Short answer: the Edifier MR5. It ranks #78 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.3/5) at $349.99 and is still sold new; the Midiplus MI5 II ranks #97 (rated 3.0/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Midiplus MI5 II’s replacement, the Midiplus MI5 II V2, is rated 3.1/5 at $169.
The case for the Midiplus MI5 II: An inexpensive powered monitor pair with balanced inputs, Bluetooth and fairly deep bass for the size. The catch: The 2.24 standalone and 4.53 ideal-subwoofer scores show significant problems above the bass region.
Why pick the Edifier MR5: A three way desktop monitor pair with a dedicated midrange, LDAC Bluetooth, balanced inputs, app EQ and a headphone jack. The tradeoff: 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 Edifier MR5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Midiplus MI5 II is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Midiplus MI5 II | Edifier MR5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169 per pair Discontinued | $349.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #97 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #78 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Weight | 9.1 lbs (4.14 kg) | 22.9 lbs (10.38 kg) |
| Enclosure | Powered 2-way rear-ported | - |
| Drivers | 1-inch silk tweeter, 5-inch fiberglass woofer | 5-inch woofer + 3.75-inch midrange + 1-inch silk-dome tweeter (each) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz-25kHz | 46Hz-40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS per pair | 110W RMS total (Manufacturer specified) |
| Maximum SPL | 103dB | 101dB (Manufacturer specified, 1m) |
| Inputs | TRS, RCA, 3.5mm, Bluetooth | Balanced XLR, balanced 6.35mm TRS, RCA, 3.5mm Aux |
| Dimensions | 10.1H x 6.7W x 9.4D in | 6.3”W x 10.4”H x 11”D (159 x 264 x 280 mm) (active); 159W x 264H x 257D mm (passive) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.24 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.53 | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Outputs | - | 3.5mm headphone |
| App | - | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | LDAC, SBC |
| EQ | - | Yes (app EQ and rear high/low controls) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 85dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Measurement Source | - | Erin’s Audio Corner |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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