JBL Professional 104-BT vs Edifier MR4
Both side by side at true size, and which one fits better in typical rooms. Rankings come from the same engine as the quiz, using independent measurements where they exist.
Drawn at the same scale.
Which fits better?
Each situation is run through the same rules as the quiz. A gap of less than 2 points (of 100) counts as about the same.
| Situation | 104-BT | MR4 | Better fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small room, on a desk (10 m², 0.8 m) | 49 | 59 | MR4 |
| Medium room (18 m², 1.1 m) | 44 | 47 | MR4 |
| Large room, on stands (30 m², 1.8 m) | 39 | 47 | MR4 |
| Desk close to the wall (under 20 cm) | 38 | 50 | MR4 |
| Bass-heavy music (techno, hip-hop) | 35 | 35 | About the same |
| Flat with neighbours, untreated room | 55 | 54 | About the same |
Key differences
- The Edifier MR4 costs €29 less per pair.
- Only the Edifier MR4 has an independent measurement, so its ranking rests on firmer data.
- The Edifier MR4 reaches deeper bass: 65 Hz vs 75 Hz (−6 dB).
- The JBL Professional 104-BT has the bigger woofer (4.5″ vs 4″), which suits larger rooms.
- The JBL Professional 104-BT has Bluetooth.
Specs side by side
| JBL Professional 104-BT | Edifier MR4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price (pair) | ~€199 | ~€170 |
| Preference score (with sub) | — | 6 |
| Bass, −6 dB | 75 Hz* | 65 Hz |
| Max level (pair peak at 1 m) | — | — |
| Woofer | 4.5″ | 4″ |
| Ways | 2 | 2 |
| Port | Rear | Rear |
| Room correction | No | No |
| Boundary EQ | No | Yes |
| Inputs | TRS, RCA, Bluetooth | TRS, RCA |
| Size (H × W × D) | 247 × 153 × 124 mm | 228 × 140 × 197.5 mm |
Bold marks the better value where one is clearly better. * estimated from the maker's figure. Max level: peak level of a pair at 1 m, converted from the maker's figure.
Not sure? Check both against your room