Short answer: the Klipsch The Nines. It ranks #66 of 119 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $899; the Edifier S3000MKII ranks #91, rated 3.9/5, and costs $999.97, so there is not much of a tradeoff to weigh.
What the Edifier S3000MKII does well: A wireless linked powered pair with planar tweeters, plenty of power, and inputs for nearly everything, from XLR and optical to aptX HD Bluetooth. The tradeoff: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared with ranked speakers.
The Klipsch The Nines is the better-sounding pick. Powered horn speakers with even mids, solid bass, HDMI ARC and a phono input, convenient for both TV and music. It supports AAC Bluetooth, which the Edifier S3000MKII lacks. Watch for: The 6.90 ideal-subwoofer score reflects limitations beyond the narrow midband span.
Buy the Klipsch The Nines. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Edifier S3000MKII and costs less, so it is the default pick unless a specific strength of the other one matters more to you.
About the ratings: the Edifier S3000MKII’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 3.7 to 4.1, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S3000MKII | Klipsch The Nines | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999.97 per pair | $899.00 per pair |
| Ranked | #91 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Estimated | #66 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Drivers | 107mm x 107mm planar magnetic tweeter, 6.5” aluminum mid/bass | 8” high-excursion fiber-composite woofer, 1” titanium LTS vented tweeter with Tractrix horn |
| Amplifier Power | 256W RMS total | 240W total (480W peak; 100W LF + 20W HF per powered speaker) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 34Hz - 25kHz +/-3dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB | HDMI ARC, Bluetooth 5.0, phono/line RCA, 3.5mm, USB, optical |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | Yes |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 14.2”H x 8.7”W x 10.6”D (360 x 222 x 268 mm) | 19.13”H x 9.5”W x 13.38”D |
| Weight | 44.1 lbs (20 kg) (pair) | 28.4 lbs (12.9 kg) primary, 26.9 lbs (12.2 kg) secondary |
| Sensitivity | - | 82.5dB (measured at 0.30V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 42.5Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 31Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| App | - | Klipsch Connect (bass/mid/treble EQ) |
| Woofer Cabinet | - | rear-ported bass reflex |
| Maximum SPL | - | 115dB at 1m (stereo pair, manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 5.32 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.90 |
| Subwoofer Output | - | Yes |
| Outputs | - | Subwoofer |
| TRS Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
| Aux Input | - | Yes |
Where the Ratings Come From
- Edifier S3000MKII: manufacturer specifications and listening comparisons; no independent measurement has been published yet.
- Klipsch The Nines: Spinorama.org measurements and reviews by Erin’s Audio Corner.
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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