Short answer: the Genelec G Two on measured sound quality, the Edifier MR4 on price. The Genelec G Two ranks #21 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.3/5, at $1,390. The Edifier MR4 ranks #72, rated 3.5/5, at $169.99, $1,220.01 cheaper.
The Genelec G Two is the more accurate, deeper-bass pick. A compact home speaker built from a studio monitor, with natural, uncolored sound and an RCA input for consumer gear. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.26 against 3.25 for the Edifier MR4. Its bass reaches about 54Hz before falling 3dB, against 79Hz for the Edifier MR4. Watch for: Bass reaches only about 54Hz (-3dB) and fades by about 48Hz (-10dB), so it needs a subwoofer for full-range music or movies.
What the Edifier MR4 does well: A budget desktop monitor pair with balanced TRS inputs, tone controls and a front headphone jack. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Genelec G Two lacks. Watch for: Bass reaches -3dB around 79Hz, so deep extension should not be inferred from the overall flat trend.
Buy the Genelec G Two if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier MR4 if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Measured Differences
- Bass depth: the Genelec G Two reaches 48 Hz (10 dB down) against 59 Hz for the Edifier MR4, about half an octave deeper. You hear more of the lowest bass notes and kick drums.
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Genelec G Two scores 7.6 against 6.0 for the Edifier MR4 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec G Two | Edifier MR4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,390 per pair | $169.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #21 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #72 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 9.5”H x 5.9”W x 5.6”D (242 x 151 x 142 mm) | 9”H x 5.5”W x 7.6”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 56Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | RCA | TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Drivers | 4.1” (105mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter | 4” (102mm) woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | 79Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) | Yes (Monitor and Music modes) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) | 42W RMS total (21W per speaker) |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.26 | 3.25 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.64 | 6.00 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Outputs | - | Headphone |
| Sensitivity | - | 78dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec G Two: Spinorama.org measurements.
- Edifier MR4: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner, Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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