The Edifier M60 Speakers Sound Powerful Despite their Compact Nature

If you’re in the market for a set of compact desktop speakers, then you might want to check out the Edifier M60 speakers, which pack solid sound in a package that doesn’t take up too much space on your desk setup. Priced at around $180, what can you expect from these? Let’s take a look.

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One of the first things you’ll notice about the Edifier M60 speakers is their minimalist and compact design, which allows them to fit seamlessly into most desktop setups. We have the white version to try out, and we were pleasantly surprised to find that they include a pair of aluminum stands, allowing for a slight angled positioning.

One thing to consider is that the speakers forgo physical buttons in favor of touch controls, contributing to a clean, high-tech aesthetic. It’s a design element which I personally like, although other users might still prefer physical buttons and knobs especially for situations where you might need to quickly adjust output volume or pause the music altogether.

In front, you’ll find a 1-inch silk dome tweeter and a 3-inch aluminum mid-low driver. The back houses connection ports for AUX input, USB-C connectivity, the power cable, and the line connecting the two speakers. The speakers are also bundled with a 3.5mm-AUX cable, a USB Type-C cable, the speaker connection line, and a power cable. There’s also wireless audio via Bluetooth 5.3, providing flexibility, though wireless connections can introduce latency and impact sound clarity.

Edifier markets the M60s’ high-quality audio processing, which includes a high-performance analog audio front end, support for SBC and LDAC codecs, as well as 24-bit and 96kHz operation. As a casual listener, I found the sound to be quite pleasing, with balanced bass, clear mids, and good highs.

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The Edifier M60 speakers are also compatible with the Edifier Connects app, allowing you to tweak sound settings and overall sound quality from your smartphone, adding a layer of convenience. Overall, the strength of the Edifier M60 speakers lies with their powerful sound and compact size, and I particularly appreciate the touch controls (again, a subjective matter), and straightforward connectivity via Bluetooth and USB-C.