Short answer: the ADAM Audio D3v. It ranks #3 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.5/5, at $349.99; the Edifier M90 ranks #24, rated 3.3/5, and costs $369.99, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
What the Edifier M90 does well: A desktop pair with HDMI eARC, optical, USB-C and LDAC Bluetooth, plus a remote and subwoofer output for TV or PC. It keeps a wired aux input, which the ADAM Audio D3v lacks. The catch: No independent anechoic or Spinorama measurements have been published yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The ADAM Audio D3v is the better-sounding option. Small desktop monitors with very accurate sound and surprisingly deep bass for their size, plus a simple USB connection. The tradeoff: A rising upper-frequency balance and vertical crossover interference keep it from being uniformly neutral at every angle; aim the tweeters toward ear height.
Buy the ADAM Audio D3v. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier M90 and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
Worth knowing: the Edifier M90 has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.1 to 3.5, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier M90 | ADAM Audio D3v | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $369.99 per pair | $349.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #24 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #3 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Amplifier Power | 100W RMS total (2x 35W woofer, 2x 15W tweeter) | 100W RMS per speaker (70W woofer + 30W tweeter) (Manufacturer specified) |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, LDAC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 6.0 | - |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 8.3”H x 5.2”W x 8.9”D (212 x 133 x 225 mm) | 200H (240H on included stand) x 115W x 150D mm |
| Drivers | 4” aluminum woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 3.5” aluminium woofer, D-ART folded ribbon tweeter, 2 x 3.5” passive radiators (each) |
| EQ | Yes | Yes (Room adjustment filters) |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 48Hz - 22.6kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| HDMI Input | Yes (eARC) | No |
| Inputs | HDMI eARC, Optical, USB-C, Aux, Bluetooth | USB-C, balanced 1/4-inch TRS |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| Subwoofer Output | Yes | - |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 13.3 lbs (6.05 kg) | 7.9 lbs (3.58 kg) (pair) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 45Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 50Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 86.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 98dB peak @ 1m (IEC-weighted noise, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.37 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.59 |
| Outputs | - | 3.5mm headphone |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier M90: reviews by TechRadar, SoundGuys and Pragmatic Audio.
- ADAM Audio D3v: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner and Jasper Tech.
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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