Short answer: the M-Audio BX4 BT. It ranks #85 of 105 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.3/5, at $218. The Edifier R1700BT ranks #87, rated 3.2/5, at $175.99, $42.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the M-Audio BX4 BT does well: A 4.5” Kevlar woofer and 1” silk tweeter per side with Bluetooth, RCA, 1/4” TRS and a front aux input, based on the M-Audio BX4 D3. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The case for the Edifier R1700BT: A compact powered pair with analog and Bluetooth connectivity for uncomplicated desktop listening. The catch: Listening impressions suggest a bass-and-treble-forward balance rather than strict neutrality.
Buy the M-Audio BX4 BT. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $42.01 saving on the Edifier R1700BT is not enough to make up the difference.
Worth knowing: the M-Audio BX4 BT has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.0 to 3.6, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| M-Audio BX4 BT | Edifier R1700BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $218.00 per pair | $175.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #85 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #87 of 105 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 1x 1” silk dome tweeter, 1x 4.5” Kevlar woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer |
| Frequency Response | 69Hz - 22kHz (manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS total (2x 25W RMS, 120W peak) | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Inputs | RCA, 1/4” TRS, 3.5mm aux, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8.9”H x 6.1”W x 6.9”D (226 x 155 x 175 mm) | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Weight | 9.8 lbs (4.46 kg) each | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Enclosure | MDF, bass reflex | - |
| Outputs | - | None |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | - | No |
| XLR Input | - | No |
| RCA Input | - | Yes |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
M-Audio BX4 BT: $218.00 per pair Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the M-Audio BX4 D3 (smaller bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 3.4/5), the M-Audio BX5 D3 (larger bookshelf, ranked higher, rated 3.9/5) and the M-Audio BX8 D3 (larger bookshelf, rated 4/5).
Pros: A 4.5” Kevlar woofer and 1” silk tweeter per side with Bluetooth, RCA, 1/4” TRS and a front aux input, based on the M-Audio BX4 D3.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers. Rated only to 69Hz, so bass is light without a subwoofer, and its 25W per side amplifiers are modest.
Full M-Audio BX4 BT review and specifications →
| Released | Mar 2022 (4 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 50W RMS total (2x 25W RMS, 120W peak) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Dimensions | 8.9”H x 6.1”W x 6.9”D (226 x 155 x 175 mm) |
| Drivers | 1x 1” silk dome tweeter, 1x 4.5” Kevlar woofer |
| Enclosure | MDF, bass reflex |
| Frequency Response | 69Hz - 22kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | RCA, 1/4” TRS, 3.5mm aux, Bluetooth |
| Weight | 9.8 lbs (4.46 kg) each |
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Edifier R1700BT: $175.99 per pair Amazon eBay
Pros: A compact powered pair with analog and Bluetooth connectivity for uncomplicated desktop listening. Its self-contained design avoids the need for a separate amplifier.
Cons: Listening impressions suggest a bass-and-treble-forward balance rather than strict neutrality. Its analog and Bluetooth connections are less convenient for sources that require optical or HDMI input.
Full Edifier R1700BT review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| App | No |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Dimensions | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Optical Input | No |
| Outputs | None |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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