Edifier MR5

Edifier MR5

A tri-amped 3-way monitor pair with XLR, TRS, RCA, AUX and Bluetooth for small studio desks.

  • Studio monitors
  • 110 W
  • XLR, TRS, RCA, 3.5 mm, Bluetooth

PCPR score

8.1

Great

Best price we’ve seen

$350Nov 9

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The short version

The MR5 is a tri-amped three-way powered monitor pair with 5-inch woofers, 3.75-inch mid-range drivers and 1-inch silk dome tweeters, rated by Edifier at 110 W RMS with a 46 Hz to 40 kHz response and DSP room compensation. It accepts XLR, TRS, RCA, AUX and Bluetooth 6.0, with a headphone output and app EQ. At over 10 kg it wants a solid desk and proper placement. Performance figures here are the maker's, as independent measurements were not available.

Pros

  • Three-way tri-amped design with 5-inch woofers
  • XLR, TRS, RCA, AUX and Bluetooth 6.0 inputs
  • DSP room acoustic compensation and app EQ
  • Headphone output on the speaker

Cons

  • Over 10 kg for the pair, so it needs solid support
  • Large cabinets for a typical PC desk

Best for

  • Home studios that need balanced inputs
  • Desktop setups with room for larger monitors

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Full specifications

Core

Type
Studio monitors

Performance

Power
110 W

Connectivity

Inputs
XLR, TRS, RCA, 3.5 mm, Bluetooth

Features

RGB
No

Physical

Dimensions
159 x 264 x 280 mm active, 159 x 264 x 257 mm passive (W x H x D)

Compatibility notes

  • Balanced XLR and TRS inputs suit audio interfaces; RCA and AUX cover consumer sources.
  • Net weight for the pair is 10.38 kg.

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What reviewers and owners say

  • Tom's Guide

    Positive

    Tom's Guide found these affordable studio monitors deliver clear, spacious sound with wide connectivity including XLR and TRS, though they're bulky and less detailed on heavier genres.

  • TechRadar

    Positive

    TechRadar found these compact active monitors deliver neutral, clear sound with strong bass for their size, plus versatile connectivity and app EQ, though they feel over-featured and boxy at high volumes.

Summaries are written in our words. Follow the links for each source’s own review.

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Common questions

Can the MR5 connect to an audio interface?

Yes. Edifier lists balanced XLR and balanced TRS inputs alongside RCA and AUX, so a typical interface output connects directly.

Does it support Bluetooth?

Yes. Edifier specifies Bluetooth 6.0 with multipoint connection and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certification, plus a headphone output on the speaker.

How big are they?

Edifier lists 159 x 264 x 280 mm for the active speaker and 159 x 264 x 257 mm for the passive speaker, with the pair weighing 10.38 kg.

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