Edifier MR4 Studio Monitor Speakers Review
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- I have been using PreSonus Eris E3.5 studio monitor speakers for quite some time and up until now I haven't found a pair that can match them, both in terms of sound quality and price. That is until Edifier released MR4 speakers! These are now my main studio monitors 👍
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Nice looking speakers. They sound pretty good too! I like the way your setup is and the speakers really stand out and give more of studio feel. Very well done review👍.
Thanks bro 😉
As for the setup, I am changing everything soon, speakers will stay 😁
@@LevelUPGamingTech Change everything but those speakers better stay😁
They seem like nice speakers, I pretty much use only headset myself anymore. ☕ Helps block out background noises better ;)
Sometimes headset is a better option, sometimes not 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech Yeah when I clean I crank up the Volume on the old Home Stereo myself. :)
Balanced cable does not just get a + shield. The shield of the balanced input and cable is GND (Ground). The balanced cable carrys two audio signal, but one of them is phase-inverted (reversed) relative to the other. When the audio signal reaches the speaker, the phase-inverted signal is inverted back to its original phase and then summed with the non-inverted signal. This process effectively cancels out any common-mode interference, resulting in a cleaner audio signal.
I meant it has PLUS shield like separate wire, on top of everything, and yes I know how it works and what it is, thanks anyway for clarification for everyone else 😊🙌
3:11 holy shit 😳 are you sure that original audio track wasn't included in post production? sounds really native.
I asked myself the same thing 😂 But no it was coming out from them, mic was at 50cm away, you can see it on the upper left in the shot. They really sound great 💪
Edit: Also you can see me recording it in the Adobe Audition on the screen , mic is going into Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech haha 😂😂
What about MR4 vs R1280Ts? both are 42w RMS but which one is better considering quality sound? 🤔
Definitely MR4 speakers have more much clear sound. 1280Ts are great that is for sure, I got them as well, but compared to MR4 they sound muddy. They have EQ applied so bass is strong but it distorts after certain volume...
@@LevelUPGamingTech Ty bro, I will consider your knowledge buying the MR4 😁
@@LevelUPGamingTech would the mr4 work with the Audio technica lp60x turntable and if so would you recommend the Mr4 or the r1280Ts. I prefer brighter sound as I dont like bass so which would be better.
hello, can you tell me if it is possible to connect MR4 to an Audio Pro SW 5 subwoofer, there is only 1 RCA input?
Or needs a sub only with outputs that can not be found
Thanks for the video. Are they Kanto speaker stands you are using in your video? I'm looking are getting stands and not sure which Kanto stand to get - I'd suspect the S4 is the better size but not sure it will fit between the feet of the MR4's? Cheers
These are Kanto S2 stands and they fit perfectly 👌
@@LevelUPGamingTech Awesome! Thanks very much 😀
Good review! They seem like a great pair of speakers for the price.
Shame only a few models are sold in our country.
These literally just came out, give them a little time. On the other hand 1280 model is wide spread and famous now so that's what you'll see everywhere. These are a bit more niche specific 👌
And thanks man as usual 🙏
I watched and listened to this video on my new Edifier MR4 speakers. You video sounds great. Thank you for explaining the monitor/music modes. That helped me.
Genuinely impressed with these for their price. Bought a pair on Amazon's Prime Day sale for $85 and a set of 5.1" stands and they make excellent studio monitors. No latency at all from what I can tell and these are great for anyone wanting to record their work too!
I enjoy them every day 🙌
Between MR4 OR PRESONUS 3.5 BT sound wise which one is better for listening music and games only on the bases of soundstage, sepration, layers and natural tone.
Definitely MR4 then
Will these speakers be really good for rap music with bass? Really want to turn up in my room
They are FLAT - which means everything is in balance, if you want emphasis on BASS, either do an EQ in the listening software or crank the bass know all the way up on these, if not R1280 model might be a better solution then 😃
Hey man. Great video :) I'm looking for a 2.0 set around the £100 mark, and came across the MR4s. I will be gaming and listening to music most of the time, but the other sets you've recommended before for general use, like the 1280T for example, are more expensive (closer to £140). Another consideration is that I may buy a Focusrite Solo for playing guitar, in which case I think I would have to connect via TRS? These speakers just seem like really good value and cheaper than other general purpose sets that have BT, which I don't need. Reckon these are a good fit for my use case? Gaming is the primary consideration for now, I just don't want to have to buy another pair in future if I pick up the Focusrite. Thanks!
If you go with Focusrite and the guitar as well then most definitely get the MR4 speakers 👌
You will be ok for gaming as well 😉
Hi, I have both the 1280DBS (I believe its the digital version of the 1280T) and the 1380DB and I can say that to my ears the MR4 are cleaner and more detailed than both. The 1380DB has richer bass but compared to the MR4, the mids and highs sound veiled. Although the MR4 doesnt have any digital input. I'm guessing the DAC chip that Vlad is referring to is for DSP. The MR4 are CRAZY for the price and the size. They just sound great. Also, I wouldn't bother with music mode. It makes the bass sound worse.
@@TeSp00kie1 I've got the MR4s coming on Thursday! I bought an ex-display from an eBay shop for £77!
@@TeSp00kie1 Yup the DSP is on when they are in the Music mode 👍 Also you noticed the separation in the middle, you can actually hear all the sounds on MR4, while on 1280 and 1380 it's more muffled and somehow blend together, but as you said BASS is all what "untrained" ears want. Actually to most people "boomier" sound is "better quality" 😂😂
At this price I think these speakers are one of the best values out there. Awesome sound for a small bookshelf. You can have the PreSonus Eris 4.5 for about a hundred dollars more. But why?
The PreSonis Eris 4.5 aren't better I promise you! I bought both figuring I'd send the loser back and PreSonis was packaged and in the parcel within 2 days!
Whats the model of the speaker stand that you use in the sound test section of the video , nice and minimal.
Kanto S2 stands 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech Brilliant! thank you! Excellent video. Subscribed
Thank you buddy 😊
Hi, bro. After testing my new Edifier MR4, I hear a very slight noise that comes only from the tweeters of each speaker, it is like white noise or interference and it increases when the volume of the monitors is turned up. The sound does not come from the other connected devices, since the noise is heard even when I only have the monitors connected, without plugging anything else. I have also tried it with several current outlets and the sound persists. My question is, is this noise normal? For what is this? Is it normal or the one I have was faulty? THANK YOU
Normal 😂 It was bugging me as well, but I hear it on every speakers so yeah, normal 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech every ? lol
Super monitors. I use a simple Audioquest Evergreen 3,5 mm x 2 RCA to hook it up.
Good review of the speakers, you may have convinced me to buy some :)
Are you able to provide the dimensions of the speakers in millimetres please? in height, width and depth.
Thanks for watching man, glad I could help 🤗
Also here are the dimensions 140 x 228 x 197.5mm
@@LevelUPGamingTech
Hey thanks for that, I'm assuming the height 228?
@@off1k Yeah height is 228, depth is 197.5 and width is 140 👍
During sound test:
~Hmm, sounds good
Me, listening from my long-time-barely-functioning speakers.
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Oh maaaannnn! Ideal speakers to get then 👍👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech Already ordered the thing man, thanks to you bruh!
Glad I could help man 😊
Thanks for the Review! New to Monitor Speakers, if I'm hooking these directly to my PC for gaming and watching/listening to youtube and casual music, would it matter much if I use RCA over TRS? Wondering if it would be worth ordering the TRS cables.. appreciate any advice!🤙
In your case no, just use the RCA cable as the connection from PC would still be unbalanced, even if you get like 3.5mm to TRS cables, the connection is still unbalanced. TRS is mostly found on audio interfaces such as Focusrite Scarlett and similar, those have the true balanced output. So all in all you are more than OK to use the included RCA cable 👌
@@LevelUPGamingTech Thanks! Really helps me understand that better. Ill check out some different audio interfaces just to see what they're all about :D Appreciate the reply!!
Good afternoon! Do you use the MR4 on PC? Works well? I read some comments about noises that the MR4 makes, even when nothing is playing. Is it silent?
@@tiagoquintiere I use them every day, the noise you hear is normal for powered speakers and could be heard when everything is dead silent, nothing to be alarmed. I hear it on other speakers as well, on these it's at minimal level. Once you start playing audio, can't be heard at all. Hope it helps 👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech It helped a lot. Thank you for the informations!
Thanks for the review. Most likely will be purchasing these today. Liked and subbed.
Thanks buddy 😉
For video editing purpose which one is better? Edifier MR4 or Presonus Studio Monitor 0 Erise3.5
Most definitely MR4.... Last week I had kind of "moment" where I wanted to check how does Eris 3.5 sound now, in a larger space (new studio). And oh boy MR4 all day and night long 😏 PreSonus have punchy bass, but that bass is also muddy, frequencies are lost, and some of them are blended together and sound muddy... so once again MR4 😀
Good review!
I have a question. 3:11 What kind of product is the speaker stand?
Thank you! Speaker stand is Kanto S2 👍
for a hundred bucks its hard to beat, i have it in white and loving every minute of owning it. i don't care about bluetooth or all that stuff.
Hi, can Edifier MR4 used to play games?
If I want to compare, Edifier R1280DBs or Edifier MR4 which is better for listening to music and playing games?
(Looking for a new pair of speakers to replace my built-in monitor speakers.)
I personally very much like the design of Edifier MR4.
*just wonder🤔
If music and gaming is the only priority in that case R1280DBs is the clear choice, but if you want a clearer sound I would go for MR4 and use them in the Music mode which is suitable for gaming as well 😉 Price should be the same for both of them, so basically it comes down to which "look" do you like more 👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech Thank you, your reply helps me a lot 😄😁.
@@lzkiat1701 Anytime buddy 😉
best under $400
Fuck it, make it "best under $1,000 Chinese offering"
where did you get the small speaker stands that I see on the video ? thanks
Amazon, Kanto S2 speaker stand 😉
Hi! Great video review here. The comments section and you video helped me to make a decision regarding these MR4. Thanks! Subscribing!
Thanks man 😉
Enjoy your new speakers 🥳
@@LevelUPGamingTech Thanks! Made the right decision because of your video. I am loving these speakers. Cheers!
Hi, bro. After testing my new Edifier MR4, I hear a very slight noise that comes only from the tweeters of each speaker, it is like white noise or interference and it increases when the volume of the monitors is turned up. The sound does not come from the other connected devices, since the noise is heard even when I only have the monitors connected, without plugging anything else. I have also tried it with several current outlets and the sound persists. My question is, is this noise normal? For what is this? Is it normal or the one I have was faulty? THANK YOU
Ground problems
El csm
Merhaba, Edifer MR4 ve M-Audio BX4 arasında kararsız kaldım. Hangisini tercih etmeliyim ?
Those speakers are really cool! Big and lots of nice features! But I wish they had a bass button or something so you can choose levels 😃👍
I have the Logitech LS21 speakers, they are old but still function to this day 🔊
Thanks very much for sharing this video! 💖
*Greetings from Costa Rica!* 🌴
Two knobs on the back man, bass and treble 😂 Watch again 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech Oops 😂 I somehow skipped that part where you detailed about the bass button hahah
Well now I know that these speakers include a bass and treble know, they're amazing! 👌
@@LevelUPGamingTech Why most speakers always have the bass/treble knobs on the back? 🤔
6:05 Wouldnt bet more accesible if those were on the front so you dont have to make weird movements to reach the back 😂🤦♂️
@@gabrielgranadosg Studio monitors are intended to be set ONCE according to the room acoustics, and never touched again. That is why it's on the back 👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech Ooh nice, now I understand, thanks for explaining it Vlad 😎
Btw I think you wrote monitors instead of speakers
How do i connect these to my monitor for ps5/laptop use? Can i do it with the cables that come with or do i need to buy extra cables? My monitor has a 3.5mm input.
Just connect them to the monitor via 3.5mm and RCA cable back to them 👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech Awesome, thank you!
Which edifier would you recommend that produces the best bass? similar to jbls bass if ur familiar with that, not flat sounding
Pre Sonus Eris 3.5 or 4.5 they are bassy
@@LevelUPGamingTech Thanks for the recommendation man cant find the jbl 305 selling anywhere in my country ill definitely gonna look into pre sonus
Yahhhh. Thanks. I just picked up these in white last week with the same s2 stands you happen to be using. I also got a jamo s808 sub to go with them. I don’t really listen to music at my pc, I have a full Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos surround for that and movies. All I do on the pc, as far as sound goes, is game and lots of RUclips. I mostly use a headset at my pc, but would never go without some sort of speakers as I can’t be bothered to put them on every time I want to watch a quick RUclips video. I also sometimes enjoy gaming without headphones bc they can get hot or fatigued after prolonged use. I was running a small Vizio soundbar with a sealed sub at my pc which was pretty good for gaming. I’ve yet to set up the edifiers. I’m excited to try them. They look beautiful on my desk on the s2 mounts. The sub will be here on Tuesday! I probably would have given the edified t5 sub or Kanto sub6 or sub8 a try, but where my space is I need a slimmer sub. The t5, sub6, and jamo all cost the same $149 usd. I also got a nice 15 foot mono rca and rca to 3.5 mm adapter to run the sub via motherboard sub out! It’s gonna be nice.
do you recommend this than presonus 3.5?
YES
Absolutely,I have both and mr4 is way better
Merhaba , sizce Edifier MR4 mü, M-Audio MX4 mü ?
nice review video! i am considering between eris 3.5 and mr4 for computer speaker which one do you prefer??
I have both, MR4 are slightly better, using them as my daily drivers now 👌
And I have done extensive test to see which ones do I like more. Eris are ok too, just slightly more heavier bass, more pronounced, not completely flat they have a little bit of EQ done to them... Honestly you can't go wrong with either of them 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech wow thank you!! Your RUclips will grow a lot!
@@코부주-i3s Thank you as well 🙏
Which ones did you end up buying? I am planning to buy one of these too. I would like white Mr4, but E3.5 looks to have better build quality and I prefer the simple power button. They are also slightly smaller. Although, white speakers seems to have different shades of white, which is a bit of a let down. I could also get E3.5 from local dealer, so it is easier to return them if there are some issues. It seems that many people have buzzing sound coming from their Edifier's and I cannot accept that on my setup. If E3.5 does the same, I can easily return them.
I don't think balanced inputs/cables has anything to do with having a shield. It had more to do with picking up noise and then filtering it out. Not that these need it.
Камрад, а насколько звук при TRS подключении ниже, чем через тюльпаны? У меня Behringer 202HD. И на что писался звук при проигрывании музыки?
everybody talking about this brand loudly, and it;s werid, it only could be what it need to be
If possible, let me know one more question, please. My goal will only be to play and listen to music on the PC. Nothing more. My question is between MR4, R1700BT and R1280DB. For this purpose of mine, what would be ideal?
R1280 then 🤘 But the price between them and MR4 is not so different, MR4 will offer you slightly better sound. In the end it comes to the looks 🥳
@@LevelUPGamingTech I understood. Thanks!
can you test with dolby atmos sound test ?
I used this for my Mr4. The sounds are way Better! It gave more depth and crisp
Can you help me choose between the mr4 or the r1080bt,tks alot
More work oriented - MR-4
Music and gaming mostly - R1280
@@LevelUPGamingTech what do you mean by more work oriented?
@@siletotsirasaudio/video production
@BongTan I bought the MR4 haha 😄. I like them
Bro, Presonus Eris 3.5 BT, Alesis Elevate 5 MKII or Edifier MR4? Thnksss!!! Quiero comprar los mejores monitores por menos de 150 dollars. Gracias!!!
I haven't heard Alesis in person, so I can't judge them, if I judge by the looks not my thing. Eris 3.5 are a solid choice, if you are heavy music listener and a gamer as well then go with Eris. If you want a bit more clarity then go with Edifier 😉 Btw Edifier speakers have the music mode as well, so there is one leverage over Eris 😁
@@LevelUPGamingTech In terms of sound, is the Edifier MR4 better than the Presonus ERIS 3.5? I would like something with good clarity in the mids and highs, but with good bass. Thanks!
Yes it is much clearer 👍 Although PreSonus have heavier bass because they are EQd like that
@@LevelUPGamingTech So the Eris 3.5 have more bass than the Edifier MR4?
@@JuanSanchez-go6zm nope but the Presonus sound much clearer. what you are looking for is more like Mackie CR4 and iloud micro
Planning to buy a speaker of mine. Which one would you prefer r1700bts, r1380db or this mr4?
Hmmm this is not true apples to apples comparison, but hear me out:
R1700BTS for everyday use, it's the best, for sure, music, gaming, everything
R1380DB is the second choice if you want a bit smaller speakers
MR4 if and only if you are going to do professional work, like video editing and music producing
@@LevelUPGamingTech is mr4 also suitable for everyday use like music gaming etc?
Not an issue at all for that use as well, just switch them to Music mode and you are good 👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech would you prefer mr4 over r1700bts overall?
@@MonesahBuson Overall it's the best all-rounder 😁
I'll admit i know little about audio. I have sound card Aim SC808 in my PC would hooking up those speakers via RCA cables to this card work well?.
yes
Thanks for the review, MR4 good or not for watching movie? Or you have suggestions speaker that similiar price range
Totally ok if you are using them to watch movies on your PC, if you wish to use them with the TV, go with something bigger... actually that is a completely different area of sound...
Which better in sound and base the r33 or mr4?
Thank you! For this imma buy this.. and also because presonus is twice expensive in my country ❤️❤️
Glad you liked it 😀😀
Is there a subwoofer unit to go with this one, ??
these are studio monitors for $100-150, and entry level sub alone is ~150$, think about that, also adding sub will result in unbalanced sound where bass would probably overmatch speakers sound level...
Русский? 🤣
Nope, similar 😉 Serbian
Hi, can you help me decide between the samson m50 and this edifier mr4 please
Yes I can, get Edifier. Samson does not have TRS output, not balanced. and truth be told, Samson is ugly 😁
Compararble to kanto yu2?
hi, to be honest i want to buy this to use it as speakers on my pc for gaming, bcs it fits really nice on my setup, do you think is worth it?
Go ahead man if you like them no one can stop you 😉
Does one need to switch them on every time from the front knob, or do they power on and are ready to use as soon as wall socket is turned on?
Power on every time
They stay on until you manually turn them off or you lose power to them (i.e. if you unplug the power cord and plug it back in you will need to manually switch these on again, but they don't power down if they lose signal or after a certain amount of time unused)
Hello! Also useful for turntables? Thank you.
I suppose they could be used for that purpose as well 😉
How tall are the speakers?
Presonus or Mackie will be better.
@@affectiontv5585 Which ones specifically? Based on the same price bracket. I heard that the Eris 3.5 and Cr3X are a bit more colored.
3.5 are more colored I have them and I compared them directly. Mackie CR3 should sound more or less like PreSonus based on all the reviews I have seen. Haven't tried them in person. But other models in higher price range are definitely better...
Did you test also m audio bx4? I have previous maudio av40 and I am very happy with that pair. Those are not sold anymore so I am torn between the edifier and maudio for another pair. I don't like boomy bass or fatiguing treble- what do you think?
I haven't tested those, sorry. MR4 is pretty flat, no boomy bass no treble in your face 😀
Bought both of them and will keep them! Mr4 are smoother and better sound quality. E3.5BT however has Bluetooth and I can find of use of that too. E3.5 are also very good speakers, actually remarcable speakers, but mr4 has better timber, warmer bass, smoother and more natural sound.
That makes is for me definitely better sounding.
@@techeteri Awesome dude! Glad you like them 👍
in TRS, the 3rd is not a shield for interference. It will just work like XLR.
And then it's a shield 😂 google XLR connector and see which wire is which 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech XLR doesn't reduce noise by shielding. It's phase cancellation/summation which is different. Shielding is just a perk
Hmmm as far as I remember XLR is like this
Pin 1 is the ground or shield connection, which provides a path for electrical noise to be safely discharged, there were also a shielding options where on one end it stays soldered and not on the other end, that is for like way too much interferences if you run cables near electrical cables
Pin 2 carries the positive or “hot” audio signal,
Pin 3 carries the negative or “cold” audio signal,
Literally it's the same design for the TRS (balanced) jacks.
Phase cancelling is a different thing as you said, it happens on the other end of the device (audio interface and such) they have the ability to reverse the polarity and shift phases to cancel noise issues, and guess what that "shield" wire plays a role there in removing the noise in the first place...
is it Bluetooth capable?
No, studio monitors are almost always relying on cable connection for latency free monitoring 👍
I saw a review on these talking about how they should not be placed against the wall as it'll make the bass "too boomy".
I got a small desk so any speaker I get is going to be placed up close to the wall. Is this a noticeable problem or not? I'm torn between these and the r1280t which supposedly do not have that issue.
I plan on primarily gaming with the occasional bout of music and youtube watching
Every speaker that has rear vented port it bass reflex should always be placed at least 15cm from the wall... Follow this and you are ok
@@LevelUPGamingTech Thank you for the response!
Unfortunately with how much desk space I currently have that's not possible. Flush against the wall and only 50cm wide... I cant really have the speaker out 15cm without taking up valuable real estate.
So unfortunately, for now, Im going to have to pass on these :/
@@nuclearcommando9729 R1280 model then, still great speakers 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech if only the t model came in black to match my desk haha
@@nuclearcommando9729 But it does, wood finish, black or white, check on the website 😉
what are the size dimensions of the speakers ? I looked everywhere even in Edifier's own website it does not mention the dimensions of the speakers. Thanks.
140 x 228 x 197.5mm
@@LevelUPGamingTech thank you.
@@LevelUPGamingTech I purchased the MR4 thanks to your informative review, are the 3.5mm to TRS cables worth the extra cash compared to the RCA cables that come in the box. Using MR4 as a daily driver plugged in to the back of my PC motherboard 3.5mm. Thanks.
Hey man nice 👍
3.5 to TRS is not worth in this case as that connection will still be unbalanced. TRS is meant to be used with mixers or audio interfaces not directly with the computer. In that case RCA will do the trick more than fine 👍
hello. is it better than Edifier R1280T ?
They are differently oriented speakers, 1280T are more music and general use oriented. MR4 are more productivity oriented and they have a bit more clearer sound. They can be used for music and gaming as well 👍
But if you ask which are better, then MR4 are imho 🙂
@@LevelUPGamingTech thank you
what asus monitior is that?
Asus VX279, old but ok...
Question:
Where can I find the monitor stand? I dig the setup.
Also, been thinking of getting the 4.5. how do you like your 3.5?
Thank you.
The stand is Kanto S2 I got it on Amazon. Regarding 3.5 they are awesome for everyday use, but for monitoring sound precisely MR4 are a little bit better, just a little bit. I believe that Eris 4.5 would be better than both of these 😁
@@LevelUPGamingTech Thank you! I guess is should be more clear. I'm referring to the monitor (screen) stand. the one with the drawers. :)
😂 oh that one, the monitor riser 😉 Ikea Alex monitor riser 👍
I'm not creator are music producer is this or me
They are primarily targeted to home music producers. You should be fine with them 👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech thank you
Hi. I just tested right now this Edifier MR4. Upon plugging to power outlet, when I put my ear directly to the tweeter, I noticed there's slight hissing on both tweeter especially when I put the volume knob in Max. I didn't connect any RCA or Aux cable yet. Do you think its normal or it's some factory defect? Thank you
Pretty normal for any powered speakers, and do not use 100% volume at all, keep them at 60-70% on the knob and use Windows or your audio interface to control the volume 👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech I see. Noted I will place volume knob at 60% then control it via LG phone. Thank you 🙂
who tf uses it at a maximum and don't expect a hiss? you nitpicking bastard its only 100dollars.
Currently trying to find more videos on these speakers since i'm using my actual display (monitor) in-built speakers ; on the fence on either Edifier 1280T/R1700 or MR4s at the moment; how do you feel about using these speakers just as desktop monitors to play games, listen to music ?
The simple look of these speakers aligns with me more than the 1280, but I don't plan on doing any content creation so I'm a bit confused now.
They are extremely good for games and music as well. I do have 1280 model as well but they have more pronounced bass which is actually not a good thing as they tend to get muddy at high volume from time to time. So in a nutshell MR4 became my daily driver for everything 👌
@@LevelUPGamingTech Thanks mate; that's very helpful.
I think i'll go ahead and also get the MR4 then :)
@@AtimusLOL Good choice, idk if I mentioned the 1280 model in the review, but compared to the MR4 they are "colored" meaning they already have a fair amount of EQ factory set. MR4 are flat, which is a good thing as you will hear every sound as it should be without any distortion, hence someone asked if I haven't put the original song at 3:11 😁 so there that is the flat sound, crystal clear everything. You can use the "Music mode" button on them for music and games, it works like a charm 👌
@@LevelUPGamingTech Mine came today, sounds so much fuller than my hollow monitor speaker's that's for sure!
Awesome man 👌 Glad I could help you 😊
I'm writing songs in my personal studio. I think the sound from this speaker is clean not enough after I buy it and listen. MS4 is a multimedia speaker and just similar to monitor speakers. For this, I had to wear my original monitor headphone of SONY MDR-7506. If can re-choose again, I will spend more money to buy PreSonus E4.5 or E5XT.
LOL not even in the same price range. MR4 is half the price of PreSonus E4.5
I would love to know what speakers sounds closer to the Sony 7506. I love their sound.
@@challenger516 yep, but most these video using mr4 compare to Pre, when going bad is the price problem, when going good, it better chiose on price ;p
what are the stands you use for them?
Kanto S2 stands 😀
What stand is that?
Kanto S2 you can get in on Amazon, in fact I will leave a link in the description 😉
@@LevelUPGamingTech thanks for replying i was wondering if you can connect with a trs to 3.5mm directly into a computer?
@@nathanielcolobong9715 You can't with TRS, but you can with RCA to 3.5mm included cable 👍
Как вы думаете, они лучше чем JBL 104?
JBL has amazing speakers, but whenever I see a plastic case for the speaker I don't believe it sounds better than wooden boxes... Idk maybe I am mistaken in this case...
@@LevelUPGamingTech спасибо за обратную связь!💪
Don´t do it. 305 and higher are fine 104 Sound like a hot pot of garbage
@@mariokuppers5686 сравнил MR4 и 104 в магазине и взял MR4 - топ за эти деньги. 104 просто ужасные, кроме баса ничего не слышно.
@@LevelUPGamingTech спасибо за этот обзор🙏 Не узнал бы о них если бы не увидел это видео😊
No Bluetooth?
Nope, not that kind of speakers, check 1280 model
That tweeter isn't 1" - you're parroting their marketing material, credibility = zero.
mmmmm right, the tweeter is exactly 22mm, visible outside dome, so it is a 1" tweeter, just measured and before you give me 1 inch is 25.4mm thing, I said visible outside dome, tweeter goes a little bit inside the wooden cabinet, and the portion we see outside is 22mm
Currently using an r1280t on trial. Initial impressions are nice, but I discovered these MR4's exist as well as a newer r1380t (which uses a 1" tweeter instead of the 0.5" found on the r1280t). Have you tried the r1380? I've heard that the clarity is better than on the 1280, which would probably make sense with the larger tweeter. However, user impressions are barely anywhere to be seen since the speaker is so new.
I see a lot of recommendations for the r1700's as well, but honestly, not my preference. I don't like tilted speakers because then I can't use something like the Kanto S2's to tilt them myself, and bass is always boomier when they're just placed on a desk. You also can't place them midfield because then the tweeter ends up pointing above your head too.
So, while I'm currently using and enjoying the 1280t's, I have my eyes set on trying out an r1380 or an MR4. What do you think?
Hmmm interesting question, I see the R1380 are out, looks like a refined 1280 version, and yes you are correct that 1 inch tweeter will add that missing clarity, but in the end they are still music speakers, great ones that is without a doubt. If you are doing some music production or video editing, MR4 will be flat on point, stock calibrated to be precise, if you are up for that type of sound, clarity is there, 1 inch silk dome tweeter, so no issues with clarity. If you are gaming more and listening to music more than productivity go with the R1380 they seem to be a great choice for that.
On the other hand R1700 are impressive & massive 😏 but that angled position is not for everyone, and as you said you can't use the stand, the only option for them would be a foam dampener only.
Hope I helped a little 👍
@@LevelUPGamingTech Thanks for the advice.
I come from a range of higher end speakers, KEFs, Focals, Genelecs, I was mainly looking for something that'd work excellently for a wide range of stuff at a desk on a budget. To that end, I haven't decided what kind of sound I'd prefer for that!
Over here in the UK, the r1380 is actually a little bit more expensive than the MR4, ironically enough.
@@Tephnos Maybe because they are new, idk the price, that range always used to be around 130 in all currencies 😂
@@LevelUPGamingTech in the UK you can get the 1280t's for around 90, the MR4's for 110, and the 1380t's for 120.
@@LevelUPGamingTech r1380 is a different beast////. it has Bluetooth yet no headphone jack?
MR4 HAS BT/headphone jack.....so which use case do you need