Short answer: the Neumi BS5P-ARC. It ranks #51 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.8/5, at $219.99. The Edifier MR4 ranks #72, rated 3.5/5, at $169.99, $50 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Neumi BS5P-ARC is the more accurate pick. An inexpensive powered pair with HDMI ARC, an easy way to upgrade TV sound with stereo speakers. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 3.84 against 3.25 for the Edifier MR4. Watch for: Bass is thin: response is down 3dB at about 113Hz and 6dB at about 83Hz, which pulls the standalone score down to 3.84, so plan on adding a subwoofer for movies and music.
Why pick the Edifier MR4: A budget desktop monitor pair with balanced TRS inputs, tone controls and a front headphone jack. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Neumi BS5P-ARC lacks. The tradeoff: Bass reaches -3dB around 79Hz, so deep extension should not be inferred from the overall flat trend.
Buy the Neumi BS5P-ARC. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $50 with the Edifier MR4 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Neumi BS5P-ARC | Edifier MR4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 per pair | $169.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #51 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #72 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active | - |
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter with integrated waveguide, 5” poly-cone woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 10.6H x 7.2W x 8.5D in each | 9”H x 5.5”W x 7.6”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 75W total (37.5W per channel) | 42W RMS total (21W per speaker) |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, USB-C, optical, coaxial, RCA analog | TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux |
| Country | China | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.84 | 3.25 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.03 | 6.00 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) pair | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Typical In-Room) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Outputs | - | Headphone |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Monitor and Music modes) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 79Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 78dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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