Edifier S2000 Pro 2.0 Speaker Review

1. Introduction2. Unboxing & First Look3. Testing4. Conclusion5. View All Pages

Over the years KitGuru has reviewed plenty of Edifier speakers, and more often than not we come away suitably impressed. Today, we are taking a look at the S2000 Pro, a 2.0 speaker system that aims to please with its flat diaphragm tweeters, aluminium cone woofers and plenty of fancy hardware under the hood. Is there enough here to justify the £430 price tag? 

The Edifier S2000 Pro speakers are geared towards enthusiasts, as you can tell by the price tag. The spec sheet also gives off this impression, with suitable inputs and all of the right hardware to keep us happy.

Specifications:

• Power output：L/R (treble): 12W+12W RMS. L/R (mid-range and bass): 50W + 50W RMS.
• Signal to noise ratio：≥94dB(A)
• Noise level：≤25dB(A)
• Input sensitivity：Balanced- 700±50mV, Auxiliary input- 600±50mV, Bluetooth input- 350±50mFFs, Optical input- 350±50mFFs, Coaxial input- 350±50 mFFs.
• Frequency response：48Hz~20KHz
• Tweeter unit: Planar diaphragm tweeters
• Mid-range & bass driver：5.5 inch (148mm)
• Dimension: 8in x 13.5in x 10.5in (WxHxD)
• Connection cable: 5M/16.4FT

To kick off the unboxing section of this review, we'll start off with a rundown of what comes in the box, starting with cables/accessories and then moving on to the speakers themselves.

Accessory-wise, the Edifier S2000 Pro speakers come with a full sized remote, an optical cable, an AUX cable and an RCA cable, so you'll be able to use your preferred input. These speakers also come with built-in Bluetooth so you can also stream music wirelessly from another device.

The picture on the right shows the connection cable for the left and right speaker, which measures in at 5-meters long.

 

The speakers themselves are rather large, measuring in at 8in x 13.5in x 10.5in, but still fit within the bookshelf class. There is wood panelling on the sides and you get a removable fine mesh dust cover for the front. The right speaker unit has a small display on it, sat just below the 5.5in driver, which will tell you what input the speakers are currently set to.

 

As you can see, the back of the left speaker is plain, with just one port for the connection cable as well as a bass port at the top of the unit. The back of the right speaker is where all of the main inputs are, in addition to the treble, bass and volume dials.

In all, these speakers look clean and sophisticated. Each cabinet feels solid and the wood panelling definitely add something extra. The tweeters are protected well by a grill and the speaker covers are easy to pop on and off. They certainly look and feel like £400+ speakers.

We are used to seeing standard dome tweeters on most speakers we come across. The Edifier S2000 Pro speakers do away with these and replace them with flat diaphragm tweeters instead. So rather than using a dome, a voice coil and magnet, these tweeters are made using a thin film or foil. This makes them lighter and removes stiffness, allowing sound to pass over evenly without becoming distorted. This also paves the way for ultra fast response times as sound waves change.

The tweeters aren't the only star of the show though, the S2000 Pro speakers also pack a 5.5inch aluminium cone woofer, surrounded by a rubber hemming. The speakers also utilise two Texas Instruments TLV320AIC3254 digital signal processing chips (DSP) under the hood which work together to remove unwanted resonance, creating a woofer that is well-built and can provide clean, low-frequencies.

The final piece of technical information we have to dive in to is the Burr-Brown DAC and ADC. The S2000 Pro speakers can convert digital to analogue and reverse, reaching a signal to noise ratio of 94dB. If you are using one of the analogue inputs, then you are in good hands. Meanwhile, the digital optical and coaxial inputs utilise a PCM9211 interface chip that supports a 24-bit, 216KHz audio signal. We used the provided optical cable throughout our testing today.

So without further ado, how do these speakers hold up in practise? For my listening tests, I used a few different high-quality tracks chosen to really push the speakers. The list includes:

• Times of Grace – The Forgotten One: This is one of my favourite acoustic songs. It is wonderfully produced and builds up nicely over the course of the track, resulting in a wonderful final chorus with different vocal layers, harmonies and layered guitars.
• London Grammar – Stay Awake: This song was chosen for its balance of piano, acoustic guitars and drums. There is a great range of high and low frequencies all coming together, which can be tough for some speakers to keep up with.
• Jah Wobble’s Invaders of the Heart – God In The Beginning: This is the most obscure track in the list but it acts as a good torture track, particularly where bass is concerned.

I've had these speakers plugged in for a couple of weeks now, spaced out roughly 1.5 meters apart. Throughout my listening, I actually found them to be comparable to the higher-end AirPulse A100 speakers that we reviewed just a few weeks ago. This is in large part thanks to the planar diaphragm tweeters, which give similar accuracy and detail when compared to the ribbon tweeters found inside the A100s.

Throughout my listening tests, I found the speakers to be extremely accurate and clear across the spectrum. High frequencies don't become brittle or fatiguing, meanwhile the mid range and bass pokes through without becoming overpowering. The crossover is smooth, creating an excellent balance across frequencies. It's this kind of balance which really helps the versatility of the speakers – I found a wide variety of genres worked very well with the S2000 Pro, so you can mix up your music and these will be able to keep up without a problem.

If you are listening to tracks with heavy bass, though, you won't be disappointed as both the mid-bass and sub-bass are reproduced very well. The Edifier S2000 Pro speakers are more than capable in this area and can provide deep lows that rumble throughout the room (and annoy the neighbours!).

In many ways, the Edifier S2000 Pro speakers would be perfect as part of a living room Hi-Fi setup. I cranked the volume up quite high and they performed admirably with no signs of distortion. These speakers are more than powerful enough to fill a larger-sized room and the listening angle is very good, so you don't necessarily need to be right in the middle to appreciate them. It's certainly an achievement considering the small size of the cabinets.

The Edifier S2000 Pro speakers are excellent in all areas. It is a quality 2.0 system with plenty of adjustability to accommodate for different tastes and different room sizes. The full package is certainly worth the £430 asking price in my opinion.

You get the best of both worlds right out of the box, with plenty of cables and connectivity options. The ability to stream wirelessly over Bluetooth is also a nice bonus. There is enough here to suit most needs if you are looking for a speaker upgrade.

Sound quality is superb, these are accurate speakers that can push up to high volumes without distorting. The Planar Diaphragm Tweeters do a great job at high frequencies, while the woofers can handle surprisingly deep bass.

The wood panelling is neutral enough that these speakers shouldn't look out of place wherever you decide to put them. On top of that, they are relatively small, so making space shouldn't be an issue either – unless you happen to have a really small desk.

If you are looking to pick up a new pair of speakers in the £400-£500 range, then the Edifier S2000 Pro comes highly recommended from us.

You can find them on Amazon UK for £429.99.

Pros:

• Superb, balanced sound quality.
• Solid construction.
• Comparable to more expensive speakers.
• Plenty of input options.

Cons:

• Pricing means these won't be for everybody.

KitGuru Says: The Edifier S2000 Pros are excellent, well-rounded speakers that will appeal to the audio enthusiast segment. 

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