The Kali Audio LP-UNF meets
the Edifier M60
Studio-flat accuracy with a front port that forgives your desk setup. We tested it head-to-head against the Edifier M60 ($170) across 7 key dimensions.
Kali Audio LP-UNF
“Studio-flat accuracy with a front port that forgives your desk setup”
Edifier M60
“Packs the sound of speakers twice its size into a palm-sized package”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Kali Audio LP-UNF
- Erin's Audio Corner declared it 'probably the most balanced overall speaker' in his desktop shootout, with a stable listening window that lets you slouch without losing tonality
- Jasper Tech highlighted the front-ported design, you can push these against a wall without creating boomy, muddy bass that rear-ported speakers suffer from
- USB-C digital input feeds audio straight to the internal DAC, bypassing analog cable interference entirely per Jasper Tech
- Erin's Audio Corner measured a frequency dip between 200 and 300 Hz that can make female vocals sound hollow
- Takes up more desk space than compact rivals. Erin's Audio Corner noted the wider footprint may crowd busy desks
- No dedicated sub-out with automatic crossover, adding a subwoofer requires manual signal splitting
Edifier M60
- Jasper Tech uses these as his daily desktop speakers, calling the sound 'full, balanced, and precise', output feels way bigger than the 3.94-inch-wide cabinets suggest
- Erin's Audio Corner named it the best value in his desktop speaker shootout, outperforming options at nearly twice the price
- Capacitive touch panel with auto-backlight, included aluminum 15-degree stands, and Edifier ConneX app with 6-band EQ give it a premium feel at $170
- No sub-out port and no built-in high-pass filter. Jasper Tech warns that cleanly adding a subwoofer later is a real hassle
- Erin's Audio Corner measured lifted treble that gets fatiguing during long sessions unless you manually EQ it down or angle tweeters away from your ears
- Bass response falls off a cliff below 60 Hz per Erin's Audio Corner, heavy DSP limiting protects the small drivers but caps volume at 86-90 dB
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
Erin's Audio Corner measured every desktop speaker in his shootout with calibrated microphones, frequency sweeps, and off-axis dispersion tests. The Kali LP-UNF came out on top as 'probably the most balanced overall speaker' in the group. That means flat frequency response from lows through highs, with no artificial coloring or scooped-out mids that cheaper speakers lean on to sound exciting.
Kali Audio LP-UNF
Erin's Audio Corner measured every desktop speaker in his shootout with calibrated microphones, frequency sweeps, and off-axis dispersion tests. The Kali LP-UNF came out on top as 'probably the most balanced overall speaker' in the group. That means flat frequency response from lows through highs, with no artificial coloring or scooped-out mids that cheaper speakers lean on to sound exciting.
- Content creators or musicians who need studio-accurate, neutral sound for mixing and editing
- Gamers with desk space who want speakers they can shove against the wall without bass bloat
- Anyone with a USB-C port who wants a direct digital connection to bypass analog cable noise
- Listeners who move around a lot at their desk, the stable listening window forgives slouching
- Buyers comfortable spending $349 for speakers that don't need an external subwoofer
Edifier M60
Jasper Tech uses the Edifier M60 as his actual daily desktop speakers. Not a review loaner he sent back. His daily speakers. He called the sound 'full, balanced, and precise,' and said the output feels way bigger than the 3.94-inch-wide cabinets have any right to produce.
- Casual listeners and gamers who want good desktop audio under $200 without researching amplifiers
- Anyone with limited desk space, the M60 is barely 4 inches wide and disappears next to a monitor
- Bluetooth streamers who want LDAC codec support and smartphone app EQ control
- Buyers who prioritize looks, illuminated touch controls and aluminum stands feel premium
- People who will never add a subwoofer and can live with bass that rolls off below 60 Hz