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What this page covers. The HiVi models ranked here span powered speakers and passive speakers, including HiVi Swan X3, HiVi DIY 3.1A and HiVi Swans 3.1A Sehlin Sound Solutions mod. Use each model’s category position to compare it with alternatives of the same size and use case.
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Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #10 of 47 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers - HiVi Swan X3: $179.00 per pair Chane Music & Cinema $179.00 eBay
Pros: ASR’s Spinorama data predicts 4.04 standalone and 7.03 with an ideal subwoofer, placing its bass-normalized tonal performance ahead of several similarly small budget monitors. Listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.420, lower than the Edifier MR3’s 0.538, indicating fewer local response irregularities by that measure. The compact coaxial layout is convenient for a small desktop system.
Cons: Not a flat reference monitor: the response spans 5.0dB from 300Hz to 5kHz and trends upward toward the treble. Bass reaches -3dB at about 79Hz, so a subwoofer remains important. Coaxial construction alone does not guarantee uniform dispersion, and the preference score does not establish distortion or maximum clean output.
Full HiVi Swan X3 review and specifications →
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | 28W RMS Per Speaker |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 71Hz (measured, Spinorama) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Powered desktop monitor |
| Dimensions | 5” x 4.8” x 7.1” (128 x 123 x 181 mm) (W x D x H) |
| Drivers | 3-inch coaxial woofer and tweeter |
| Enclosure | Active coaxial, rear-ported |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | RCA |
| Optical Input | No |
| RCA Input | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.04 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.03 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) each |
| XLR Input | No |
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- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- HiVi Swan X3 vs Edifier M60
- HiVi Swan X3 vs Edifier MR3
- HiVi Swan X3 vs IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor
- HiVi Swan X3 vs Sovox MiniMax3
- HiVi Swan X3 vs Cambridge Audio L/R S
- HiVi Swan X3 vs ADAM Audio D3v
- HiVi Swan X3 vs Genelec 8010A
- HiVi Swan X3 vs Bowers & Wilkins Formation Flex
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Large Size Bookshelf Speakers
Ranked #95 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - HiVi DIY 3.1A: $249.99 per pair Amazon $249.99 eBay
Pros: A three-way speaker kit with a ribbon tweeter, a dome midrange and a 6.5-inch Kevlar woofer that Audio Science Review measured at 5.60, or 7.54 with an ideal subwoofer, outstanding for its price and higher than HiVi’s ready-made HiVi Swan X3. Bass reaches 55.7Hz at -3dB. Measured bass extension of 55.7Hz (-3dB).
Cons: A kit you assemble yourself, and the matching cabinets are sold separately (about $160 a pair). Directivity is uneven (4.12dB variation in the directivity index).
Full HiVi DIY 3.1A review and specifications →
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 39.5Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55.7Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | Yes |
| Drivers | Isodynamic ribbon tweeter, soft dome midrange, 6.5” Kevlar mid-bass (3-way kit) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.60 (spinorama.org) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.54 (spinorama.org) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported |
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Ranked #98 of 222 in Large Size Bookshelf Speakers - HiVi Swans 3.1A Sehlin Sound Solutions mod: $364.99 per pair for the kit (assembly required) Amazon $364.99 eBay
Pros: CEA2034 spinorama shows a mostly smooth on-axis response for a DIY three-way kit. Horizontal beamwidth of about ±70 degrees is wide and consistent. Distortion stays under control down to 40Hz at 96dB SPL/1m, a strong result for a 6.5” woofer in this class. Measured bass extension of 60Hz (-3dB), with a measured sensitivity of 86.5dB.
Cons: Some directivity error appears around 2.1kHz on-axis. Predicted in-room response needs about 1-2dB of correction to fit an ideal target curve. Vertical directivity is just okay, so listening height matters more than with a coincident design. Minimum impedance dips to 3.8 ohms with several peaks, a moderately demanding load. Requires DIY assembly (kit only), with additional Sehlin-mod parts and labor beyond the base kit price.
Full HiVi Swans 3.1A Sehlin Sound Solutions mod review and specifications →
| Released | Sep 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 60Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| DIY Kit | Yes |
| Dimensions | 16.5”H x 8.5”W x 13”D (420.0 x 215.0 x 330.0 mm) |
| Drivers | 6.5” Kevlar woofer, 2” Dome midrange, 1” Soft Dome tweeter |
| Impedance | 4 ohms nominal, 3.8 ohms minimum (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.8 (derived from ASR thread measurement data) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.6 (derived from ASR thread measurement data) |
| Weight | 13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) |
| Woofer Cabinet | ported, rear |
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- Head-to-Head Comparisons
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