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 S1000MKII ranks #82, rated 3.3/5, and costs $499.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Neumi BS5P-ARC is the better-sounding option. An inexpensive powered pair with HDMI ARC, an easy way to upgrade TV sound with stereo speakers. The tradeoff: 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 S1000MKII: A self-powered stereo pair with optical, coaxial, analog and Bluetooth inputs that makes switching sources simple. Watch for: High-resolution input support is not a guarantee of perfect tuning, and the fixed internal amplification prevents the gradual upgrades possible with separates.
Buy the Neumi BS5P-ARC. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier S1000MKII and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Neumi BS5P-ARC | Edifier S1000MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $219.99 per pair | $499.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #51 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #82 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active | - |
| Drivers | 1” silk dome tweeter with integrated waveguide, 5” poly-cone woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 10.6H x 7.2W x 8.5D in each | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | 75W total (37.5W per channel) | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, USB-C, optical, coaxial, RCA analog | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| 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 | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) pair | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Typical In-Room) (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Outputs | - | None |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX HD |
| EQ | - | No |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
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