Short answer: the Edifier MR3. It ranks #11 of 48 powered bookshelf speakers by sound quality (rated 3.8/5) at $149.99 and is still sold new; the Midiplus MI3 II ranks #47 (rated 2.4/5) and is discontinued, so it is only an option used. The Midiplus MI3 II’s replacement, the Midiplus MI3 II V2, is rated 2.5/5 at $139.
The case for the Midiplus MI3 II: Compact desktop speakers with Bluetooth, analog inputs and a treble adjustment for a basic computer setup. The tradeoff: Preference scores of 0.99 standalone and 3.84 with an ideal subwoofer are poor.
The Edifier MR3 is the more accurate option. An affordable desk pair with balanced sound, Bluetooth, and tone controls, a good first set of monitors. Its measured preference score, a predictor of how neutral it sounds, is 3.91 against 0.99 for the Midiplus MI3 II. 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. It is rated higher for sound quality; the Midiplus MI3 II is no longer sold new.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Midiplus MI3 II | Edifier MR3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $139 per pair Discontinued | $149.99 per pair |
| Ranked | #47 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers | #11 of 48 in Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers |
| Weight | 3.9 lbs (1.77 kg) | 8.5 lbs (3.85 kg) |
| Enclosure | Powered 2-way | - |
| Drivers | 0.75-inch silk tweeter, 3-inch fiberglass woofer | 3.5” mid-low driver, 1” silk dome tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 70Hz-25kHz | 52Hz - 40kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Amplifier Power | 60W RMS per pair | 36W total (18W per speaker) |
| Maximum SPL | 98dB | 93dB @ 1m (manufacturer specified) |
| Inputs | RCA, 3.5mm, Bluetooth | Balanced TRS, RCA, Aux, Bluetooth |
| Dimensions | 6.5H x 4.7W x 6D in | 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) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 0.99 | 3.91 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 3.84 | 6.53 |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| RCA Input | Yes | Yes |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| App | - | Yes (Edifier ConneX) |
| EQ | - | Yes (rear knobs and app room compensation) |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | 53Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | - | 70Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | - | SBC |
| Sensitivity | - | 83.3dB (measured at 0.3V/1m, Erin’s Audio Corner) |
| Outputs | - | 3.5mm headphone |
| Headphone Output | - | Yes |
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