Short answer: the Edifier R1700BT. It ranks #88 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.2/5, at $219.99; the Fluid Audio FX50 V2 ranks #103, rated 2.7/5, and costs $298, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the Fluid Audio FX50 V2: A coaxial studio monitor with balanced inputs, boundary controls and flexible mounting for compact installs. The catch: Scores of 1.80 standalone and 4.42 with an ideal subwoofer indicate poor native tonal accuracy.
The Edifier R1700BT is the better-sounding pick. A compact powered pair with Bluetooth and analog inputs for easy desktop listening without a separate amplifier. The catch: Listening impressions suggest a bass-and-treble-forward balance rather than strict neutrality.
Buy the Edifier R1700BT. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Fluid Audio FX50 V2 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Fluid Audio FX50 V2 | Edifier R1700BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $298 per pair | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #103 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #88 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | Active coaxial, front-ported | - |
| Drivers | 1-inch silk tweeter coaxially mounted in 5-inch paper woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz-22kHz +/-2dB | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 90W each | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB | - |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS and RCA | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Dimensions | 9.2H x 6.9W x 9.1D in | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) each | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.80 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.42 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Outputs | - | None |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | - | No |
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