Large Size Bookshelf Speakers Ranked 2026

This page ranks 48 large size bookshelf speakers. Last updated on 01/03/2026. The large bookshelf class of speakers have woofers above 5.75”. This size class will have the deepest bass of all the bookshelf size speakers. Bigger woofers will have deeper bass but the speaker will generally be bigger and heavier. Note these are ranked to my own preferences which is a flat frequency response, good directivity, reasonable dynamics, good imaging and detail. Others may prioritize these traits differently.

For the best picks from this page see Best Home Floorstanding and Bookshelf Speakers

If you don’t plan to put these on a desk or bookshelf, I’d highly recommend looking at Passive Floorstanding Speakers instead. These will have deeper bass and generally be a better all around speaker, although at a higher price.

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.

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#1 GR-Research NX-Studio [Gr-research] [Used Listings]: $3630

  • Positives: Ultra clean burst decay/waterfall plot. Amazingly open sounding due to the semi open baffle Neo3 ribbon tweeter, will image better than any other bookshelf speaker. Neo3 ribbon tweeter is one of the best ribbons around for detail. Bass will be very tight and fast due to the sealed enclosure, but may possibly need a sub.
  • Negatives: Bass will be very tight but won’t be quite as deep as others due to the sealed woofer enclosure.
  • Dimensions: 24”H x 10”W x 14”D
  • Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 87dB
  • Tweeter: GR-Research Neo3 Planar Magnetic Ribbon open baffle
  • Weight: 20.6lbs / 9.3kg each
  • Woofer: GR-Research M165NQ 6.5” paper cone, non-resonant polymer frame, copper shorting rings and aluminum phase plug sealed enclosure
  • Woofer Cabinet: Sealed
  • Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#2 KEF Reference 1 Meta [Kef] [Used Listings]: $10000

#3 March Audio Sointuva AWG [Marchaudio] [Used Listings]: $4150

#4 AsciLab C6B [Ascilab] [Used Listings]: $1145

#5 GR-Research NX-Bravo [Gr-research] [Used Listings]: $1540 kit with finished cabinets (assembly required)

#6 KEF R3 Meta [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $2500

#7 KEF Q Concerto Meta [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $1400

#8 Mofi SourcePoint 10 [Audioadvice] [Used Listings]: $3500

#9 Mofi SourcePoint 8 [Audioadvice] [Used Listings]: $2200

#10 Radiant Acoustics Clarity 6.2 [Radiantacoustics] [Used Listings]: $4500

#11 Revel M126Be [Audioadvice] [Used Listings]: $4400

#12 Philharmonic BMR Monitor [Philharmonicaudio] [Used Listings]: $2200

#13 HiVi Swans 3.1A Sehlin Sound Solutions mod [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $364 for the kit (assembly required)

#14 Revel M106 [Ebay] [Used Listings]: Discontinued

  • Positives: Fairly even frequency response. No resonances
  • Negatives: Some directivity error in crossover region
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 43hz
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 60hz
  • Impedance: 4 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 85dB
  • Tweeter: 1” (2.5 cm) Aluminum Tweeter with Acoustic Lens Waveguide
  • Woofer: 6.5” (16.5 cm) Aluminum Cone, Cast-frame Woofer
  • Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#15 Arendal 1528 Monitor 8 [Arendalsound] [Used Listings]: $6000 a pair

#16 Wharfedale Super Linton [Audioadvice] [Used Listings]: $3000 a pair

#17 Wharfedale Linton 85 [Audioadvice] [Used Listings]: $1700 a pair

#18 Dynaudio Contour 20i [Safeandsoundhq] [Used Listings]: $5750 a pair

  • Negatives: A bit of a hot lower treble which can be pronounced in reflective rooms. Lower treble lift from 3khz to 8khz. 3.5db peak at 7.2khz. Directivity issue around the crossover point. Toe them out about 10 degrees to tone hot lower treble. Resonance around 800hz
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 32hz
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 56hz
  • Dimensions: 17.4”H x 8.5”W x 14.2”D
  • Impedance: 4 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 82.5 dB
  • Tweeter: 28mm Esotar 2i with Hexis
  • Weight: 30.9lbs / 14kg each
  • Woofer: 18 cm MSP
  • Woofer Cabinet: Rear Ported
  • Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Links

#19 Elac DBR62 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $800 a pair

#20 Elac DBR63 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $500

#21 JBL HDI-1600 [Crutchfield] [Used Listings]: $1980 a pair

#22 Wharfedale Aura 2 [Wharfedaleusa] [Used Listings]: $3800

#23 Focal Aria 906 [Ebay] [Used Listings]: $1100 a pair used, discontinued

#24 KEF Q350 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $500 a pair

#25 Revel Concerta2 M16 [Ebay] [Used Listings]: Discontinued, about $600 used

#26 Revel Performa M22 [Ebay] [Used Listings]: About $600 used

#27 Buchardt S400 MKII [Buchardtaudio] [Used Listings]: $2400

#28 GR-Research X-LS Encore [Gr-research] [Used Listings]: $1300

#29 Infinity IL10 [Ebay] [Used Listings]: $160 a pair used, discontinued

  • Positives: Impressively flat for a budget bookshelf
  • Negatives: Resonances at 600 and 5khz
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 44hz
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 59hz
  • Impedance: 6 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 85dB
  • Woofer: 6.5”
  • Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#30 Dynaudio Special Forty [Safeandsoundhq] [Used Listings]: $3600

#31 Elac Debut DB63 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $500

#32 Polk R200 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $750

#33 ELAC Debut 2.0 B6.2 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $330

#34 Dynaudio Emit 20 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $1050

#35 KEF Q3 Meta [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $900

#36 Polk Monitor XT20 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $250

#37 ATC SCM19 [Tmraudio] [Used Listings]: $3750

  • Negatives: Some stored energy resonance around 500-700hz, 4dB bump around 700hz. Not recommended for the price
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 34hz
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 60hz
  • Dimensions: 17.2”H x 10.4”W x 11.8”D
  • Impedance: 6 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 85dB
  • Tweeter: 1” soft dome tweeter
  • Weight: 39.2lbs / 17.8kg each
  • Woofer: 5.9” Super Linear Magnet cone
  • Woofer Cabinet: Sealed
  • Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
  • Links

#38 Pylon Jasper Monitor 18 [Used Listings]

#39 Audio Craftsmen Victoria [Pahmeraudio] [Used Listings]: $4000

#40 Sonus Faber Sonetto II G2 [Crutchfield] [Used Listings]: $3500

#41 Klipsch RP-600M II [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $550

#42 Klipsch RP-600M [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $330

#43 Cerwin Vega LA165 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $270

#44 Wharfedale Diamond 9.1 [Ebay] [Used Listings]: Discontinued

#45 Chesky LC1 [Used Listings]: $1000

#46 Fosi Audio SP601 [Fosiaudio] [Used Listings]: $400

#47 Yamaha NS-10 [Used Listings]

#48 Zu Audio Method [Zuaudio] [Used Listings]: $700

  • Negatives: Horrible frequency response. 4dB peak at 1.3khz, 4dB dip at 1.7Khz, 4dB peaks at 3.5Khz and 4.3Khz. Huge 19dB dip at 6.8Khz. Significant ringing in the midrange and lower treble region. Very edgy sounding in the upper mids and lower treble. This is representative of a lot of Zu Audio speakers which I’ve also seen measured. A lot of frequency response issues. Erin stated it’s one of the worst speakers he has ever tested.
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 56hz
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 92hz
  • Impedance: 8 ohms
  • Sensitivity: 91dB
  • Tweeter: Eminence ASD-1001
  • Woofer: 8” coax HE (Eminence/Zu)
  • Woofer Cabinet: Front Ported
  • Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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