Short answer: the Edifier, and the Klipsch’s own review makes the case for you. Our notes list no pros at all for The Three II, which ranks #24 of 29 in its powered desktop class at $400. The S2000MKIII costs more at $594.98 but ranks #71 of 108 in the larger, more competitive bookshelf class. The Klipsch The Three II is discontinued; its replacement is the Klipsch The Three Plus.
The Klipsch’s complaints are specific. Boosted treble and bass that doesn’t reach as deep as its competitors are the two flaws our notes call out directly, and with no offsetting strengths listed, there isn’t much pulling it back up.
The Edifier’s one standout feature is real, if narrow. High-resolution digital input up to 192kHz/24bit is a genuine spec advantage for anyone feeding it from a proper DAC or a high-res source, though most listeners streaming Bluetooth or standard digital audio won’t notice the difference.
Neither is a budget pick, but only one of them earns its price with a ranking to match.
Buy the S2000MKIII for the stronger measured performance and the higher-resolution input. Buy The Three II only if Klipsch’s styling specifically is what you’re after, understanding the sound isn’t the draw.
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A powered bookshelf pair with deep bass, Bluetooth and optical inputs that handle high resolution audio for music listening.
A retro tabletop speaker with aptX Bluetooth and a wide range of inputs including optical, RCA, aux and USB.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S2000MKIII | Klipsch The Three II | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $594.98 per pair | $400 each Discontinued |
| Ranked | #71 of 108 in Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #24 of 29 in Medium Size Powered Desktop Speakers |
| Dimensions | 13.5”H x 7.8”W x 10.8”D (342.9 x 198.1 x 274.3 mm) | 11” x 7.3” x 7.3” (280 x 186 x 186 mm) |
| Frequency Response | 40.5Hz at -3dB; 37Hz at -6dB (Spinorama) | 45Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.24 | - |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax | Bluetooth, Aux, RCA, Optical, USB |
| Outputs | None | - |
| Drivers | 5.5” (140mm) woofer | 4.5” woofer, 2x 2.25” full-range midranges |
| App | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC, aptX |
| EQ | No | Yes (Bass/Treble) |
| Amplifier Power | 65w RMS Per Speaker | 60W (Woofer: 30W, Full-range: 2x15W) |
| Weight | 20.7 lbs (9.4 kg) | 10.4 lbs (4.7 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 5.99 | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Battery Life | - | No Battery |
| Stereo | - | Partially (1 woofer) |
| Party Mode | - | No |
| TWS | - | No |
| Wi-Fi | - | No |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | ported |
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