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 R2850DB ranks #103, rated 3.8/5, and costs $499.99, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
The case for the Edifier R2850DB: A big three way powered pair with deep bass, enough output for a large room, and Bluetooth, optical and RCA inputs. The catch: The big cabinets need real stand or furniture space, and their bass is slightly boomy.
The case for the Edifier M60: Small desktop speakers with even sound, USB, Bluetooth and included stands, easy to set up at a desk. It supports LDAC Bluetooth, which the Edifier R2850DB lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier R2850DB lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier R2850DB lacks. 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 than the Edifier R2850DB and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier R2850DB | Edifier M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $199.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #103 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 18.1”H x 10.1”W x 12.4”D (459.7 x 256.5 x 315 mm) | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 42Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Weight | 50.7 lbs (23 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Drivers | 8” (203mm) woofer | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX | SBC, LDAC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 75w RMS Per Speaker | 66W total (33W per speaker) |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 57Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 67Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 87.5dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.60 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 7.33 |
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