The MP300 are the second set of speakers we’ve reviewed from Edifier, having previously reviewed the Luna 5.
The MP300 is a set of portable 2.1 speakers suitable for a laptop, notebook or MP3 player. It comes with a slim subwoofer, 2 satellite speakers and a protective carry case.
Technical Specifications
- Total Power Output: L/R: RMS 3.5W x 2
- SW: RMS 15W
- Frequency Response: L/R 230Hz-20 KHz
- SW 45Hz-200Hz
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: >=85dBA
- Input Ports: 3.5 mm stereo line in
- Bass Unit: 2” woofer, Magnetically Shielded, 4 ohm
- Tweeter: 1.5” Magnetically Shielded, 4 ohm
- Input Voltage: DC 12V (positive inside/negative outside)
First Impressions
Out of the box the MP300 looked a stylish set of speakers. It comprises a brushed metal aluminium tube 9 watt subwoofer, two globe shaped satellite speakers with metal weave speaker grille, protective carry case, power supply and audio cables.
The subwoofer had a nice solid feel to it and looked well built. Both speakers are lightweight, with one featuring an on/off button and volume controls.
Setup was straightforward. You just connect the MP300 to your laptop or notebook, position the speakers as you want, then plug into the power supply. Once setup the speakers looked nice.
Using our laptop we noticed a definite improvement in sound quality over the built-in speakers on the laptop. Audio was clearer with the subwoofer delivering a deeper bass. We got similar results using a notebook too.
The speakers are not overly powerful though, and once we hooked them up to an iPod the lack of power was noticeable. These speakers are not really a match for a pair of dedicated iPod speakers like the Luna 5 or Cygnett i-X5. There is no docking cradle either to charge your iPod.
The MP300 also comes with a sturdy zip-up protective carry case so you can transport the speakers around with you.
Summary
After reviewing the Luna 5 and now the MP300, it is clear Edifier like to produce audio equipment that is stylish and stands out from the crowd.
We personally wouldn’t recommend the MP300 as a set of iPod speakers unless you’re on a really tight budget, they lack sufficient power and bass.
But for laptop or notebook users who want a better audio experience than the built-in speakers that a laptop or notebook provides, the MP300 would be a good choice, and with prices around £50 they are not bad value either.
Buy the Edifier MP300 2.1 portable speaker system from Amazon. 
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3 responses so far ↓
1 Aliester // May 25, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Nice Speakers i like it.I’ll buy it soon.
2 Marcee // Jun 13, 2009 at 3:27 pm
I’m planning to buy new speakers and i’m having a really good first impression from these. All the reviews i’ve read sound very good sofar. I need to buy compact, yet good sounding speakers as i’m moving away from my parents, and the home cinema system is too big to take with me. I will use it with both my laptop and my N95 8GB. Will write back if i did buy them in the end.
3 Edifier Luna 2 Speakers Review // Jun 25, 2009 at 8:16 pm
[...] The Luna 2 marks our 3rd outing into the world of Edifier speaker systems, having previously reviewed the Luna 5 and MP300. [...]
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