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 S2000MKIII ranks #71, rated 3.5/5, at $594.98, $795.02 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Genelec G Two is the more accurate choice. 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 4.24 for the Edifier S2000MKIII. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier S2000MKIII lacks. 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.
Why pick the Edifier S2000MKIII: A powered bookshelf pair with deep bass, Bluetooth and optical inputs that handle high resolution audio for music listening. Watch for: The 4.0dB midrange span and uneven predicted room response suggest meaningful coloration.
Buy the Genelec G Two. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $795.02 saving on the Edifier S2000MKIII is not enough to make up the difference.
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Measured Differences
- 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 S2000MKIII 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 S2000MKIII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,390 per pair | $594.98 per pair |
| Ranked | #21 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #71 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) | 13.5”H x 7.8”W x 10.8”D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 62Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB), 56Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) |
| Inputs | RCA | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Weight | 7.1 lbs (3.2 kg) each | 20.7 lbs (9.4 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) | 65w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 100dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.26 | 4.24 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.64 | 5.99 |
| 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 Version | - | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX HD |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Genelec G Two: Spinorama.org measurements.
- Edifier S2000MKIII: Spinorama.org measurements and 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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