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 R1700BT ranks #88, rated 3.2/5, at $219.99. The price gap is small enough that the sound-quality ranking should decide it.
The Neumi BS5P-ARC is the better-sounding pick. An inexpensive powered pair with HDMI ARC, an easy way to upgrade TV sound with stereo speakers. 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 R1700BT: A compact powered pair with Bluetooth and analog inputs for easy desktop listening without a separate amplifier. Watch for: Listening impressions suggest a bass-and-treble-forward balance rather than strict neutrality.
Buy the Neumi BS5P-ARC. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier R1700BT at the same price, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Neumi BS5P-ARC | Edifier R1700BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 per pair | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #51 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #88 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 |
| Dimensions | 10.6H x 7.2W x 8.5D in each | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 75W total (37.5W per channel) | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, USB-C, optical, coaxial, RCA analog | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Country | China | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.84 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.03 | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) pair | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Typical In-Room) (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Outputs | - | None |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| EQ | - | No |
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