Short answer: the Audio Smile Little British Monitor. It ranks #1 of 47 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 4.6/5); the Edifier MR3 ranks #11 (rated 3.8/5).
The Audio Smile Little British Monitor is the more accurate pick. Among the strongest measured tonal performers in this size class: ASR’s Klippel data gives a 5.46 predicted preference score, or 8.21 with an ideal subwoofer. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 5.46 against 3.91 for the Edifier MR3. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Edifier MR3 lacks. Watch for: Bass reaches -3dB at about 72Hz, so a subwoofer is important for the lowest notes.
The case for the Edifier MR3: Erin’s measurements show little overall tilt across the listening window, helping voices retain a broadly natural balance at a desk. Watch for: Local response ripples remain: the measured 300Hz-5kHz span is 4.5dB and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.538.
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Among the strongest measured tonal performers in this size class: ASR’s Klippel data gives a 5.46 predicted preference score, or 8.21 with an ideal subwoofer.
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Erin’s measurements show little overall tilt across the listening window, helping voices retain a broadly natural balance at a desk.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Audio Smile Little British Monitor | Edifier MR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 per pair | $109.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #1 of 47 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #11 of 47 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Enclosure | ported | - |
| Drivers | 0.75” wide band tweeter, 3” long throw mid woofer | 3.5” mid-low driver, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Dimensions | 8.1”H x 4.7”W x 5.3”D (205 x 120 x 135 mm) | 8.7”H x 4.9”W x 7.3”D (220 x 125.5 x 185 mm) (active); 220H x 125.5W x 176D mm (passive) |
| Weight | 3.7 lbs (1.7 kg) (Master unit) / 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg) (Slave unit) | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) |
| Amplifier Power | 100W total (50W LF, 50W HF, Class A/B) | 36W total (18W per speaker) |
| Frequency Response | 58Hz-20kHz -6dB | 52Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 71.8Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 56.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.5kHz | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC |
| Warranty | 12 months | - |
| Country | United Kingdom | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 5.46 | 3.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 8.21 | 6.53 |
| Inputs | RCA, Aux, Bluetooth | Balanced TRS, RCA, Aux, Bluetooth |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| App | - | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| EQ | - | Yes (rear knobs and app room compensation) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.4 |
| Sensitivity | - | 83.3dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Outputs | - | 3.5mm headphone |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
Frequency Response Compared
Both speakers’ spinorama measurements, overlaid. A flatter line is more neutral: peaks sound forward or harsh, dips sound recessed. Each curve is shifted so its average from 300 Hz to 3 kHz sits at 0 dB, so loudness differences between the two are removed and only the shape is compared. The two were measured by different sources, so small differences, especially in the bass, can come from the measurement setup rather than the speakers.
Measurement data: Audio Smile Little British Monitor (measured by Audio Science Review) and Edifier MR3 (measured by Erin’s Audio Corner), via spinorama.org.
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