Short answer: the Edifier M60. It ranks #9 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $199.99; the Sovox MiniMax3 ranks #14, rated 3.7/5, and costs $650, 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 3.84 for the Sovox MiniMax3. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Sovox MiniMax3 lacks. The tradeoff: The on-axis response rises by about 0.57dB per octave, so the tonal balance becomes brighter toward the treble.
The case for the Sovox MiniMax3: A tiny aluminum coaxial monitor with a wide sweet spot, deep bass for its size and placement presets for desk or wall. The tradeoff: Output tops out around 86dB, with heavy compression and very high distortion as it gets there, so it only suits nearfield listening at modest volume.
Buy the Edifier M60. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Sovox MiniMax3 and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it 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 6.5 for the Sovox MiniMax3 on the Spinorama preference scale. Its frequency response and off-axis sound are smoother, so voices and instruments sound closer to the recording.
- Close enough not to matter: bass extension (57 Hz vs 55 Hz, 10 dB down).
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M60 | Sovox MiniMax3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $199.99 per pair | $650 per pair |
| Ranked | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #14 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| App | Yes | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 55Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 66Hz (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) | 7.7”H x 4.3”W x 7.9”D (195 x 110 x 200 mm) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Free, Desk, Wall and Desk & Wall presets; treble and bass trims) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C | XLR, RCA |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 3 in. carbon fiber coaxial midrange with 1 in. silk dome tweeter, 3.5 in. carbon fiber woofer, 5 in. passive radiator |
| Weight | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) | 9 lbs (4.1 kg) each |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 49Hz - 20kHz (±3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Sensitivity | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Amplifier Power | 66W total (33W per speaker) | 68.6W total (44.3W LF + 17.95W MF + 6.32W HF Class D) |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 97dB @ 1m short term (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.60 | 3.84 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.33 | 6.48 |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| 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 | No |
| DSP | - | Yes |
| Subwoofer Output | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier M60: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Jasper Tech.
- Sovox MiniMax3: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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