Edifier Launches MR5 Studio Monitors: Tri-Amped Power, Hi-Res Bluetooth, and Room-Tuned Precision for Under $350

The MR5 brings studio-grade audio to bedrooms and creative suites alike, with a three-way driver system, LDAC wireless streaming, and acoustic controls to match pro needs — at an enthusiast-friendly price.

As the home studio boom continues, Edifier steps confidently into the ring with the MR5, a feature-rich pair of active studio monitors aimed at creators, engineers, and critical listeners. At $349.99 per pair, the MR5 combines professional-grade architecture with audiophile aspirations — all while maintaining a distinctly accessible price.

But this isn’t just a cosmetic update or budget rehash. The MR5 is a serious evolution: a tri-amped, three-driver monitor system with support for Hi-Res Audio Wireless, LDAC Bluetooth, and precision acoustic tuning. Whether you’re mixing in Logic, sound designing in DaVinci, or just listening to reference tracks, these monitors are built to meet the moment.

Inside the Tri-Amped MR5: Three Drivers, Three Amps, No Compromise

Each MR5 speaker houses a 5-inch downward-firing woofer, a 3.75-inch midrange driver, and a 1-inch silk dome tweeter, powered by individual Class D amplifiers in a fully active crossover setup. This tri-amped architecture ensures bass, mids, and highs are distributed and amplified independently, preserving detail and preventing distortion under load.

The result? A flat frequency response from 46Hz to 40kHz, ideal for mixing, mastering, and critical listening without unwanted coloration. The 110W RMS total output (30W bass + 15W mid + 10W treble per channel) also gives it the muscle to fill a medium-sized room with ease, with a peak SPL of 101dB at 1 meter.

Room-Ready Tuning Tools for Real-World Spaces

On the back panel of the active speaker, you’ll find dedicated acoustic tuning knobs:

• High (±6dB above 10kHz)

• Low (±6dB around 125Hz)

• Low Cut-Off

• Acoustic Space

• Desktop Compensation

  
  

These let you dial in your sound depending on room reflections, speaker placement, or surface bounce — making the MR5 equally at home flush against a wall, on studio stands, or on a desk beneath a monitor.

There’s also a 3.5mm headphone jack up front for late-night editing or private listening sessions.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless with LDAC and Bluetooth Multipoint

In a nod to modern convenience, Edifier equipped the MR5 with Bluetooth 6.0 and LDAC support, allowing for 24-bit/96kHz wireless playback at bitrates up to 990kbps. The Multipoint Bluetooth capability means you can connect two devices simultaneously, like a laptop and smartphone, and switch between them seamlessly.

This level of wireless fidelity — alongside wired connections — gives users the best of both worlds: reference accuracy with studio hardware, or high-res convenience from mobile gear.

Versatile I/O for Any Setup

Connectivity is generous, with:

• Balanced XLR

• Balanced ¼-inch TRS

• Unbalanced RCA

• 3.5mm AUX

• Bluetooth 6.0

• Front 3.5mm headphone out

  
  

Whether you’re plugging into a mixer, audio interface, turntable, or your phone, the MR5 can handle it.

Remote App Control with Edifier ConneX

The Edifier ConneX mobile app extends control of the MR5s beyond the rear panel. Adjust playback, tweak EQ, manage acoustic settings, or access the digital manual — all from your phone. It’s a thoughtful addition for those who’d rather not reach behind their monitor stand mid-session.

Price, Finishes, and Availability

The Edifier MR5 studio monitors are available now in matte black or white finishes, priced at $349.99/pair via Amazon and other authorized retailers.

Key Specs Recap:

• Drivers: 5" woofer, 3.75" midrange, 1" silk dome tweeter

• Power Output: 110W RMS total

• Crossover Points: 155Hz (bass/mid), 2600Hz (mid/treble)

• Frequency Response: 46Hz – 40kHz

• Inputs: XLR, TRS, RCA, AUX, Bluetooth

• Bluetooth: v6.0, LDAC + SBC

• Max SPL: 101dB @ 1 meter

• Dimensions: 159 × 264 × 280mm (active) / 159 × 264 × 257mm (passive)

• Weight: 10.38kg (pair)

• Control App: Edifier ConneX (iOS/Android)

  
  

Final Word

Edifier’s MR5s are more than just another budget monitor — they’re a sign the lines between home studio gear and pro-grade equipment are finally blurring. With features usually reserved for gear twice the price, the MR5 is a standout for creators who demand accuracy without draining their bank account.