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 Onkyo GX-30ARC ranks #57, rated 3.7/5, and costs $349, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Why pick the Onkyo GX-30ARC: 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 Neumi BS5P-ARC lacks. The catch: The response rises toward the treble by about 0.48dB per octave.
What the Neumi BS5P-ARC does well: 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.
Buy the Neumi BS5P-ARC. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Onkyo GX-30ARC 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 | Neumi BS5P-ARC | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.00 per pair | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #57 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #51 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way powered, rear-ported | 2-way active |
| Drivers | 1” tweeter, 4” woofer | 1” silk dome tweeter with integrated waveguide, 5” poly-cone woofer |
| Dimensions | approx. 8.7H x 5.8W x 7.9D in each | 10.6H x 7.2W x 8.5D in each |
| Amplifier Power | Class D amplification | 75W total (37.5W per channel) |
| Inputs | HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical, phono/line, 3.5mm aux, Bluetooth 5.3 | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth, USB-C, optical, coaxial, RCA analog |
| Outputs | Subwoofer | - |
| Country | Japan (design) | China |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.69 | 3.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.42 | 7.03 |
| 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 | Yes |
| HDMI Input | Yes | Yes |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Weight | 6.2 lbs (2.8 kg) (primary speaker) | 24.9 lbs (11.3 kg) pair |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 20kHz (Typical In-Room) (Manufacturer specified) |
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