The Monoprice DT-3 ranks #23 out of 23 total Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers for sound quality. See Top Recommended Speakers By Attribute for all the top speaker suggestions.
Brand: Monoprice
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#23 Monoprice DT-3: $139.99 per pair Monoprice eBay
Pros: An inexpensive, compact powered pair with front volume control, auxiliary input and headphone output. Erin’s Klippel measurements put the -3dB bass point around 74Hz, sufficient for some upper-bass content at a desk.
Cons: The measured response spans 7.6dB from 300Hz to 5kHz, with large irregularities both on-axis and across the listening window. Preference scores are -0.17 standalone and only 2.76 with an ideal subwoofer, the weakest comparable result in this group. That means adding bass support does not remove its major tonal problems. It offers little reason to choose it for accurate listening over better-measuring budget alternatives.
How it compares: Just above it: Midiplus MI3 II - $1 cheaper.
| Dimensions | 8H x 5.5W x 5.9D in each |
|---|---|
| Drivers | 0.75-inch tweeter, 3.5-inch woofer |
| Enclosure | Powered 2-way stereo pair, rear-ported |
| Inputs | Rear stereo RCA and front 3.5mm auxiliary |
| Measured Bass Extension | 69Hz |
| Outputs | Front headphone |
| Power Output | 50W system |
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