Short answer: the Onkyo GX-30ARC. It ranks #57 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.7/5, at $349; the Edifier S1000MKII ranks #82, rated 3.3/5, and costs $499.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The Onkyo GX-30ARC is the better-sounding option. A compact desk or TV speaker pair with HDMI ARC, optical and USB inputs in one simple setup. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S1000MKII lacks. Watch for: The response rises toward the treble by about 0.48dB per octave.
The case for the Edifier S1000MKII: A self-powered stereo pair with optical, coaxial, analog and Bluetooth inputs that makes switching sources simple. The catch: 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 Onkyo GX-30ARC. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier S1000MKII and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Onkyo GX-30ARC | Edifier S1000MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.00 per pair | $499.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #57 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #82 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way powered, rear-ported | - |
| Drivers | 1” tweeter, 4” woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | approx. 8.7H x 5.8W x 7.9D in each | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | Class D amplification | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical, phono/line, 3.5mm aux, Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | None |
| Country | Japan (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.69 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.42 | - |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | Yes | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) (primary speaker) | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX HD |
| EQ | - | No |
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