UK MDEW4B/A · Midnight
Apple HomePod in the manufacturer-listed Midnight UK configuration, identified by MDEW4B/A.
Specifications checked 19 Oct 2026.
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The R1700BT is an active/passive bookshelf pair with a 4-inch mid-bass driver and 19 mm silk-dome tweeter per side, rated 66 W RMS in total across separate tweeter and mid-bass amplifiers. It takes Bluetooth and two RCA inputs, with bass, treble and volume controls on the active speaker and an infrared remote.
Specifications checked 26 Sept 2026.
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Manufacturer specification
Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.
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Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell.
Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · A subscription is required for Apple Music. A subscription may be required for music streaming services.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket.
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only.
Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · US store gives both cabinets; the UK/US product pages give only 154 × 254 × 214 mm (active).
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
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Manufacturer specification · Current product-page figure; codecs are not published.
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
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Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · Driver layout and supported audio formats are listed separately; neither establishes a rated channel configuration for one unit.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active unit's speaker output with the supplied cable.
Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth presence alone does not establish Bluetooth audio input; supported audio sources are listed separately. Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite or later, or an iOS device (late 2012 or later) with iOS 8 or later. Compatible with HomeKit- or Matter-enabled Thread accessories only. Thread-based accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini or a third-party Thread border router. Requires a U1‑equipped iPhone with iOS 16.2 or later.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Spatial Audio works with compatible content in supported apps on HomePod (1st and 2nd generation). Not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. Requires Apple TV 4K. Apple TV 4K sold separately. Sound Recognition may detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and send you notifications when recognised. Sound Recognition should not be relied upon in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or in high-risk or emergency situations. Sound Recognition requires the updated Home architecture, which is available as a separate update in the Home app. It requires all Apple devices that access the home to be using the latest software. Requires multiple HomePod speakers or or AirPlay-compatible speakers with the latest AirPlay software. Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini, two HomePod (2nd generation) or two HomePod (1st generation).
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · No tolerance published.
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity.
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer does not list rated speaker output in watts. An adapter rating or AC input frequency is not audio output power.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsManufacturer specification · Manufacturer rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC).
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification
Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Temperature and humidity sensing is optimised for indoor domestic settings, when ambient temperatures are around 15º C to 30º C and relative humidity is around 30% to 70%. Accuracy may decrease in some situations where audio is playing for an extended period of time at high volume levels. HomePod requires some time to calibrate the sensors immediately after starting up before results are displayed.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsNo source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · The remote documents power, mute, volume and input keys only; no remote tone control is asserted.
Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · Silk-dome tweeter; product page states 0.75 inch.
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
No source recorded for this side.
Manufacturer specification · The manual also gives 116 mm; nominal size, not a conversion.
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page)Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer kg converted to g where applicable. This is not shipping/package mass.
Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification
Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
0 shared fields have the same recorded value.
| Specification | Apple HomePod | Edifier R1700BT |
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Rated channel configuration SourcesApple HomePod Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · Driver layout and supported audio formats are listed separately; neither establishes a rated channel configuration for one unit. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · The passive speaker connects to the active unit's speaker output with the supplied cable. Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Not listed by the manufacturer | Stereo pair: one active speaker and one passive speaker |
Woofer size SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Edifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · The manual also gives 116 mm; nominal size, not a conversion. Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Not provided | 4 in |
Tweeter size SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Edifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · Silk-dome tweeter; product page states 0.75 inch. Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Not provided | 19 mm |
Frequency response SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Edifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · No tolerance published. Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Not provided | 60 Hz–20 kHz |
Signal-to-noise ratio SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Edifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification | Not provided | ≥85 dB(A) |
Supported audio sources and streaming inputsDifferent SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · A subscription is required for Apple Music. A subscription may be required for music streaming services. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth version is from the current UK/US specification; the manual lists input type PC/AUX/Bluetooth without a version. The two RCA pairs share one PC/AUX input mode: if two sources are connected at the same time, both signals play. A 3.5 mm source uses the supplied 3.5 mm–RCA cable. No USB, optical or 3.5 mm socket. Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Apple Music iTunes music purchases iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription Third-party music services Apple Music Radio or episodes on demand Radio stations from TuneIn, Capital FM, LBC UK, Heart UK and Smooth UK Apple Podcasts News briefings Remastered ambient sounds AirPlay to share other content to HomePod from iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac | Bluetooth 5.1 and two analogue RCA input pairs (PC IN and AUX IN) |
Wireless connections SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Bluetooth presence alone does not establish Bluetooth audio input; supported audio sources are listed separately. Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite or later, or an iOS device (late 2012 or later) with iOS 8 or later. Compatible with HomeKit- or Matter-enabled Thread accessories only. Thread-based accessories require a Thread-enabled home hub, such as Apple TV 4K, HomePod (2nd generation), HomePod mini or a third-party Thread border router. Requires a U1‑equipped iPhone with iOS 16.2 or later. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT No source recorded. | 802.11n Wi-Fi Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access Bluetooth 5.0 Thread networking technology Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity | Not provided |
Input sensitivity SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Edifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · Current Edifier UK and US product-page figures; the Edifier US store gives the same values but labels the first RCA input 'RCA' instead of 'PC IN'. The 2023 manual's specification section lists no input sensitivity. Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec | Not provided | PC IN: 500 ± 50 mV; AUX: 500 ± 50 mV; Bluetooth: 400 mFFS ± 50 mFFS |
Bluetooth version SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Edifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · Current product-page figure; codecs are not published. Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec | Not provided | 5.1 |
Rated audio output power and measurement basis SourcesApple HomePod Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification · The manufacturer does not list rated speaker output in watts. An adapter rating or AC input frequency is not audio output power. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer rating for the pair, given separately for the two tweeter channels and the two mid-bass channels; load and distortion limits not stated. Not 66 W per cabinet or mains consumption. Edifier describes a Class-D amplifier system with Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and Dynamic Range Control (DRC). Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Not listed by the manufacturer | 66 W total RMS: 15 W × 2 (tweeter) + 18 W × 2 (mid-bass) |
Power supply and operating conditionsDifferent SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Adapter/input ratings are requirements, not measured consumption or audio output. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · Edifier publishes no rated mains voltage/frequency for this model in its English manual or on its UK/US pages; the manual directs users to the voltage on the product plate and to a matching AC outlet. UK and US units are separate regional packages; do not assume a unit from one region works on the other's mains or plug. The manual marks its plug drawings as illustrative only. Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F) Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet) | Mains-powered: fixed power cord and power switch on the active speaker (Class II, double-insulated); operating voltage printed on the product plate |
Driver layout and audio processing SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Spatial Audio works with compatible content in supported apps on HomePod (1st and 2nd generation). Not all content is available in Dolby Atmos. Requires Apple TV 4K. Apple TV 4K sold separately. Sound Recognition may detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and send you notifications when recognised. Sound Recognition should not be relied upon in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or in high-risk or emergency situations. Sound Recognition requires the updated Home architecture, which is available as a separate update in the Home app. It requires all Apple devices that access the home to be using the latest software. Requires multiple HomePod speakers or or AirPlay-compatible speakers with the latest AirPlay software. Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini, two HomePod (2nd generation) or two HomePod (1st generation). Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT No source recorded. | 4-inch high-excursion woofer Array of five horn-loaded tweeters, each with its own neodymium magnet Internal low-frequency calibration microphone for automatic bass correction Advanced computational audio with system sensing for real-time tuning Room sensing Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for music and video Four-microphone design for far-field Siri Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds Multi-room audio with AirPlay Stereo pair capable | Not provided |
Phone, software and network requirements SourcesEdifier R1700BT No source recorded. | HomePod with the latest software version iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) or iPhone 8 or later with the latest version of iOS; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later) or iPad mini (5th generation or later) with the latest version of iPadOS 802.11 Wi-Fi internet access | Not provided |
Manufacturer-listed sensors SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Temperature and humidity sensing is optimised for indoor domestic settings, when ambient temperatures are around 15º C to 30º C and relative humidity is around 30% to 70%. Accuracy may decrease in some situations where audio is playing for an extended period of time at high volume levels. HomePod requires some time to calibrate the sensors immediately after starting up before results are displayed. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT No source recorded. | Temperature and humidity Accelerometer | Not provided |
Touch controls SourcesEdifier R1700BT No source recorded. | Tap Play/Pause Double-tap Skip Triple-tap Skip back Touch and hold Siri Tap or hold + or - Volume up/down | Not provided |
Tone controls SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Edifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · The remote documents power, mute, volume and input keys only; no remote tone control is asserted. Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Not provided | Treble and bass dials plus volume knob on the active speaker's side panel |
Remote control SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. Edifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification Edifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | Not provided | Infrared remote: on/off, mute, volume −/+, Bluetooth, PC/AUX |
Manufacturer-listed dimensions and massDifferent SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Only the dimensions explicitly labelled by the manufacturer are listed; no missing axis is inferred. Size and weight vary by manufacturing process. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · US store gives both cabinets; the UK/US product pages give only 154 × 254 × 214 mm (active). Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech spec | 142 mm wide (5.6 inches) 168 mm high (6.6 inches) Weight: 2.3 kg (5.16 pounds) | Active: 154 × 254 × 214 mm; passive: 154 × 254 × 209 mm (W × H × D) |
Manufacturer-listed device mass SourcesApple HomePod Manufacturer specification · Manufacturer kg converted to g where applicable. This is not shipping/package mass. Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT Edifier lists 'Net Weight: 6.6kg' for this active/passive product without stating whether it is the pair or one speaker (dimensions are given per speaker or per cabinet), so no like-for-like weight is asserted. · Manufacturer specification Edifier R1700BT (US) — product page and specificationEdifier R1700BT (UK) — product page and specification | 2300 g | Not listed by the manufacturer |
Manufacturer finish SourcesEdifier R1700BT No source recorded. | Midnight | Not provided |
Enclosure SourcesApple HomePod No source recorded. | Not provided | MDF enclosure with bases angled at a 10-degree incline |
Manufacturer-listed box contentsDifferent SourcesEdifier R1700BT Manufacturer specification · Manual box inventory; the US store list names only speakers, the two audio cables and manual. The remote uses a CR2025 coin cell. Edifier R1700BT — Edifier US official store: colour variants, SKU/UPC and tech specEdifier R1700BT Active Speaker — manual (2023 file linked from the product page) | HomePod Power cable Documentation | Active and passive speakers, remote control, speaker connecting cable, RCA–RCA cable, 3.5 mm–RCA cable and user manual |
Installed software version SourcesApple HomePod Not listed by the manufacturer in the cited technical specifications. · Manufacturer specification Apple UK — HomePod technical specificationsEdifier R1700BT No source recorded. | Not listed by the manufacturer | Not provided |
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