensation) |
| Amplifier Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker | 36W total (18W per speaker) |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | 6.53 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 83.3dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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