Edifier G2000
Score: 66/100
Mackie CR3-X
Score: 69/100Rankings
The Mackie CR3-X offers a budget-friendly, powered studio-monitor solution with solid mids, high SPL and versatile inputs, but its hiss, boomy bass and build-quality issues limit critical use.
The Edifier G2000 is a compact desktop speaker pair delivering 32 W peak power, 12-mode RGB lighting and versatile connectivity. It offers balanced sound for small spaces but lacks a detachable cable and professional-grade inputs.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 W | 50 Wbest | |
16 Wbest | — | |
75 Hz | 80 Hzbest | |
20,000 Hzbest | 20,000 Hzbest | |
10 mbest | — | |
70 mmbest | — | |
— | 76.2 mmbest | |
— | 19 mmbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Power & Battery(1) | ||
Power Source | Corded | Corded electric |
Audio(2) | ||
Frequency Response (Low) (Hz) | 75 Hz | 80 Hz |
Total Output Power (W) | 32 W | 50 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Speaker Type | Dynamic | Active |
Weight (kg) | 1.91 kg | 4.168 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the G2000 for its solid construction, versatile connectivity and surprisingly rich sound in a small package, while noting the fixed inter-speaker cable and lack of user-adjustable EQ.
Everyday users rate the speakers highly, highlighting crisp audio, strong bass, easy setup and appealing RGB lighting; complaints focus on the non-detachable cable and limited EQ control.
Professional reviewers praise the attractive design and input flexibility but criticize the non-flat response, hiss and distortion, deeming it unsuitable for critical mixing.
Users love the loudness and clear mids, yet many report background hiss, boomy bass and occasional channel imbalance.
“Incredible for the price”
“Perfect size for my studio”
“Great for podcast editing and YouTube work”
