Short answer: the Genelec G Two. It ranks #21 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $1,390. The Edifier S1000MKII ranks #82, rated 3.3/5, at $499.99, $890.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Genelec G Two is the better-sounding pick. A compact home speaker built from a studio monitor, with natural, uncolored sound and an RCA input for consumer gear. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier S1000MKII lacks. The tradeoff: Bass reaches only about 54Hz (-3dB) and fades by about 48Hz (-10dB), so it needs a subwoofer for full-range music or movies.
Why pick the Edifier S1000MKII: 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 Genelec G Two. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $890.01 with the Edifier S1000MKII does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Genelec G Two | Edifier S1000MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,390 per pair | $499.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #21 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #82 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) | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 56Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | RCA | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
| Drivers | 4.1” (105mm) woofer, 0.75” (19mm) metal dome tweeter | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 48Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54Hz (measured, spinorama.org) | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (bass and treble room switches) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter) | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.26 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.64 | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Outputs | - | None |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX HD |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec G Two: Spinorama.org measurements.
- Edifier S1000MKII: reviews by 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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