Perfect and clear sound. I hear sounds that I never heard in my playlist songs before. And its really, really clear.It a bit low at bass, but it can be adjusted directly in monitors.Great value for that money.

This was my birthday gift to myself. The sound for what I do (Gaming and listening to music) is amazing. They were easy to set up and work flawlessly with my PC.

These speakers have very good sound definition, and the price-performance ratio is phenomenal. I'm delighted with the speakers; I really like them.

Bought these for my home office for both music and virtual meetings and they work well for both. I am very surprised by the sounds quality, the highs are very clear, mids seem proportionate. It has a bit of bass, but not wall shaking. I wish there was a sub out to be able to add a subwoofer later.I opted for these over other Edifier models even though there isn't Bluetooth connectivity. I can feed them through my DAC which is preferred anyhow for much better sound.The speaker build quality seems solid and the white finish looks great on my desk.

So, there are two types of people who look at this product. The first is as an audiophile who is comparing this to speakers 2 or 3 times as expensive. The second is as a non-audiophile reaching up to this price point from the $40 Logitech speakers you've had since 2017 that get the job done, but you're ready for something better.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.Neutral1. 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.Cons1. 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.

INTRODUCTION---------------------------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 DownEDIFIER MR4---------------------------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---------------------------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---------------------------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....

They didn’t work for. I have been trying to return them and no one answered my phone calls and no email have been sent to me about RMA.

It's a great value if you can get them on sale.

Very niceLooks goodSounds greatEasy set up

It's been a few months since I bought this, and man, it didn't disappoint. It's such a great speaker for the price. It sadly doesn't come with nice-to-haves, such as Bluetooth and balanced inputs, but it's pretty good still. I will definitely buy another pair if the opportunity arises.

sounds better than my car

Excelente monitor para computadoraNi una queja es una compra segura

Fantastic. Best sounding speakers I've ever hooked up to my computer. No need for a woofer for games and near field music unless you are a bass nut. If you are a bass nut, don't go for these, they have no sub out. Esthetic goes great with my white PC build and white on black and glass room decor.

I adore these speakers... I run them on my main pc and they have been a joy for years. I'm tempted to get another set for the television.

I was so skeptical about replacing my MK studio monitors since you know, they are amazing, however, I am so impressed to hear so much power packed in such little speakers, they are just as good as my MK’s. Super happy with my purchase and are highly recommended.

I am not a 5, but really a 4.5, because two features bug me. First, the speaker volume knob would appear to be analog, but the volume rises or lowers in steps, so, effectively, it is a digitial knob. At the lower volumes, the steps are significant, so I have to use the device controls to adjust volumes finely. Second, while it may just be me, the sound (both music and monitor settings) has a tone element that I do not like, but cannot describe. It is whatever one calls the opposite to "mellow" -- even with treble well down, the sound from these speakersproduces a slight sense of anxiety (yeah, I said I don't have the words for this). No other speaker has ever been like this for me.

You're probably overthinking it for this money. No hard compromises here.I have decades of experience as a hobbyist producer, and I've used all the standard headphones and speakers you see recommended online and in the stores. I know what colored sound and neutral sound are like, I know what thin and muddy sounds are like, and I've lost ideas in the mix hundreds of times.These are better than fine for stereo production. They have a more expansive soundstage than any headphones, and sound just as accurate as anything at this size and price point. Clarity is excellent. Everything is audible with the exception of the lowest, most liquid sub bass. The "feel" of your music is unspoiled. The response specs are accurate and probably a bit conservative. Another $200 can buy like 5% more performance (not enough to fix your beats). Especially in tandem with good headphones, these get the job done.I think they look pretty great in person. Balanced TRS is a strong advantage at this price point. This model seems designed with professional-style applications in mind.They have no mounting facilities but can be mounted with a clamping stand or with a drill. Though they are sufficient for collaborative work, they are too small to fill an entire room with accurate sound. They have no subwoofer output or crossover option. The volume knob has detents which are much too wide. Headphones and speakers share a volume control but cannot be used at the same time. There is no dedicated power switch and about two full seconds are required to disable them. Swapping the active speaker requires reversing the leads. There are no input switching or mixing facilities. Neither provided cable is balanced. You'll likely need your own length of speaker wire if you want a clean install.

11/23/24I purchased these speakers to replace my Altec Lansing Octane 7 computer speakers, as one of the Speaker units on that has failed. I purchased this for ~85$ on a black friday sale.Overall, my opinion is this: If you like or are doing anything with bass, these speakers are inadequate for that. Listening to music that is heavy in bass and mids, video production, and gaming, is lacking in low end. The low end sound quality is disappointing for what it should provide at this price point, and was a downgrade in sound quality from my old speakers that are ~14 years old. High end/treble and high part of mids are crystal clear though. Aside from sound, everything else is good about these speakers.DetailsThe sound:The soundscape of these speakers, with the tweeters at ear level as others suggested, is not bad, but not what i was hoping for. They remind me of cheap speakers/headphones that lack bass. Even when bass is adjusted to the maximum +6db, for me it is inadequate. If you love bass, these are NOT for you. (Yes i realize there are no sub whoofers, but other speakers of similar size make better bass than this) But even for gaming, the sounds are all tinny and upper frequencies. I found the sound is highly directional. If a sound in game was slightly left of center it was almost exclusively out of the left speaker. And vice versa. Clarity in game was actually really nice. I could hear everything clearly unless it was a low deep sound. As these speakers are heavily treble biased, almost no deeper sounds were coming through. Some other reviewers added things and have other equipment to improve the sound…well i don’t have the know how or time or desire to spend more money tweaking something that frankly shouldn’t have to be modified. The volume was fine, but when turned up to 3/4&full volume, popping and scratching was noticeable and distracting.Music:Metal, electronic music, classical, all played through this speaker set and then i would listen to it on headphones, and then through the damaged Altec Lansings, and the cheap usb speakers. There was not one song i liked more through these Edifiers. Every single song i played had more bass coming through in the other speakers/headphones, even the damaged altecs had more sound quality overall! I spent probably 2 hours total with a break in between for fresh perspective. Listened to dozens of songs, and scrutinized the sound with a few favorite songs i know well that I’ve listened to through high quality audio equipment.Comparisons:I think frankly the stock wired apple earbuds have a broader sound than these speakers. I can hear more instruments and detail in those, than these. Compared to the Altecs, these are not even close. If you listen to songs with bose headphones, sennheisers, sonys, etymotics, or inner ear monitors, and then listen directly afterwards with these speakers, you will feel like something is missing. Yes, headphones are almost always better than open air speakers, but even my cheap 4 inch tall (unit, not the speaker!) usb speaker sounds better than this! What a disappointment! I cannot understate how low quality the sound is compared to the build quality.Build quality:The build quality of these speakers is fantastic. The knobs are good quality, the speaker wire and cables are as well. Everything feels solid.Installation:Easy, took 5 minutes.Usage:Using these speakers is easy. The volume knob having notches is not ideal, but i set it and then adjust it on my computer mainly, so this was not a dealbreaker or an issue for me. The headphone/aux ports on the face of the speaker is a great idea and the aux cord included is a great bonus. What’s interesting is that you can play from the computer (or other main source) and an aux source simultaneously.Conclusion: If you want a pair of computer speakers for casual music listening, gaming, or video production, these would probably be adequate. However, if you are a bit of an audiophile, or appreciate high quality audio, i think you will be disappointed with these, especially if you are a fan of or require bass or other low frequency sounds. If you are on the fence, try buying them on sale, and decide if you’d like to keep or return them.

I have long avoided buying dedicated speakers for my home office because my audio preferences can be pricy. This has come at the expense of taking fuller advantage of my midi controller and audio interface. And instead of doing routine work in my office, I'd sit on the couch while a record spun.Enter the MR4. I spent too many hours struggling with the decision. While I don't need perfect reference monitors, I do prefer a more flat frequency response. I also love a wide soundstage and a rich, full sound. From my reading, the MR4 would likely serve the purpose better on a desk setup than other speakers in the price range, including somewhat more expensive offerings from Edifier. Many suggest that to improve substantially from the MR4s on an active system, you'd need to spend at least twice as much.That is all to say, I enjoy these speakers very much! They are rich and detailed. Decent sound stage. I've enjoyed listening to high quality recordings. I do find that these speakers work much better as near field monitors. Close to me on the desktop, they shine. They do good, not great, at filling up the small bedroom they are in when I am not right at the desk. That's perfect for my use case, but I'm sure there are better options for different uses.In terms of build quality and looks, I'd say they're pretty good. They don't look or feel super high end, and I'm not a fan of the Edifier branding. But they are clean looking, and most importantly sound great. For the price, I think they are an excellent value.

This is another good, sincere review for the Edifier MR4. I just bought and compared them to the Edifier R1280Ts, and the new Presonus Eris 3.5 (2024 Gen.2).I really liked the Edifier R1280Ts. Such a smooth, warm, and comforting sounding speaker. But it was making a pop sound whenever I'd wake my pc and play a song. So I returned them and tried the Eris 3.5.The Eris 3.5 has good build quality and I liked how it went into power saving mode. It did not make any popping sounds. But it was lacking mids, and the treble sounded shrill. They were very fatiguing to listen to. I tried to like them for a week, but returned them. My ears are still ringing.Now I have the Edifier MR4's. I read reports of hiss when the volume knob is turned all the way up. So that was the first thing I tested. I didn't connect any thing to it, I just plugged into the the wall and turned the volume all the way up, and there isabsolutely NO hiss. So I keep the volume on max and control it through windows.In "music" mode they are very balanced, with some warmth, but more clarity and detail than the R1280Ts. Instruments sound like they are right in the room. I'll be playing some background music while working, and they will distract me with their amazing musicality. I'll have to stop and take a minute just to enjoy them. The MR4s are very easy on the ears!Reputable reviews say the MR4s EQ very well. It's nice to know when I have time, I can download and learn how to use Equalizer APO in order to improve them. But they sound awesome just leaving the bass and treble dials on default. Also, putting them on speakers stands that tilt towards my ears made them sound even better.My search for the best quality budget speaker is over. This is a safe purchase I can confidently recommend. Enjoy.