Bookshelf Speakers — Edifier MR5

The MR5 is a fully active bookshelf loudspeaker from Edifier, sitting above the compact MR3 with considerably greater internal amplification suited to filling a larger room than nearfield desktop use alone. The MR5 brings Edifier's engineering to a more substantial active loudspeaker format.

Key specs that matter

Rated response is 46Hz to 40,000Hz within plus-or-minus 3dB. Internal amplification delivers a substantial 110W. At 159 x 264 x 280mm (active) plus 159 x 264 x 257mm (passive) and 10.38kg, the MR5 represents a considerable step up in scale and amplification from the smaller MR3.

Sound and use context

Expect explosive dynamic headroom reflecting the substantial 110W internal amplification, suited to filling a larger room than the compact MR3 could comfortably handle.

Pairing

As a fully active design, the MR5 requires no external power amplifier, connecting directly to a source component or preamplifier with line-level input.

Alternatives

Edifier's own MR3 sits below this model as a considerably more compact, desktop-oriented alternative, worth considering instead if the MR5's greater scale and power exceed what a specific space requires.