Edifier MR4 2.0 Reference Monitor Speakers

[@KitGuruTech]

How many of you game with speakers? Do you use them for all game types or only certain genre?

[@kevinsheppard6085]

I use a pair of JBL 104 BT's and they are absolutely FAB, just do not push them right against a wall give them a bit of room to breath and they sound great. Push them right against a wall they sound a bit muddy. I use the for everything game wise. One thing that I would call out is I used to haver a pair of Acoustic Q 2020i with an amp on my desk and they are definitely voiced to throw sound out in a room not sit two feet away on a desk. Moving over to proper monitor speakers designed to be listen at a couple of feet away made a huge difference to my ears.

[@donkeysunited]

For FPS games or games with directional audio, I use open back Sennheiser headphones. For games with only stereo sound, I use either Logitech 2.1 speakers or headphones. And for anything else on the PC, I use speakers. Both are connected to a Sennheiser gaming amplifier (GSX 1000) mainly because it makes switching outputs very easy.

[@roythunderplump]

HP Multimedia 2.0 speakers USB. Sound is great for a cheap tiny set of speakers.

[@Safetytrousers]

I game with a 7.1 surround setup that cost about £2500. Close miking with OBS noise reduction eliminates any sound from the speakers in the mic when streaming.

[@QuentinStephens]

Granted I have a soundbar but all the time now; wireless headphones get heavy after a while.

[@bikedoc4145]

I love my Edifier Speakers you can't go wrong and they are always priced very well. They are high quality and sound great, way better than over priced computer speakers

[@picanha694]

its underpriced i think, MR4 is the first proper bookshelf powered speakers that i own and i think it opens up a rabbit hole for me. i am looking at kef for my next purchase.

[@AlessandroCalzaStudio]

I got these after reviewing every sound test available on youtube, against competitors, with some decent pair of headphones. They seemed the more balanced choice (even against the more boomy 1280). Still I was very surprised about the sound quality, when I got them. With 100$ you get a real, well definined, soundstage and they look pretty nice too. Mine do have rubber feet and they don't slide.

[@ProjectPewgf]

I feel this might be the perfect time to finally get a pair of decent references monitors without hurting my wallet, i wanna feel the high res finally ive waited so long and at same time ill get to try edifier sound signature

[@ProjectPewgf]

Still happy with yours or have you upgraded to something better within similar price range please ?

[@mikep9418]

I'm listening to them through my phone but they still sound good 🤣

[@vMaxHeadroom]

Long time Z906 5.1 speaker setup which are still stunning...Phillips Fidelio X2HR's for my music cans and the Razer Blackshark V2 Pro's for my headset...Agree a good set of speakers does make a huge difference and they do not need to be too expensive.

[@SGLastMileFails]

If you have a bit more room on your desk, I'd suggest going with the R1280 speakers. They sound great as well, and has bluetooth, optical AND co-axial inputs, as well as a remote control, on top of the 2 RCA inputs. You do lose the balanced TRS input that the MR4 offers, but I suspect most gamers won't really miss having that. What's great is that you can easily hook up your game consoles, PC, and have your mobile phone connected via bluetooth, all at the same time. Easily switch between inputs with the remote. Also has a Sub pre-out, so you can easily connect an active subwoofer in future should you want one.

[@kingie66]

Careful there about 1280, T version is without bluetooth and optics; afaik, only newest DBS version has optical connection and bluetooth. Difference is around 15USD, so definitely worth to get DBS. I would give different recomendation, 1380 DB has optics and better sound neutrality, 1280 is more about V shape for pop, rap and electronic fans.

[@ruog395]

Increible review!

[@KitGuruTech]

Thanks !

[@nadtz]

For the little gaming I do my Sony SSCS5 have been fine. I do have headphones but none of the games I play are that directional with sound. For $110 if I didn't have my Sony's (which I got for less but they were on sale) Id have to take a good look at these as edifier makes decent speakers.

[@hazelg8996]

Nice review👍

[@SteveLedger]

Foam isolator pads will help prevent you pushing them off your desk with your finger. Would have been nice if they had Bluetooth. BTW: You're not going to hear how THESE speakers sound through YOUR speakers when listening to a KZbin video. You're only going to hear your own speaker's quality. You have to hear them live. 🙄

[@SewamobilSolograciatrans]

Excellent

[@tst6735]

Thanks man. I'm a Klipsch freak

[@theoldpcgamer77]

I'm still using my trusty Creative GigaWorks T40 Series II speakers for my PC. Had them for ages.

[@KitGuruTech]

Considering upgrading any time soon or will you keep those til they break?

[@theoldpcgamer77]

@@KitGuruTech I don't have space for large speakers and i'm not that bothered about audio anymore as long as it has some good bass and crisp sound which the Creative ones do. Thing is their is no way unlike a monitor review to know if these would sound better, the same or whatever. Unless i bought them to try i won't know which is annoying. I currently use a 3mm jack cable to hook from my MB's stereo out which has a good onboard audio codec to the 3.5mm aux input on the speakers. Any clue if they would sound better using the same hookup connection i mentioned for gaming ?

[@Will-344]

And how about Eris 3.5'??

[@ruog395]

Sony Sscs5 or Edifier mr4?

[@KitGuruTech]

Edifier for us

[@donalddeorio2237]

I picked up a pair of Sony SSCS5 bookshelf speakers with a Fossi Audio BT10 amplifier and they sound amazing as my desktop system. For about $160

[@DAZZLINBEATS]

My mr4 are cutting my sounds . When may bass is to loud why is it ??

[@MischaXXXXXXXXx]

the built in amplifier has not enough power

[@pavankolamkar7310]

This or 1280dbs ?

[@jblreyesimages]

These look really close to the Presonus Eris 4 in design and features. Could it be they have the same OEM?

[@elbitxo5945]

not at all, the similarities are just aesthetics and price range. They don't even have the same woofer dimensions, the Eris is 4.5'' and the Edifier is 4''.

[@UmbrellaSound]

It's just a default monitor like look and set of features.

[@user-ze2pw4rx9d]

Can these speakers be connected to an external mini valved power amp?

[@sinlokemp]

yes

[@xvnbm]

Do they make hissing sound when no audio is played? What about then audio is played with really low volume? This sound is the biggest issue for me in these kind of speakers.

[@xvnbm]

@@AquilaeYT I noticed this too that Edifier is marketing their products online like crazy. In audio forums these are go to answer, with only a little to back their claims. I have seen same stuff in bicycle forums. There are this one brand people keeps recommending even though it is not good for the price anymore. Although, I am pretty sure these speakers are decent for average user. If you are really looking for speakers to make music with, you should spend more

[@B1izzlike]

They're making a lot of noise! I'm already tired of looking for a version without white noise. There is no question of making music as long as there is noise in them! Why no one talks about hissing is not clear.

[@xvnbm]

I think is usually about the cabling and other stuff like that, not speaker itself.@@B1izzlike

[@CheesyMcBeard]

@@B1izzlike I'm using Balanced TRS jack cables. No hissing what so ever. I have the white version.

[@spam4just]

I have a set of Logitech Z623 2.1 speakers that I have had for years. Obviously, these have a sub as well as a THX-certified rating. Would these be a step up?

[@Tealc2323]

In terms of clarity and details, yes, massively, but you'll need a sub to have the same experience. You can use the sub from the Logi.

[@spam4just]

@@Tealc2323 now that’s a thought. How would this be connected?

[@elbitxo5945]

these are monitors, they are designed to give excellent clear sound just to an specific point where the user is sitting down, because it's professional or semi professional equipment for music producers and sound technicians. Desktop speakers are designed to give sound to a much wider range, so you will hear pretty much the same despite where you are located on the room, usually boosting bass to unnatural levels and not caring at all how close to the real source the sound wave is. You can't really compare speakers to monitors, and shouldn't get them unless you plan to be listening always sitting down on the same location and want the sound as close to the real source as possible. For this very same reason, some low end monitors have become popular among gamers, and these MR4 are some of the best under 200$, but they are terrible for multipurpose use.

[@jeromalan7251]

@@Tealc2323 Sorry newbie here can mr4 connect to an extra subwoofer? If yes how? Thanks!

[@balint65]

@@elbitxo5945 I'm not a music producer, I only listen youtube music, watch videos, sometimes watch a movie, play a videogame. Is a Logitech would be better in this situation, than the Edifier?

[@QuentinStephens]

This is well-timed as I am looking for some speakers for my PC. However, for PCs these really need a USB input as my PC is some distance from my desk and I want to minimise cabling. And the controls being only on the right-hand speaker is a little problematic both thanks to my desk setup and because I'm left-handed.

[@OscyJack-]

USB isn't really good for audio quality

[@QuentinStephens]

@@OscyJack- How so? The bandwidth is there.

[@OscyJack-]

@@QuentinStephens it's digital. Sound is analog. No hifi system has ever or will ever use USB. USB will never deliver a clean hifi signal. That's why these and others use speaker wire. A dock or small speaker might use usb, poorly in comparison. It works, but it isn't good. If that makes sense

[@cee128d]

@@OscyJack- That isn't completely accurate. I work in audio recording and audio reinforcement and preferred connection from audio gear to/from a computer is nearly 100%. It's more reliable, predictable, and lower noise floor. Sure high end HiFi systems (especially those used by audio philes who don't know their butts from a hole in the ground and think you can actually hear or measure the difference between $200 cables and decent quality $20 cables) still use analog connections, but that is only because there isn't need until you connect to a computer.

[@OscyJack-]

@@cee128d for sure. USB is convenient and it works. And yes, you can 100% tell the difference on high end gear between crappy and regular cables. I use a USB headset. No shame. I would use it on $100 speakers too. But that doesn't make it the preferred connection type

[@ploed]

I'm more a fan of 2.1 System. Just to annoy my neighbors.

[@Alegzander1990]

Edifier S351DB 2.1 is a beast. I've got one and it's awesome. There's also the Edifier S350Db. These speakers are REALLY good in terms of sound quality IMO. They'll blow any Logitech or similar systems out the water.

[@madpred327]

@@Alegzander1990 is the sound quality better than mr4 without the subwoofer?