Edifier M60 Review

Edifier M60 Review: Quick Verdict

Going from the R1280DBs to the M60 was a big upgrade, and it came from speakers that are smaller than the ones they replaced. I use them for music, games and video.

They’re also simple. I run them from a 3.5mm cable, and I have no complaints.

How the Edifier M60 Sounds

Each M60 speaker has a 1-inch silk dome tweeter and a 3-inch aluminum woofer, powered by a total of 66W. That’s a two-way design like a small studio monitor, with an active crossover that sends highs and lows to the right driver.

I use them for music and for games and video, and for both, they were a big upgrade over my old speakers. The M60’s tweeters extend to 40kHz, compared with 20kHz on the R1280DBs, and the M60 is Hi-Res Audio certified.

The limit is bass. Edifier rates the M60 down to 58Hz, so you’ll hear bass notes, but not the deep rumble of a subwoofer. On a desk, close to your ears, that’s rarely a problem. If you want room-filling bass for movies, a larger pair or a 2.1 system is a better fit.

Size and Setup

The M60 is small. Each speaker is about 4 inches wide and 6.6 inches tall, so they fit beside a large monitor without crowding the desk. They come with aluminum stands angled at 15 degrees, which tilt the tweeters up toward your ears.

The right speaker is the powered one. It holds the amplifier, inputs and controls, and a cable connects it to the left speaker. The controls are a touch panel on top with a backlight, which handles volume, power and input switching.

Inputs, Bluetooth and the App

The M60 has three inputs:

• 3.5mm AUX, which is what I use.
• USB-C audio, for a digital connection from a computer. Edifier’s manual lists Windows for USB audio, so Mac users may want to stick to AUX or Bluetooth.
• Bluetooth 5.3 with LDAC, a higher-quality codec supported by many Android phones. iPhones use the standard codec.

The Edifier ConneX app lets you switch inputs, choose or customize the EQ and update the firmware. It connects to the speakers over Bluetooth Low Energy, so it works even when you’re listening over a cable.

One thing to know about wired connections: over 3.5mm or USB, the M60’s volume doesn’t follow your computer’s volume. You set a level on the speakers and then adjust from the computer.

Edifier M60 vs. R1280DBs vs. MR3

I owned the R1280DBs before the M60. They’re larger wooden bookshelf speakers with more inputs, including optical and coaxial, plus a subwoofer output and a remote. That makes them a good fit next to a TV. On my desk, though, the M60 is the big upgrade, and it takes up less space.

The Edifier MR3 is cheaper, at $149.99, and is designed as a small studio monitor. It has slightly larger 3.5-inch woofers, balanced inputs, a headphone jack and bass and treble knobs, but it lacks the M60’s USB-C audio and LDAC Bluetooth. It’s in our guide to the best computer speakers.

Is the Edifier M60 Worth It?

For me, yes. It was a big upgrade over my previous Edifier speakers, it’s compact, and I have no complaints. I’d buy it again.

Buy it if you want small desktop speakers that sound clear and full for music, games and video, and you’d like Bluetooth and wired inputs in one compact pair.

Skip it if you want deep bass without adding a subwoofer, need optical input for a TV, or want to spend less.

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