A superb bookshelf speaker, a large three way with a coaxial driver that keeps sound consistent around the room and incredibly low distortion.
This page ranks 222 large passive bookshelf speakers with woofers above 5.75”. This size class delivers the deepest bass of any bookshelf speaker, though larger woofers mean a bigger, heavier cabinet.
Rankings are based on flat frequency response, directivity, dynamics, imaging, and detail retrieval. Others may prioritize these traits differently.
If you don’t plan to put these on a desk or bookshelf, consider Passive Floorstanding Speakers instead for deeper bass and better overall performance, though at a higher price.
The law of diminishing returns applies, many moderately-priced options here provide outstanding value. I would not hesitate to recommend the majority of speakers on this page. Just note the ones labeled not recommended.
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Top picks
Bookshelf speakers with very accurate sound and an unusually wide, stable soundstage, for any seating position.
A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price.
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- TAD Compact Reference One (CR1TX)#1 of 222Full review
A superb bookshelf speaker, a large three way with a coaxial driver that keeps sound consistent around the room and incredibly low distortion.
eBay$87,500per pair85.5dB4 ohms nominal, 3.7 o…69Hz - Perlisten S4b#2 of 222Full review
A compact sealed bookshelf speaker with reference grade accuracy, exceptionally smooth dispersion, and very low distortion at high volume.
Perlisten Dealer Locator $8,000 eBay$8,000per pair84.5dB/2.83V/1mJust under 4 ohms min…78Hz - KEF Reference 1 Meta#3 of 222Full review
Extremely accurate bookshelf speakers, with a superb three dimensional soundstage, no harshness, and tightly matched pairs.
KEF $9999.98 eBay$9999.98per pair82.5dB4 ohms nominal, 2.9 o…52Hz - GR-Research NX-Studio#4 of 222Full review
A DIY kit bookshelf speaker with a ribbon tweeter for wide open, detailed sound, superb imaging, and tight, fast sealed bass.
GR Research $3630 eBay$3630per pair87dB8 ohms- - March Audio Sointuva AWG#5 of 222Full review
A Purifi powered bookshelf speaker with extremely flat sound, very low distortion, and unusually deep bass for its size.
March Audio $4150 eBay$4150per pair82.4dB6 ohms40Hz - AsciLab C6B#6 of 222Full review
Bookshelf speakers with very accurate sound and an unusually wide, stable soundstage, for any seating position.
Ascilab $1145 eBay$1145per pair85.6dB4 ohms nominal, 2.6 o…54Hz - Audio First Cadentia 3#7 of 222Full review
A large three way bookshelf speaker with near textbook accuracy, a big enveloping soundstage, and deep, punchy bass that stays clean when loud.
Audio First Designs $7199 eBay$7199per pair86.4dB4 ohms nominal43Hz - March Audio Sointuva Discontinued#8 of 222Full review
A compact bookshelf speaker with Purifi drivers, extremely low distortion, and deep bass from passive radiators, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$3,995per pair~83dB/2.83V/1m~4 ohms average; 3.8…~50Hz - Revel M106 Discontinued#9 of 222Full review
A highly accurate bookshelf speaker with smooth, natural in-room sound and low distortion, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$2,000per pair86dB4 ohms60Hz - KEF R3 Meta#10 of 222Full review
A three way bookshelf speaker with KEF’s coaxial driver, superb accuracy that holds across the room, and bass that reaches deep for its size.
Amazon $2,499.99 Crutchfield $2,499.99 eBay$2,499.99per pair85.9dB4 ohms nominal76Hz - KEF Q Concerto Meta#11 of 222Full review
A neutral three way bookshelf speaker that sounds consistent from seat to seat, with smooth treble that many rivals at its price lack.
Amazon $849.97 Crutchfield $1,399.99 eBay$849.97per pair84.2dB4 ohms nominal53Hz - AsciLab F6B#12 of 222Full review
A great value bookshelf speaker with accurate, well balanced sound and punchy midbass that gives kick drums extra impact.
Ascilab $980 eBay$980per pair85dB4 ohms nominal56Hz - Wharfedale Aura 2#13 of 222Full review
A mini tower style bookshelf speaker with nearly flat response, huge clean output, wide sound, and bass that reaches deep in most rooms.
Crutchfield $2799 eBay$2799per pair87dB6 ohms nominal56Hz - DIYSG HTM-12 v2 Discontinued#14 of 222Full review
A high output home theater kit with a 12 inch woofer and horn tweeter, very low distortion, and an easy load for most receivers.
DIY Sound Group eBay$920per pair91dB/2.83V/1mAVR-compatible impeda…67Hz - KEF R3#15 of 222Full review
A three way bookshelf speaker with KEF’s coaxial driver for stable imaging across seats and very low distortion, easy to run with a modest amp.
Amazon $1,544.56 eBay$1,544.56per pairApproximately 86-87dB…8 ohms nominal; suita…Approximately 58Hz - Buchardt Audio E50#16 of 222Full review
A bookshelf speaker with remarkably deep bass for its size, a very neutral midrange, and low distortion, with no need to sit near a wall.
Buchardt Audio $4600 eBay$4600per pair83.1dB4 ohms nominal40Hz - MoFi SourcePoint 8#17 of 222Full review
A bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch concentric driver, neutral sound, excellent imaging, and wide dispersion that forgives placement.
Crutchfield $2594 eBay$2594per pair86.3dB8 ohms nominal52Hz - AsciLab A6B Passive#18 of 222Full review
A sealed bookshelf speaker with a Purifi woofer and passive radiators, essentially flat response, and solid bass for its size.
Audiophonics eBay€3,790per pair82dB @ 2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal41.0Hz - Epos ES14N#19 of 222Full review
A modern revival of a classic British bookshelf speaker with a time aligned sloping baffle, smooth accurate sound, and very low distortion.
Audio Venue (UK) eBay£3,750per pair87dB @ 2.823V/1m6 ohms nominal, 4.3 o…51.2Hz - AsciLab F6Bs#20 of 222Full review
A slim, sealed bookshelf speaker that mounts flat on a wall bracket, with accurate sound and wide, even dispersion for a great price.
Audiophonics eBay€799per pair85.2dB @ 2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal, 3.7 o…82.0Hz - Perlisten R4b#21 of 222Full review
A THX certified sealed three way bookshelf speaker with smooth, fairly neutral sound and excellent value for its class.
Audio Advice $2,695.00 eBay$5,390per pair84.6dB @ 2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal, 3.8 o…80.3Hz - Revel Performa4 M146#22 of 222Full review
A ceramic driver bookshelf speaker with a refined waveguide tweeter, fuller bass than its smaller sibling, and bi-wire binding posts.
Audio Advice $2,999.95 eBay$2,999.95per pair85.5dB6 ohms nominal- - Arendal 1528 Monitor 8#23 of 222Full review
A big three way monitor with dual 8 inch woofers, bass deep enough to skip a subwoofer, and extremely low distortion at high volume.
Arendal Sound $6000 eBay$6000per pair84.4dB4 ohms nominal, 3.8 o…41Hz - Ascend Acoustics CMT-340 SE2#24 of 222Full review
A dual woofer bookshelf speaker with accurate sound, high sensitivity, and lots of clean output, a superb partner for a subwoofer at a modest price.
Ascend Acoustics $798 eBay$798per pair92dB at 2.83V/1m anec…8 ohms nominal77.6Hz - Wharfedale Super Linton#25 of 222Full review
A retro styled three way bookshelf speaker with punchy dynamics, a matched pair, and custom stands included in the box.
Amazon $2,699.00 Crutchfield $2,999.00 eBay$2,699per pair88.2dB4 ohms nominal77Hz - GR-Research NX-Bravo#26 of 222Full review
A bookshelf speaker with unusually wide dispersion vertically and horizontally, very clean bass decay, and a neutral midrange that is easy to drive.
GR Research $1540 eBay$1540per pair84.8dB6 ohms nominal, 5 ohm…77Hz - MoFi SourcePoint 10#27 of 222Full review
A large bookshelf speaker with a 10 inch concentric driver that acts like a point source, with a huge soundstage and strong, clean dynamics.
Crutchfield $3795 eBay$3795per pair88.2dB8 ohms nominal, 6.4 o…56Hz - Radiant Acoustics Clarity 6.2#28 of 222Full review
A Purifi driver bookshelf speaker with an AMT tweeter, rigid cabinet, non-fatiguing sound, and precise, well focused imaging.
Radiant Acoustics $4500 eBay$4500per pair84.3dB4 ohms nominal55Hz - Dynaudio Heritage Special#29 of 222Full review
A limited edition bookshelf speaker with huge output for its size, robust bass, and a big, well proportioned soundstage.
Safe and Sound HQ $7,000 eBay$7,000per pair85dB5.1 ohms minimum, por…52Hz - Buchardt Audio S400 Discontinued#30 of 222Full review
A compact bookshelf speaker with impressively deep bass for its size and smooth, broad dispersion, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay€1,800per pairApproximately 86dB/2.…3.7 ohms minimum53Hz - Selah Audio Purezza Discontinued#31 of 222Full review
A premium bookshelf speaker with a Purifi woofer and ribbon tweeter, very low midrange distortion, and smooth, broad horizontal sound.
Selah Audio eBay$2,950per pairApproximately 85dB/2.…4.7 ohms minimum86.0Hz - Perlisten S5m#32 of 222Full review
A large three way bookshelf speaker with a beryllium tweeter array, close to neutral sound, and praised bass precision and dynamics.
The Music Room $15,990 eBay$15,990per pair89.6dB @ 2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal, 3.0 o…76.0Hz - ELAC Vela BS 403.2#33 of 222Full review
A stylish two way bookshelf speaker with a folded ribbon tweeter, an aluminum sandwich woofer, and a choice of high gloss finishes.
ELAC $3,299 eBay$3,299per pair86dB4 ohms nominal- - Revel Ultima2 Gem2 Discontinued#34 of 222Full review
A three way bookshelf speaker with beryllium and titanium drivers and an exceptionally flat response, ideal with a subwoofer.
eBay$9,998per pair86.4dB6 ohms nominal77.0Hz - Arendal Sound 1528 Bookshelf 8#35 of 222Full review
A three way bookshelf speaker from a flagship series with an 8 inch woofer and unusually deep bass rated for a standmount.
Arendal Sound $6,499 eBay$6,499per pair84dB4 ohms nominal37Hz - Wharfedale Linton 85#36 of 222Full review
A retro styled bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer, very neutral sound, and good bass extension for its size.
Crutchfield $1999 eBay$1999per pair85.1dB6 ohms nominal, 3.5 o…52Hz - Ascend Acoustics Sierra-LX#37 of 222Full review
A compact bookshelf speaker with very neutral, flat sound, a wide soundstage, and surprisingly deep bass in a bamboo cabinet.
Ascend Acoustics $1598 eBay$1598per pair81dB8 ohms nominal47Hz - Revel M126Be#38 of 222Full review
A beryllium tweeter bookshelf speaker with wide, immersive imaging and a smooth, even low end that avoids boominess.
Crutchfield $2,200.00 eBay$4,400per pair86.1dB6 ohms nominal103Hz - ELAC VELA BS 403 Discontinued#39 of 222Full review
A stylish bookshelf speaker with a folded ribbon tweeter, neutral voicing, a spacious soundstage, and good dynamics for its size.
eBay$2,899per pair84.3dB4 ohms nominal, 3.2 o…59Hz - Philharmonic BMR (v1) Discontinued#40 of 222Full review
A large three way bookshelf speaker with a ribbon tweeter, flat response, broad coverage, and an unusually expansive midrange.
eBay$2,395per pairApproximately 83dB/2.…Approximately 4 ohms…Approximately 62Hz re… - Ascend Acoustics Sierra-2EX V2#41 of 222Full review
A ribbon tweeter bookshelf speaker with hand matched pairs, a frequency response printout for each unit, and a long seven year warranty.
Ascend Acoustics $1,748 eBay$1,748per pair85dB @ 2.83V/1m anech…8 ohms nominal58.6Hz - Perlisten R5m#42 of 222Full review
A large three way bookshelf speaker with dual 6.5 inch woofers, consistent dispersion, and fuller bass than most standmounts.
Audio Advice $3,295 eBay$6,590per pair89.2dB @ 2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal, 2.7 o…61.7Hz - JTR Speakers Noesis 210HT#43 of 222Full review
A very high output home theater speaker with dual 10 inch woofers and a coaxial horn, easy to drive and built for reference level movies.
JTR Speakers $1,999 eBay$3,998per pair92.5dB/2.83V/1mApproximately 3 ohms…76Hz - Monitor Audio Silver 100 7G Discontinued#44 of 222Full review
A large bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer for unusually deep bass and high output, plus a waveguide tweeter for even sound.
Amazon $1,049.00 eBay$1,049per pair87.5dB8 ohms nominal, 4.9 o…- - JBL LSR6332 Discontinued#45 of 222Full review
A three way passive studio monitor with a 12 inch woofer, very flat response, deep bass, and high sensitivity for loud, clean output.
eBay$3,200per pair93dB4 ohms54.1Hz - Arendal Sound 1610 Bookshelf 8#46 of 222Full review
A three way bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer, very deep rated bass, and the choice of ported or sealed operation.
Arendal Sound $3,600 eBay$3,600per pair85dB4 ohms nominal43Hz - ELAC Vela BS 404.2#47 of 222Full review
A larger folded ribbon tweeter bookshelf speaker with a 7 inch woofer, praised for clear, dynamic sound and deep bass for a standmount.
TMR Audio $3,699 eBay$3,699per pair87dB4 ohms nominal- - Emotiva Airmotiv XB2#48 of 222Full review
A great value bookshelf speaker with neutral sound, an AMT ribbon tweeter, and decent bass for its size.
Emotiva $549 eBay$549per pair86dB4 ohms nominal62Hz - ELAC Debut 3.0 DB63#49 of 222Full review
An affordable bookshelf speaker with solid sound for the money, a spacious soundstage, and an easy load for any receiver.
Amazon $469.99 Crutchfield $499.00 eBay$469.99per pair86.2dB6 ohms nominal76Hz - Arendal 1723 Bookshelf S THX#50 of 222Full review
A THX certified bookshelf speaker with well controlled sound, strong midbass punch, and clean output for home theater.
Arendal Sound $1,499 eBay$1,499per pair81.6dB/2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal~80Hz - Perlisten A3m#51 of 222Full review
A sealed high output monitor with dual 8 inch woofers and a waveguide tweeter, a great match for a subwoofer in a home theater.
Perlisten $3,000 eBay$3,000per pair87.4dB at 2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal; 3 ohm…85.8Hz - JBL HDI-1600 Discontinued#52 of 222Full review
A bookshelf speaker with very flat mids and treble, smooth dispersion, and a slight bass lift that sounds full and natural.
Crutchfield $1980 eBay$1980per pair85dB4 ohms nominal55.7Hz - Aalto Speakers Aalto 3 Passive#53 of 222Full review
A passive bookshelf speaker for buyers with their own amp, close to neutral sound, and well controlled bass from passive radiators.
Aalto Speakers eBay€3,490per pair83.5dB @ 2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal56.6Hz - Danley SH50#54 of 222Full review
A massive pro grade point source speaker with a single horn, extraordinary output, and tightly controlled sound for large rooms and venues.
Danley Dealer Contact eBay$8,000per pairApproximately 97dB/2.…Just under 4 ohms nea…Approximately 60Hz - Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor THX#55 of 222Full review
A THX certified monitor with dual 8 inch woofers, a waveguide tweeter, and sturdy build for high output home theater rooms.
Arendal Sound $2,400 eBay$2,400per pair89dB4 ohms nominal63Hz - Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Titan#56 of 222Full review
A compact dual woofer bookshelf speaker with a bamboo cabinet, front ports for easy placement, and fairly consistent dispersion.
Ascend Acoustics $1,338 eBay$1,338per pair86dB at 2.83V/1m anec…8 ohms nominal79.1Hz - Monitor Audio Silver 50 8G#57 of 222Full review
A bookshelf speaker with a 6 inch woofer, gold dome tweeter, and quiet port, an update to a model that measured very well.
Upscale Audio $1,250 eBay$1,250per pair86.5dB8 ohms nominal- - Magico A1#58 of 222Full review
A sealed aluminum bookshelf speaker with a beryllium tweeter and graphene woofer, built to a very high standard.
eBay$7,400per pair85dB4 ohms nominal- - Morel Avyra 622#59 of 222Full review
A two way bookshelf speaker praised for clean tonal balance, detailed treble, a strong midrange, and convincing bass for its size.
eBay$1,200per pair88dB4 ohms nominal- - Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 Discontinued#60 of 222Full review
An affordable bookshelf speaker with a rich, natural midrange, refined treble, and deeper bass than its smaller sibling.
eBay$499per pair86.5dB8 ohms50Hz - StarkSound Beta 5#61 of 222Full review
An affordable bookshelf speaker with impressive bass for the money, good distortion control, and a solid, resonance damping build.
Amazon $499.00 eBay$499per pair83dB4 ohms nominal52Hz - Revel Concerta2 M16 Discontinued#62 of 222Full review
An affordable bookshelf speaker with essentially flat mids, a pleasing in-room balance with extra bass, and low distortion.
eBay$600per pair86dB6 ohms60.1Hz - Power Sound Audio MT-110-M#63 of 222Full review
A USA made horn tweeter bookshelf speaker with a 10 inch woofer, high sensitivity, and great dynamics without brightness.
Power Sound Audio $1,350 eBay$1,350per pair92.5dB8 ohms nominal113Hz - Ascend Acoustics Sierra Duo V2 Ribbon#64 of 222Full review
A compact dual woofer bookshelf speaker with a ribbon tweeter, very consistent dispersion, and flexible vertical or horizontal mounting.
Ascend Acoustics $1,688 eBay$1,688per pair86dB at 2.83V/1m anec…8 ohms nominal79.1Hz - ELAC Uni-Fi Reference UBR62#65 of 222Full review
A three way bookshelf speaker with a coaxial tweeter and midrange for stable imaging, well controlled tonality, and front ports for easy placement.
Amazon $1,299.00 eBay$1,299per pair83dB/2.83V/1m4 ohms minimum near 5…58.6Hz - Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor S THX#66 of 222Full review
A THX certified bookshelf speaker with twin woofers, smooth sound, healthy sensitivity, and port plugs to tune the bass to your room.
Arendal Sound $2,200 eBay$2,200per pair88.7dB4 ohms nominal76.9Hz - Paradigm Founder 40B#67 of 222Full review
A bookshelf speaker with very even, wide sound when toed in, high sensitivity, and phase aligning lenses over its drivers.
Audio Advice $1,199.99 eBay$2,399.98per pair89dB anechoic, 92dB i…Compatible with 8 ohms69.6Hz - Nubert nuVero 60 Discontinued#68 of 222Full review
A three way compact speaker with accurate sound, wide coverage, and very deep bass for a bookshelf design.
eBay$1,750per pair86dB4 ohms nominal41.0Hz - Nubert nuVero nova 9#69 of 222Full review
A compact three way bookshelf speaker with carbon drivers, deep rated bass, and switches to adjust treble and bass to your room.
Nubert eBay€2,190per pair84.5dB4 ohms nominal35Hz - Monitor Audio Silver 100 8G#70 of 222Full review
A three way bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer, dedicated midrange, and gold dome tweeter for deep in-room bass.
Audio Advisor $2,300 eBay$2,300per pair87dB8 ohms nominal- - Monitor Audio Silver RX1 Discontinued#71 of 222Full review
A two way bookshelf speaker with smooth in-room sound and a gold dome tweeter, a good used buy that pairs well with a subwoofer.
eBay$675per pair89dB6 ohms nominal64.4Hz - Wharfedale EVO 5.2#72 of 222Full review
A large three way bookshelf speaker with an AMT ribbon tweeter, a dedicated dome midrange for clear vocals, and a Kevlar woofer.
Wharfedale $1,299.00 eBay$1,299per pair88dB4 ohms nominal, 8 ohm…48Hz - JBL Synthesis SAM1HF + SAM2LF Discontinued#73 of 222Full review
A three way horn speaker system with high sensitivity and an even, accurate sound, built to pair with subwoofers.
eBay$8,000per pair92dB6 ohms84.9Hz - Jamo Concert 8 Discontinued#74 of 222Full review
A classic flagship bookshelf speaker with SEAS drivers, high sensitivity, and deep bass for its size in a cherry cabinet.
eBay$2,500per pair90dB4 ohms52.6Hz - Jamo Concert Legacy 8#75 of 222Full review
A revived classic bookshelf speaker with SEAS and Scan-Speak drivers, an oak veneer cabinet, and a down firing port that works near a wall.
Jamo $3,499.00 eBay$3,499per pair87dB4 ohms34Hz - Paradigm Persona B#76 of 222Full review
A premium bookshelf speaker with a beryllium tweeter and a beryllium mid/bass driver, from the same family as Paradigm’s flagship towers.
Paradigm $5,249.99 eBay$10,499.98per pair92dB room / 89dB anec…8 ohms compatible- - Buchardt S400 MK3#77 of 222Full review
A redesigned compact bookshelf speaker with a larger 7.5 inch woofer, deep rated in-room bass, port plugs, and a ten year warranty.
Buchardt Audio $2,300 eBay$2,300per pair87dB anechoic, 90dB i…4 ohms- - SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf#78 of 222Full review
A two way bookshelf speaker with a diamond coated tweeter and deep rated bass for its size, easy to drive with most amps.
Amazon $1,199.00 eBay$1,199per pair87dB6 ohms nominal- - ELAC DBR62#79 of 222Full review
An affordable bookshelf speaker that is very forgiving of placement and aiming, with wide sound and a little extra bass punch.
Amazon $699.98 Crutchfield $799.00 eBay$699.98per pair84.3dB6 ohms nominal, 5.2 o…53Hz - Yamaha NS-800A#80 of 222Full review
A beautifully built bookshelf speaker with wide, consistent dispersion, low distortion, and bass that works well close to a wall.
The Music Room $4,999.90 eBay$4,999.90per pair84.9dB6 ohms nominal, 4.3 o…68Hz - Definitive Technology Demand D11 Discontinued#81 of 222Full review
Well built large bookshelf speakers with mostly smooth, even sound and a deep cabinet that plays loud cleanly, now discontinued but worth buying used.
Amazon $999 eBay$999per pair87dB8 ohms nominal60.1Hz - Technics SB-C700#82 of 222Full review
Premium bookshelf speakers with a coaxial driver for focused imaging, very consistent sound around the room, and a rigid die-cast cabinet.
Value Electronics $1,699.00 USA Tube Audio $1,699.99 eBay$1,699per pair85dB4 ohms85.0Hz - Q Acoustics 3030i Discontinued#83 of 222Full review
Affordable large bookshelf speakers with a smooth, even midrange and a braced cabinet, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$549per pair88dB6 ohms nominal, 4 ohm…69.0Hz - JBL L82 Classic MkII#84 of 222Full review
Retro styled bookshelf speakers with an 8 inch woofer, titanium tweeter, bi-wire terminals and the iconic foam grille look.
Amazon $2,599.00 eBay$2,599per pair88dB8 ohms nominal- - Dynaudio Evoke 20#85 of 222Full review
Large standmount speakers with a long-throw 7 inch woofer and soft dome tweeter, built for spacious sound and rich mid-bass in medium rooms.
Amazon $2,399.00 eBay$2,399per pair86dB6 ohms nominal40Hz - Focal Theva N°1#86 of 222Full review
Stylish two-way standmount speakers with a 6.5 inch Slatefiber woofer and inverted dome tweeter, voiced for balanced, clear vocals.
Amazon $1,098.00 eBay$1,098per pair89dB8 ohms nominal, 4.6 o…58Hz - Focal Sopra N°1#87 of 222Full review
High-end standmount speakers with a beryllium tweeter, a sandwich cone woofer and luxury build, easy enough to drive from most amplifiers.
Focal eBay$12,998per pair89dB8 ohms nominal45Hz - JBL Performance PT800 Discontinued#88 of 222Full review
Sealed three-way bookshelf speakers with all titanium drivers, very even sound and high sensitivity, best paired with a subwoofer.
eBay$1,798per pair91dB8 ohms- - MTG Designs VBS-10.2 DIY#89 of 222Full review
A free DIY design for very loud, clean sound with a 10 inch woofer and horn, built cheaply and made to pair with subwoofers.
eBay$320per pair--82.3Hz - JBL Studio S26 Discontinued#90 of 222Full review
Budget bookshelf speakers with smooth, even sound and solid bass for their size, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$350per pair87dB8 ohms50.4Hz - Canton Vento 826.2 Discontinued#91 of 222Full review
Stand-mount speakers with titanium woofers, ceramic tweeters and an even, balanced midrange, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$780per pair85dB4 ohms77.6Hz - Canton Vento 20#92 of 222Full review
Compact bookshelf speakers with a titanium graphite woofer, ceramic dome tweeter, bi-wiring terminals and a magnetic grille.
Canton eBay€1,298per pair-4-8 ohms- - Canton Vento 30#93 of 222Full review
Larger bookshelf speakers with a bigger titanium graphite woofer and ceramic tweeter, for more bass and power handling than the smaller model.
Canton eBay€749per pair-4 to 8 ohms- - HiVi DIY 3.1A#94 of 222Full review
A three-way speaker kit with a ribbon tweeter that sounds outstanding for its price, if you are happy to assemble it.
Amazon $249.99 eBay$249.99per pair--55.7Hz - JBL L100 Classic MKII#95 of 222Full review
A big modern take on a classic studio monitor, with a 12 inch woofer, smooth even sound, deep bass and adjustable treble controls.
Crutchfield $2,799.95 eBay$5,599.90per pair90dB4 ohms50.5Hz - Dynaudio Contour 20i#96 of 222Full review
Beautifully built bookshelf speakers with wide, spacious sound, clean output at high volume, and bass that blends easily near a wall.
Safe and Sound HQ $5750 eBay$5750per pair82.5dB4 ohms56Hz - HiVi Swans 3.1A Sehlin Sound Solutions mod#97 of 222Full review
An upgraded three-way DIY kit with smooth sound, wide dispersion and clean bass for a 6.5 inch woofer.
Amazon $364.99 eBay$364.99per pair86.5dB4 ohms nominal, 3.8 o…60Hz - SVS Ultra Bookshelf Discontinued#98 of 222Full review
Bookshelf speakers with fairly neutral sound, wide dispersion and good dynamics, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$1,200per pair87.8dB8 ohms nominal, 3.8 o…69Hz - Monolith Encore B6 Discontinued#99 of 222Full review
Budget bookshelf speakers with punchy midbass, smooth wide dispersion and an unusually solid braced cabinet for the price.
eBay$360per pair85.3dB/2.83V/1m4 ohms nominal; 3.4 o…68Hz - Monitor Audio Silver 100 6G Discontinued#100 of 222Full review
Large two-way standmount speakers with an 8 inch woofer and fairly deep bass, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$800per pair88dB8 ohms nominal64.5Hz - JBL L82 Classic Discontinued#101 of 222Full review
Retro two-way bookshelf speakers with deep bass, consistent sound around the room and the classic foam grille look.
eBay$2,500per pair88dB8 ohms nominal51.6Hz - JBL 4312SE Discontinued#102 of 222Full review
A large anniversary studio monitor with a 12 inch woofer, deep bass, smooth sound and high sensitivity that is easy to drive.
eBay$3,000per pair90dB6 ohms nominal49.8Hz - JBL 4312G#103 of 222Full review
A classic three-way studio monitor style speaker with a 12 inch woofer, front ports and high sensitivity that modest amplifiers drive easily.
JBL $2,500 eBay$2,500per pair90dB6 ohms nominal- - Bowers & Wilkins 606 S3#104 of 222Full review
Standmount speakers with a 6.5 inch Continuum cone woofer and decoupled titanium tweeter, offering crisp detail and easy driving.
B&H Photo Video $1,100.00 eBay$1,100per pair88dB8 ohms nominal, 3.7 o…52Hz - Infinity Entra One Discontinued#105 of 222Full review
Budget bookshelf speakers with fairly flat, accurate sound and easy to drive sensitivity, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$300per pair89dB8 ohms73.4Hz - Polk Audio Legend L200 Discontinued#106 of 222Full review
Polk’s former flagship bookshelf speakers with flat, accurate sound and deep bass for their size, worth finding used.
eBay$1,500per pair85.5dB3-4 ohms49.5Hz - DALI Sonik 3#107 of 222Full review
Larger bookshelf speakers with a 7 inch Clarity Cone woofer and soft dome tweeter, rated for fairly deep bass.
Amazon $999.00 eBay$999per pair87dB6 ohms nominal47Hz - Revival Audio Atalante 3#108 of 222Full review
Two-way standmount speakers with a soft dome tweeter and 7 inch woofer, rated for fairly deep bass from a stylish cabinet.
eBay$2,695per pair87dB6 ohms nominal44Hz - KEF R300 Discontinued#109 of 222Full review
Three-way bookshelf speakers with a coaxial driver for stable imaging, deep bass and easy driving, now discontinued but worth buying used.
eBay$1,799.99per pair88dB8 ohms nominal, 3.2 o…54Hz - Selah Audio RC3R Discontinued#110 of 222Full review
A three-way speaker with premium ribbon, dome and Scan-Speak drivers and mostly smooth sound, now found only used.
eBay$1,300per pair-5.5 ohms nominal, 4.5…79.8Hz - Buchardt S400 MKII Discontinued#111 of 222Full review
Bookshelf speakers with very flat sound, precise imaging and adjustable bass, now discontinued but worth buying used.
Buchardt Audio $2400 eBay$2400per pair84.7dB4 ohms nominal, 3 ohm…59Hz - Infinity Reference R162 Discontinued#112 of 222Full review
Bookshelf speakers with a waveguide tweeter and wide, consistent dispersion that suit most rooms with little treatment.
eBay$500per pair87dB8 ohms nominal67.4Hz - Ascend Acoustics CBM-170 SE2#113 of 222Full review
Compact two-way bookshelf speakers with a SEAS tweeter, a very flat midrange and smooth sound that suits most rooms.
Ascend Acoustics $468 eBay$468per pair86.8dB8 ohms70Hz - NHT C3 Discontinued#114 of 222Full review
Sealed three-way bookshelf speakers with all aluminum drivers, smooth well-controlled sound around the room and tight bass.
Amazon $625 eBay$1,250per pair87dB @ 2.83V/1m6 ohms nominal, 4 ohm…63.0Hz - MoFi SourcePoint 10 Master Edition#115 of 222Full review
Large stand-mount speakers with a 10 inch concentric driver, deep bass, adjustable treble and high sensitivity that is easy to drive.
MoFi Electronics $3,799 eBay$3,799per pair91dB8 ohms nominal, 6.2 o…56.4Hz - DIYSG HTM-12 v1 Discontinued#116 of 222Full review
A high-output home theater kit with a 12 inch woofer and horn that plays very loud with very low distortion.
eBay$660per pair94dB/2.83V/1m-78Hz - KLH Model Three#117 of 222Full review
A sealed three-way bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer, treble switch and tilted base, able to sit close to a wall.
Amazon $1,598.00 eBay$1,598per pair88dB-- - JBL Synthesis 800 Array Discontinued#118 of 222Full review
A compact three-way with a horn-loaded compression driver for high, clean output from a stand-mount speaker, now found used.
eBay$6,000per pair88dB8 ohms60.5Hz - Polk Signature Elite ES20#119 of 222Full review
Large, efficient bookshelf speakers with unusually deep bass for the price and wide horizontal coverage.
Amazon $398.98 B&H Photo Video $259.00 eBay$398.98per pair86dB4/8-ohm compatible55.7Hz - Theory Audio sb25#120 of 222Full review
Very slim surface-mount speakers with dual 5 inch woofers, wide dispersion and high output, made for custom installs.
World Wide Stereo $1,700 eBay$3,400per pair94dB4 ohms67.4Hz - PS Audio Aspen FR5#121 of 222Full review
Compact speakers with a planar tweeter and passive radiator that reach unusually deep bass for their size.
PS Audio $3,499 eBay$3,499per pair83.5dB specified; 81.…6 ohms nominal, 5.6 o…56.4Hz - JBL 708i#122 of 222Full review
A high-output 8 inch professional monitor with a compression driver and waveguide, designed to run bi-amplified with JBL processing.
B&H Photo Video $1,499.00 eBay$2,998per pair90dB4 ohms nominal43.9Hz - Klipsch RP-600M II#123 of 222Full review
Bookshelf speakers with a large horn tweeter, wide soundstage, high efficiency and bi-amp ready terminals.
Amazon $449.99 eBay$449.99per pair86dB8 ohms nominal70Hz - Ascend Acoustics Sierra 2 Discontinued#124 of 222Full review
Two-way standmount speakers with a ribbon tweeter and wide horizontal coverage, now discontinued and replaced.
eBay$1,500per pair86.4dB8 ohms nominal85.7Hz - JBL L100 Classic Discontinued#125 of 222Full review
Large retro three-way bookshelf speakers with a 12 inch woofer, front level controls and high sensitivity.
eBay$4,000per pair90dB4 ohms- - Pioneer S-DF3-K Discontinued#126 of 222Full review
Budget bookshelf speakers with an 8 inch woofer, a waveguide tweeter and easy to drive sensitivity.
eBay$350per pair89dB8 ohms63.0Hz - CSS Criton 1TD-X DIY#127 of 222Full review
A DIY two-way speaker kit with a 7 inch woofer that reaches fairly deep bass for a bookshelf design.
SoundImports eBay€1,269.95per pair87dB8 ohms46.9Hz - JBL Synthesis SK2-3300 Discontinued#128 of 222Full review
A huge THX Ultra2 home theater speaker with twin 10 inch woofers, beryllium horn drivers and very high sensitivity.
eBay$20,000per pair93dB8 ohms66.6Hz - Jamo S7-17B#129 of 222Full review
Two-way bookshelf speakers with a 6.69 inch paper cone woofer, fabric dome tweeter and a tilted cabinet.
eBay$950per pair87.2dB4 ohms nominal64Hz - Verdant Audio Bambusa MG 1 Discontinued#130 of 222Full review
Striking laminated bamboo bookshelf speakers with deep bass for a two-way design and low distortion.
eBay$4,999per pair--49.8Hz - DIYSG Elusive 1099#131 of 222Full review
A very efficient three-way home theater kit with twin 10 inch woofers that plays extremely loud from modest amplifiers.
eBay$820per pair96dB/2.83V/1m-98Hz - Aoshida Audio Musician Knight I V2#132 of 222Full review
Substantial standmount speakers with a beryllium tweeter, fairly high sensitivity and good bass extension for a 6.5 inch woofer.
Aoshida Audio $2,099 eBay$2,099per pair88.7dB measured4 ohms105.5Hz - Dynaudio Emit 20#133 of 222Full review
Bookshelf speakers with unusually deep, low distortion bass for a two-way design and wide, consistent dispersion.
Amazon $1,049.00 eBay$1,049per pair83.5dB6 ohms nominal54Hz - Philharmonic BMR Monitor#134 of 222Full review
Three-way bookshelf speakers with premium drivers, a well-built cabinet and extremely wide dispersion for a broad soundstage.
Philharmonic Audio $2200 eBay$2200per pair84dB4 ohms nominal47Hz - JBL Studio 630 Discontinued#135 of 222Full review
Bookshelf speakers with a compression driver on a waveguide and punchy midbass that stays controlled at high volume.
eBay$699per pair83.2dB6 ohms nominal, 4.7 o…54.2Hz - Behringer B2030P Discontinued#136 of 222Full review
Cheap studio style passive monitors with wide, even dispersion that can play loud without bottoming out.
eBay$220per pair84.5dB8 ohms98.1Hz - GoldenEar BRX#137 of 222Full review
Compact premium standmount speakers with a folded ribbon tweeter and dual passive radiators for bass from a small cabinet.
Crutchfield $749.99 eBay$1,499.98per pair90dB4 ohms85.0Hz - Mission LX-3 MKII#138 of 222Full review
Large affordable standmount speakers with a 6.5 inch woofer, useful bass and easy to drive sensitivity.
Richer Sounds eBay£249per pair88dB8 ohms nominal, 4.1 o…67.4Hz - MartinLogan Motion XT B100#139 of 222Full review
Premium standmount speakers with a large folded-motion tweeter and high sensitivity that is easy to drive.
Amazon $679.99 eBay$1,359.98per pair93dB4 ohms71.8Hz - JBL 4349#140 of 222Full review
A big high-output studio monitor with a 12 inch woofer, compression driver, deep bass and front-panel treble controls.
eBay$7,500per pair91dB4 ohms51.3Hz - Parts Express Samba MT#141 of 222Full review
An affordable two-way speaker kit with Dayton Reference drivers, deep bass for a bookshelf and wide dispersion.
Parts Express $164.98 eBay$329.96per pair87dB 1W/1m4 ohms nominal45.4Hz - Jeff Bagby Mandolin DIY Discontinued#142 of 222Full review
A DIY two-way speaker kit with SB Acoustics drivers and a ring radiator tweeter, for builders on a budget.
eBay$300per pair86dB8 ohms55.7Hz - Natural Sound NS17#143 of 222Full review
Two-way bookshelf speakers with a solid wood woofer and silk dome tweeter in a heavy, handsome cabinet.
Aoshida Audio $2,299.99 eBay$2,299.99per pair87dB6 ohms60.1Hz - JBL Synthesis SK2-1000 Discontinued#144 of 222Full review
A large home theater speaker with twin 10 inch woofers and beryllium horn drivers, built for very high output.
eBay$15,190per pair--79.2Hz - Focal Aria Evo X N°1#145 of 222Full review
Two-way bookshelf speakers with a flax woofer and inverted dome tweeter, easy to drive from a modest amplifier.
Amazon $2,398.00 eBay$2,398per pair89.5dB8 ohms nominal, 4.6 o…- - GR-Research X-LS Encore#146 of 222Full review
Two-way bookshelf speakers with a Peerless woofer, also sold as a kit so builders can save money by assembling them.
GR Research $1300 eBay$1300per pair84.4dB8 ohms64Hz - Infinity IL10 Discontinued#147 of 222Full review
Cheap bookshelf speakers with a 6.5 inch woofer and low distortion at moderate volume, now discontinued.
eBay$160per pair86dB6 ohms59Hz - Dynaudio Special Forty#148 of 222Full review
Premium bookshelf speakers with strong output, wide dispersion and fairly deep bass from a compact rear ported cabinet.
Safe and Sound HQ $3600 eBay$3600per pair83.5dB6 ohms nominal54Hz - ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2#149 of 222Full review
Large bookshelf speakers that play very loud with low distortion and decent bass, a solid budget choice.
Amazon $329.00 Crutchfield $329.00 eBay$329per pair86.5dB6 ohms nominal, 5.2 o…64Hz - SVS Prime Bookshelf#150 of 222Full review
Affordable bookshelf speakers with a sealed woofer compartment, wide even dispersion and reasonable sensitivity.
Amazon $599.00 eBay$599per pair87dB8 ohms nominal, 3.9 o…72Hz - MTG Designs VBS-6.2 DIY#151 of 222Full review
A free DIY design with a 6.5 inch woofer and horn, built for high output at low cost alongside subwoofers.
eBay$200per pair-8 ohms nominal119.9Hz - DIYSG HT-12 Discontinued#152 of 222Full review
A DIY home theater kit with a 12 inch woofer and compression driver on a waveguide, built for high output.
eBay$330per pair96dB8 ohms nominal74.4Hz - HSU Research HB-1 MK2 Discontinued#153 of 222Full review
Budget two-way bookshelf speakers with a 6.5 inch woofer and a horn-loaded tweeter.
eBay$218per pair92dB8 ohms74.7Hz - Spendor D1 Discontinued#154 of 222Full review
A small sealed monitor using drivers from a flagship model, praised for presence, body and immediacy.
eBay$2,795per pair85dB8 ohms nominal- - McIntosh XR50#155 of 222Full review
Compact, heavily braced three-way bookshelf speakers with surprisingly weighty bass, wide dispersion and premium build.
Crutchfield $2000 eBay$4,000per pair~81dB/2.83V/1m8 ohms nominal43Hz - KEF Q3 Meta#156 of 222Full review
Coaxial bookshelf speakers with very wide dispersion, punchy kick drums and bass tuning that works close to a wall.
Amazon $764.97 Crutchfield $899.99 eBay$764.97per pair84.5dB4 ohms nominal, 3.7 o…52Hz - Polk Monitor XT20#157 of 222Full review
Budget bookshelf speakers with good bass for their size and a fairly wide soundstage.
Amazon $277.50 Crutchfield $199.00 eBay$277.50per pair86dB8 ohms nominal64.5Hz - Sonus Faber Lumina II#158 of 222Full review
Handmade Italian bookshelf speakers with leather-wrapped cabinets, competitive bass for their size and flexible placement.
Crutchfield $1,600 eBay$1,600per pair86dB4 ohms nominal, 4.1 o…60Hz - XTZ Spirit 4#159 of 222Full review
Stand-mount speakers with a waveguide tweeter, adjustable treble and port tuning, wide coverage and fairly deep bass.
XTZ $477 eBay$477per pair86dB4 ohms42Hz - Polk Reserve R100#160 of 222Full review
Compact bookshelf speakers with unusually useful bass for their size and a vent that avoids port noise.
Amazon $699.00 eBay$699per pair85dB/2.83V/1m3.6 ohms minimum68Hz - MartinLogan Motion 35XTi Discontinued#161 of 222Full review
Two-way bookshelf speakers with a folded motion tweeter and high sensitivity that lets modest amplifiers play loud.
eBay$1,500per pair92dB4 ohms50Hz - ELAC BS 314 Discontinued#162 of 222Full review
A discontinued ELAC stand mount bookshelf speaker with a 7 inch woofer and the brand’s signature folded ribbon tweeter.
eBay$2,300per pair87.5dB4 ohms128.9Hz - JBL 4429 Discontinued#163 of 222Full review
A large discontinued JBL studio monitor with a 12 inch woofer, horn loaded compression drivers, front level controls and easy to drive sensitivity.
eBay$6,000per pair91dB6 ohms45.2Hz - Focal Aria 906 Discontinued#164 of 222Full review
A discontinued Focal bookshelf speaker with flat bass, wide even dispersion and low woofer distortion at moderate volume.
Amazon $2,199.00 eBay$2,199per pair86.5dB4 ohms nominal63Hz - Revel Performa M22 Discontinued#165 of 222Full review
A discontinued Revel bookshelf speaker with a large 8 inch woofer and a very flat midrange.
eBay$600per pair85dB4 ohms46.9Hz - HSU Research MFL-6#166 of 222Full review
An affordable high output bookshelf speaker with a horn loaded tweeter, easy to drive, that can sit on a wall, stand or sideways.
HSU Research $279 eBay$558per pair85.6dB8 ohms77.6Hz - JBL 4309#167 of 222Full review
A compact JBL studio style bookshelf speaker with a horn loaded compression tweeter, solid bass extension and an adjustable treble control.
Safe and Sound HQ $1,299.99 eBay$1,299.99per pair87dB4 ohms60.1Hz - DIYSG HT-10#168 of 222Full review
A budget DIY flat pack kit with a 10 inch woofer and compression tweeter, built for home theater front or surround duty.
DIY Sound Group $248 eBay$496per pair91.3dB8 ohms73.4Hz - Spendor SA1 Discontinued#169 of 222Full review
A small discontinued BBC style monitor with a soft dome tweeter, fairly even dispersion and an easy load for most amplifiers.
eBay$2,195per pair85dB8 ohms nominal75Hz - Klipsch Synergy SB-3 Discontinued#170 of 222Full review
A discontinued Klipsch bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer and horn tweeter, very easy to drive with a small amplifier.
eBay$450per pair94dB-77.2Hz - Cambridge SoundWorks Model Six Discontinued#171 of 222Full review
A vintage 1990s budget sealed bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer, from Henry Kloss’s Cambridge SoundWorks.
eBay$238per pair83dB8 ohms nominal86.6Hz - ADS L520 Discontinued#172 of 222Full review
A vintage ADS two way bookshelf speaker with a soft dome tweeter and surprisingly deep bass, sold used today.
eBay$380per pair92dB6 ohms nominal51.1Hz - Advent New Advent Loudspeaker Discontinued#173 of 222Full review
A classic 1970s sealed speaker with a 10 inch woofer and deep bass, an update of the original Advent.
eBay$250per pair--52.7Hz - ELAC Adante AS-61 Discontinued#174 of 222Full review
A discontinued high end ELAC stand mount with a concentric midrange and tweeter, a flat direct sound and deep bass.
eBay$1,500per pair85dB6 ohms nominal47.6Hz - Bowers & Wilkins 805 D5#175 of 222Full review
The newest premium B&W standmount, with a diamond dome tweeter in its own housing atop a 6.5 inch Continuum woofer and luxury finishes.
Bowers & Wilkins $15,000 eBay$15,000per pair88dB8 ohms nominal, 4.6 o…42Hz - Wharfedale Diamond 10.1 Discontinued#176 of 222Full review
An affordable discontinued Wharfedale bookshelf speaker with a Kevlar woofer and twin rear ports, praised by critics for an uncolored midrange.
eBay$350per pair86dB6 ohms nominal- - Bowers & Wilkins 805 D4#177 of 222Full review
A luxury B&W stand mount with a diamond dome tweeter in a separate housing, a Continuum cone woofer and four finishes.
Bowers & Wilkins $10,000 eBay$10,000per pair88dB8 ohms nominal42Hz - Polk R200#178 of 222Full review
A Polk bookshelf speaker with a 6.5 inch woofer and a ring radiator tweeter, sized for a medium room.
Amazon $799.00 eBay$799per pair85dB4 ohms nominal, 3.8 o…74Hz - GR-Research Klipsch RP-600M Upgrade#179 of 222Full review
A DIY crossover kit that fixes the main flaw of a popular Klipsch bookshelf speaker, with smoother sound and all new parts.
GR Research $279 eBay$279per pair86.7dB-68.8Hz - DALI Rubikore 2#180 of 222Full review
A premium DALI standmount with a soft dome tweeter and wood fiber woofer, sharing its drivers with a well measured tower sibling.
Safe and Sound HQ $4,500.00 eBay$4,500per pair87dB4 ohms nominal50Hz - JBL XPL-90 Discontinued#181 of 222Full review
A late 1980s JBL bookshelf speaker with a titanium tweeter, flat midrange and strength on vocals, found only used now.
eBay$1,298per pair85dB6 ohms77.6Hz - Audio Craftsmen Victoria Discontinued#182 of 222Full review
A well built, easy to drive bookshelf speaker with a distinctive slit pattern cabinet, wide dispersion and low distortion.
eBay$4,000per pair83.7dB8 ohms nominal, 7.3 o…65Hz - Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2#183 of 222Full review
An Italian bookshelf speaker with a silk dome tweeter, a stylish concrete and metal base and evenly behaved dispersion.
Crutchfield $3500 eBay$3500per pair87dB4 ohms nominal62Hz - Harbeth Super HL5plus XD2#184 of 222Full review
A large handmade three way stand mount with an 8 inch mid bass, a super tweeter and deep port tuned bass.
Music Direct $7,990 eBay$7,990per pair86dB6 ohms40Hz - Emotiva Airmotiv B2+ Discontinued#185 of 222Full review
A discontinued bookshelf speaker with a folded ribbon tweeter, punchy midbass and a 6.5 inch woofer with good output.
eBay$449per pair86dB4 ohms nominal66Hz - Pylon Jasper Monitor 18 Discontinued#186 of 222Full review
A premium Polish monitor with ScanSpeak drivers, lively midbass punch, wide dispersion and an attractive finish.
eBay$2,499per pair83dB4 ohms nominal, 4.4 o…48Hz - KEF Q350 Discontinued#187 of 222Full review
A discontinued KEF bookshelf speaker with a coaxial Uni-Q driver for consistent sound across a wide listening area.
Amazon $699.00 eBay$699per pair86dB4 ohms70Hz - Sonus Faber Lumina II Amator#188 of 222Full review
A luxurious Italian bookshelf speaker with a gorgeous cabinet, solid bass for its size and wide, consistent dispersion.
Crutchfield $2000 eBay$2000per pair86.9dB4 ohms nominal, 3.9 o…63Hz - Sonus Faber Sonetto II Discontinued#189 of 222Full review
A discontinued Sonus Faber stand mount with a curved wood cabinet, silk dome tweeter and good bass for its size.
eBay$2,500per pair87dB4 ohms58Hz - Totem Rainmaker Discontinued#190 of 222Full review
A compact discontinued Totem stand mount bookshelf speaker with a fairly flat direct sound.
eBay$1,000per pair87.5dB-68.8Hz - Triangle Borea BR04#191 of 222Full review
A larger Triangle bookshelf speaker with a 6.3 inch woofer and front port, easy to drive and fine near a wall.
Amazon $549.00 eBay$549per pair90dB8 ohms nominal- - Klipsch RP-600M Discontinued#192 of 222Full review
A discontinued Klipsch bookshelf speaker with a horn tweeter, consistent side to side dispersion and a sound that responds very well to EQ.
Amazon $239.97 eBay$239.97per pair85.2dB8 ohms nominal, 3.5 o…73Hz - DIYSG HT-8 Discontinued#193 of 222Full review
A discontinued DIY home theater kit with an 8 inch woofer and a waveguide compression driver, built for high output.
eBay$164per pair94dB8 ohms nominal138.5Hz - Bowers & Wilkins 805 Diamond Discontinued#194 of 222Full review
A discontinued 2005 B&W stand mount with a diamond tweeter in a tube enclosure, praised by critics for detail and image depth.
eBay$5,000per pair88dB8 ohms nominal49Hz - Bose 301 Series IV Discontinued#195 of 222Full review
A classic discontinued Bose bookshelf speaker with an 8 inch woofer, front and rear tweeters for wide sound and deep bass for the money.
eBay$318per pair--51.1Hz - Harbeth M30.3 XD2#196 of 222Full review
A handmade English stand mount with an 8 inch mid bass, an easy load for modest amplifiers and five real wood veneers.
House of Stereo $6,290 eBay$6,290per pair85dB6 ohms50Hz - Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 Discontinued#197 of 222Full review
A discontinued ported Wharfedale bookshelf speaker with a 6.5 inch Kevlar woofer and deep bass for its size.
eBay$350per pair87dB6 ohms40Hz - Triangle Borea BR03#198 of 222Full review
A budget French bookshelf speaker with dual front ports, decent bass for the price and solid, well braced build quality.
Amazon $381.77 eBay$381.77per pair87.5dB8 ohms nominal57Hz - Bowers & Wilkins 805S Discontinued#199 of 222Full review
A discontinued B&W stand mount that plays very loud with clean, strong bass for its size and a quality feel.
eBay$2,500per pair86.5dB8 ohms nominal46.9Hz - HUMAN Speakers 81 DK#200 of 222Full review
Handmade American bookshelf speakers with an 8 inch woofer, real oak veneer, deep bass and easy to drive sensitivity.
HUMAN Speakers $1,397 eBay$1,397per pair89dB6 ohms nominal63.0Hz
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