Short answer: the Edifier S1000MKII. It ranks #82 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $499.99. The Fluid Audio FX50 V2 ranks #103, rated 2.7/5, at $298, $201.99 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the Fluid Audio FX50 V2 does well: A coaxial studio monitor with balanced inputs, boundary controls and flexible mounting for compact installs. Watch for: Scores of 1.80 standalone and 4.42 with an ideal subwoofer indicate poor native tonal accuracy.
The Edifier S1000MKII is the better-sounding option. A self-powered stereo pair with optical, coaxial, analog and Bluetooth inputs that makes switching sources simple. The tradeoff: High-resolution input support is not a guarantee of perfect tuning, and the fixed internal amplification prevents the gradual upgrades possible with separates.
Buy the Edifier S1000MKII. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $201.99 with the Fluid Audio FX50 V2 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Fluid Audio FX50 V2 | Edifier S1000MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $298 per pair | $499.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #103 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #82 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 | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz-22kHz +/-2dB | 45Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 90W each | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 110dB | - |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS and RCA | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Dimensions | 9.2H x 6.9W x 9.1D in | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Weight | 8.4 lbs (3.8 kg) each | 37 lbs (16.8 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 | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Outputs | - | None |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX HD |
| EQ | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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