Edifier S2000MKIII vs Edifier R1700BT

Short answer: the Edifier S2000MKIII for better sound quality, the Edifier R1700BT for the lower price. The Edifier S2000MKIII ranks #29 of 60 powered bookshelf speakers at $594.98. The Edifier R1700BT ranks #49 at $186.99, $407.99 cheaper.

What the Edifier S2000MKIII offers: Spinorama’s digitized measurements show unusually deep extension for a powered bookshelf speaker: 40.5Hz at -3dB and 37Hz at -6dB. Its preference score is 3.58 without a subwoofer and 5.34 with one, placing it just above the KRK Classic 5 and Edifier MR4 on the same with-subwoofer measure. It also accepts digital input up to 24-bit/192kHz. Watch for: The Spinorama record is low-quality data digitized from a scanned graph rather than an independent Klippel measurement, so the score carries more uncertainty. Frequency deviation is 4.0dB, predicted in-room smoothness is only 0.107, and the response needs substantial EQ around 1kHz and 3.3kHz to approach neutrality.

What the Edifier R1700BT offers: Rated 3.5 in the SpeakerRanking database. Watch for: more V shaped, not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4

Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier R1700BT if the price matters more than sound quality.

If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Edifier R1700BT. It ranks near the bottom of the 60 powered bookshelf speakers, so look higher up the list instead.

Specifications Side By Side

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The Two Speakers In Full

Edifier S2000MKIII: $594.98 Amazon eBay

Pros: Spinorama’s digitized measurements show unusually deep extension for a powered bookshelf speaker: 40.5Hz at -3dB and 37Hz at -6dB. Its preference score is 3.58 without a subwoofer and 5.34 with one, placing it just above the KRK Classic 5 and Edifier MR4 on the same with-subwoofer measure. It also accepts digital input up to 24-bit/192kHz.

Cons: The Spinorama record is low-quality data digitized from a scanned graph rather than an independent Klippel measurement, so the score carries more uncertainty. Frequency deviation is 4.0dB, predicted in-room smoothness is only 0.107, and the response needs substantial EQ around 1kHz and 3.3kHz to approach neutrality.

Full Edifier S2000MKIII review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	13.5"H x 7.8"W x 10.8"D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm)
Drivers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama)
Inputs	Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Output Power	65w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Spinorama Preference Score	3.58 without subwoofer; 5.34 with subwoofer
Weight	20.7 lbs / 9.4 kg

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Edifier R1700BT: $186.99 Amazon eBay

Cons: more V shaped, not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4

Full Edifier R1700BT review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	10"H x 6.1"W x 8.4"D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm)
Drivers	4" (102mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, RCA Input
Output Power	66w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg

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