Short answer: the Edifier M60. It ranks #9 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $199.99; the Audioengine HD3 ranks #29, rated 3.2/5, and costs $359, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
The case for the Edifier M60: 1” dome tweeter paired with a 3” cone midwoofer, in a distinctively styled desktop cabinet with illuminated touch controls and a textured. The tradeoff: Trends noticeably brighter moving from midrange into treble.
Buy the Edifier M60. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Audioengine HD3 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Audioengine HD3 | Edifier M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $359.00 per pair | $199.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #29 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 9”H x 5.5”W x 6.5”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 165.1 mm) | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 65 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA Input | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Outputs | RCA variable output (subwoofer) | - |
| Weight | 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Drivers | 2.75” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 58Hz | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 65Hz | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 30W total (15W per speaker) | 66W total (33W per speaker) |
| Maximum SPL | 90dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Sensitivity | - | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.33 |
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