Short answer: the D12, and it isn’t close. It ranks #2 of 14 in its powered desktop class at $179.99; The Three II ranks #12 at $400, $220 more, with no listed pros at all.
The Three II’s complaints are direct: boosted treble and bass that doesn’t reach as deep as others. There isn’t a counterbalancing strength listed to offset them.
The D12 backs up its ranking with a real value case. Our notes call it a very good value speaker in this category, and it adds a subwoofer line out The Three II doesn’t offer.
Buy the D12. Between a speaker with no listed flaws and one with no listed strengths, at less than half the price, this isn’t a close decision.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier D12 | Klipsch The Three II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.99 | $400 |
| Ranked | #2 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers | #12 of 13 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | - |
| Battery Life | No Battery | No Battery |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| IP Rating | None | - |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out | - |
| Power Bank | No | - |
| Power Input | AC Power cable | - |
| Stereo | Yes | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| TWS | No | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg | 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported | Ported |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) | 11" x 7.3" x 7.3" (280 x 186 x 186 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Wifi | No | No |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier D12: $179.99 Amazon
Pros: A very good value speaker in this desktop category. Subwoofer line out.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Dimensions | 14.1" x 6.3" x 8.0" (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| Drivers | 2x 4" woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Frequency Response | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Wifi, Aux, RCA |
| Output Power | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Outputs | Subwoofer line out |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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Klipsch The Three II: $400 Amazon
Cons: Treble boosted. Not as deep of bass as others.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | No Battery |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.2 |
| Dimensions | 11" x 7.3" x 7.3" (280 x 186 x 186 mm) |
| Drivers | 4.5" woofer, 2x 2.25" full-range midranges |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Output Power | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) |
| Party Mode | No |
| Stereo | Partially (1 woofer) |
| TWS | No |
| Weight | 10.4 lbs / 4.7 kg |
| Wifi | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | Ported |
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