Short answer: the Edifier M60. It ranks #6 of 12 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $199.99; the Klipsch ProMedia Lumina ranks #7 and costs $379.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Edifier M60 offers: 1” dome tweeter paired with a 3” cone midwoofer, in a distinctively styled desktop cabinet with illuminated touch controls and a textured finish. Watch for: Trends noticeably brighter moving from midrange into treble; best tamed by seating position (tweeter slightly below ear level, no more than about 10° above the tweeter line) rather than relying on EQ.
On the Klipsch ProMedia Lumina side: Genuinely useful bass extension for a compact desktop system thanks to the separate powered subwoofer - measured F3 at 46Hz and F10 at 38Hz, deeper than most speakers in this size and price class. Set against that: Treble is boosted 3-5dB out of the box when pointed directly at the listener, giving a bright, somewhat digital and fatiguing character - fixed by toeing the speakers out 20-30 degrees.
Buy the Edifier M60. It ranks higher for sound quality than the Klipsch ProMedia Lumina and costs less, so there is no real case for the other one.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M60 | Klipsch ProMedia Lumina | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 | $379.99 |
| Ranked | #6 of 12 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #7 of 12 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| App | Yes | Klipsch Control app - EQ (fixed bands), RGB lighting control, night mode, music-reactive mode |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 46Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 6.6"H x 3.9"W x 5.8"D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) | Satellite: 248 x 165 x 102 mm, Subwoofer: 356 x 152 x 352 mm |
| EQ | Yes | Fixed-band EQ via app (not parametric) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C | USB-C, 3.5mm Aux, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 1" silk dome tweeter | 1" tractrix horn tweeter, 3.5" mid, 6.5" powered subwoofer |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | Satellite: 2.1 lbs / 0.95 kg each, Subwoofer: 11 lbs / 4.99 kg |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Max SPL | 96dB @ 1m | 98dB |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Output Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) | 100W RMS, 200W peak |
| Crossover Frequency | - | Satellite: 3.5kHz, Subwoofer: 150Hz |
Related Speaker Comparisons
More useful head-to-heads from the same speaker class:
- IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor vs Audioengine A2+
- Audioengine A2+ vs Fiio SP3
- Audioengine HD3 vs Edifier R1700BT
- Audioengine HD3 vs Edifier M60
- Adam Audio D3v vs Edifier M60
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier M60: $199.99 Amazon
Pros: 1” dome tweeter paired with a 3” cone midwoofer, in a distinctively styled desktop cabinet with illuminated touch controls and a textured finish. USB-C, aux input, and a speaker-level output for the passive companion unit, plus small tilting stands (about 15°) for desk positioning. Horizontal dispersion of about ±60° through the upper midrange, right in the reviewer’s preferred range for near-field desktop use. Reasonably neutral through the midrange. Sound quality falls between Edifier’s own MR3 (better) and MR4 (worse) in the reviewer’s estimation, at an attractive price for the segment. Multiple input options make it easy to integrate into a desktop setup.
Cons: Trends noticeably brighter moving from midrange into treble; best tamed by seating position (tweeter slightly below ear level, no more than about 10° above the tweeter line) rather than relying on EQ. Sitting below the tweeter axis causes a significant suckout in the 2-4kHz crossover region and should be avoided entirely. F3 of 67Hz and F10 of 57Hz mean bass falls off a cliff below the mid-60s Hz, with essentially no low-end punch or tactile bass. Built-in limiting caps real-world output well below the theoretical 96dB target - effective maximum is closer to 86-90dB at 1 meter (low 90s dB for a pair on a desk), and multitone distortion testing suggests 78-88dB is the practical ceiling before the sound turns grainy and compressed. Strictly a near-field speaker - not intended for listening beyond arm’s length (about 2.5 feet); farther or louder use calls for a larger speaker like the Kali LP-UNF.
Full Edifier M60 review and specifications →
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Dimensions | 6.6"H x 3.9"W x 5.8"D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 1" silk dome tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Max SPL | 96dB @ 1m |
| Output Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
Klipsch ProMedia Lumina: $379.99 Amazon
Pros: Genuinely useful bass extension for a compact desktop system thanks to the separate powered subwoofer - measured F3 at 46Hz and F10 at 38Hz, deeper than most speakers in this size and price class. The tractrix waveguide design allows for effective EQ correction if you use it. Distortion at both moderate and loud levels is reasonable for the size, and compression behavior is in line with expectations. Extensive RGB lighting and app control, plus tiltable stands.
Cons: Treble is boosted 3-5dB out of the box when pointed directly at the listener, giving a bright, somewhat digital and fatiguing character - fixed by toeing the speakers out 20-30 degrees, but that’s an extra setup step most buyers won’t know to take. The companion app only offers fixed-band EQ, not true parametric EQ, so you can’t precisely dial out the treble bump. Sounds more compressed and less neutral than pricier studio-style monitors like the Adam Audio D3v.
Full Klipsch ProMedia Lumina review and specifications →
| App | Klipsch Control app - EQ (fixed bands), RGB lighting control, night mode, music-reactive mode |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 38Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 46Hz (measured, Erin's Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 |
| Crossover Frequency | Satellite: 3.5kHz, Subwoofer: 150Hz |
| Dimensions | Satellite: 248 x 165 x 102 mm, Subwoofer: 356 x 152 x 352 mm |
| Drivers | 1" tractrix horn tweeter, 3.5" mid, 6.5" powered subwoofer |
| EQ | Fixed-band EQ via app (not parametric) |
| Frequency Response | 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | USB-C, 3.5mm Aux, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Max SPL | 98dB |
| Output Power | 100W RMS, 200W peak |
| Weight | Satellite: 2.1 lbs / 0.95 kg each, Subwoofer: 11 lbs / 4.99 kg |
As an eBay Partner, we may be compensated if you make a purchase.
- Links
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
- Klipsch ProMedia Lumina vs Audioengine A2+
- Klipsch ProMedia Lumina vs Edifier MR3
- Klipsch ProMedia Lumina vs Mackie CR3-X
- Klipsch ProMedia Lumina vs Adam Audio D3v
- Klipsch ProMedia Lumina vs Fiio SP3
- Klipsch ProMedia Lumina vs IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor
- Klipsch ProMedia Lumina vs Genelec 8010A