Short answer: the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. It ranks #6 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $299.99; the Fiio SP3 ranks #38, rated 2.9/5, at $299.99. With prices this close, go by the sound-quality ranking rather than the cost.
The IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor is the better-sounding option. A tiny desktop pair with surprisingly big bass and Bluetooth, made for close listening at a desk. The catch: The existing review evidence indicates some bass emphasis and upper-treble rolloff rather than strict neutrality.
The case for the Fiio SP3: Small angled desktop speakers that fit a tight desk and reach a little deeper in the bass than many similar sized pairs. The tradeoff: The response rises strongly toward the treble, about 1.13dB per octave, with a recessed midrange and problematic crossover behavior.
Buy the IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor. It is rated higher for sound quality than the Fiio SP3 at the same price, which makes it the one to get unless you need something the other one does better.
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A tiny desktop pair with surprisingly big bass and Bluetooth, made for close listening at a desk.
Small angled desktop speakers that fit a tight desk and reach a little deeper in the bass than many similar sized pairs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| IK Multimedia iLoud Micro Monitor | Fiio SP3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299.99 per pair | $299.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #6 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #38 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Dimensions | 7.1”H x 3.5”W x 5.3”D (180.3 x 88.9 x 134.6 mm) | 6.4”H x 4.7”W x 5.2”D (163 x 120 x 132 mm) |
| Inputs | RCA, Aux | AUX, RCA |
| Weight | 2 lbs (0.9 kg) | 4.3 lbs (1.95 kg) each |
| Drivers | 3” woofer, 0.75” silk dome tweeter | 3.5” carbon fiber midwoofer, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| App | No | - |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) | 59Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth | Yes (A2DP) | No |
| EQ | Yes (Bass/Treble switches, Desktop/Free field) | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB) (Manufacturer specified) | 65Hz - 20kHz (±2dB) (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 50W total (combined) | 40W total (30W midwoofer + 10W tweeter) |
| Maximum SPL | 96dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) | - |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 3.56 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 6.17 |
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