Short answer: the Edifier S3000MKII for better sound quality, the Edifier MR5 for the lower price. The Edifier S3000Pro ranks higher than the Edifier MR5 (#102 vs #78 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Edifier S3000MKII, is rated 3.9/5 at $999.97; the Edifier MR5 is rated 3.3/5 at $349.99, $649.98 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. Watch for: The substantial cabinet size requires more space than a typical desktop pair.
The case for the Edifier MR5: A three way desktop monitor pair with a dedicated midrange, LDAC Bluetooth, balanced inputs, app EQ and a headphone jack. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Edifier S3000Pro lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S3000Pro lacks. Watch for: Erin’s CTA-2034 data shows upper-midrange and treble irregularities, while off-axis response narrows more quickly than ideal above about 2-3kHz.
Buy the Edifier MR5 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 MR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 per pair Discontinued | $349.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #102 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #78 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) | 6.3”W x 10.4”H x 11”D (159 x 264 x 280 mm) (active); 159W x 264H x 257D mm (passive) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux |
| Outputs | None | 3.5mm headphone |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer | 5-inch woofer + 3.75-inch midrange + 1-inch silk-dome tweeter (each) |
| App | No | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | LDAC, SBC |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 78w RMS Per Speaker | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg) | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Maximum SPL | - | 101dB (Manufacturer specified, 1m) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 85dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Measurement Source | - | Erin’s Audio Corner |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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