Short answer: the JBL 305P MKII, called a fantastic value in studio monitors. The only knock on it is possible slight hissing from the amps at low levels. The Edifier S2000MKIII offers a high resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit.
Buy the JBL 305P MKII. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier S2000MKIII 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 S2000MKIII | JBL 305P MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $594.98 per pair | $319.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #71 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #18 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) | 11.7”H x 7.3”W x 9.1”D (297.2 x 185.4 x 231.1 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) | 49 Hz - 20 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.24 | 5.38 |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR, TRS |
| 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 | 81w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) each |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | 7.52 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| 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 |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 91.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
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