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 S2000MKIII ranks #71, rated 3.5/5, and costs $594.98, which makes this an easy call rather than a real tradeoff.
Why pick the Edifier S2000MKIII: A powered bookshelf pair with deep bass, Bluetooth and optical inputs that handle high resolution audio for music listening. Watch for: The 4.0dB midrange span and uneven predicted room response suggest meaningful coloration.
Why pick 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 S2000MKIII lacks. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S2000MKIII lacks. It has an adjustable EQ, which the Edifier S2000MKIII 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 S2000MKIII 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 S2000MKIII | Edifier M60 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $594.98 per pair | $199.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #71 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #9 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 7.8”W x 10.8”D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) | 6.6”H x 3.9”W x 5.8”D (167.6 x 99.1 x 147.3 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) | 55Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.24 | 4.60 |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, Aux, USB-C |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 3” woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC, LDAC |
| EQ | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker | 66W total (33W per speaker) |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | 7.33 |
| 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) |
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