Short answer: the ADAM Audio T8V. It ranks #94 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.9/5) at $719.98 and is still sold new; the Edifier S3000Pro ranks #102 (rated 3.8/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Edifier S3000Pro’s replacement, the Edifier S3000MKII, is rated 3.9/5 at $999.97.
What the ADAM Audio T8V does well: An affordable 8 inch studio monitor with real bass depth and straightforward analog inputs. Watch for: The 6.31 ideal-subwoofer score and 3.0dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz show less even tonal balance than stronger budget alternatives.
The case for the Edifier S3000Pro: A large powered pair with digital and analog inputs and tone controls, a complete music system with no separate amplifier needed. The tradeoff: The substantial cabinet size requires more space than a typical desktop pair.
Buy the ADAM Audio T8V. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the Edifier S3000Pro is discontinued, so it is only available used.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ADAM Audio T8V | Edifier S3000Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $719.98 per pair | $900 per pair Discontinued |
| Ranked | #94 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #102 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 33.2Hz (derived, log-interpolated between spinorama.org -9dB/-12dB points) | - |
| Dimensions | 15.8”H x 9.8”W x 13.2”D (401.3 x 248.9 x 335.3 mm) | 14.5”H x 9.1”W x 14”D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 33Hz - 25kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 38Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | XLR, RCA | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB |
| Weight | 21.6 lbs (9.8 kg) | 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 6.5” (165mm) woofer |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 90w Per Speaker | 78w RMS Per Speaker |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.65 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.31 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Outputs | - | None |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, aptX HD |
Where the Ratings Come From
- ADAM Audio T8V: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review, DSAUDIO.review and Sercan Solmaz.
- Edifier S3000Pro: reviews by DSAUDIO.review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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