Short answer: the Focal Alpha 50 EVO, described as more neutral than the great HS5. That is the clearest sonic claim on either side of this pairing. The Edifier S2000MKIII’s case rests on a high resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit.
Buy the Focal Alpha 50 EVO. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $63.02 saving on the Edifier S2000MKIII is not enough to make up the difference.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S2000MKIII | Focal Alpha 50 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $594.98 per pair | $658 per pair |
| Ranked | #71 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #53 of 108 in Medium 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) | 12.2”H x 9”W x 9.4”D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) | 45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.24 | 1.04 |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR, TRS, RCA |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 5” (127mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Amplifier Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker | 60w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 13.2 lbs (6.0 kg) each |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | 5.70 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| 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 | No |
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