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 S1000MKII ranks #82, rated 3.3/5, and costs $499.99, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
What the Edifier S1000MKII does well: A self-powered stereo pair with optical, coaxial, analog and Bluetooth inputs that makes switching sources simple. The tradeoff: High-resolution input support is not a guarantee of perfect tuning, and the fixed internal amplification prevents the gradual upgrades possible with separates.
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 S1000MKII lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S1000MKII lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier S1000MKII 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 S1000MKII and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S1000MKII | Edifier M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $499.99 per pair | $199.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #82 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.6”H x 7.6”W x 11.6”D (345.4 x 193 x 294.6 mm) | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Weight | 37 lbs (16.8 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC, LDAC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 60w 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 |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| 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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