Dayton Audio M4 Review: Ranked #38 of 67

Last updated: September 24, 2026

The Dayton Audio M4 ranks #38 out of 67 total Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See all Powered Home rankings for every top pick.

Brand: Dayton Audio

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Dayton Audio M4 - ranked #38 of 67 Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers · Editor's rating 3.8/5
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Pros: A compact powered pair with a subwoofer output, useful source connections and a solid cabinet. The existing review describes reasonable linearity for the price and a subdued upper treble that avoids an aggressively bright presentation. It is best considered for a close desktop setup. Measured bass extension of 121Hz (-3dB).

Cons: Existing listening and output notes describe limited bass, a balance that changes with distance, and distortion rising above roughly 93dB. The soft treble is a tonal preference, not evidence of reference neutrality; a subwoofer does not establish greater midrange headroom.

How it compares: Just above it: Focal Alpha 50 EVO - $54 more, 15W less output power. Just below it: Onkyo GX-30ARC - $99 more.

AES InputNo
Amplifier Power75W RMS (150W peak)
AppNo
Aux InputYes (RCA)
Bass Extension (-10dB)60Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
Bass Extension (-3dB)121Hz (measured, Erin’s Audio Corner)
BluetoothYes, 5.0
Bluetooth CodecsSBC, aptX
Bluetooth Version5.0
Coaxial InputNo
Digital Aux InputYes (USB-C DAC, up to 192kHz/32-bit)
Dimensions5” x 6.5” x 9.5” (127 x 165 x 241 mm) (W x D x H)
DiscontinuedNo
Drivers4” aluminum woofer, 1” silk dome tweeter
Frequency Response40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified)
HDMI InputNo
InputsRCA, USB-C, Bluetooth
Optical InputNo
OutputsSubwoofer (20Hz-200Hz)
Power InputAC Power cord
RCA InputYes
StereoYes
Subwoofer OutputYes
TRS InputNo
USB InputYes
Weight6.2 lbs (2.81 kg) (active), 5.1 lbs (2.31 kg) (passive)
XLR InputNo
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