The Edifier S1000MKII is the best affordable powered speaker system we’ve heard—as was its predecessor, the S1000DB, the former top pick in our now-retired guide to the best wireless powered bookshelf speakers. Among all the powered speakers we tested,...

Excellent build quality Audio clarity/accuracy/detail, deep and warm bass Active speakers Wireless bluetooth v4.0 with aptX and wired connectivity (optical/coaxial/dual RCA)

Expensive Control knobs location

It is in sound performance where they do very well. At the price point, they represent very good value. They are easily able to compete with speakers costing more. As we previously stated, that would make them some of the best bookshelf speakers under...