Short answer: the Edifier M60. It ranks #9 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $199.99. The M-Audio BX3 ranks #39, rated 2.9/5, at $99.99, $100 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Edifier M60 is the more accurate choice. Small desktop speakers with even sound, USB, Bluetooth and included stands, easy to set up at a desk. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 4.60 against 2.04 for the M-Audio BX3. Watch for: The on-axis response rises by about 0.57dB per octave, so the tonal balance becomes brighter toward the treble.
The case for the M-Audio BX3: A budget desktop pair with balanced, RCA and aux inputs, a headphone output and tone controls to adjust for placement. The tradeoff: ASR’s data gives only 2.04 standalone and 5.18 with an ideal subwoofer.
Buy the Edifier M60. It is rated higher for sound quality, and saving $100 with the M-Audio BX3 does not make up for the sound-quality gap.
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Measured Differences
- Tonal accuracy above the bass: with a subwoofer taking the low end, the Edifier M60 scores 7.3 against 5.2 for the M-Audio BX3 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M60 | M-Audio BX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 per pair | $99.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #39 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC | - |
| Dimensions | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) | 8.2H x 5.5W x 5.7D in |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C | TRS, RCA, 3.5mm aux |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 1-inch silk tweeter, 3.5-inch Kevlar woofer |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 7.4 lbs (3.35 kg) each |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 80Hz-22kHz |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) | 50W RMS per pair |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.60 | 2.04 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.33 | 5.18 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Enclosure | - | Powered 2-way rear-ported |
| Outputs | - | Headphone |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier M60: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Jasper Tech.
- M-Audio BX3: Spinorama.org measurements.
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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