Short answer: the ADAM Audio D3v for sound quality, the Edifier M60 for the lower price and added convenience. The D3v ranks #3 of 48 small powered bookshelf speakers at $349.99; the M60 ranks #9 at $199.99, $150 less.
Erin’s Audio Corner measurements separate these clearly. The D3v’s Klippel data spans just 1.7dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, an excellent midrange result for a speaker this small, and its side passive radiators reach a measured -3dB bass extension around 50Hz. The M60 measures a wider 2.8dB midrange spread and its response rises about 0.57dB per octave, trending audibly brighter toward the treble; its -3dB bass extension is a shallower 67Hz. Predicted preference scores back this up: the D3v scores 5.37 standalone and 7.59 with an ideal subwoofer, against the M60’s 4.60 and 7.33.
Both speakers share the same weakness: they are not loud speakers. The D3v’s built-in limiter reduces bass and midrange output as volume rises, with usable maximum output around 89 to 90dB at 1m according to compression testing; deep bass at moderate volume should not be read as high output capability. The M60’s own cons likewise note that limiting and compression constrain louder playback, so it is meant for nearfield listening rather than filling a room.
The M60 is the more convenient speaker to just plug in and use. It adds Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, an aux input, a companion app, and included angled stands, none of which the D3v offers; the D3v is analog and USB-C only, with room-adjustment filters instead of app-based EQ. The D3v’s ribbon tweeter and higher 102dB max SPL rating give it more headroom on paper, though the limiter caps how much of that is usable.
Buy the ADAM Audio D3v if flat midrange and real bass extension in a tiny desktop footprint matter more to you than wireless convenience.
Buy the Edifier M60 if you want Bluetooth, an aux input, and a lower price, and can live with a brighter tonal balance and less bass extension.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio D3v | Edifier M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $349.99 per pair | $199.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #3 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 200H (240H on included stand) x 115W x 150D mm | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment filters) | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 48Hz - 22.6kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | USB-C, balanced 1/4-inch TRS | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Sensitivity | 86.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Drivers | 3.5” aluminium woofer, D-ART folded ribbon tweeter, 2 x 3.5” passive radiators (each) | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.58 kg) (pair) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS per speaker (70W woofer + 30W tweeter) (Manufacturer specified) | 66W total (33W per speaker) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB peak @ 1m (IEC-weighted noise, manufacturer specified) | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.37 | 4.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.59 | 7.33 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | - |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
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