Short answer: the Edifier M60. It ranks #9 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $199.99. The Edifier MR4 ranks #72, rated 3.5/5, at $169.99, $30 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
What the Edifier MR4 does well: A budget desktop monitor pair with balanced TRS inputs, tone controls and a front headphone jack. The catch: Bass reaches -3dB around 79Hz, so deep extension should not be inferred from the overall flat trend.
The Edifier M60 is the more accurate, deeper-bass option. 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 3.25 for the Edifier MR4. Its bass reaches about 67Hz before falling 3dB, against 79Hz for the Edifier MR4. Watch for: The on-axis response rises by about 0.57dB per octave, so the tonal balance becomes brighter toward the treble.
Buy the Edifier M60. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $30 you would save on the Edifier MR4 does not close the gap.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier MR4 | Edifier M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $169.99 per pair | $199.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #72 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 9”H x 5.5”W x 7.6”D (228.6 x 139.7 x 193 mm) | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 60 Hz-20 kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | TRS Balanced, RCA, Aux | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Outputs | Headphone | - |
| Weight | 9.9 lbs (4.5 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Drivers | 4” (102mm) woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| EQ | Yes (Monitor and Music modes) | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 42W RMS total (21W per speaker) | 66W total (33W per speaker) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 79Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | 78dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.25 | 4.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.00 | 7.33 |
| Headphone Output | Yes | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC, LDAC |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
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