Short answer: the Edifier M60. It ranks #9 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $199.99; the Monoprice Monolith MM-3 ranks #28, rated 3.2/5, and costs $299.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The Edifier M60 is the more accurate pick. 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 3.82 for the Monoprice Monolith MM-3. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Monoprice Monolith MM-3 lacks. The tradeoff: The on-axis response rises by about 0.57dB per octave, so the tonal balance becomes brighter toward the treble.
Why pick the Monoprice Monolith MM-3: A compact desktop pair with Bluetooth, analog inputs, a headphone jack and angled stands. The catch: Its measurements and rating are for the ports plugged; left stock, the bass has a boomy peak and the midrange has more resonances.
Buy the Edifier M60. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Monoprice Monolith MM-3 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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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 6.2 for the Monoprice Monolith MM-3 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 | Monoprice Monolith MM-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 per pair | $299.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #28 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 | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC | SBC, aptX |
| Dimensions | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) | 8.3H x 5.5W x 6.3D in |
| EQ | Yes | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C | Bluetooth aptX, RCA, 3.5mm |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 0.75” silk-dome tweeter, 3” polypropylene woofer |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | approx. 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) each |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 50Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) | 50W total, bi-amplified |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.60 | 3.82 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.33 | 6.24 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | No | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| 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 | - | 2-way active, rear slot port |
| Country | - | United States (design) |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier M60: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Jasper Tech.
- Monoprice Monolith MM-3: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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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