Short answer: the Edifier S3000MKII for better sound quality, the Edifier MR3 for the lower price. The Edifier S3000Pro measures as well as the Edifier MR3 (#102 vs #11 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers) but is discontinued. Its replacement, the Edifier S3000MKII, is rated 3.9/5 at $999.97; the Edifier MR3 is rated 3.8/5 at $149.99, $849.98 cheaper.
What the Edifier S3000Pro does well: A large powered pair with digital and analog inputs and tone controls, a complete music system with no separate amplifier needed. It supports aptX HD Bluetooth, which the Edifier MR3 lacks. The catch: The substantial cabinet size requires more space than a typical desktop pair.
Why pick the Edifier MR3: An affordable desk pair with balanced sound, Bluetooth, and tone controls, a good first set of monitors. It keeps a wired aux input, which the Edifier S3000Pro lacks. Watch for: Local response ripples remain: the measured 300Hz-5kHz span is 4.5dB and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.538.
Buy the Edifier MR3 if price matters most. For better sound quality, the Edifier S3000MKII, the replacement for the discontinued Edifier S3000Pro, is rated higher but costs $999.97.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Edifier S3000Pro | Edifier MR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $900 per pair Discontinued | $149.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #102 of 119 in Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #11 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 14.5”H x 9.1”W x 14”D (368.3 x 231.1 x 355.6 mm) | 8.7”H x 4.9”W x 7.3”D (220 x 125.5 x 185 mm) (active); 220H x 125.5W x 176D mm (passive) |
| Frequency Response | 38Hz-20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 52Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB | Balanced TRS, RCA, Aux, Bluetooth |
| Outputs | None | 3.5mm headphone |
| Drivers | 6.5” (165mm) woofer | 3.5” mid-low driver, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, aptX HD | SBC |
| EQ | Yes (Room adjustment) | Yes (rear knobs and app room compensation) |
| DSP | No | - |
| Amplifier Power | 78w RMS Per Speaker | 36W total (18W per speaker) |
| Weight | 29.8 lbs (13.5 kg) | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | Yes | No |
| Coaxial Input | Yes | No |
| USB Input | Yes | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Sensitivity | - | 83.3dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Maximum SPL | - | 93dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.53 |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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