EdifierMR4 Powered Studio Monitor 2.0 Speakers 42 Watts (Black)

A backstoryI’ve always been passionate about high-quality sound, which has led me to invest in top-tier hi-fi systems for both home theatre setups and music enjoyment. During the pandemic, I needed to quickly establish a home workspace. After watching countless reviews and testing around a dozen audio systems, I decided on the budget-friendly Edifier R1100. I was genuinely impressed by its stylish, compact wooden body that delivered remarkable sound quality! While some might critique the slightly boosted bass or recessed mids, these issues can be easily adjusted with an equaliser. In short, I relied on those speakers daily for two years, sometimes preferring them over much pricier audio systems.A few months ago, while setting up a new workspace, I was on a fence between YouTubers-recommended, pricier options like the Audioengine A2 and Kanto YU2, and more budget-friendly alternatives such as Sanyun and PreSonus. I nearly bought the PreSonus at a discount, but fortunately, I decided to give them a listen first. Although they are slightly cheaper and offer decent audio quality, the Edifier MR4 outperformed them.Impressions- The Sound. The audio quality is excellent. Edifier markets these speakers as studio monitors, allowing you to choose between a flat response (press the knob for a red indicator) or a more music-enhanced sound (press again for a green indicator). The frequency range and power are more than sufficient, even for a fairly large room. For my needs, the bass meets my expectations, and I see no reason to add a subwoofer. The treble is well-balanced. Admittedly, the product description could be clearer, as the woofers are 3.5" rather than 4". However, size doesn’t matter much to me (though I probably shouldn’t say that out loud).- Connectivity and Controls. The variety of connections — RCA, TRS, low and high adjustments, AUX, and a headphone jack — is great. However, the volume knob could be improved. It adjusts in steps rather than smoothly, which can be a bit frustrating when trying to find the perfect volume between levels.- Design. The plastic front panel might not be to everyone’s taste. Design is subjective, and some may think the speakers look “cheap.” Frankly, they are solidly constructed, and I have no complaints about their overall build quality.A NoteWhile these speakers are marketed as studio monitors, my assessment is purely subjective, as I haven't tested them in a professional studio environment. From my perspective, professional work often requires professional (and expensive) equipment. If I were to set up an actual audio studio, I would lean toward established brands like KRK, Adam Audio, or Yamaha, knowing that such investments directly impact revenue.VerdictFor my use case, which is primarily listening to audio content during long workdays and occasionally monitoring sound for video editing (which I still mainly do with headphones), these speakers are a perfect fit. I have no regrets about my choice and can confidently recommend them. If you prioritise great sound, they are an excellent option for any home office.

Really surprised with the power and quality. These days you don't need any more big chunky speakers to get clear loud sound on your desk. The set has two modes - one for listening the music and one for crating the music - two in one for the same price. Strong build and very good quality did not have any problems after a few months of use. Highly recommended.

very good audio not very good bass but good for price

Studio speakers are designed to be listened to at close proximity. To get the most out of these speakers you need to elevate the speakers . On my desk they are on 180mm high speaker stands so the tweeters are in line with my ears. They have a good balance to treble and bass for easy quality listening. Coming from a very old 2.1 Logitech system, these Edifiers are awesome. For the cheaper end of studio monitors, these fit my bill for music and all things YouTube. Very impressed.

Edifier MR4 Powered Studio Monitor 2.0 Speakers 42 Watts (Black):The dimensions are not as stated in the description. Each speacer cabinet measures only 23cm x 14cm x 17cm. What's more, the woofers are only 3.5" diameter, not the 4" stated. It doesn't end there; the tweeters are less than 1" diameter. I really don't know how they are getting away with this. The speakes also have a poor volume level. The only reason I didn't give it the minimum rating, is that the frequency response curve is flattish. But if you want a better-sounding pair of consumer speakers of about the same size, I'd recommend the Presonus Eris 3.5, which are usually cheaper.

Very good sound system

Speakers are great but come with a US power lead, so you will need an adapter if buying in the UK.