Edifier S2000MKIII vs Midiplus MI5 II

Short answer: the Edifier S2000MKIII for better sound quality, the Midiplus MI5 II for the lower price. The Edifier S2000MKIII ranks #29 of 64 powered bookshelf speakers at $699.99. The Midiplus MI5 II ranks #57 at $169, $530.99 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 Midiplus MI5 II offers: A compact 5-inch powered pair with balanced inputs, Bluetooth and 100W RMS total output. The local Spinorama snapshot measures 49Hz extension and reaches 4.09 with a subwoofer. Watch for: The 1.81 raw preference score reflects notable tonal unevenness, and one powered cabinet drives the other through a proprietary cable. Brand support and US retail availability are thinner than mainstream monitor alternatives.

Buy the Edifier S2000MKIII if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Midiplus MI5 II if the price matters more than sound quality.

If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Midiplus MI5 II. It ranks near the bottom of the 64 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: $699.99 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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Midiplus MI5 II: $169/pair eBay

Pros: A compact 5-inch powered pair with balanced inputs, Bluetooth and 100W RMS total output. The local Spinorama snapshot measures 49Hz extension and reaches 4.09 with a subwoofer.

Cons: The 1.81 raw preference score reflects notable tonal unevenness, and one powered cabinet drives the other through a proprietary cable. Brand support and US retail availability are thinner than mainstream monitor alternatives.

Full Midiplus MI5 II review and specifications →

Dimensions	10.1H x 6.7W x 9.4D in
Drivers	1-inch silk tweeter, 5-inch fiberglass woofer
Enclosure	Powered 2-way rear-ported
Frequency Response	50Hz-25kHz
Inputs	TRS, RCA, 3.5mm, Bluetooth
Maximum SPL	103dB
Power Output	100W RMS per pair

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