These bookshelf speakers just replaced basically every part of my hi-fi
set-up in one fell swoop after months of testing, I really appreciate the Edifier M90's sheer range of connectivity

Date:
Mon, 11 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Description:
The Edifier M90 is a jack-of-all-trades desktop and monitor speaker that connects in loads of ways.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Edifier M90: One-minute review When you get into audio, it quickly becomes clear that the best stereo speakers won't be enough. Sure, they'll cover your living room, but what about your desktop? Your TV set-up? It's time to buy more speakers!

...or you could accept the the Edifier M90 speakers' pitch, which is to just buy one pair of speakers that have absolutely loads of connection options.
Not only do they have the basics Bluetooth 6.0 and aux-in they have support for optical, USB-C in and HDMI eARC. That latter's a big selling point here, so you can plug the Edifier M90 speakers into your TV without losing audio fidelity, as it's something not offered by too many similar options. Latest Videos From

But the real appeal is being able to do all of these things at once: I could connect the Edifier M90 to my TV, turntable, MP3 player and phone all at the same time, and use the remote to flick between them easily. They replaced every part of my hi-fi set-up, just like that.

And you're not replacing them with just anything, either. Thanks to their big mid-bass drivers, these things deliver powerful mids and bass frequencies, defying their relatively compact stature to fill small and medium rooms.

In some cases, the treble was a little weaker than it could have been, but
the Connex app equalizer can go some way in fixing that. Although, that may
be the only time you use the app, as it doesn't do much else

If anything will put buyers off the Edifier M90, it's the price. It's not expensive for what you get, but it's a big step up from the Edifier M60, and some might not deem the improved specs or eARC addition worth it. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Edifier M90 (Black Download) at Amazon for 299.99 Edifier M90 review: Price and release date (Image credit: Future) Announced in January 2026 On sale in US, not UK or AU yet Priced at $369 (about 270, AU$520) The Edifier M90 were unveiled at the start of 2026, at CES on January 6, and have been slowly rolling out to physical and online store shelves ever since.

Theyre priced at $369 (about 270 / AU$520, but a release in the UK or Australia has yet to be confirmed). Thats quite a step up from the $199 / 159 / AU$289 Edifier M60, but its fitting for the spec and size increase.

Depending on where you live, these are cheaper or pricier than the five-star Dali Kupid , which go for $599 / 299 / AU$599, and they closely match the $399.99 / 333.32 / A$620 Fluance RI71 , two options that are on our list of the best stereo speakers . Edifier M90 review: Specs Swipe to scroll horizontally

Drivers

1-inch tweeter, 4-inch mid-bass driver

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 6.0

Connections:

Bluetooth, AUX, USB-C, HDMI eARC, optical Edifier M90 review: Features (Image credit: Future) USB-C, Bluetooth, optical, 3.5mm and HDMI eARC connections
App lets you change remote presets Built-in amplification and DAC Perhaps the most tempting reason to buy the Edifier M90 is its range of connection options. You can hook it up to outputs via Bluetooth (at the 6.0 standard), 3.5mm aux-in, USB-C, optical, or HDMI eARC all at the same time, to jump between using the remote.

The last of those connections is perhaps the most intriguing addition,
letting you connect them to your TV so they can be an alternative to a soundbar. This is still relatively uncommon in bookshelf speakers like this (though it's growing).

Edifier has an app, called ConneX, which you can use for a few extra
features. Like the remote, ConneX lets you jump between input sources,
control your media playback, and see what youre actually listening to.

But you can also use the app to customize what the remotes EQ buttons do, tweaking the settings on a nine-band equalizer. You can also set up a custom mode, which I turned into a movie-tuned balance.

As you can tell from that short list of features, ConneX is far from
necessary I didnt use it for the first few weeks of testing, and didnt open it again after setting up my equalizers and I can see many users ignoring it completely.

This means you're not getting any in-app streaming support (since there's no Wi-Fi) or multi-room support. There's no automatic room correction for the sound or anything like that either. Features score: 3.5 / 5 Edifier M90 review: Sound quality (Image credit: Future) 1-inch driver + 4-inch mid-bass driver 50W output for each unit Solid bass and mids, trebles could fall out a little Each Edifier M90 unit has a one-inch tweeter and four-inch mid-bass driver, totaling 50W of amplification, which is naturally doubled for the pair. Thats 100W in total, and it was sufficient for my medium-sized living room as an ersatz soundbar or bookshelf speaker for a desktop setup, itll offer more than enough oomph.

The larger driver does a great job in making a subwoofer feel unnecessary, with bass lines broadcast around my living room and mids given glorious prominence in tunes. Frankly, I was surprised by how much low-end Id get from songs, given that its only 2.0 sound, but it was a supported, scooping bass that maintained clarity.

Higher lines such as tinkling piano, higher-pitched vocals and strings maintained the clarity and detail of bass, but were sometimes a little lost
in the mix for certain tracks. Dope Lemons Marinade is my go-to track for stereo imaging, and its rhythm guitar was hard to make out from the specific speaker I should have been able to hear it in.

Meanwhile, Michigan Rattlers Desert Heat s sax wasnt as sparkling as on some other speakers Ive tested.

Testing the M90s alongside a TV, youre naturally not getting the soundstage
or blasting power of a really big soundbar, but I was pleased with the performance as a solid step up from my sets built-in speakers. I put it through its paces through a variety of genres, and it was only big, bombastic battle scenes where it felt like it was struggling to express everything. Sound quality: 4 / 5 Edifier M90 review: Design (Image credit: Future) Familiar boxy design in white or black 8.35 x 5.24 x 8.86 in / 21.2 x 13.3 x 22.5cm, 6.6lbs / 3kg each Some controls on back of unit The Edifier M90 will look familiar to people whove been shopping around the brands options, as its a doppelganger for the M60. Youre getting two clean and simple speakers, with a large woofer topped by a smaller tweeter, in either white or black.

The speakers are 8.35 inches tall, 5.24 inches wide and 8.86 inches deep, so they can fit on your desktop by your monitor, or on a bookshelf (as you can see in the pictures). Theyre light enough not to worry fragile shelves, and
to be easy to move about your apartment too.

While the M90 look clean at the front, theres a mess at the back. One of the speakers has five different jacks hidden around the corner not including the audio input as well as a power switch and volume dial. Well get more into this jacks in the Features section, but because of them, the back of my unit quickly became a mess of cables (as youll see in the images).

Its a little annoying that these controls are hidden around the back of the speaker, but the remote makes up for it.

The in-box remote takes two AAA batteries, and its nice and small. It has the expected buttons volume, skip tracks, mute as well as options to quickly change the input, which I found useful for changing between my TV connection, Bluetooth phone, and any wired options such as a turntable.

You can also use the remote to flick between three presets: Classic Dynamic and Monitor, which you can set up yourself. Design score: 4 / 5 Edifier M90 review: Value (Image credit: Future) Fits many niches in your home hi-fi set-up Not quite as good as any one unit it replaces The Edifier M90s price step up from its sibling might give some buyers pause, and a good argument would be made for other stereo speaker setups, which could get you more for your money especially when it comes to better stereo imaging.

But when you consider how versatile the M90s are, the value proposition becomes a little clearer. These arent just for your bookshelf, but can be
used for your desktop and TV as well. And so they could be a great value option rather than buying separate pieces of tech for your hi-fi setup a
real all-rounder. Value: 4 / 5 Should I buy the Edifier M90? (Image credit: Future) Swipe to scroll horizontally Edifier M90 scorecard

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Features

The range of connection options is great, but the app doesn't add much.

3.5 / 5

Sound quality

I was impressed by the bass capability and volume, though could have done
with clearer treble.

4 / 5

Design

They're relatively compact and clean-looking, with a useful remote.

4 / 5

Value

As a Swiss Army Knife for audio, they're good value for what they offer.

4 / 5 Buy them if You want speakers that connect to your TV While a soundbar will offer TV-specific sound, the M90 is a music player that just so happens to work with your set. You have a small or mid-sized room These won't fill up a huge living room, but for townhouses or rental flats, they're the perfect size. Dont buy them if You want Wi-Fi streaming The M90 has a lot of connectivity, but stopped short of Wi-Fi and direct streaming via its app.
You don't want another remote The remote is the heart of the Edifier M90 experience, and if you have more than you want already, you'll be annoyed
that it's all but mandatory here. Edifier M90 review: Also consider Dali
Kupid These Dali speakers sound fantastic, don't take up much room and look great too. They're cheaper than the Edifier, except in the US where they cost a lot more.

See our full Dali Kupid review Fluance Ri71 For detailed high-end sound you'll want the Fluance, which also have loads of connection options and only cost a little more than the M90s.

See our full Fluance Ri71 review How I tested the Edifier M90 (Image credit: Future) Tested for several months Tested at home connected to phones,
laptops, TVs, turntables and more I used the Edifier M90 for several months before writing this review. In that time I used the M90 alongside a vast
range of devices. I connected them wirelessly to several smartphones, via USB-C or aux to phones, MP3 players and laptops, and also to my TV and turntable.

That means they were used for streaming music, records, MP3 tracks, lossless music, movies, TV shows and games. Several devices I've tested in the last
few months, including the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Majority MP3 Player , got particular time with the M90.

I've been testing audio products for TechRadar for years, including other Edifier speakers, Bluetooth speakers and headphones. First reviewed: May 2026 Read TechRadar's reviews guarantee Edifier M90: Price Comparison 299.99 View 299.99 View We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices powered by



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