Edifier MR5 — active three-way studio monitors

Edifier has expanded its nearfield speaker range with the three-way MR5. The new model is designed for home studios and offers much clearer reproduction in the important midrange region.

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Unlike the smaller two-way MR4.5, the larger model has a full three-way design with separate amplification for each frequency band (tri-amping). The pair uses two 5-inch woofers, two 3.75-inch midrange drivers and two 1-inch silk-dome tweeters. The tweeters sit in recessed waveguides to widen the effective listening area. The high-density MDF cabinets have rear bass-reflex ports. Built-in Class D amplifiers, DSP and a three-way crossover provide a total output of 110 W RMS.

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Edifier MR5 specifications

Maximum sound pressure level: 101 dB SPL;
Frequency range: 46 Hz–20 kHz;
Amplifier power: 30 W + 30 W (bass), 15 W + 15 W (midrange), 10 W + 10 W (treble);
Signal-to-noise ratio: ≥89 dB(A);
Codecs: LDAC, SBC;
Pair weight: 10.38 kg.

The monitors have both Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification. Built-in Bluetooth 6.0 supports the high-bitrate LDAC codec and simultaneous connection of two sources. Physical connections include professional balanced XLR and 6.35 mm TRS inputs, unbalanced RCA inputs, an AUX input and a front-panel headphone output. Rear-panel tone controls and detailed parametric adjustment through the Edifier ConneX mobile app help compensate for room acoustics.

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Edifier MR5 is available in black or white for $350.