Short answer: the Neumann KH80 DSP if sound quality matters most, the Edifier R1700BT if price matters most. The Neumann KH80 DSP ranks #4 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers, rated 4.6/5, at $1,198. The Edifier R1700BT ranks #88, rated 3.2/5, at $219.99, $978.01 cheaper.
The Neumann KH80 DSP is the better-sounding option. Compact studio monitors with extremely accurate sound and room tuning, ideal for a desk or small studio. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R1700BT lacks. Watch for: Bass reaches -3dB around 59Hz in this measurement, less deep than the KH120 II.
What the Edifier R1700BT does well: 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 Neumann KH80 DSP if sound quality matters more than the price. Buy the Edifier R1700BT if the price matters more than sound quality.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Neumann KH80 DSP | Edifier R1700BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,198 per pair | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #4 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #88 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.6”H x 10.8”W x 9.6”D (345.4 x 274.3 x 243.8 mm) | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 57 Hz - 25 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Weight | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 4.1” woofer, 1” fabric dome tweeter | 4” (102mm) woofer |
| App | Yes (MA 1 alignment) | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 51Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| DSP | Yes | - |
| EQ | Yes (via DSP) | No |
| Sensitivity | 91.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 140W (90W woofer + 50W tweeter) | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Maximum SPL | 110.7dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.89 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.25 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | 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
- Neumann KH80 DSP: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner, Audio Science Review and Joy & Oluv’Sone.
- 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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