Edifier S3000 Pro
Edifier S3000 Pro delivers taut, authoritative bass, airy ribbon-tweeter detail and a spacious stereo image from a remarkably self-contained active system. Audiosolace highlights its natural, realistic vocals and disciplined low end, while Z Reviews applauds the engaging DSP voicing, versatile inputs and cable-free speaker link. It is a confident, room-filling alternative to separates.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
91/100
Build Quality
89/100
Value for Money
89/100
Pros
Impactful, tightly controlled bass reaches unusually deep while staying accurate at high volume.
Planar ribbon tweeters deliver airy, incisive treble detail, alongside natural vocals and strong stereo separation.
Extensive XLR, RCA, USB, optical, coaxial and Bluetooth connectivity is complemented by a stable wireless link between speakers.
Cons
Large, heavy cabinets are less suitable for nearfield desktop placement.
Bright, energetic voicing may not suit listeners seeking a softer or warmer balance.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 91/100
Reviews describe a lively, cohesive and highly capable presentation, combining a powerful low end with clear vocals, airy treble and expansive stereo presentation. Its slightly bright, energetic character appears to be part of its appeal, particularly for listeners seeking an engaging all-in-one active speaker system.
Bass
90/100
Audiosolace found the bass impactful, authoritative and notably taut, with rich texture and clean transitions. It also reported accurate control at high levels and unusually deep extension, including subwoofer-like low-frequency effects; the available review data does not establish driver size, so this is assessed on the reported performance rather than a size comparison.
Mid
92/100
Vocals are consistently praised as natural, balanced, spacious and clear, with convincing depth and realistic timbre. Z Reviews also found vocal ranges could be brought forward effectively, suggesting a communicative and adaptable midband.
Treble
92/100
The top end is described as delicate, responsive and airy, with cymbals and hi-hats rendered with incisive clarity. Z Reviews particularly praised the clean, sharp treble available in its Dynamic mode, though the overall voicing is described as bright rather than deliberately relaxed.
Soundstage Imaging
91/100
Audiosolace reports strong stereo separation and convincing projection of spatial cues in width and height. Z Reviews was similarly enthusiastic about imaging, making this a clear strength for desktop, nearfield or compact-room listening.
Dynamics
90/100
The speakers are reported to retain accurate bass reproduction at high volumes rather than becoming strained or distorted. Z Reviews characterises them as unusually fun and energetic, while its Dynamic mode appears to add extra drive and treble attack.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
89/100
Audiosolace describes the S3000 Pro as considerably well built, highlighting the combination of matte-black detailing and wood-veneer panels. The supplied reviews offer little further comment on cabinet resonance, internal construction or long-term durability.
Value for Money
89/100
At the cited $800 price and below-$1,000 market position, reviewers regard the S3000 Pro as worth its asking price. Z Reviews explicitly says not to question its $800 value, while Audiosolace calls it an outstanding sub-$1,000 speaker package; this support is especially relevant given its powered design, extensive inputs and wireless speaker link.
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Specifications
- Signal-to-Noise Rate
- ≥ 85 dB(A)
- Noise Level
- ≤ 25dB(A)
- Total Output Power (RMS)
- R/L(Treble): 8W+8W R/L(Mid-range and bass):120W+120W
- Frequency Response
- 38Hz - 40kHz
- Audio Inputs
- Line In, Balanced XLR, USB, Optical, Coaxial, Bluetooth
- lnput Sensitivity
- Line In: 600 ± 50mV Balanced XLR: 1000 ± 50mV USB / Optical / Coaxial: 400 ± 50mFFS Bluetooth: 450 ± 50mFFS
- Net Weight
- 21.1kg
Manufacturer's Description — Edifier
Studio Quality Sound
- Wireless connection for convenience
- HiRes certified quality
- Planar diaphragm tweeters
- 6.5” (179mm) bass unit
- Qualcomm® aptX™ HD decoding
Wireless Connection
The S3000Pro features true wireless innovations thanks to KLEERNET technology, which supports professional-grade wireless transmission that frees users from the shackles of wires so that the speakers can be freely placed anywhere while still maintaining its high-fidelity wireless sound quality.
Shocking Experience
As Edifier’s newest flagship product, the S3000Pro has upgraded its driver unit and passed the HiRes standard in order to offer an extremely immersive sound experience for its users.
All Digital Audio Processing
In the digital HD generation, high-fidelity all-digital audio processing tech has become the mainstream audio solution. The digital interface has a high bit stream processing capability of up to 24Bit/192kHz, which supports the transmission of PCM and SPDIF lossless formatted music files.
XMOS Professional Audio Processing
For audiophiles, XMOS’ xCore multicore processor has always been regarded as a leading solution for high-end, high-fidelity audio. The S3000Pro’s built-in 16-core chipset, u216, has powerful computing capabilities of up to 2000 MIPS and unique internal architecture of parallel signal processing, which makes it naturally suitable for processing a playback of time-sensitive signals such as audio.
DSP Processor
Both speakers on the S3000Pro are equipped with a TI professional audio processing chip, TLV320A-IC3268, for independent electronic frequency division and management of the treble, mid and bass tones, and can control frequency allocation.
Bluetooth 5.0 Module
The S3000Pro is complete with the Qualcomm CSR8675 Bluetooth 5.0 chipset, with a built-in AptX DH decoder, which supports the 24bit/48KHz transmission to provide lossless music.
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