Short answer: the Neumann KH80 DSP for sound near identical to the 8020D, the Edifier S2000MKIII for the price. The KH80’s catch is a high price at $1,198. The S2000MKIII costs $594.98 and offers a high resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit.
Buy the Neumann KH80 DSP. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $603.02 you would save on the Edifier S2000MKIII does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S2000MKIII | Neumann KH80 DSP | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $594.98 per pair | $1,198 per pair |
| Ranked | #71 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #4 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) | 13.6”H x 10.8”W x 9.6”D (345.4 x 274.3 x 243.8 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) | 57 Hz - 25 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.24 | 5.89 |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | XLR |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 4.1” woofer, 1” fabric dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (MA 1 alignment) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | - |
| EQ | No | Yes (via DSP) |
| Amplifier Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker | 140W (90W woofer + 50W tweeter) |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | 8.25 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| 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 (-10dB) | - | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| Sensitivity | - | 91.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 110.7dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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