Short answer: the Genelec 8010A for accuracy, the Edifier MR3 for a tighter budget. The 8010A is an extremely neutral speaker for mastering and mixing, though it does not go as deep as the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor, and it costs $900 against $149.99. The MR3 pairs a 3.5” mid-range driver with a 1” waveguided dome tweeter but is limited to about 86dB at 1 meter for a single speaker, roughly 92dB for a pair.
Buy the Edifier MR3 when the price outweighs sound quality for you, and the Genelec 8010A when sound quality outweighs the price instead.
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An affordable desk pair with balanced sound, Bluetooth, and tone controls, a good first set of monitors.
Tiny studio monitors with neutral, accurate sound, best paired with a subwoofer for bass.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR3 | Genelec 8010A | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $149.99 per pair | $900 per pair |
| Ranked | #11 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #2 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf 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) | 7.7”H x 4.8”W x 4.5”D (195.6 x 121.9 x 114.3 mm) |
| EQ | Yes (rear knobs and app room compensation) | Yes (Bass tilt, Desk proximity) |
| Frequency Response | 52Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 67 Hz-25 kHz (-6dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Balanced TRS, RCA, Aux, Bluetooth | XLR |
| Weight | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) | 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg) |
| Drivers | 3.5” mid-low driver, 1” silk dome tweeter | 3” woofer, 0.75” metal dome tweeter |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 67Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 74Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | - |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 | - |
| Amplifier Power | 36W total (18W per speaker) | 50W (25W woofer + 25W tweeter) |
| Sensitivity | 83.3dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | - |
| Maximum SPL | 93dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.91 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.53 | - |
| XLR Input | No | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Outputs | 3.5mm headphone | - |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
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