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Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers

Ranked #1 of 13 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8010A: $700 Bhphotovideo

Pros: An extremely neutral speaker for mastering and mixing recordings. Although for mastering, it’s highly recommended to use a larger speaker with deeper bass extension or add a subwoofer

Cons: Not as deep of bass as the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. Probably not the best choice for general music listening due to the price and limited bass extension.

Full Genelec 8010A review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	67Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	74Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	7.7"H x 4.8"W x 4.5"D (195.6 x 121.9 x 114.3 mm)
Drivers	3" woofer, 0.75" metal dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (Bass tilt, Desk proximity)
Frequency Response	67 Hz-25 kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR
Max SPL	96dB @ 1m
Output Power	50W (25W woofer + 25W tweeter)
Weight	3.3 lbs / 1.5 kg

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Ranked #2 of 13 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor: $299.99 Amazon

Pros: Much deeper bass than any other speaker this size. Wide, consistent horizontal directivity out to about 15kHz gives an unusually good soundstage for such a small speaker, and vertical response stays flat well above the tweeter axis, forgiving desktop placement where the tweeters sit below ear height.

Cons: Slightly boosted bass. Some treble rolloff up high. More hifi sounding than neutral

Full IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	Yes (A2DP)
Dimensions	7.1"H x 3.5"W x 5.3"D (180.3 x 88.9 x 134.6 mm)
Drivers	3" woofer, 0.75" silk dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (Bass/Treble switches, Desktop/Free field)
Frequency Response	55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	RCA, Aux
Max SPL	96dB @ 1m
Output Power	50W total (combined)
Weight	2 lbs / 0.9 kg

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Ranked #6 of 13 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Audioengine HD3: $359.00 Amazon

Cons: Small woofer doesn’t have very deep bass. Slightly boosted treble. High priced

Full Audioengine HD3 review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	58Hz
Bass Extension (-3dB)	65Hz
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, aptX
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Dimensions	9"H x 5.5"W x 6.5"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 165.1 mm)
Drivers	2.75" woofer, 0.75" silk dome tweeter
EQ	No
Frequency Response	65 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input
Max SPL	90dB @ 1m
Output Power	30W total (15W per speaker)
Outputs	RCA Output
Weight	7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg

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Ranked #10 of 13 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Presonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen: $99.99 Amazon

Pros: Includes rear-panel high- and low-frequency shelf tone controls, letting you tailor the sound (helpful for near-wall placement, where the reviewer suggests reducing the bass knob). Distortion and neutrality can be meaningfully improved with simple mods - sealing the rear port and adjusting the tone controls (low +3dB, high -6dB in testing) noticeably flattened the default V-shaped response.

Cons: Stock on-axis response has a pronounced “smiley face” V-curve, with the midrange scooped roughly 6-7dB below the bass and treble - problematic for any mixing or monitoring use. The rear port is too small for the cabinet, producing peaky, boomy bass rather than genuine extension. A strong resonance around 1-2kHz persists even with the port sealed, suggesting an internal standing wave rather than a purely port-related issue. Directivity mismatch between the tweeter and woofer as the woofer narrows with frequency. Hard limiting kicks in above about 86dB, and distortion at 96dB is high - not intended for loud listening. Frequency response measurably drifts over time at moderate-to-high volume (about 1dB shift after 4 minutes at 86dB, worse within a couple minutes at 96dB). In direct comparison, measures 3-5dB hotter in the treble than the Mackie CR3-X, and even after sealing the port and adjusting the tone controls, still measured behind the Mackie overall. Best used aimed off-axis (about 30-40°) and with the port sealed; without EQ/DSP correction, significant tonal problems remain.

Full Presonus Eris E3.5 2nd Gen review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	70Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	80Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	8.3"H x 6"W x 5.5"D (210.8 x 152.4 x 139.7 mm)
Drivers	3.5" woofer, 1" silk dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (Acoustic space)
Frequency Response	80 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	RCA, 1/4" Balanced
Max SPL	95dB @ 1m
Output Power	50W total (25W per speaker)
Outputs	1/8" headphone jack
Sensitivity	87.4dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner)
Weight	8.6 lbs / 3.9 kg

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Ranked #12 of 13 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Mackie CR3-X: $99.99 Amazon

Pros: More neutral overall on-axis response than its closest $100 rival, the PreSonus Eris E3.5 - less of a scooped, V-shaped curve. Distortion at 96dB stays below 3% THD through most of the midrange - no real issues at typical near-field listening levels. Better long-term compression behavior than the PreSonus at both 86dB and 96dB. The reviewer’s pick between the two $100 monitors, even though the PreSonus has tone-adjustment knobs it lacks.

Cons: Still a ported design in too small a cabinet, producing boosted, boomy bass rather than genuine low-end extension. No tone-control knobs for adjusting the sound, unlike the PreSonus. Hard limiting and compression set in significantly above 86dB - not intended for loud listening. Off-axis measurements show the treble smooths out with moderate toe-out, but on-axis it reads as somewhat lifted. Vertical placement matters - going above or below tweeter-ear-level causes real deviation through the crossover region. Benefits substantially from sealing the port to tame the bass hump, a modification the reviewer recommends for both this and the PreSonus.

Full Mackie CR3-X review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	70Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	80Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	8.1"H x 5.5"W x 7.1"D (205.7 x 139.7 x 180.3 mm)
Drivers	3" woofer, 0.75" silk dome tweeter
EQ	No
Frequency Response	80 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	RCA, Aux
Max SPL	92dB @ 1m
Output Power	50W total (25W per speaker)
Outputs	1/8" headphone jack
Sensitivity	96dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner)
Weight	7.7 lbs / 3.5 kg

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Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers

Ranked #6 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Genelec 8020D: $1100 Bhphotovideo

Pros: Klippel-based spinorama measurements show a flat, well-behaved on-axis response from about 60Hz to 10kHz, with listening-window and early-reflections curves tracking closely together - a sign of well-controlled directivity. Horizontal directivity holds tight out to about ±30 degrees before starting to narrow. Applying EQ correction visibly closes the gap between the on-axis and predicted in-room curves, raising the calculated on-axis preference score from 5.4 to 6.4 and the in-room score from 5.6 to 6.6 - a straightforward, worthwhile tuning target for anyone using it with room correction.

Cons: Sound power rolls off starting around 500Hz-1kHz as the small 4.1” woofer/tweeter pair begins to beam, a typical trait of small nearfield monitors at this price. Off-axis response (measured out to 90 degrees) narrows noticeably above 1kHz, so off-center listening loses top-end energy. High price for the driver size.

Full Genelec 8020D review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	56Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	9.5"H x 5.8"W x 5.6"D (241.3 x 147.3 x 142.2 mm)
Drivers	4.1" woofer, 0.75" metal dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (Bass tilt, desk proximity)
Frequency Response	56 Hz - 25 kHz (-6 dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR
Max SPL	103dB @ 1m
Output Power	100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter)
Weight	7.1 lbs / 3.2 kg each

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Ranked #7 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Neumann KH80 DSP: $598.98 Amazon

Pros: Compact 2-way nearfield monitor - a 1” tweeter in an elliptical waveguide over a 4” mid-woofer, crossed over around 1.8kHz with steep 48dB/octave slopes. Exceptionally linear on-axis response, within about ±1.5dB, with essentially nothing worth equalizing beyond a minor, likely port-related wrinkle around 800Hz. Vertical dispersion is unusually wide and consistent for a monitor this size, holding together to roughly ±40° versus the ±20° or so typical of similarly compact designs - a benefit of the steep crossover slopes and waveguide minimizing comb filtering, so listening height and seating posture matter less than on most small monitors. Back-panel switches (freestanding, small/medium/large desk) tailor the low-mid response to compensate for desk-boundary reflections. Distortion in the midrange doesn’t change when high-passed to a subwoofer at 80Hz, showing the drivers already have a clean distortion profile on their own. Maintains good composure and linearity up to about 96dB SPL down to roughly 80Hz before an active protection circuit engages; tested with dense multitone program material rather than a sine sweep, output around 96dB costs only about 1dB in the midrange, putting realistic maximum SPL near 95dB.

Cons: High price for its size, at roughly $1,000/pair. The horizontal pattern stays wide and essentially constant out to about ±30° before beaming and narrowing further out (then flattening again near 2kHz) - a wide, controlled pattern in absolute terms, but one that reflects more high-frequency energy off nearby sidewalls than a narrower design would. At greater listening distances or in more reflective rooms (tested around 6 feet away at 75-80dB), that shows up as a top end that reads a bit hot despite the speaker measuring essentially flat on-axis - a byproduct of its directivity rather than its tonal balance, and mostly moot for genuine nearfield desktop use inside about a meter. The estimated in-room response shows a shallow dip around 1-2kHz and a treble trend running 2-3dB above the midrange in that same far-field estimate. Multitone distortion for a single speaker climbs into the 3-5% range at 96dB SPL, though that’s only really relevant well above typical nearfield listening levels. Bass rolls off below its F3 of 57Hz (F10 48Hz), so the 4” mid-woofer still needs a subwoofer for real low-end content. The companion app for EQ/setup is iPad-only, with no Android or Bluetooth option despite being control-only, and the in-room calibration microphone is a separate purchase in most cases. In a separate comparison test, the smoother-measuring KH80 actually sounded smaller and less present than the cheaper JBL 305P MKII, which had more perceived bass and clarity despite measuring worse on paper.

Full Neumann KH80 DSP review and specifications →

App	Yes (MA 1 alignment)
Bass Extension (-10dB)	51Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	57Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
DSP	Yes
Dimensions	13.6"H x 10.8"W x 9.6"D (345.4 x 274.3 x 243.8 mm)
Drivers	4.1" woofer, 1" fabric dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (via DSP)
Frequency Response	57 Hz - 25 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR
Max SPL	110.7dB @ 1m
Output Power	140W (90W woofer + 50W tweeter)
Sensitivity	91.9dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner)
Weight	9 lbs / 4.1 kg each

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Ranked #9 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Focal Alpha 50 EVO: $314.00 Amazon

Pros: More neutral than the great HS5

Full Focal Alpha 50 EVO review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	12.2"H x 9"W x 9.4"D (309.9 x 228.6 x 238.8 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	45 Hz - 22 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR, TRS, RCA
Output Power	60w Per Speaker
Weight	13.2 lbs / 6.0 kg each

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Ranked #11 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - JBL 305P MKII: $319.00 Amazon

Pros: A fantastic value in studio monitors. Extremely close to the Focal Alpha 50 EVO, almost indistinguishable. Surprisingly deep and wide soundstage. Good horizontal dispersion (~70 degrees). Has a proper limiter that controls output cleanly rather than crudely cutting bass, and holds up well under sustained loud playback with minimal thermal compression.

Cons: Possible slight hissing from the amps at low levels. Rear ported, can be an issue close to walls. A port resonance around 1.6kHz is audible and distracting on some tracks. Midrange is somewhat scooped rather than flat for a studio monitor, and treble runs about 1.5dB hot - Erin’s Audio Corner recommends using the -2dB treble shelf switch. Vertical dispersion narrows around the crossover, so try to stay within about 10 degrees of the tweeter axis.

Full JBL 305P MKII review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	43Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	50Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	11.7"H x 7.3"W x 9.1"D (297.2 x 185.4 x 231.1 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	49 Hz - 20 kHz (+-3 dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR, TRS
Output Power	81w Per Speaker
Sensitivity	91.1dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner)
Weight	10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg each

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Ranked #12 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Adam Audio T5V: $148.79 Amazon

Pros: Better than the HS5 in terms of vocals detail and better low end.

Cons: Elevated, slightly uneven top end from the AMT tweeter, shared with Adam’s other T-series monitors - the rear treble trim only tilts the response rather than flattening it. Distortion, while better controlled than most speakers in this price range, isn’t reference quality.

Full Adam Audio T5V review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	78Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	11.7"H x 7"W x 11.7"D (297.2 x 177.8 x 297.2 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR, RCA
Output Power	70w Per Speaker
Weight	12.6 lbs / 5.7 kg each

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Ranked #13 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Yamaha HS5: $339.98 Amazon

Pros: Very neutral. Excellent for mixing and anything needing a neutral output.

Cons: Not quite as deep of bass as some of the others in this size class. Slight midrange boost.

Full Yamaha HS5 review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	68Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	88Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	11.2"H x 6.7"W x 8.7"D (284.5 x 170.2 x 221 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR
Output Power	45w Per Speaker
Weight	12.1 lbs / 5.5 kg each

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Ranked #18 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - KRK Rokit 5 G4: $337 Amazon

Pros: Deeper bass than the HS5. Good horizontal directivity - the small woofer mates well with the waveguided tweeter. Distortion is quite low at 86dB SPL and scales gradually with volume rather than breaking up suddenly, tweeter hiss is nearly inaudible, and the onboard DSP/app lets you dial in EQ, including for the 680Hz port resonance.

Cons: Not quite as detailed as the HS5, not as good for mixing. A little more hifi sounding

Full KRK Rokit 5 G4 review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	78Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	11.2"H x 7.5"W x 9.5"D (284.5 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	58Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS/XLR
Output Power	55w Per Speaker
Weight	10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg each

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Ranked #19 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Presonus Eris E5 XT: $119.99 Amazon

Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows very smooth, consistent directivity through the crossover region and into the treble, with early reflections tracking the on-axis curve closely.

Cons: On-axis response is uneven, with peaks at both frequency extremes and a dip around the roughly 3kHz crossover, giving a bass-and-treble-heavy tonal balance with the midrange partially recessed. Because directivity is otherwise good, room reflections closely mirror that same imbalance rather than smoothing it out. At 96dB SPL distortion spans a wide range of frequencies, and while dropping to 86dB helps, the woofer or its amplifier remains the weak link.

Full Presonus Eris E5 XT review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	65Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	85Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	10.2"H x 7"W x 7.7"D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS, XLR, RCA
Output Power	80w Per Speaker
Weight	10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg each

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Ranked #21 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - IK Multimedia iLoud MTM: $800 Discontinued Amazon

Pros: Compact MTM layout (two 3.5” midwoofers flanking a 1” tweeter) powered monitor with 100W per speaker and XLR input, well-suited to desktop/nearfield use with great linearity for mixing or mastering. Includes a genuinely effective auto-room-correction microphone that resolved specific room resonance peaks (150Hz and 220Hz in testing), making the midrange sound noticeably more lifelike. Extensive back-panel switches handle desktop vs. free-field placement plus treble/bass adjustment. Harmonic distortion looks good at a moderate 86dB output, appropriate for a speaker this size. Reasonable value at around $799/pair including the calibration mic.

Cons: Native treble tuning runs hot (about 3dB boosted on-axis); the reviewer found the back-panel -3dB switch too aggressive and preferred roughly -1.5dB via external EQ instead. Vertical MTM lobing means listeners need to stay within about 20-25° of the tweeter axis, or the upper-midrange to treble transition suffers significant suckout. Should never be laid on its side (introduces comb filtering); if it must be, the tweeter needs to be pointed directly at the listener. Bass falls off sharply below its F3 of 51Hz (F10 45Hz) - like a cliff - so a subwoofer is required for anything below about 50Hz. Multitone distortion rises sharply at 96dB/1m; the reviewer recommends not exceeding about 86dB for extended listening at any distance. SPL-limited overall: significant bass loss by 96dB, and dynamic range essentially collapses approaching 102dB; maximum broadband output for the pair tops out around 94dB at 1 meter. Horizontal directivity narrows with frequency rather than staying constant, unlike some rival designs. Discontinued.

Full IK Multimedia iLoud MTM review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	40Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	50Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	10.4"H x 5.1"W x 6.3"D (264.2 x 129.5 x 160 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	2x 3.5" (89mm) woofers
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	50 Hz - 24 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR
Output Power	100w Per Speaker
Weight	5.5 lbs / 2.5 kg

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Ranked #24 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Presonus Eris E5: $109.99 Amazon

Cons: More HiFi sounding than the HS5 and not quite as detailed, although with deeper bass and a more fun listen.

Full Presonus Eris E5 review and specifications →

App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	10.2"H x 7"W x 7.7"D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS, XLR, RCA
Output Power	80w Per Speaker
Weight	10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg each

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Ranked #27 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - KRK Classic 5: $280 Amazon

Pros: Good soundstage

Cons: More hifi than studio monitors. Elevated, splashy highs above 4kHz stem from port/woofer resonance glitches, plus directivity error at the crossover dips the upper midrange. Distortion exceeds 100% below 50Hz, and the lack of a waveguide narrows the tweeter’s beam sharply, so toe-in and listening position matter a lot. Not recommended out of the box, but the reviewer said EQ correction turns it into a capable, high-power monitor.

Full KRK Classic 5 review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	62Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	80Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	9.7"H x 7.4"W x 11.2"D (246.4 x 188 x 284.5 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	56Hz-30KHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	RCA, TRS, XLR
Output Power	50w RMS Per Speaker
Weight	12.9 lbs / 5.87 kg

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Ranked #28 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier MR4: $169.99 Amazon

Pros: More balanced than the R1280DB. The value king. Impressively deep, flat bass down to 70Hz for such a small speaker, and its waveguide gives it unusually wide, consistent horizontal directivity for the price. Balanced XLR/TRS inputs are rare this cheap.

Cons: No Bluetooth unlike other Edifier models. Distortion climbs sharply above 86dB SPL, breaking into audible squealing near 96dB, and there’s a dip in the lower treble that needs a bit of EQ or the rear HF control to smooth out. Playback volume is limited with bass-heavy material - pushing it loud brings audible clicking/static.

Full Edifier MR4 review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	58Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	109Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner)
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	9"H x 5.5"W x 7.6"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm)
Drivers	4" (102mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux
Output Power	42w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	Headphone
Sensitivity	78dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner)
Weight	9.9 lbs / 4.5 kg

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Ranked #31 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier R1280DB: $159.98 Amazon

Pros: Same drivers and cabinet as the ASR-measured Edifier R1280T (identical 4” woofer, same 4.9kg enclosure) plus Bluetooth and digital optical/coax inputs the R1280T doesn’t have. ASR’s measurements of that shared platform found the woofer handled a demanding bass-heavy track without bottoming out or audible distortion, and distortion stayed low and inaudible at a normal 86dB SPL listening level. Built-in remote and bass/treble tone controls, no separate preamp needed.

Cons: Shares the R1280T’s jagged on-axis response rather than a neutral one, with a woofer resonance around 5kHz and a tweeter peak near 10kHz that also show up in the directivity data. The reviewer’s raw impression of that platform was “a bit bass heavy and after a track or two, somewhat bright,” and recommends EQ correction; vertical listening window is narrow, so the tweeter needs to be angled toward the ears. Not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4.

Full Edifier R1280DB review and specifications →

App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	62Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) - shares the same driver/cabinet platform as the R1280T; read from that thread's chart
Bass Extension (-3dB)	80Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) - shares the same driver/cabinet platform as the R1280T; read from that thread's chart
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	9.2"H x 5.7"W x 7.7"D (233.7 x 144.8 x 195.6 mm)
Drivers	4" (102mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	55 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Output Power	42w RMS Total
Outputs	None
Weight	10.8 lbs / 4.9 kg

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Ranked #32 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier R2000DB: $399.99 Amazon

Cons: Slight lacking of bass and treble, slight inverted V EQ profile

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	11.3"H x 7.5"W x 9.5"D (285.8 x 190.5 x 241.3 mm)
Drivers	5" (127mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	55Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical
Output Power	60w RMS Per Speaker
Weight	17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg

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Ranked #33 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Audioengine HD6: $817.44 Amazon

Cons: A bit of an accentuated treble and bass. Slight dip in the midrange.

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	11.7"H x 7.2"W x 10"D (298.4 x 184.1 x 254 mm)
Drivers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input, Digital Optical
Output Power	50w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	RCA Output
Weight	17.4 lbs / 7.9 kg

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Ranked #35 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier S2000MKIII: $594.98 Amazon

Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit

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.

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	13.5"H x 7.8"W x 10.8"D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm)
Drivers	5.5" (140mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	45Hz-40KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Output Power	65w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	20.7 lbs / 9.4 kg

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Ranked #36 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier S1000W: $599.99 Amazon

Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Wifi

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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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Ranked #37 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier S1000MKII: $499.99 Amazon

Pros: High resolution digital input up to 192khz/24bit. Very close to the S2000MKIII, almost no reason to pay more

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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
Inputs	Bluetooth, 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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Ranked #38 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier R1700BT: $186.99 Amazon

Cons: more V shaped, not quite as neutral sounding as the Edifier MR4

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	10"H x 6.1"W x 8.4"D (254 x 154.9 x 213.4 mm)
Drivers	4" (102mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, RCA Input
Output Power	66w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	14.6 lbs / 6.6 kg

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Ranked #43 of 48 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Audioengine HD4: $429.00 Amazon

Cons: Not a great sounding speaker for the high price.

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
Dimensions	9"H x 5.5"W x 6.5"D (228.6 x 139.7 x 165.1 mm)
Drivers	4" (102mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input
Output Power	50w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	RCA Output
Weight	7.3 lbs / 3.3 kg

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Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers

Ranked #2 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers - Edifier D12: $143.99 Amazon

Pros: A very good value speaker in this desktop category. Subwoofer line out.

Full Edifier D12 review and specifications →

App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	57Hz
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Dimensions	14.1" x 6.3" x 8" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm)
Drivers	2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters
EQ	Yes (Bass/Treble controls)
Frequency Response	54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	None
Inputs	Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA
Output Power	70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W)
Outputs	Subwoofer line out
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power cable
Stereo	Yes
TWS	No
Weight	10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg
Wifi	No
Woofer Cabinet	ported

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Ranked #7 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers - Marshall Stanmore II: $300 Amazon

Cons: Not very deep bass. No battery. No water rating.

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App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	55Hz
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, aptX
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Dimensions	13.8" x 7.9" x 7.3" (350 x 200 x 185 mm)
Drivers	5.25" woofer, 2x 2" midranges, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters
EQ	Yes (Bass/Treble)
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	None
Inputs	Bluetooth, RCA, Aux, Optical
Output Power	80W (Woofer: 50W, Tweeters: 2x15W)
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Power Input	AC Power brick
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
TWS	Yes
Voice Assistants	Yes
Weight	10.3 lbs / 4.65 kg
Wifi	No
Woofer Cabinet	ported

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Ranked #10 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers - Marshall Acton II: $195.60 Amazon

Cons: Boosted upper bass, not as deep bass as competitors. Boosted highs. Sounds mushy.

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App	Yes
Aux Input	Yes
Bass Extension (-10dB)	56Hz
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, aptX
Bluetooth Version	5.0
Dimensions	10.2" x 6" x 5.9" (260 x 153 x 150 mm)
Drivers	4" (midrange/woofer), 1x 4" midrange, 2x 0.75" Dome tweeters
EQ	Yes (Bass/Treble)
Frequency Response	50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
IP Rating	None
Inputs	Bluetooth, Aux
Output Power	50W (Woofer: 25W, Tweeters: 2x12.5W)
Party Mode	No
Power Bank	No
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
TWS	No
Voice Assistants	Yes
Weight	6.4 lbs / 2.9 kg
Wifi	No
Woofer Cabinet	ported

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Ranked #12 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers - Klipsch The Three II: $400 Amazon

Cons: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.

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App	No
Aux Input	Yes
Battery Life	No Battery
Bluetooth Codecs	SBC, aptX
Bluetooth Version	4.2
Dimensions	11" x 7.3" x 7.3" (280 x 186 x 186 mm)
Drivers	4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges
EQ	Yes (Bass/Treble)
Frequency Response	45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB
Output Power	60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W)
Party Mode	No
Stereo	Partially (1 woofer)
TWS	No
Weight	10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg
Wifi	No
Woofer Cabinet	ported

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Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers

Ranked #10 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - APS Klasik 2020: $900 Aps-company

Pros: Very neutral. Almost indistinguishable from the HS8 but with deeper bass

Cons: Difficult to find for sale online, no dealers in the United States.

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	14.2"H x 8.3"W x 12.6"D (360.7 x 210.8 x 320 mm)
Drivers	7" (178mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	39Hz - 25kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR, RCA
Output Power	100w Per Speaker
Weight	22 lbs / 10.0 kg each

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Ranked #17 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Focal Alpha 65 EVO: $499.00 Amazon

Pros: Very neutral, not quite as good as the Klasik 2020 in the midrange, but with better soundstage and instrument definition than the HS8

Cons: Ignores sub-bass, and the LF/HF trim dials lack a center detent so getting back to flat takes trial and error. The reviewer’s original sample showed an odd distortion spike between 1.5-8kHz at 86dB SPL, though a second sample from Focal didn’t reproduce it - likely a defective unit rather than a design flaw.

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App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	36Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	13.4"H x 10.3"W x 11.4"D (340.4 x 261.6 x 289.6 mm)
Drivers	6.5" (165mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	40Hz - 22kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS, XLR, RCA
Output Power	85w Per Speaker
Weight	16.8 lbs / 7.6 kg each

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Ranked #24 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Presonus Eris Studio 8: $462 Amazon

Pros: More natural sounding and less fatiguing than the HS8

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	16.5"H x 9.8"W x 11.7"D (419.1 x 248.9 x 297.2 mm)
Drivers	8" (203mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	35Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS, XLR, RCA
Output Power	140w Per Speaker
Weight	22.3 lbs / 10.1 kg each

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Ranked #25 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Kali Audio LP-8: $299.00 Amazon

Pros: Note the newer V2 is out which could be a little better.

Cons: Eris 8 has this beat by a little bit. A bit of a hooded response

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	16.5"H x 10"W x 11.3"D (419.1 x 254 x 287 mm)
Drivers	8" woofer, 1" soft dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	45Hz - 21kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	TRS, XLR, RCA
Output Power	100w Per Speaker
Weight	19.8 lbs / 9.0 kg each

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Ranked #26 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Yamaha HS8: $678.28 Amazon

Pros: Good for mixing and anything needing a neutral output.

Cons: Slight midrange boost. Quite expensive.

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App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	34.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	43.9Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	15.4"H x 9.8"W x 13.1"D (391.2 x 248.9 x 332.7 mm)
Drivers	8" woofer, 1" dome tweeter
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	47Hz - 24kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR
Output Power	120w Per Speaker
Weight	22.5 lbs / 10.2 kg

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Ranked #29 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Adam Audio T8V: $349.99 Amazon

Pros: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8

Cons: A crossover-region notch around 4.6kHz where tweeter and woofer interact, and a hole in the vertical response below the tweeter axis - keep the tweeter at or above ear height. Distortion is well controlled at 86dB SPL but gets messier at 96dB.

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App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	35Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	15.8"H x 9.8"W x 13.2"D (401.3 x 248.9 x 335.3 mm)
Drivers	8" (203mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	33Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR, RCA
Output Power	90w Per Speaker
Weight	21.6 lbs / 9.8 kg

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Ranked #30 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Adam Audio T7V: $289.99 Amazon

Pros: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8

Cons: On-axis response is a bit wider than ideal for a nearfield monitor, and narrow vertical dispersion means you need to sit at tweeter height to get the intended tonal balance, per Audioholics’ measurements. Frequency response below 1kHz also looks a bit ragged in the digitized ASR analysis - not as smooth out of the box as some rivals, though it’s said to respond well to EQ.

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App	No
Bass Extension (-10dB)	approx. 45Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bass Extension (-3dB)	approx. 65Hz, extrapolated from the reviewer's directly-computed -6dB point of 45.4Hz (measured, Audio Science Review)
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	13.7"H x 8.3"W x 11.5"D (348 x 210.8 x 292.1 mm)
Drivers	7" (178mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	39Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	XLR, RCA
Output Power	70w Per Speaker
Weight	15.7 lbs / 7.1 kg

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Ranked #37 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - KRK Rokit 8 G4: $500 Discontinued Amazon

Pros: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8

Cons: Discontinued.

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	15.7"H x 10.5"W x 12.2"D (400 x 266.7 x 309.9 mm)
Discontinued	Yes
Drivers	8" (203mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Inputs	TRS, XLR
Output Power	100w Per Speaker
Weight	23.1 lbs / 10.5 kg

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Ranked #38 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - KRK Rokit 7 G4: $369.00 Amazon

Pros: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	13.4"H x 8.9"W x 11.2"D (340.4 x 226.1 x 284.5 mm)
Drivers	7" (178mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Inputs	TRS, XLR
Weight	16.8 lbs / 7.6 kg

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Ranked #40 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier R2850DB: $424.99 Amazon

Pros: 3 way speaker. Deeper bass and more of a fun listen compared to the neutral sound of the HS8. Shockingly close to the HS8 at half the price.

Cons: Quite large and heavy

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	18.1"H x 10.1"W x 12.4"D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm)
Drivers	8" (203mm) woofer
EQ	No
Frequency Response	42Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Output Power	75w RMS Per Speaker
Weight	50.7 lbs / 23 kg

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Ranked #41 of 48 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - Edifier S3000Pro: $900 Amazon

Pros: High resolution digital input up to 96khz/24bit

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App	No
Bluetooth	No
DSP	No
Dimensions	14.5"H x 9.1"W x 14"D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm)
Drivers	6.5" (165mm) woofer
EQ	Yes (Room adjustment)
Frequency Response	38Hz-20KHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified)
Inputs	Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB
Output Power	78w RMS Per Speaker
Outputs	None
Weight	29.8 lbs / 13.5 kg

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