These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The HiVi Swan X3 ranks #10 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality at $179; the Klipsch ProMedia Lumina ranks #4 of 8 powered subwoofer and satellite combo speakers by sound quality at $379.99.
What the HiVi Swan X3 does well: An affordable small coaxial desktop pair with fairly balanced sound for the money. Watch for: Not a flat reference monitor: the response spans 5.0dB from 300Hz to 5kHz and trends upward toward the treble.
Why pick the Klipsch ProMedia Lumina: A desktop 2.1 system with horn tweeters, a separate subwoofer for real bass, tiltable stands, app control, and USB-C plus Bluetooth. It keeps a wired aux input, which the HiVi Swan X3 lacks. The tradeoff: The review reports treble elevated about 3-5dB when aimed straight at the listener; some toe-out can reduce the brightness.
Buy the HiVi Swan X3 at $179 for a powered bookshelf speaker, or the Klipsch ProMedia Lumina at $379.99 for a powered subwoofer and satellite combo speaker instead.
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An affordable small coaxial desktop pair with fairly balanced sound for the money.
A desktop 2.1 system with horn tweeters, a separate subwoofer for real bass, tiltable stands, app control, and USB-C plus Bluetooth.
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Specifications Side By Side
| HiVi Swan X3 | Klipsch ProMedia Lumina | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.00 per pair | $379.99 |
| Ranked | #10 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #4 of 8 in Powered Subwoofer and Satellite Combo Speakers |
| Enclosure | Active coaxial, rear-ported | - |
| Drivers | 3-inch coaxial woofer and tweeter | 1” tractrix horn tweeter, 3.5” mid, 6.5” powered subwoofer |
| Bass Extension (-6dB) | 71Hz (measured, Spinorama) | - |
| Inputs | RCA | USB-C, 3.5mm Aux, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Configuration | Powered desktop monitor | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.04 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.03 | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | No |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | Yes |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 28W RMS Per Speaker | 100W RMS, 200W peak |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| Dimensions | 5” x 4.8” x 7.1” (128 x 123 x 181 mm) (W x D x H) | Satellite: 248 x 165 x 102 mm, Subwoofer: 356 x 152 x 352 mm |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (-6dB, Manufacturer specified) |
| Weight | 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) each | Satellite: 2.1 lbs (0.95 kg) each, Subwoofer: 11 lbs (4.99 kg) |
| Country | - | United States |
| App | - | Klipsch Control app - EQ (fixed bands), RGB lighting control, night mode, music-reactive mode |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 38Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 46Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| EQ | - | Fixed-band EQ via app (not parametric) |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 |
| Crossover Frequency | - | Satellite: 3.5kHz, Subwoofer: 150Hz |
| Maximum SPL | - | 98dB (manufacturer specified) |
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