Short answer: the JBL 305P MKII. It ranks #18 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $319. The Edifier R1700BT ranks #88, rated 3.2/5, at $219.99, $99.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The JBL 305P MKII is the better-sounding option. Budget studio monitors with balanced sound and wide coverage that keeps the stereo image stable across a desk. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R1700BT lacks. The tradeoff: The 3.3dB midrange span and rising response show it is not perfectly neutral.
Why pick the Edifier R1700BT: 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 JBL 305P MKII. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $99.01 you would save on the Edifier R1700BT does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| JBL 305P MKII | Edifier R1700BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $319.00 per pair | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #18 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #88 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 11.7”H x 7.3”W x 9.1”D (297.2 x 185.4 x 231.1 mm) | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 49 Hz - 20 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 43Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Inputs | XLR, TRS | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) each | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 81w Per Speaker | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Sensitivity | 91.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.38 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.52 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | 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 |
| Outputs | - | None |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- JBL 305P MKII: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner, Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
- Edifier R1700BT: 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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