Short answer: the PreSonus Eris Studio 5, if you are buying new. The PreSonus Eris E5 XT ranks higher than the Edifier R1700BT (#70 vs #88 of 108 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued; its replacement, the PreSonus Eris Studio 5, is rated 3.6/5 at $299.98 and is still sold new.
Why pick the PreSonus Eris E5 XT: An affordable 5 inch studio monitor with fairly deep bass and balanced XLR, TRS and RCA inputs. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R1700BT lacks. The catch: The response has bass and treble emphasis with a recessed crossover region; smooth directivity carries that imbalance into room reflections rather than fixing it.
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 PreSonus Eris Studio 5, the replacement for the discontinued PreSonus Eris E5 XT; it is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier R1700BT.
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Specifications Side By Side
| PreSonus Eris E5 XT | Edifier R1700BT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $239.98 per pair Discontinued | $219.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #70 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #88 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 46.9Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | - |
| Dimensions | 10.2”H x 7”W x 7.7”D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) | 10”H x 6.1”W x 8.4”D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA | Bluetooth, RCA Input |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) each | 14.6 lbs (6.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 5” (127mm) woofer | 4” (102mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | No |
| Amplifier Power | 80w Per Speaker | 66w RMS Per Speaker |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.58 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.00 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Outputs | - | None |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- PreSonus Eris E5 XT: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
- Edifier R1700BT: reviews by DSAUDIO.review.
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