This page ranks 20 large size floorstanding speakers. The large floorstanding class of speakers have woofers above 5.75”. This size class will have the deepest bass of all the floorstanding size speakers. Bigger woofers will have deeper bass but the speaker will generally be bigger and heavier.
Keep in mind that the law of diminishing returns applies and the extremely expensive speakers at the top are really just a little better than the more reasonably priced ones. I would not hesitate to recommend the majority of speakers on this page. Just note the ones that are not recommended.
Consider this page to be a work in progress and more speakers will be added.
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#1 GR-Research NX-Treme: $9662 for the kit with subs (assembly required)
- Positives: One of the highest sensitivity speakers around. Open baffle mids, highs and bass (using GR-Research Open baffle subs). If you have not heard open baffle bass, you must hear it in person, there’s no going back. Amazing in terms of imaging as the speaker can radiate in all directions and not have internal reflections due to there not being a speaker box. Can easily be driven by tube amps.
- Negatives: Very tall and will require GR-Research open baffle subwoofers one on each side
- Dimensions: 85”H x 17”W x 20”D (plus a subwoofer on each side)
- Sensitivity: 94.5dB
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): <20hz (With GR-Research open baffle subwoofers)
- Tweeter: GR Neo 3 Magnetic planar open baffle
- Midrange: Two 6.5” M165NQ open baffle
- Woofer: Eight 6.5” M165 open baffle
- Subwoofer: Three 12” Rythmik Audio servo controlled
- Woofer Cabinet: Open baffle
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#2 KEF Blade Two Meta: $28000
- Positives: One of the best speakers on the market. Amazing directivity. Insanely low distortion
- Negatives: 2dB dip at 200hz, slight resonance.
- Dimensions: 46.6”H x 13.5”W x 14.8”D
- Weight: 80lbs / 36kg each
- Sensitivity: 87dB
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 31hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 26hz
- Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in.) aluminium dome with MAT
- Midrange: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone
- Woofer: 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) aluminium cone, force cancelling
- Woofer Cabinet: Rear ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#3 Revel F208: Discontinued, $2400 used on Ebay
- Positives: Amazingly neutral frequency response. Very low distortion. Very good off axis
- Dimensions: 46.6”H x 13.5”W x 14.8”D
- Weight: 80lbs / 36kg each
- Sensitivity: 88.5dB
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 47hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 24hz
- Tweeter: 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide
- Midrange: 5.25” (13.3 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Midrange
- Woofer: Dual 8” (20 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofers
- Woofer Cabinet: Front ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#4 Revel F328Be: $13600
- Positives: Amazingly neutral frequency response. Very low distortion. Very good off axis
- Dimensions: 50.9”H x 13.5”W x 17.6”D
- Weight: 112.6lbs / 51kg each
- Sensitivity: 91dB
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 74hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 39hz
- Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide
- Midrange: 5-1/4” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame
- Woofer: Three 8” (200mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames
- Woofer Cabinet: Dual rear-mounted ports
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#5 Revel F228Be: $7000
- Positives: Amazingly neutral frequency response. Very low distortion. Very good off axis
- Negatives: Vertical off axis isn’t quite as good as others
- Dimensions: 50.9”H x 13.5”W x 17.6”D
- Weight: 112.6lbs / 51kg each
- Sensitivity: 89.5dB
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 61hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 25hz
- Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide
- Midrange: 5-1/4” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame
- Woofer: Dual 8” (200mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames
- Woofer Cabinet: Front ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#6 KEF R11 Meta: $7000
- Positives: Amazingly neutral frequency response. Very low distortion. Very good off axis
- Negatives: Minor 2dB dip between 1-1.5khz
- Dimensions: 51”H x 12.2”W x 15.1”D
- Weight: 80.5lbs / 36.5kg each
- Sensitivity: 89.5dB
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 64hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 31hz
- Tweeter: 25 mm (1 in.) vented aluminium dome with MAT
- Midrange: 125 mm (5 in.) aluminium cone
- Woofer: 4 x 165 mm (6.5 in.) hybrid aluminium cone
- Woofer Cabinet: Rear ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#7 Revel F226Be: $5400
- Positives: Amazingly neutral frequency response. Very low distortion. Very good off axis
- Negatives: Vertical off aix isn’t quite as good as others
- Dimensions: 41.3”H x 9.8”W x 13.7”D
- Weight: 58lbs / 26.4kg each
- Sensitivity: 90dB
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 56hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 36hz
- Tweeter: 1” (25mm) Beryllium dome, with acoustic lens waveguide
- Midrange: 5-1/4” (130mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cone, with cast frame
- Woofer: Two 6.5” (165mm) Deep Ceramic Composite aluminum cones, with cast frames
- Woofer Cabinet: Front ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
- Links
#8 Revel F206: $2000
- Positives: Really amazing value for the performance
- Negatives: Some directivity error around 3khz. Vertical off axis is just okay
- Dimensions: 40.3”H x 8.4”W x 12.2”D
- Weight: 58lbs / 26kg each
- Sensitivity: 87dB
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 60hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 34hz
- Tweeter: 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide
- Midrange: 5.25” (13.3 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Midrange
- Woofer: Dual 6.5” (16.5 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofers
- Woofer Cabinet: Front ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#9 Elac DF63: $1300
- Positives: Pretty good frequency response. Very good value
- Negatives: 3dB dip at 270hz, 3dd dip from 800-2.5khz. Pretty good directivity. A little warm tuned
- Dimensions: 43.1”H x 7.7”W x 10.6”D
- Weight: 38.8lbs / 26.4kg each
- Sensitivity: 86.5dB
- Impedance: 6 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 71hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 29hz
- Tweeter: 1” Aluminum Dome
- Midrange: 6.5” Aramid Fiber
- Woofer: Two 6.5” Aramid Fiber
- Woofer Cabinet: Rear ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#10 Bang & Olufsen Beolab20: $15000 a pair
- Positives: Nearly flat down to 20hz
- Negatives: Overpriced and not recommended. 5dB dip at 7khz. Messy vertical directivity. Distortion at 700hz. Resonance at 5khz
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 20hz
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#11 Revel Concerta2 F35: $900 a pair
- Positives: Really amazing value for the performance
- Negatives: Some resonances around 1khz. Not too great off axis vertically. Bass isn’t very deep
- Dimensions: 40.3”H x 8.4”W x 12.2”D
- Weight: 41lbs / 18.6kg each
- Sensitivity: 90dB
- Impedance: 6 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 70hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 50hz
- Tweeter: 1” Aluminum Tweeter
- Woofer: 3x 5.25” deep anodized aluminum cone woofers
- Woofer Cabinet: Rear ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#12 Polk Audio Reserve R700: $1100 a pair
- Positives: Pretty neutral frequency response. Quite deep bass response
- Negatives: Directivity error at around 4.6khz. Not the best for vertical off axis dispersion
- Sensitivity: 87.5dB
- Impedance: 4 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 40hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 31hz
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#13 Infinity Reference 253: $400 used on Ebay
- Positives: Really amazing value for the performance
- Negatives: Elevated highs from 4khz on, dip around 2khz. Vertical directivity isn’t great
- Dimensions: 40.3”H x 6.8”W x 12.4”D
- Weight: 39.2lbs / 17.8kg each
- Sensitivity: 87dB
- Impedance: 6 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 78hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 38hz
- Tweeter: 1” (25mm) CMMD™
- Midrange: 5.25” (130mm) flat-piston CMMD™
- Woofer: Dual 5.25” (130mm) CMMD™
- Woofer Cabinet: Rear ported
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#14 Focal Chora 816: $900 used on Ebay
- Negatives: Dip at 550hz. Vertical directivity narrows a little. Fair bit of resonances
- Dimensions: 40.7”H x 11.8”W x 15.3”D
- Weight: 40.8lbs / 18.5kg each
- Sensitivity: 91dB
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 60hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 35hz
- Tweeter: 1” (25mm) TNF Al/Mg inverted dome tweeter
- Midrange: 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber
- Woofer: 6.5” (16.5cm) Slatefiber
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#15 KEF Q11 Meta: $2500
- Negatives: A dark speaker with rolled off top end, a frequency response drop that’s very linear starting at 0dB around 500hz and dropping 4dB at 10khz. Could be good in a very reflective room. Bass has a shelf and is designed to be placed within a foot from a wall.
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 60hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 29hz
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#16 Dali Rubikore 6: $8000
- Negatives: Resonance at 800hz. 4dB peak at 4k to 15k, going to be a bright speaker. Not recommended
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 43hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 31hz
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#17 Polk T50: $500
- Positives: Pretty deep bass for the price
- Negatives: 5dB peak at 1khz, 4dB bright top end from 11khz on up. Just okay vertical off axis
- Impedance: 4 ohm
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 47hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 38hz
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#18 Triangle Esprit Antal Ez
- Negatives: Dip in bass response, resonance around 260hz and others. Directivity not great. Not recommended
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#19 JBL Studio 590: $2000 a pair
- Positives: Pretty deep bass
- Negatives: 3dB peak at 1.7khz, about a 4dB peak from 8k to 13k, going to be bright up top. Just okay vertical off axis. Really bad resonance at 8.5khz.
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 48hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 32hz
- Reviews and Comparisons
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#20 Magnepan LRS+: $1300
- Negatives: Not a great frequency response, 3dB dip from 300hz down, lots of other peaks and dips. Bass is weak, requires a subwoofer. Low sensitivity
- Sensitivity: 85dB
- Bass Extension (-3dB): 74hz
- Bass Extension (-10dB): 67hz
- Reviews and Comparisons
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