Short answer: the Edifier M60 for the higher ranking, the Presonus Eris E5 XT for the lower price. The Edifier M60 ranks #6 of 8 powered bookshelf speakers at $169.98. The Presonus Eris E5 XT ranks #12 at $139.99, $29.99 cheaper.
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 catch: Trends noticeably brighter moving from midrange into treble.
Buy the Edifier M60 if the ranking matters more than the price. Buy the Presonus Eris E5 XT if the price matters more than the ranking.
Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M60 | Presonus Eris E5 XT | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.98 | $139.99 |
| Ranked | #6 of 8 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #12 of 24 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz | - |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz | - |
| 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) | 10.2"H x 7.0"W x 7.7"D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Drivers | 3" woofer, 1" silk dome tweeter | 5" (127mm) woofer |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg each |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Max SPL | 96dB @ 1m | - |
| Output Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) | 80w Per Speaker |
| Bluetooth | - | No |
The Two Speakers In Full
Edifier M60: $169.98 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.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz |
| 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) |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs / 3 kg |
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Presonus Eris E5 XT: $139.99 Amazon
Cons: More HiFi sounding than a studio monitor. Not as good as the E5. Very close to the Rokit 5, but these sound slightly colored.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No |
| Dimensions | 10.2"H x 7.0"W x 7.7"D (259.1 x 177.8 x 195.6 mm) |
| Drivers | 5" (127mm) woofer |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| Frequency Response | 53Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Output Power | 80w Per Speaker |
| Weight | 10.1 lbs / 4.6 kg each |
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