INTRODUCTION

    Desktop and bookshelf speakers have evolved into a sweet spot for listeners who want real Hi‑Res audio performance without committing to full‑size floor standing models. Modern compact designs can deliver impressive clarity, wide soundstage, and tight low‑end control, especially when paired with high‑resolution sources that reveal the finer textures in vocals and instruments. Wireless connectivity has also matured to the point where Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi streaming no longer feel like compromises, giving you the freedom to place speakers where they sound best rather than where cables allow. Edifier recently unveiled the compact M90 Hi-Res Multimedia Speakers and well, I've been using them for almost 3 weeks now.

    Edifier specializes in premium sound systems that showcase technological innovation and design elegance, delivering outstanding audio experiences through a wide range of headphones, speakers, and music systems, for personal entertainment and professional excellence. Established in May 1996 in Beijing, Edifier is the brainchild of a small group of enterprising music lovers. Over the past 25 years, Edifier has been guided by the “passion for sound” principle, which helped the brand emerge as a world-class designer and manufacturer of award-winning sound systems. Today, Edifier serves audio lovers worldwide through its distributors in over 70 countries, with operations in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific regions.

    The Edifier M90 is built around a 100WRMS bi‑amped architecture, using dual high‑efficiency Class‑D amplifiers to drive its 4‑inch (102mm) long‑throw aluminum diaphragm mid‑bass drivers and 1‑inch (25mm) silk‑dome tweeters, a configuration engineered for clean dynamics, extended bass, and smooth high‑frequency detail (50Hz-40kHz response). Its signal chain is fully digital, featuring end‑to‑end 24‑bit/96kHz DSP, a high‑resolution analog front end, and active crossover with DRC, ensuring precise control and faithful reproduction whether the source is analog or digital. The M90 carries both Hi‑Res Audio and Hi‑Res Audio Wireless certifications, supported by Bluetooth v6.0 with LDAC streaming up to 990kbps, plus Bluetooth multipoint via the Edifier ConneX app for seamless device switching. Connectivity is a major strength since the system includes HDMI eARC with CEC support for TV volume/power control, Optical SPDIF, USB‑C, and AUX inputs, making it equally suitable for desktop, media‑center, and mixed‑use setups. A dedicated sub output allows integration with an external subwoofer for deeper low‑frequency extension. Physical design remains compact at 133x212x210/225mm per speaker, with a clean, modern enclosure and an included 2.4GHz omni‑directional remote for convenient control. Together, these features position the M90 as a highly capable, high‑resolution desktop or bookshelf speaker system with the connectivity and processing architecture typically found in larger, more expensive audio components.

SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES

PACKAGING AND CONTENTS

Edifier uses a white box to ship the M90 the front of which is taken by a large product picture, their logo, Hi-Res logos and available connectivity.

The M90 specifications and features are listed on the left side in 10 languages.

3 product pictures are placed on the right side along with contact information for Edifier and several certifications.

Both speakers are placed between two thick pieces of cardboard while the rest of the bundle is placed in two small cardboard boxes.

Along with the M90 speakers and their power cord inside the box you'll also find a remote control with 2 AAA batteries, coaxial speaker connection cable, RCA to 3.5mm cable, 3.5mm cable, USB-C cable, optical cable, warranty information paper, safety information paper and a quick start guide.

THE M90

The M90 are available in black and white matte color and each cabin weighs 6.05Kg and measures 212mm in height, 133mm in width and 225mm in length for the right (active) speaker and 210mm for the left speaker.

At the front of each speaker, we find a 1‑inch (25mm) silk‑dome tweeter and a 4‑inch (102mm) long‑throw aluminum diaphragm mid‑bass driver right beneath it.

As mentioned already since the right (active)speaker has the controls at the rear it's longer than the left one.

Turning both speakers around we find the coaxial port on the left and all other connectors and controls on the right.

These include the volume control knob, coaxial and power ports and the HDMI eARC, optical SPDIF, USB-C and 3.5mm aux inputs and sub output.

The remote control is nothing special in terms of quality and looks but it does have any button you'd ever need for the M90.

Once again to test the speakers in hand, I'll be using the FiiO R9 (primarily), R7, M15 and M23 music players.

CONNEX APP

Once again just like with past models for full control over the M90 I strongly recommend downloading the Edifier ConneX smartphone app.

From the main tab this app allows you to change the input source, use the built-in equalizer (4 effects and 1 custom), set the volume and change input.

Accessing the settings tab (top right) allows you to read the online manual, change the speaker channel (left/right), enable/disable power saving mode, check connected devices, change the codec to LDAC (disabled by default - once enabled the Hi-Res logo lights up in the main tab), enable/disable multipoint, power off the speakers and disconnect Bluetooth.

CONCLUSION

    The Edifier M90 behaves like a compact 2.0 system built around controlled directivity and a low‑distortion mid‑bass driver, producing a response that stays linear through the vocal band and only lifts slightly in the upper registers. Its cabinet volume and port tuning give it lower‑frequency authority than its footprint suggests while the system maintains composure at higher playback levels without obvious compression artifacts. Connectivity is unusually broad for this form factor, with HDMI eARC, USB‑C, optical, analog, sub‑out, and LDAC wireless it's functionally closer to a small media hub than a typical desktop pair. Unfortunately, the lack of RCA (left/right) ports is regrettable especially for people who happen to own expensive pairs of such cables (myself included). This will obviously not be a huge issue for most people (let’s face it, potential buyers will be mostly interested in HDMI eARC or LDAC wireless) but for audiophiles and professionals alike this is always the preferred type of connection. As with past speakers by Edifier by default LDAC operates at 44.1/48kHz and so you need to enable 96kHz from within the ConneX app to remove the bandwidth cap and let the codec run at its full profile, which is useful for users who want to avoid unnecessary resampling. The enclosure is rigid, the finish looks and feels nice, and the availability of black and white variants makes the M90 easy to integrate into different setups.

    Currently retailing for USD295.19 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and for 312.59Euros inside the EU (Amazon.de) the M90 by Edifier are priced properly. At the end of the day the M90 delivers as advertised, yes RCA inputs would make lots of sense for a 2026 model but that aside this is a great stereo set worthy of the Golden Award.

PROS

- Build Quality
- Very Good Audio Reproduction (Accuracy / Detail)
- HiRes Wired & Wireless Audio (LDAC)
- HDMI eARC Input
- Volume & Bass Levels
- Available Colors (Black & White)
- ConneX App

CONS

- Lack Of RCA Inputs
- LDAC 96kHz Disabled By Default (ConneX App Needed To Enable)