Short answer: the Edifier S3000MKII for better sound quality, the Edifier R1700BT for the lower price. The Edifier S3000Pro ranks higher than the Edifier R1700BT (#102 vs #88 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Edifier S3000MKII, is rated 3.9/5 at $999.97; the Edifier R1700BT is rated 3.2/5 at $219.99, $779.98 cheaper.
The case for the Edifier S3000Pro: A large powered pair with digital and analog inputs and tone controls, a complete music system with no separate amplifier needed. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R1700BT lacks. The tradeoff: The substantial cabinet size requires more space than a typical desktop pair.
What the Edifier R1700BT does well: A compact powered pair with Bluetooth and analog inputs for easy desktop listening without a separate amplifier. The tradeoff: Listening impressions suggest a bass-and-treble-forward balance rather than strict neutrality.
Buy the Edifier R1700BT 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 R1700BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 per pair Discontinued | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #102 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #88 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) | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 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 | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Outputs | None | None |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | No |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 78w RMS Per Speaker | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg) | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
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