Edifier MR4
The MR4 brings pinpoint nearfield imaging and a clear, mostly neutral voice to compact desktop systems. Passion for Sound highlights its locked-in centre image, while ecoustics found controlled, textured bass and transparent mids at sensible levels. Balanced TRS inputs, tone controls and switchable monitor/music modes make this an unusually versatile, high-value active monitor.
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Nicely Roasted
Sound Quality
85/100
Build Quality
84/100
Value for Money
95/100
Pros
Exceptional focused stereo imaging with a crystal-clear centre image in a proper nearfield setup.
Mostly neutral, transparent presentation with clean, textured mid-bass at moderate volumes.
Strong desktop versatility through balanced TRS and RCA inputs, front AUX/headphone connections, and bass/treble controls.
Outstanding value for an entry-level active monitor pair.
Cons
Deep bass is limited, rolling off around 60–80Hz; bass-heavy listening benefits from a subwoofer.
Distortion and treble glare can emerge near the top of the volume range, limiting room-filling playback.
Default tuning can sound treble-forward, with some upper-mid and lower-mid tonal unevenness.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 85/100
The MR4 is widely seen as an unusually capable nearfield speaker for modest money: mostly neutral in monitor mode, detailed within its operating limits, and particularly impressive at creating a focused stereo image. Its main compromises are predictable for a compact 4-inch design—limited deep bass, some tonal unevenness, and reduced composure when pushed hard.
Bass
83/100
Reviewers find the bass controlled, clean, and more textured than expected, with particularly good mid-bass definition. Deep bass is clearly limited: output rolls off around 60–80Hz, and several reviewers recommend a subwoofer for bass-heavy material; this is a compact 4-inch speaker rather than a full-range solution.
Mid
84/100
The MR4 generally communicates voices and editing material clearly, with one reviewer finding voices sounded correct and another liking the enhanced vocal presence in Music mode. However, reviewers also hear a slight upper-mid emphasis, while measurements and listening identified resonances and directivity issues in the lower-mid region.
Treble
82/100
Cymbals are rendered well and the speaker offers useful detail for its class, but the treble is not consistently refined. One reviewer found the default tuning overly treble-forward, while another heard glare and static as volume approaches its limit.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Imaging is the MR4's most consistently celebrated strength. Reviewers report a crystal-clear, dead-centre image from a proper equilateral-triangle setup, with especially strong nearfield focus and even comparisons to far more ambitious speakers for holographic presentation.
Dynamics
82/100
For desktop and nearfield use, the MR4 can play louder than expected, with reviewers finding its available volume ample even beyond a very close listening position. It is less convincing at high output, however: distortion appears near the upper end of the volume range and it lacks the scale to fill a larger space effortlessly.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
84/100
Reviewers describe the MR4 as compact, attractive, and pleasantly solid for an affordable active monitor. The MDF cabinet, rounded baffle, and good-quality plastic waveguide make a favourable impression, though the available reviews provide little long-term durability commentary.
Value for Money
95/100
At roughly $130 per pair, reviewers repeatedly regard the MR4 as exceptional value among entry-level desktop monitors and computer speakers. Ecoustics calls it impressive at the asking price, while other reviewers describe it as very affordable and argue that few, if any, alternatives match its sound at this price—even allowing for its bass and output limitations.
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Specifications
- Signal-to-Noise Rate
- ≥ 85dB (A)
- Total Output Power (RMS)
- 21W + 21W
- Frequency Response
- 60Hz - 20kHz
- Audio Inputs
- TRS Balanced, RCA, AUX
- Net Weight
- 4.5kg
Manufacturer's Description — Edifier
MR4
Powered Studio Monitor Speakers
Color: White
- Smooth frequency response for great audio reference
- 1-inch silk dome tweeter and 4-inch diaphragm woofers deliver pure sound
- MDF wooden cabinets minimize acoustic resonance
- Simple connection to mixers, audio interfaces, computers or media players
- Front-mounted headphone output and AUX input for convenience
- Multi-functional knob for power, volume and sound effects toggle
- Monitor and music modes to fit various scenarios
Professionally Tuned For the True Music
Based on the accurate analysis of the characteristics of the unit by the German KLIPPEL system, a flatter curve necessary for a monitor is acquired after dozens of professional tunings by Edifier Acoustic Lab.
Supreme Deep Bass For More Low-Frequency Details
With a 4-inch woofer and the support of Class-D amplifier, the frequency can be lowered to 60Hz, fully realizing the remarkable performance of the low frequency.
Working with Professional Equipments
With 6.35mm TRS balanced input jacks, MR4 Studio Monitor can connect to console, mixer and other professional equipment with the input sensibility of +4dBu to build a small music production system.
Digital Signal Processor
The MR4 adopts TI high quality ADC (analog-to-digital converter) chipset, SNR up to 99dB, with TI digital power amplifier TAS5713, and the use of its built-in DSP to complete sound adjustment, to ensure excellent performance under dual mode.
Less Resonance
The MR4 adopts MDF wooden structure to reduce resonance and rendering effects to restore the original tone.
Silk Tweeter Diaphragm Fine and Natural
A 1-inch silk diaphragm unit with special coating ensures smooth and natural treble, and the specially designed integrated front panel combined with the cone brings clearer diffusion of the high frequency.
Upgraded Professional Quality
Moderate MICA added to the traditional PP cone keeps the hearing of softness and relaxation with more natural details and strengthens the rigidness and hardness of the cone to enhance the low frequency and to extend the depth of bass.
Pure Output
Different from other entry-level monitoring speakers, MR4 adopts inductive and capacitive second-order frequency divider, so that both the woofer and tweeter can acquire better signal input and reproduce the purity of the sound.
Dual Mode Sound Effect
With the special dual-mode sound effect, the user can choose monitor mode to listen to a true audio you are creating for music production, or to switch to music mode for a daily music listening experience.
Easy to Operate and Control
Rotate the multi-function knob at the front to adjust the volume, while power on/off by long-pressing it and double-click to switch between the sound modes.
No Limitation for Connection
In addition to balanced TRS input, MR4 also has two unbalanced RCA/AUX inputs and a front headphone output, which provide convenient connection to different devices simultaneously and switch to monitoring mode output to headphones.
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- Abt Electronics — online and in-store — Glenview, Illinois, United States (website)
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- Double Point — online and in-store — Hillegom, South Holland, Netherlands (website)
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