Short answer: the Palmer STUDIMON 5. It ranks #68 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 3.6/5, at $599.98. The Edifier S1000MKII ranks #82, rated 3.3/5, at $499.99, $99.99 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Palmer STUDIMON 5 is the better-sounding pick. A plain compact studio monitor with balanced XLR and TRS inputs that fits easily into a home studio setup. The catch: The trace spans 4.0dB from 300Hz to 5kHz and estimates -3dB bass around 80Hz, with local irregularities despite the level overall trend.
What the Edifier S1000MKII does well: 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 Palmer STUDIMON 5. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $99.99 with the Edifier S1000MKII does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Palmer STUDIMON 5 | Edifier S1000MKII | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $599.98 per pair | $499.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #68 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #82 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | 2-way active, rear-ported | - |
| Drivers | 0.75” soft-dome tweeter, 5” woofer | 5.5” (140mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 10.6H x 7.5W x 8.5D in | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Weight | 8.6 lbs (3.9 kg) each | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 60W each (30W LF, 30W HF) | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Inputs | Balanced XLR and 1/4” TRS | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Country | Germany (design) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.48 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.37 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) (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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