Short answer: the Edifier S3000Pro. It ranks #29 of 31 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $900; the Klipsch The Sevens ranks #31 and costs $999.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Edifier S3000Pro offers: High resolution digital input up to 96khz/24bit Watch for: Its documented strengths make it a credible option in this class.
What the Klipsch The Sevens offers: Genuinely good bass - reaches about 40 Hz in-room with a solid, controlled thump and no real strain, backed by measured extension to F3 49Hz/F10 36Hz. “Wireless” design only requires one power outlet: a single signal cable runs… Watch for: Notably narrower horizontal radiation than its stablemate, the Klipsch The Nines, meaning less favorable room interaction and a smaller sweet spot - the reviewer suspects this is a meaningful part of why he preferred the Nines.
Buy the Edifier S3000Pro. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Klipsch The Sevens and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip both of these and look higher up the 31 powered bookshelf speakers instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S3000Pro | Klipsch The Sevens | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 | $999.99 |
| Ranked | #29 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #31 of 31 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 14.5"H x 9.1"W x 14"D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm) | 16.375"H x 8.125"W x 13.1875"D |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB | HDMI, Phono, 3.5mm, USB, Optical, Bluetooth |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Drivers | 6.5" (165mm) woofer | 6.5" high-excursion woofer, 1" titanium tweeter on Tractrix horn |
| App | No | Yes (treble/mid/bass EQ, subwoofer output, dynamic bass mode) |
| Bluetooth | No | - |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | - |
| DSP | No | - |
| Output Power | 78w RMS Per Speaker | 200W total (400W peak) |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs / 13.5 kg | 22.3 lbs (primary), 19.9 lbs (secondary) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 49Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 36Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported, rear flared port |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier S3000Pro: $900 Amazon
Pros: High resolution digital input up to 96khz/24bit
Full Edifier S3000Pro review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| DSP | No |
| Dimensions | 14.5"H x 9.1"W x 14"D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5" (165mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB |
| Output Power | 78w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | None |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs / 13.5 kg |
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Klipsch The Sevens: $999.99 Amazon
Pros: Genuinely good bass - reaches about 40 Hz in-room with a solid, controlled thump and no real strain, backed by measured extension to F3 49Hz/F10 36Hz. “Wireless” design only requires one power outlet: a single signal cable runs from the primary speaker to the secondary, so only the primary needs a power cable. Extensive inputs - HDMI, phono, 3.5mm, USB, optical, plus Bluetooth. Companion app exposes treble/mid/bass adjustment, subwoofer output, and a dynamic bass mode, giving real tuning flexibility. Good linearity overall once EQ’d - dropping the treble by 1-2dB got the reviewer to a more satisfying tonal balance.
Cons: Notably narrower horizontal radiation than its stablemate, the Klipsch The Nines, meaning less favorable room interaction and a smaller sweet spot - the reviewer suspects this is a meaningful part of why he preferred the Nines. Out of the box (flat EQ), the top end is a bit too lifted/bright. A persistent dip in the upper mid-range (2-4kHz) that the reviewer found dull and lifeless regardless of EQ tweaking to the treble control - he felt this region specifically needed better tuning from Klipsch, not just a treble slider adjustment. Response isn’t quite flat even after adjustment - there’s peaking up around 8kHz that reinforces a scooped-sounding in-room balance at the listening seat.
Full Klipsch The Sevens review and specifications →
| App | Yes (treble/mid/bass EQ, subwoofer output, dynamic bass mode) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 36Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 49Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Dimensions | 16.375"H x 8.125"W x 13.1875"D |
| Drivers | 6.5" high-excursion woofer, 1" titanium tweeter on Tractrix horn |
| Inputs | HDMI, Phono, 3.5mm, USB, Optical, Bluetooth |
| Output Power | 200W total (400W peak) |
| Weight | 22.3 lbs (primary), 19.9 lbs (secondary) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear flared port |
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