Short answer: the Focal Alpha 65 EVO. It ranks #81 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.0/5, at $858; the Edifier S3000MKII ranks #91, rated 3.9/5, and costs $999.97, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
Why pick the Edifier S3000MKII: A wireless linked powered pair with planar tweeters, plenty of power, and inputs for nearly everything, from XLR and optical to aptX HD Bluetooth. Watch for: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The case for the Focal Alpha 65 EVO: Studio monitors with useful bass for music, tone controls, and XLR, TRS and RCA inputs for easy studio setup. The catch: The measured 2.7dB response span from 300Hz to 5kHz and listening-window variation do not support a claim of reference-level neutrality.
Buy the Focal Alpha 65 EVO. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier S3000MKII and costs less, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
Worth knowing: the Edifier S3000MKII has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 3.7 to 4.1, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S3000MKII | Focal Alpha 65 EVO | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.97 per pair | $858 per pair |
| Ranked | #91 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #81 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 107mm x 107mm planar magnetic tweeter, 6.5” aluminum mid/bass | 6.5” (165mm) woofer |
| Amplifier Power | 256W RMS total | 85w Per Speaker |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 22kHz (+-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB | TRS, XLR, RCA |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | - |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 8.7”W x 10.6”D (360 x 222 x 268 mm) | 13.4”H x 10.3”W x 11.4”D (340.4 x 261.6 x 289.6 mm) |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) (pair) | 16.8 lbs (7.6 kg) each |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 36Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| App | - | No |
| EQ | - | Yes (Room adjustment) |
| DSP | - | No |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 4.71 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.59 |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | No |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier S3000MKII: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Focal Alpha 65 EVO: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Audio Science Review and DSAUDIO.review.
This comparison is generated from the ratings, specifications and measurements on each product’s own page, and it updates when that data changes. How we rank explains how each rating is decided.
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