Edifier MR4.5 Studio Monitors Add Wireless Connectivity and Custom Tuning for Creators

Edifier has expanded its MR Studio Monitor Series for 2026 with the new MR4.5, a near-field active loudspeaker designed for content creators, musicians, producers, and desktop listeners who want greater flexibility without moving into the larger and more expensive MR5.

Positioned between the MR4 and flagship MR5, the Edifier MR4.5 combines studio-focused sound reproduction with wireless connectivity, customizable tuning, and a compact design suitable for home studios, editing suites, gaming systems, and desktop audio setups.

The new model joins the MR3, MR4, and MR5 to complete Edifier’s current studio monitor lineup, offering buyers another option in a category where accuracy increasingly has to share desk space with convenience.

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Features and Connectivity

Two Speakers: The Edifier MR4.5 includes two speakers. The active speaker serves as the system hub, handling connectivity, amplification, and signal distribution for both channels. No external amplifier, stereo receiver, or home theater receiver is required. The passive speaker connects to the active speaker using the supplied cable, which carries both power and audio signals.

Adaptable Setup: The MR4.5 includes acoustic tuning and desktop compensation controls that allow users to adjust its performance for different rooms, speaker positions, and listening distances. These controls can be useful when the speakers are placed on a desk, close to a wall, or in a small home studio where placement options may be limited.

Wired and Wireless Connectivity: The MR4.5 supports both wired connections and wireless streaming. Bluetooth 6.0 includes LDAC support for higher-resolution wireless audio, while multipoint connectivity allows the speakers to remain connected to more than one compatible device. This makes it easier to switch between a computer, smartphone, tablet, or other source without repeatedly disconnecting and pairing devices.

Bi-Amplified Speaker Design: The MR4.5 uses a bi-amplified design with an active crossover that divides the audio signal between the mid-bass driver and tweeter. Edifier designed the system to provide a balanced transition between the drivers and accurate sound reproduction for music production, video editing, gaming, and everyday desktop listening.

Extended Frequency Response: The MR4.5 has a specified frequency response of 50 Hz to 40 kHz. Edifier has tuned the system for a neutral, transparent presentation intended to reproduce recordings without excessive tonal coloration.

Dimpled Tweeter Waveguide: The MR4.5 uses a dimpled tweeter waveguide designed to improve high-frequency extension and clarity while creating a wider listening area. This should provide more consistent performance when the listener moves away from the central listening position.

80 Watts of Total Output: The MR4.5 delivers 80 watts RMS of total system output and a maximum sound pressure level of 98 dB at one meter. Although primarily intended for near-field listening, it should also provide sufficient output for some mid-field setups and medium-sized rooms.

Hi-Res Audio Support: The MR4.5 uses an analog front end and Class D amplifiers and supports digital audio signals up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Wireless playback is available through Bluetooth with LDAC support. Under compatible conditions, LDAC can transmit audio at up to 990 kbps and support signals up to 24-bit/96 kHz.

Wired Connection Options: Balanced XLR and TRS inputs allow the MR4.5 to connect to professional audio interfaces, mixers, and other studio equipment. RCA and 3.5 mm auxiliary inputs accommodate common consumer audio sources, while a headphone output supports private listening.

Bluetooth Multipoint: Bluetooth 6.0 provides a stable wireless connection, while Bluetooth Multipoint allows two devices to remain connected simultaneously. Users can switch between sources without disconnecting and re-pairing each time.

Room Acoustic Compensation: Rear knobs and the EDIFIER ConneX app provide multiple settings for room acoustic compensation, allowing you to adapt to different room modes and achieve the optimal listening experience.

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The Bottom Line 

Although Edifier has enjoyed success with its MR Studio Monitor Series, a substantial gap remained between the MR4 and MR5 in both price and features. The MR4.5 fills that space by adding Bluetooth, LDAC, balanced XLR connectivity, room compensation, app-based adjustments, and an active bi-amplified crossover—features not offered by the more basic MR4.

The MR4.5 also provides a logical step down from the MR5, which uses a larger three-way driver configuration, a tri-amplified active crossover, and 110 watts of total output. Those additional capabilities may make the MR5 better suited to larger rooms and more demanding studio applications, but they may be unnecessary for desktop users and smaller production spaces.

The MR4.5 does not include HDMI ARC or eARC, USB audio, optical connectivity, or a phono input. Buyers who require HDMI eARC, USB-C, and optical inputs should consider Edifier’s M90 active speakers. The Onkyo Creator Series GX-30ARC goes further by combining HDMI ARC, USB-C, optical, and a line/phono input for direct connection to a turntable with a moving-magnet cartridge.

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