Different classes, so treat this as a step-up-or-not question rather than a head-to-head. The Edifier MR3 ranks #11 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $149.99; the Edifier D12 ranks #7 of 29 powered desktop speakers by sound quality at $179.99.
What the Edifier MR3 does well: An affordable desk pair with balanced sound, Bluetooth, and tone controls, a good first set of monitors. The tradeoff: Local response ripples remain: the measured 300Hz-5kHz span is 4.5dB and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.538.
The case for the Edifier D12: A stereo desktop speaker in one box with Bluetooth, aux and RCA inputs, and a lot of sound for the money. The catch: Bass is limited by its 57Hz specification.
Buy the Edifier MR3 ($149.99) for a powered bookshelf speaker; the Edifier D12 ($179.99) suits a powered desktop speaker instead.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR3 | Edifier D12 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 per pair | $179.99 each |
| Ranked | #11 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #7 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| App | Yes (Edifier ConneX) | No |
| Dimensions | 8.7”H x 4.9”W x 7.3”D (220 x 125.5 x 185 mm) (active); 220H x 125.5W x 176D mm (passive) | 14.1” x 6.3” x 8” (359 x 159 x 203.5 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (rear knobs and app room compensation) | Yes (Bass/Treble controls) |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 54Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced TRS, RCA, Aux, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) | 10.1 lbs (4.6 kg) |
| Drivers | 3.5” mid-low driver, 1” silk dome tweeter | 2x 4” woofers, 2x 19mm silk dome tweeters |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 57Hz |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC (inferred; additional codecs unverified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Amplifier Power | 36W total (18W per speaker) | 70W (R/L treble: 15W+15W, R/L mid-bass: 20W+20W) |
| Sensitivity | 83.3dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.91 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.53 | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | Subwoofer line out |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
| Battery Life | - | No Battery |
| IP Rating | - | None |
| Power Bank | - | No |
| Power Input | - | AC Power cable |
| Stereo | - | Yes |
| TWS | - | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
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