Short answer: the Edifier S3000MKII for better sound quality, the Edifier MR4 for the lower price. The Edifier S3000Pro ranks higher than the Edifier MR4 (#102 vs #72 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Edifier S3000MKII, is rated 3.9/5 at $999.97; the Edifier MR4 is rated 3.5/5 at $169.99, $829.98 cheaper.
What the Edifier S3000Pro does well: A large powered pair with digital and analog inputs and tone controls, a complete music system with no separate amplifier needed. The tradeoff: The substantial cabinet size requires more space than a typical desktop pair.
Why pick the Edifier MR4: A budget desktop monitor pair with balanced TRS inputs, tone controls and a front headphone jack. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S3000Pro lacks. The catch: Bass reaches -3dB around 79Hz, so deep extension should not be inferred from the overall flat trend.
Buy the Edifier MR4 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Edifier S3000MKII, the replacement for the discontinued Edifier S3000Pro, is rated higher but costs $999.97.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S3000Pro | Edifier MR4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 per pair Discontinued | $169.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #102 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #72 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 14.5”H x 9.1”W x 14”D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm) | 9”H x 5.5”W x 7.6”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB | TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux |
| Outputs | None | Headphone |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | - |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Monitor and Music modes) |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 78w RMS Per Speaker | 42W RMS total (21W per speaker) |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg) | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 79Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 78dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.25 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.00 |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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