Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers

This page ranks 20 large size powered bookshelf speakers. Last updated on 08/15/2025. The Large Bookshelf class of speakers generally have woofers 6.5” or larger. These speakers will need quite a bit of desk space and are very large. The Bookshelf class have no battery, come in pairs and generally will sound better than most portable battery Bluetooth speakers. Bigger woofers will have deeper bass but the speaker will generally be larger and heavier. They all come with a built in amp so you can play directly from your phone or laptop.

For general listening I would not hesitate to recommend any of these speakers on this page except for the ones at the bottom labeled not recommended. Nearly all of these sound fantastic. Studio monitoring use is more critical and I would generally recommend something near the top.

Also check out Small Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers, Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers, Medium Size Bookshelf Speakers and Large Size Bookshelf Speakers

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#1 Dutch & Dutch 8C [Tidepoolaudio] [Used Listings]: $13000

  • Positives: Some of the deepest bass you will find anywhere from a reasonably sized bookshelf speaker. Performs like a big floorstander. Very smooth frequency response
  • Negatives: Vertical off-axis is just okay due to the distance between the midrange and tweeter
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 23hz
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): <20hz
  • Dimensions: 19”H x 10.5”W x 15”D
  • Weight: 57lbs / 26kg each
  • Watts: 1000w Per Speaker
  • Tweeter: 1” Aluminium / Magnesium dome
  • Midrange: 8” Aluminium Cone
  • Woofer: 2x 8” Aluminium Cone
  • Inputs: XLR
  • Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#2 Neumann KH420 [Bhphotovideo] [Used Listings]: $10500 a pair

  • Positives: Exceptionally flat frequency response, fantastic off axis. Extremely deep bass Likely one of the best studio monitors for mastering recordings in existence.
  • Negatives: Very expensive
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 32hz
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 24hz
  • Dimensions: 25.4”H x 13”W x 17.5”D
  • Weight: 77lbs / 35kg each
  • Watts: 555w Per Speaker
  • Woofer: 10”
  • Inputs: XLR
  • Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#3 Genelec 8351B [Bhphotovideo] [Used Listings]: $9150 a pair

  • Positives: Exceptionally flat frequency response, fantastic off axis due to the coaxial drivers. Extremely deep bass.
  • Negatives: Very expensive
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 33hz
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 28hz
  • Dimensions: 17”H x 11.3”W x 10.9”D
  • Weight: 31lbs / 14.1kg each
  • Watts: 550w Per Speaker
  • Woofer: 8.6”
  • Inputs: XLR
  • Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#4 HEDD Type 20 MK2 [Bhphotovideo] [Used Listings]: $4800 a pair

#5 Genelec 8050B [Guitar-center] [Used Listings]: $3800 a pair

  • Positives: Based on their smaller speaker’s performance against others, I’m ranking this accordingly.
  • Negatives: Very expensive
  • Frequency Response: 32Hz – 25kHz (-6dB)
  • Dimensions: 17.8”H x 11.3”W x 10.9”D
  • Weight: 31.7lbs / 14.4kg each
  • Watts: 270w Per Speaker
  • Woofer: 8”
  • Inputs: XLR
  • Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#6 Genelec 8040B [Guitar-center] [Used Listings]: $2350 a pair

  • Positives: Based on their smaller speaker’s performance against others, I’m ranking this accordingly.
  • Negatives: Very expensive
  • Frequency Response: 41Hz – 25kHz (-6dB)
  • Dimensions: 14.4”H x 9.3”W x 8.8”D
  • Weight: 20.7lbs / 9.4kg each
  • Watts: 180w Per Speaker
  • Woofer: 6.5”
  • Inputs: XLR
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#7 APS Klasik 2020 [Aps-company] [Used Listings]: $900 a pair

#8 Kali Audio IN-8 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $1000 a pair

#9 Focal Alpha 65 EVO [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $800 a pair

#10 Buchardt A10 [Buchardtaudio] [Used Listings]: $4300

  • Positives: 18 master EQs that it comes with. Insane bass extension, but not at high volumes where it limits the extension. Very small for the bass extension
  • Negatives: Bass limiting and compression. Slightly bright above 2khz
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 30hz
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 21hz
  • Dimensions: 14.6”H x 7”W x 9.6”D
  • Weight: 15lbs / 6.8kg each
  • Watts: 200w Per Speaker
  • Tweeter: 19 mm / 0.74” Resonance Free Aluminum dome with CDC aluminum waveguide
  • Woofer: 6.5” PURIFI Extended Stroke Driver with Ultra Low Distortion, Custom made with triple Voice Coil
  • Woofer Cabinet: Sealed
  • Inputs: XLR
  • Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#11 Presonus Eris Studio 8 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $400 a pair

#12 Kali Audio LP-8 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $500 a pair

#13 Yamaha HS8 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $798 a pair

#14 Adam Audio T8V [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $600 a pair

#15 Adam Audio T7V [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $500 a pair

#16 KRK Rokit 8 G4 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $500 a pair

#17 KRK Rokit 7 G4 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $390 a pair

#18 B&W Zeppelin [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $800

#19 Edifier R2850DB [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $450 a pair

#20 Edifier S3000Pro [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $900 a pair

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