Short answer: the Kali Audio LP-UNF. It ranks #45 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.9/5, at $349; the Edifier MR5 ranks #78, rated 3.3/5, and costs $349.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The Kali Audio LP-UNF is the better-sounding choice. A compact desktop speaker system with USB, Bluetooth and analog inputs, and sound that stays even whether you sit or stand. The catch: The 2.9dB midrange span masks local response ripples; listening-window narrow-band deviation of 0.467 is behind the best monitors.
What the Edifier MR5 does well: A three way desktop monitor pair with a dedicated midrange, LDAC Bluetooth, balanced inputs, app EQ and a headphone jack. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Kali Audio LP-UNF lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Kali Audio LP-UNF lacks. Watch for: Erin’s CTA-2034 data shows upper-midrange and treble irregularities, while off-axis response narrows more quickly than ideal above about 2-3kHz.
Buy the Kali Audio LP-UNF. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier MR5 and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Kali Audio LP-UNF | Edifier MR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.00 per pair | $349.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #45 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 39Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 54Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, USB-C (digital), RCA, TRS | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux |
| Drivers | 4.5” woofer, 1” Textile Dome tweeter | 5-inch woofer + 3.75-inch midrange + 1-inch silk-dome tweeter (each) |
| App | No | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| EQ | No | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) |
| Weight | 17.2 lbs (7.8 kg) | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) |
| Sensitivity | 88.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 85dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.60 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.67 | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 10”H x 6.5”W x 7.4”D (254 x 165 x 188 mm) | 6.3”W x 10.4”H x 11”D (159 x 264 x 280 mm) (active); 159W x 264H x 257D mm (passive) |
| Amplifier Power | 160W total (Class D, 2-channel bi-amped) | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) |
| Frequency Response | 39Hz - 25kHz (-10dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 6.0 |
| Outputs | - | 3.5mm headphone |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | LDAC, SBC |
| Maximum SPL | - | 101dB (Manufacturer specified, 1m) |
| Measurement Source | - | Erin’s Audio Corner |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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