Short answer: the Topping MA4. It ranks #30 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $449; the Edifier S1000W ranks #36 and costs $599.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
On the Topping MA4 side: Topping’s first loudspeaker, notable for deliberately skipping the DAC and DSP the company built its reputation on. The tradeoff: On axis deviation measures 0.503dB average, on the rougher side for this catalog, and listening window smoothness sits at a moderate 0.44.
The case for the Edifier S1000W: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi. Set against that: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos.
Buy the Topping MA4. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Edifier S1000W and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
If sound quality matters at all to you, skip the Edifier S1000W. It ranks near the bottom of the 48 powered bookshelf speakers, so look higher up the list instead.
Specifications Side By Side
| Topping MA4 | Edifier S1000W | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | 449 EUR/pair | $599.99 |
| Ranked | #30 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #36 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | - |
| Drivers | 1" soft dome tweeter with waveguide, 4" paper cone woofer | 5.5" (140mm) woofer |
| Dimensions | 10"H x 5.5"W x 11.3"D (255 x 140 x 288 mm) (10.04 x 5.51 x 11.34 in) | 13.6"H x 7.6"W x 11.6"D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Weight | 8.3 lbs / 3.78 kg (8.33 lbs) each | 37 lbs / 16.8 kg |
| Power Output (Watts) | 75W total (50W woofer, 25W tweeter, Class D) | - |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz-20kHz +/-3dB | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 49.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) | - |
| Max SPL | 105dB @ 1m | - |
| Sensitivity | 92dB | - |
| Crossover Points | 1.3kHz | - |
| Warranty | 1-2 years (varies by region) | - |
| Country | China | - |
| Inputs | - | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Outputs | - | None |
| App | - | No |
| Bluetooth | - | No |
| EQ | - | No |
| Output Power | - | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
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The Two Speakers In Full
Topping MA4: 449 EUR/pair Audiophonics
Pros: Topping’s first loudspeaker, notable for deliberately skipping the DAC and DSP the company built its reputation on. A single balanced XLR input feeds a fully analog crossover, which Topping argues keeps the signal path free of extra conversion stages. The bass alignment measures a low Q of 0.452, rolling off cleanly rather than peaking, and extension reaches 49.8Hz at -3dB for a compact 4 inch two way, at a genuinely low price.
Cons: On axis deviation measures 0.503dB average, on the rougher side for this catalog, and listening window smoothness sits at a moderate 0.44. No USB, Bluetooth, or digital input of any kind, an unusual limitation from a DAC company and a real constraint if you want a simple all in one desktop setup. This is Topping’s first speaker with no track record in the category, and current US retail availability is limited, most confirmed stock is through European or Indian resellers.
Full Topping MA4 review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 42.9Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 49.8Hz (measured, spinorama.org vendor data) |
| Country | China |
| Crossover Points | 1.3kHz |
| Dimensions | 10"H x 5.5"W x 11.3"D (255 x 140 x 288 mm) (10.04 x 5.51 x 11.34 in) |
| Drivers | 1" soft dome tweeter with waveguide, 4" paper cone woofer |
| Enclosure | ported |
| Frequency Response | 49Hz-20kHz +/-3dB |
| Max SPL | 105dB @ 1m |
| Power Output (Watts) | 75W total (50W woofer, 25W tweeter, Class D) |
| Sensitivity | 92dB |
| Warranty | 1-2 years (varies by region) |
| Weight | 8.3 lbs / 3.78 kg (8.33 lbs) each |
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Edifier S1000W: $599.99 Amazon
Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi
Cons: No independent measurements exist - reviews are limited to informal YouTube sound-comparison videos. As one of Edifier’s warmer-tuned lifestyle HiFi speakers, it isn’t voiced for the flat, neutral response of a measurement-verified monitor.
Full Edifier S1000W review and specifications →
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 13.6"H x 7.6"W x 11.6"D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 5.5" (140mm) woofer |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax |
| Output Power | 60w RMS Per Speaker |
| Outputs | None |
| Weight | 37 lbs / 16.8 kg |
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