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Brand | Edifier |
Model Name | Studio |
Speaker Type | Monitor, Bookshelf, Woofer, Tweeter |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, USB-A, Aux-in,Edifier Connect APP |
Special Feature | BUILT IN MICROPHONE |
About this item
- TRUE STUDIO MONITOR – Based on the highly reviewed Edifier bookshelf speakers, professionally fine-tuned to a near-flat responsive curve for artists and music creators.
- STUDIO QUALITY SOUND – 1-inch silk dome tweeters and 4-inch composite woofers produce a clear, smooth, and overall sound. MDF wooden structure helps to reduce resonance and reveal the true sound.
- FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS – 1/4-inch balanced TRS input, an unbalanced RCA input, an unbalanced AUX input, and a front headphone output are equipped to connect to devices, such as mixers, computers, tablets, etc.
- THOUGHTFUL DUAL MODE DESIGN – Freely switches between monitor mode – to listen to true audio for music production and music mode – to enjoy daily music for relaxation according to your needs.
- EASY-TO-USE CONTROLS – Equipped with two knobs to adjust high- and low-frequency controls separately, and a convenient front-panel knob to set volume and sound modes.
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Sound quality | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.3 |
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Sold By | Edifier Online Store | Audiosavings | Audiosavings | Audiosavings | Adorama | Amazon.com |
speaker size | 4 inches | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches | 5.25 inches | 5 inches | 4.5 inches |
power source | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, USB-A, Aux-in,Edifier Connect APP | Auxiliary | USB, RCA, XLR | Auxiliary | USB | RCA, Auxiliary |
speaker type | Bookshelf | Dual Speaker | Woofer | Dual Speaker | — | Computer |
mounting type | Shelf Mount | Table Top | Tabletop | Table Top | Plug Mount | Tabletop |
weight | 4500 grams | 22 pounds | 22 pounds | 11.03 pounds | 16.88 pounds | 9.83 pounds |
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Natural High End TweeterThe Edifier MR4 is equipped with the 1-inch silk dome tweeters to produce a smooth and high-frequency sound, and the special coating added on it ensures a more natural and refined treble. The tweeter can radiate sound more accurately with the wide dispersion pattern. |
Deep Bass WooferThe Edifier MR4 studio monitor utilizes 4-inch low-frequency diaphragm woofers to produce a strong bass with an accurate overall sound. And the diaphragm adds MICA to keep the original gentle and soft hearing sense and enhance the low frequency and extend the depth of bass at the same time. |
MDF Wooden CabinetsThe strong and durable MDF wooden cabinets can minimize acoustic resonance and rendering effect effectively to restore the original tone. |
Various Connections for Multiple Devices1/4-inch (6.35mm) TRS balanced input: Used for connecting to the audio interface, mixers, audio production devices, etc. RCA unbalanced input: Used for connecting to personal music players, desktop computers, CD players, etc. 9/64-inch (3.5mm) AUX unbalanced input: Used for connecting to mobile phones, tablets, etc. Headphone output: Used for connecting to headphones. |
A Suitably Near-flat Response for a Studio Monitor
Professionally fine-tuned to an appropriately neutral, flat response to naturally present the sound of the recording/mix-in-progress, which improves the accuracy of recording levels, mic placement, mix balance, EQ, mastering processing, etc.
Advanced DSP Technology
Adopting TI high-quality ADC chipset, the SNR can reach up to 99dB. And the built-in DSP (digital signal processor) can complete sound adjustment together with TI digital power amplifier TAS5713.
Multi-Function Knob
Rotate the knob to adjust the volume
Long press to power on/off
Short press to change sound modes
Red indicator light: monitor mode
Green indicator light: music mode
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Edifier MR4, a professional monitor speaker, has the perfect match for your needs.
SPECIFICATIONS
Input Sensitivity: TRS balanced input: +4dBu
AUX/RCA unbalanced input: -10dBV
Power Output: 21W+21W
Frequency Response: 60Hz-20KHz
Signal-to-noise Ratio: ≥85dBA
Distortion: ≤0.2%
Treble Unit: 1 inch
Woofer Unit: 4 inch
Active Speaker Size: 140 x 228 x 197.5 mm
Passive Speaker Size: 140 x 228 x 184 mm
Product Weight (Net): 4.5kg
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Recommended Uses For Product | For Computers, For Smartphones or Tablets |
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Compatible Devices | Phones, Personal Computer, Tablet |
Subwoofer Diameter | 4 Inches |
Mounting Type | Shelf Mount |
Unit Count | 1 Count |
Controller Type | Corded electric |
Surround Sound Channel Configuration | 2.0 |
Material | Plastic |
Color | Black |
Included Components | speakers |
Product Dimensions | 7.2"D x 16.9"W x 12.1"H |
Speaker Maximum Output Power | 42 Watts |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Item Weight | 4500 Grams |
Is Waterproof | FALSE |
Number of Items | 2 |
Control Method | Remote |
Speaker Size | 4 Inches |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 99 dB |
Connectivity Protocol | Auxiliary |
Manufacturer | Edifier |
Item Weight | 9.92 pounds |
ASIN | B09DKV849B |
Item model number | MR4 Black |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,724 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #8 in Studio Audio Monitors |
Date First Available | August 25, 2021 |
Country of Origin | China |
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Customers like the appearance, ease of setup, quality and value of the speakers. They mention that it looks pretty nice, is easy to setup and perfect for a beginner studio. They appreciate the clarity, sound quality and noise. However, some customers have reported issues with performance.
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Customers like the noise of the speakers. They say the sound is great, loud, and tighter. They also appreciate the high-end dynamics and the quiet operation. Some mention that the speakers are active and don't need any additional components.
"...These speakers don’t sound bad and if I had no other options in this price range or hadn’t compared it directly to a pair with more lows, they might..." Read more
"...3.5mm cable in the box to plug into your PC tower, and they are active speakers, so you don't need any additional equipment to run them like you do..." Read more
"...The higher end dynamics sound good, but there isn't much bass, so I'd want to pair it with a sub and maybe a center channel speaker to balance the..." Read more
"...handles the highs brilliantly and in general they provide a very balanced sound range for my tastes...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the speakers. They say they are incredibly good, nice for regular use, and impressive. Some say that the speakers are made of quality wood and feel premium. Overall, most are happy with the quality and the overall experience.
"...The MR4 seems to have a slightly better build and I prefer the the carbon fiber looking cone...." Read more
"...Cons1. While these are vastly better, clearer, and more sonically competent than any sub $100 speakers I'm aware of, they do have their..." Read more
"...Overall these are still quite nice for regular use at such a low price, just be aware that of the small issues they do have." Read more
"...got the white version which have look really aesthetic and the material feels premium...." Read more
Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's well worth the price, has great audio, and is easy to set up. Some mention that the speakers are compact and cheap, but well worth an upgrade.
"...The MR4 really does sound decent for the price ($129) and I will probably just stick to this model in the end, since I’m not ready to invest in a..." Read more
"...set up - still more work and cables than a USB soundbar, but well worth the upgrade, and notably easier to set up than passive speakers with a..." Read more
"Great speakers for the price! I am not a producer, so I can't make professional claims on the quality, but they sound amazing...." Read more
"...100 dollars, have been very impressed with how clear and detailed they sound for the price, and the headphone jack has an amp built into it, which..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that they look pretty nice, sharp, and understated. They also appreciate the wood boxes and the sound quality.
"...Both speakers are quite similar with an understated clean design and near identical dimensions...." Read more
"...They're real nice desk monitors. For the price, I'd consider getting an extra pair for another setup." Read more
"First off, I love the aesthetic of these speakers. The white and black with subtle carbon fiber-esque checkering is great...." Read more
"...I got the white version which have look really aesthetic and the material feels premium...." Read more
Customers like the clarity of the speakers. They mention that the base is clear and doesn't dominate over everything else, the highs are crisp, the mid-range is clear, and the bass is supple. They also say that there is no decrease in detail when they step away from the desk. Overall, most recommend the speakers for their clarity and impressive soundstage.
"...The ERIS has an adequate amount of treble and clarity in the high range that I liked at first listen...." Read more
"...Cons1. While these are vastly better, clearer, and more sonically competent than any sub $100 speakers I'm aware of, they do have their..." Read more
"...The base is clear and doesn't dominate over everything else like some cheaper speakers...." Read more
"Grabbed these for around 100 dollars, have been very impressed with how clear and detailed they sound for the price, and the headphone jack has an..." Read more
Customers like the sound quality of the speakers. They say the highs and mids are impeccable, pristine, and crisp. They also say the bass is tight and the high can be more pronounced after equalizing. Overall, customers say the speakers provide a very balanced sound.
"...The tweeter handles the highs brilliantly and in general they provide a very balanced sound range for my tastes...." Read more
"...any controls on the back with the bass/treble knobs - the highs are crisp, the mid-range clear, and the bass is supple...." Read more
"...these speakers I could occasionally detect light distortion/crackling in mids and highs. Not enough to be detrimental for me in keeping the MR4’s...." Read more
"Highs and lows come through very well. For music production it was a game changer. Functionality of the product is so simple" Read more
Customers find the speaker easy to setup. They say it's simple and perfect for a beginner studio.
"...cables than a USB soundbar, but well worth the upgrade, and notably easier to set up than passive speakers with a separate amplifier or systems with..." Read more
"...It also comes with a RCA to 3.5mm cable for an easy and clean setup." Read more
"...Good Enough' freq range- Made of quality wood- Everything you need to set it up- Not angled- No flimsy plastic-..." Read more
"...Setup is easy - connection between speakers is done by some wires that you connect and then just plug them in...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the speakers. They mention that the speakers stopped working after a few weeks of use, don't work very well with the 3.5mm jack on their laptop, and are lifeless. Some say that the experience was terrible and the product is short lived.
"...They can just be a bit flat and lifeless (which is part of the idea with monitors I guess), despite having crispness on it’s side...." Read more
"...Woofer doesn't seemed to activate as much at lower volumeIt is strictly designed for nearfield (desktop) use...." Read more
"...The experience was terrible. So bad I removed them from my desk in 2 hours...." Read more
"...I also found out that the issue is a lot more prominent when listen to talking voices, like a podcast, or some video on YouTube without any type of..." Read more
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A little run down. My short quest for new speakers came about when the Mackie CR3’s I had for 7 years decided to stop working. In that time, I was quite happy with them. I don’t produce music, but do video editing on occasion. My primary use case is casual listening to music/movies/games. In that regard, I don’t need to have the flattest sound available or desire it – I just like clean, distinctive audio. I’ve been using Sennheiser HD555 headphones with a Sound Blaster Z soundcard for about a decade now. I know there’s better sound options out there these days, but really, these do the job well enough for me and it’s not a necessity to upgrade at the moment. Particularly, I’m impressed with the Sound Blaster software and functionality. I can switch between headphones and speakers on my computer easily and with separate settings for each that changes automatically. Which seems it’d be a convenience barrier switching to a DAC. In any case, I was previously using RCA and have switched to TRS when trying these speakers. The sound is noticeably clearer and unearths sounds more hidden with RCA. I have to crank the windows output a bit higher, but it’s unquestionably better. I also don’t turn the speaker volume up more than half or 3/4th to mitigate noise. With that, I’ll move onto my experience with these two speakers I decided to try to replace my deceased CR3’s.
Upon receiving the Edifier MR4 first, I threw on some lossless tracks with some variety, albeit dated.
Some artists included:
Boris Brejcha, The Chemical Brothers, Erik Jackson, Emancipator, Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Linkin Park, Macklemore, MGMT, Nero, Paul Oakenfold, Papadosio, Pretty Lights, Rinôçérôse, Robert Miles, Sleater-Kinney, System Of A Down
EDIFIER MR4
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Off the bat I wasn’t stricken with the high end. I like a crispness in my highs and found there was room to be desired with snares etc. But it’s definitely good enough and doesn’t invoke fatigue. Using an equalizer in addition to increasing the treble knob helps and with dialogue in entertainment; which can be a bit muted. The speakers have decent separation and pleasing bass; while having a sound that’s brought together coherently. I have an external bass, which I won’t be inclined to turn on often, as I can also amplify it through software. Playback is warm and easy to listen to. Pressing the power button once enables or disables Music Mode. From what I could tell, it raises the decibel level slightly, as well as the bass and mids for added presence, at the expense of some clarity. I’ll probably use Monitor Mode most of the time. What I particularly liked about these speakers over the E3.5’s is a perceived wider soundstage; instruments have depth and can lightly reverberate (while still having a flatness to them), which sounded more lively comparatively. Overall, these grew on me and I’ve been pleased. If they could be a bit brighter, there wouldn’t be much else I’d desire out of them.
ERIS E3.5
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The ERIS has an adequate amount of treble and clarity in the high range that I liked at first listen. At the tradeoff of it being sharper and more fatiguing with prolonged use or higher volumes. Highs can sometimes be borderline harsh without equalizing; vocals can be sibilant. I turn the bass knob to the max at +6db and lowering or not touching the treble; which only does so much for lows anyhow. Bass is present, but it’s limited and not as full sounding – the frequency it can hit is punchy though. If you EQ more bass you can get a slight rumble, but nothing compared to the MR4. Even with a subwoofer, it’s not as full sounding. The lower mids don’t feel like they quite bridge to the bass. These speakers don’t sound bad and if I had no other options in this price range or hadn’t compared it directly to a pair with more lows, they might be acceptable. They can just be a bit flat and lifeless (which is part of the idea with monitors I guess), despite having crispness on it’s side. Honestly, I didn’t give this set as much time of day, as I kept gravitating towards the MR4’s; which didn’t make me weary with listening either. If the MR4’s weren’t around as an option, I might have compared with the Mackie CR3’s again. But doubtful: as I think their updated design is ugly, still have that green accent, and apparently they’ve declined in build quality.
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Both speakers are quite similar with an understated clean design and near identical dimensions. The MR4 seems to have a slightly better build and I prefer the the carbon fiber looking cone.
The volume knob for the E3.5 is smooth – the MR4 turns with an interval of 12 clicks.
The E3.5 indicator light is blue and brighter for my taste: I’d cover it up if I were to keep these speakers. The MR4 has a subdued red and green LED for monitor/music mode. Unfortunately, the green light has already started acting up and stopped working in less than a weeks use.
The bass/treble knobs have more length to them on the MR4 and are easier to reach back and turn than the E3.5’s.
The MR4 weighs a bit more and comes with slightly nicer speaker wire than the E3.5
The E3.5 has a detachable power cord – MR4 does not.
The MR4 tweeter actually measures about three quarters of an inch, not the full 1” they claim.
With both these speakers I could occasionally detect light distortion/crackling in mids and highs. Not enough to be detrimental for me in keeping the MR4’s. But also due to some solid portrayal, I could hear more of the noise added to the production of certain tracks. For example, listening to some Phantogram, where vinyl grain is frequently added. I believe the E3.5’s also displayed this characteristic, but I returned them already upon noticing more of this.
CONCLUSION
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I tried both these speakers in various configurations of equalizing, but made most my judgments based on how they sound out of the box or their capabilities. The Presonus ERIS E3.5 can hit a higher frequency range; while clear, I found the Edifier MR4 sounded more pleasing and I could almost picture vocalists singing into a mic, rather than just sound coming from a speaker. This carries into the overall experience between the two. The MR4 can give me the impression of being at a concert or watching a movie at a theater, to a degree. I feel the E3.5’s are lacking a bit of soul, but maybe that’s because they’re not as warm. When switching between the two to compare, I found myself wanting to just keep listening to the Edifier’s and not switch back to the Presonus. It’s more lush with it’s prevalent bass for the size and highs can be more pronounced after equalizing (though, they still have an audible frequency ceiling, whereas the E3.5 reaches higher). Given, both these speakers haven’t had a chance for a decent break-in period; but that’ll mostly round out the sound that’s already there anyhow.
I’ve also seen more feedback in regards to the Presonus not working after only a year. Most products these days can be a crap shoot, but I’d rather keep the MR4’s for the sound alone and physicality of it (with the aforementioned differences) and hope I get lucky they last awhile. But the LED being faulty already isn’t ideal and I’ll probably replace the pair. I might look further into spending a bit more for different speakers. Though, it seems moving up generally doesn’t include an aux input/headphone output, which is occasionally useful. So, once again, it comes down to weighing out price/sound/conveniences. The MR4 really does sound decent for the price ($129) and I will probably just stick to this model in the end, since I’m not ready to invest in a DAC setup either, that’ll make it worthwhile for spendier speakers. Again, I'm not a music producer, so I can't speak to the decency of these speakers for actual production – you can find reviews with graphs. I'd spend the $30 extra for the Edifiers; unless pronounced highs are super important to you (especially for rock & jazz). But if you create music with any substantial caliber of bass and need to portray it, I’d probably look elsewhere than the Presonus 3.5’s. You’d likely be wanting larger speakers anyhow; though, you may be able to get away with it by adding a sub. If you do consider the Edifier MR4’s, just know there’s a small margin of highs that aren’t as present. But they can be a more fun listening experience overall and less fatiguing.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2023
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A little run down. My short quest for new speakers came about when the Mackie CR3’s I had for 7 years decided to stop working. In that time, I was quite happy with them. I don’t produce music, but do video editing on occasion. My primary use case is casual listening to music/movies/games. In that regard, I don’t need to have the flattest sound available or desire it – I just like clean, distinctive audio. I’ve been using Sennheiser HD555 headphones with a Sound Blaster Z soundcard for about a decade now. I know there’s better sound options out there these days, but really, these do the job well enough for me and it’s not a necessity to upgrade at the moment. Particularly, I’m impressed with the Sound Blaster software and functionality. I can switch between headphones and speakers on my computer easily and with separate settings for each that changes automatically. Which seems it’d be a convenience barrier switching to a DAC. In any case, I was previously using RCA and have switched to TRS when trying these speakers. The sound is noticeably clearer and unearths sounds more hidden with RCA. I have to crank the windows output a bit higher, but it’s unquestionably better. I also don’t turn the speaker volume up more than half or 3/4th to mitigate noise. With that, I’ll move onto my experience with these two speakers I decided to try to replace my deceased CR3’s.
Upon receiving the Edifier MR4 first, I threw on some lossless tracks with some variety, albeit dated.
Some artists included:
Boris Brejcha, The Chemical Brothers, Erik Jackson, Emancipator, Gorillaz, Hot Chip, Linkin Park, Macklemore, MGMT, Nero, Paul Oakenfold, Papadosio, Pretty Lights, Rinôçérôse, Robert Miles, Sleater-Kinney, System Of A Down
EDIFIER MR4
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Off the bat I wasn’t stricken with the high end. I like a crispness in my highs and found there was room to be desired with snares etc. But it’s definitely good enough and doesn’t invoke fatigue. Using an equalizer in addition to increasing the treble knob helps and with dialogue in entertainment; which can be a bit muted. The speakers have decent separation and pleasing bass; while having a sound that’s brought together coherently. I have an external bass, which I won’t be inclined to turn on often, as I can also amplify it through software. Playback is warm and easy to listen to. Pressing the power button once enables or disables Music Mode. From what I could tell, it raises the decibel level slightly, as well as the bass and mids for added presence, at the expense of some clarity. I’ll probably use Monitor Mode most of the time. What I particularly liked about these speakers over the E3.5’s is a perceived wider soundstage; instruments have depth and can lightly reverberate (while still having a flatness to them), which sounded more lively comparatively. Overall, these grew on me and I’ve been pleased. If they could be a bit brighter, there wouldn’t be much else I’d desire out of them.
ERIS E3.5
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The ERIS has an adequate amount of treble and clarity in the high range that I liked at first listen. At the tradeoff of it being sharper and more fatiguing with prolonged use or higher volumes. Highs can sometimes be borderline harsh without equalizing; vocals can be sibilant. I turn the bass knob to the max at +6db and lowering or not touching the treble; which only does so much for lows anyhow. Bass is present, but it’s limited and not as full sounding – the frequency it can hit is punchy though. If you EQ more bass you can get a slight rumble, but nothing compared to the MR4. Even with a subwoofer, it’s not as full sounding. The lower mids don’t feel like they quite bridge to the bass. These speakers don’t sound bad and if I had no other options in this price range or hadn’t compared it directly to a pair with more lows, they might be acceptable. They can just be a bit flat and lifeless (which is part of the idea with monitors I guess), despite having crispness on it’s side. Honestly, I didn’t give this set as much time of day, as I kept gravitating towards the MR4’s; which didn’t make me weary with listening either. If the MR4’s weren’t around as an option, I might have compared with the Mackie CR3’s again. But doubtful: as I think their updated design is ugly, still have that green accent, and apparently they’ve declined in build quality.
BUILD
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Both speakers are quite similar with an understated clean design and near identical dimensions. The MR4 seems to have a slightly better build and I prefer the the carbon fiber looking cone.
The volume knob for the E3.5 is smooth – the MR4 turns with an interval of 12 clicks.
The E3.5 indicator light is blue and brighter for my taste: I’d cover it up if I were to keep these speakers. The MR4 has a subdued red and green LED for monitor/music mode. Unfortunately, the green light has already started acting up and stopped working in less than a weeks use.
The bass/treble knobs have more length to them on the MR4 and are easier to reach back and turn than the E3.5’s.
The MR4 weighs a bit more and comes with slightly nicer speaker wire than the E3.5
The E3.5 has a detachable power cord – MR4 does not.
The MR4 tweeter actually measures about three quarters of an inch, not the full 1” they claim.
With both these speakers I could occasionally detect light distortion/crackling in mids and highs. Not enough to be detrimental for me in keeping the MR4’s. But also due to some solid portrayal, I could hear more of the noise added to the production of certain tracks. For example, listening to some Phantogram, where vinyl grain is frequently added. I believe the E3.5’s also displayed this characteristic, but I returned them already upon noticing more of this.
CONCLUSION
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I tried both these speakers in various configurations of equalizing, but made most my judgments based on how they sound out of the box or their capabilities. The Presonus ERIS E3.5 can hit a higher frequency range; while clear, I found the Edifier MR4 sounded more pleasing and I could almost picture vocalists singing into a mic, rather than just sound coming from a speaker. This carries into the overall experience between the two. The MR4 can give me the impression of being at a concert or watching a movie at a theater, to a degree. I feel the E3.5’s are lacking a bit of soul, but maybe that’s because they’re not as warm. When switching between the two to compare, I found myself wanting to just keep listening to the Edifier’s and not switch back to the Presonus. It’s more lush with it’s prevalent bass for the size and highs can be more pronounced after equalizing (though, they still have an audible frequency ceiling, whereas the E3.5 reaches higher). Given, both these speakers haven’t had a chance for a decent break-in period; but that’ll mostly round out the sound that’s already there anyhow.
I’ve also seen more feedback in regards to the Presonus not working after only a year. Most products these days can be a crap shoot, but I’d rather keep the MR4’s for the sound alone and physicality of it (with the aforementioned differences) and hope I get lucky they last awhile. But the LED being faulty already isn’t ideal and I’ll probably replace the pair. I might look further into spending a bit more for different speakers. Though, it seems moving up generally doesn’t include an aux input/headphone output, which is occasionally useful. So, once again, it comes down to weighing out price/sound/conveniences. The MR4 really does sound decent for the price ($129) and I will probably just stick to this model in the end, since I’m not ready to invest in a DAC setup either, that’ll make it worthwhile for spendier speakers. Again, I'm not a music producer, so I can't speak to the decency of these speakers for actual production – you can find reviews with graphs. I'd spend the $30 extra for the Edifiers; unless pronounced highs are super important to you (especially for rock & jazz). But if you create music with any substantial caliber of bass and need to portray it, I’d probably look elsewhere than the Presonus 3.5’s. You’d likely be wanting larger speakers anyhow; though, you may be able to get away with it by adding a sub. If you do consider the Edifier MR4’s, just know there’s a small margin of highs that aren’t as present. But they can be a more fun listening experience overall and less fatiguing.
I have experience with the first type of person for headphones, but for desktop speakers, it's time to retire my old Logitechs.
Pros:
1. The sound quality, compared to my $40 Logitech speakers, is incredible. It's the same feeling I got when I got my first nice pair of over ear headphones after years of using those old Apple earbuds (not airpods, the wired earbuds they gave out with iPods lol). The sound is much clearer, the bass is punchier, and it's just overall better than the Logitech speakers.
2. The power button doubles as a studio/music profile switched. Red light means studio, green light means music. The green light one sounds better to me, provided you use the bass knob in the back to turn the bass down 3 or 4dB. Otherwise the bass gets a little boomy. But, I like the dual profiles, even if these are, in no way, good for actual studio use (although, to be fair to Edifier, they are vastly better than $50 desktop speakers for studio use lol, it's all about perspective when it comes to audio).
3. These are built for desktop use. Headphone jack in the front, RCA to 3.5mm cable in the box to plug into your PC tower, and they are active speakers, so you don't need any additional equipment to run them like you do with fully passive speakers.
4. Headphone jack is adequate. Won't beat a dedicated amp/dac, but they are on par with the jacks in your PC tower, which is fine, especially if your tower is really far away like mine and your headphones can be powered by a normal headphone jack.
5. Bass and treble knobs in the back are nice for fine tuning. Again, I turned the bass down a few dB to avoid boominess, and the treble stayed at default.
6. Speaker wire is long enough to get around a 34-inch ultrawide with about two feet of cable to spare, maybe more. These will fit around even larger monitors.
Neutral
1. I downloaded Equalizer APO to fine tune these just a little bit more. They sound very good out of the box, but I felt they needed a bit more tweaking. I recommend Equalizer APO to really dial in the sound you want.
2. Some folks may want to pair these with a subwoofer. I didn't find it necessary for casual desktop PC use (I also didn't want to deal with connecting a subwoofer to it, or spend anymore money lol), but if you do, it's not the worst idea in the world. The bass is gold enough for uber casual listening but it is another half step up to get a dedicated subwoofer to do it instead.
Cons
1. While these are vastly better, clearer, and more sonically competent than any sub $100 speakers I'm aware of, they do have their limitations. Instrument separation gets a little stuffy with big, complex music with lots of instruments. The bass is boomy out of the box (easy fix), and it'll distort when it gets loud enough on some songs. However, I had this up at 60% volume on both the speaker and Windows, and I'm never going any higher than that anyway lol.
2. The volume knob is a step/click style and not a smooth style, and the jumps in volume are surprisingly large. You'll likely need to use both your source volume and this thing's volume knob to get the right volume for you.
3. A front cover would've been nice, like you find on other Edifier speakers like the 1280DB. Not that I mind the bare speaker look, but still, would've been a nice option.
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. I've had nice headphones for ages (Sennheiser HD650 currently, and probably forever. If it ain't broke, don't fix it), but I still remember the Sennheiser HD558 as my entry level audiophile headphone that got me away from cheap headphones, and how I had that "I hear things in songs I know that I've never heard before" moment with them.
The Edifier MR4 is that same feeling stepping away from less expensive PC speakers. Yes, this is the ground floor of audiophilia, so it's not going to impress someone who already owns or has experienced higher end speakers. However, this is still a HUGE step up from the essentially any sub-$100 PC speaker, and that's all I was looking for.
It's nice to be able to get some reasonably good audio without needing to wear headphones.
I have experience with the first type of person for headphones, but for desktop speakers, it's time to retire my old Logitechs.
Pros:
1. The sound quality, compared to my $40 Logitech speakers, is incredible. It's the same feeling I got when I got my first nice pair of over ear headphones after years of using those old Apple earbuds (not airpods, the wired earbuds they gave out with iPods lol). The sound is much clearer, the bass is punchier, and it's just overall better than the Logitech speakers.
2. The power button doubles as a studio/music profile switched. Red light means studio, green light means music. The green light one sounds better to me, provided you use the bass knob in the back to turn the bass down 3 or 4dB. Otherwise the bass gets a little boomy. But, I like the dual profiles, even if these are, in no way, good for actual studio use (although, to be fair to Edifier, they are vastly better than $50 desktop speakers for studio use lol, it's all about perspective when it comes to audio).
3. These are built for desktop use. Headphone jack in the front, RCA to 3.5mm cable in the box to plug into your PC tower, and they are active speakers, so you don't need any additional equipment to run them like you do with fully passive speakers.
4. Headphone jack is adequate. Won't beat a dedicated amp/dac, but they are on par with the jacks in your PC tower, which is fine, especially if your tower is really far away like mine and your headphones can be powered by a normal headphone jack.
5. Bass and treble knobs in the back are nice for fine tuning. Again, I turned the bass down a few dB to avoid boominess, and the treble stayed at default.
6. Speaker wire is long enough to get around a 34-inch ultrawide with about two feet of cable to spare, maybe more. These will fit around even larger monitors.
Neutral
1. I downloaded Equalizer APO to fine tune these just a little bit more. They sound very good out of the box, but I felt they needed a bit more tweaking. I recommend Equalizer APO to really dial in the sound you want.
2. Some folks may want to pair these with a subwoofer. I didn't find it necessary for casual desktop PC use (I also didn't want to deal with connecting a subwoofer to it, or spend anymore money lol), but if you do, it's not the worst idea in the world. The bass is gold enough for uber casual listening but it is another half step up to get a dedicated subwoofer to do it instead.
Cons
1. While these are vastly better, clearer, and more sonically competent than any sub $100 speakers I'm aware of, they do have their limitations. Instrument separation gets a little stuffy with big, complex music with lots of instruments. The bass is boomy out of the box (easy fix), and it'll distort when it gets loud enough on some songs. However, I had this up at 60% volume on both the speaker and Windows, and I'm never going any higher than that anyway lol.
2. The volume knob is a step/click style and not a smooth style, and the jumps in volume are surprisingly large. You'll likely need to use both your source volume and this thing's volume knob to get the right volume for you.
3. A front cover would've been nice, like you find on other Edifier speakers like the 1280DB. Not that I mind the bare speaker look, but still, would've been a nice option.
Overall, I'm very happy with my purchase. I've had nice headphones for ages (Sennheiser HD650 currently, and probably forever. If it ain't broke, don't fix it), but I still remember the Sennheiser HD558 as my entry level audiophile headphone that got me away from cheap headphones, and how I had that "I hear things in songs I know that I've never heard before" moment with them.
The Edifier MR4 is that same feeling stepping away from less expensive PC speakers. Yes, this is the ground floor of audiophilia, so it's not going to impress someone who already owns or has experienced higher end speakers. However, this is still a HUGE step up from the essentially any sub-$100 PC speaker, and that's all I was looking for.
It's nice to be able to get some reasonably good audio without needing to wear headphones.
I wish it had a remote, but if it was on my desk, I could reach the knob. On a computer, the system volume control should work if you turn the speaker all the way up and use a device volume all the way down and boost it. They're real nice desk monitors. For the price, I'd consider getting an extra pair for another setup.
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Even for full price these are worth it. I love them.
Pour le prix y a pas photo, c'est largement au dessus des chinoiseries sans fioriture et ça fait très bien le job.
Je n'avais pas besoin de Bluetooth, juste du filaire et c'est nickel.
En blanc c'est discret et cela s'accorde avec mon installation en meuble Ikea.
C'est très bien emballé même si Amazon envoi sans sur emballage (du coup c'est pas très discret).
Les basses sont profondes et les aigus équilibrés, pas réussi à les faire saturer.
J'ai même été obligé de désactiver les améliorations sonores pour les basses de ma carte son DELL
Je recommande.
Right of the bat i would say alesis elevate dont really compare to these two , their sound is all over the place , muffled uncontrolled base not very crisp compared to presonus or edifier mr4
when comparing these to presonus 3.5, these are slightly better in all categories especially bass due to having a bigger driver.
the sound is a notch fuller and dynamic range is ever so slightly better. at the same price its no brainer mr4 wins but now a days eris 3.5 can be bought for about 75 gbp and these are about 99. to that i would say if you would rather not spend an extra 25 gbp , you will not be missing much.
but if you prefer a choice of color scheme a notch better sound (its really not that much in between these two) get the MR4s like me .