Large Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers

This page ranks 18 large size powered bookshelf speakers. 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 Neumann KH420 [Bhphotovideo] [Ebay] [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
- Audio Science Review Measurements
Links
- Official Product Page

#2 Genelec 8351B [Bhphotovideo] [Ebay] [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
- Audio Science Review Measurements
Links
- Official Product Page

#3 HEDD Type 20 MK2 [Bhphotovideo] [Ebay] [Used Listings]: $4800 a pair

Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Audio Science Review Measurements
Links
- Official Product Page

#4 Genelec 8050B [Guitar-center] [Ebay] [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
- Audio Science Review Measurements
Links
- Official Product Page

#5 Genelec 8040B [Guitar-center] [Ebay] [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
Links
- Official Product Page

#6 APS Klasik 2020 [Aps-company] [Ebay] [Used Listings]: $900 a pair

Positives: Very neutral. Almost indistinguishable from the HS8 but with deeper bass
Negatives: Difficult to find for sale online, no dealers in the United States.
Frequency Response: 39Hz – 25kHz (-3dB)
Dimensions: 14.2”H x 8.3”W x 12.6”D
Weight: 22.1lbs / 10.0kg each
Watts: 100w Per Speaker
Woofer: 7”
Inputs: XLR, RCA
Comparisons and Sound Samples
Links
- Official Product Page
- Sound On Sound Measurements and Review

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

Positives: Pretty smooth frequency response below 10khz. Pretty good off-axis response due to the coaxial driver.
Negatives: A 3dB dip around 10.3khz
Dimensions: 17.8”H x 10”W x 11.3”D
Weight: 23lbs / 10.4kg each
Watts: 140w Per Speaker
Bass Extension (-3dB): 44hz
Bass Extension (-10dB): 36hz
Woofer: 8”
Inputs: XLR, RCA
Comparisons and Sound Samples
Links
- Official Product Page

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

Positives: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8
Negatives: Slightly bright treble
Frequency Response: 33Hz – 25kHz (-6dB)
Dimensions: 15.8”H x 9.8”W x 13.2”D
Weight: 21.6lbs / 9.8kg
Watts: 90w Per Speaker
Woofer: 8”
Inputs: XLR, RCA
Comparisons and Sound Samples
- Sercan Solmaz: Adam Audio T8V vs Yamaha HS8 vs KRK Rokit 8 (STUDIO SPEAKER SOUND TEST)
- DSAUDIO.review: Adam Audio T8V vs KRK Rokit 8 G4 Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
Links
- Official Product Page
- Audio Science Review Measurements

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

Positives: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8
Negatives: Slightly bright treble
Frequency Response: 39Hz – 25kHz (-6dB)
Dimensions: 13.7”H x 8.3”W x 11.5”D
Weight: 15.7lbs / 7.1kg
Watts: 70w Per Speaker
Woofer: 7”
Inputs: XLR, RCA
Comparisons and Sound Samples
Links

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

Positives: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8
Dimensions: 15.75”H x 10.5”W x 12.2”D
Weight: 22.6lbs / 10.5kg
Watts: 100w
Woofer: 8”
Inputs: TRS, XLR
Comparisons and Sound Samples
Links
- Official Product Page

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

Positives: Quite balanced and neutral, very close to the Yamaha HS8. Deeper bass than the HS8
Dimensions: 13.4”H x 8.9”W x 11.2”D
Weight: 16.8lbs / 7.6kg
Woofer: 7”
Inputs: TRS, XLR
Comparisons and Sound Samples
Links
- Official Product Page

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

Positives: Amazingly neutral, quite a wide soundstage due to the width. Bass extension deeper than all others in category.
Negatives: Nothing besides the lack of battery, lack of waterproofing, high cost and the Earfun Uboom X that’s so close to it in terms of sound quality for 7x less money. Basically an indoor only speaker. Although at this price point I’d generally recommend some Top Recommended Bookshelf Speakers instead which will have even better soundstage.
Weight: 14.3lbs / 6.5kg
Bass Extension: ~32Hz (-10dB)
Battery Life: No battery
Aux Input: No
Wifi: Yes
TWS: No
Party Mode: No
Power Bank: No
App: No
EQ: No
IP Rating: None
Bluetooth Codecs: aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC
Power Input: AC Power Cord
Comparisons and Sound Samples
- JOY‘s 3D Audio Show: B&W Zeppelin - audiophile sound quality test 🎧
- https://www.patreon.com/posts/b-w-zeppelin-vs-124704723
Links
- Official Product Page

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

Positives: 3 way speaker. Deeper bass and more of a fun listen compared to the neutral sound of the HS8. Shockingly close to the HS8 at half the price.
Negatives: Quite large and heavy
Frequency Response: 42Hz-20KHz (-3dB)
Dimensions: 18.1”H x 10.1”W x 12.4”D
Weight: 50.7lbs / 23kg
Watts: 75w RMS Per Speaker
Woofer: 8”
Inputs: Bluetooth, 2x RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax
Comparisons and Sound Samples
Links
- Official Product Page

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

Positives: High resolution digital input up to 96khz/24bit
Frequency Response: 38Hz-20KHz (-3dB)
Dimensions: 14.5”H x 9.1”W x 14.0”D
Watts: 78w RMS Per Speaker
Woofer: 6.5”
Inputs: Bluetooth, XLR, RCA Input, Digital Optical, Digital Coax, USB
Outputs: None
Comparisons and Sound Samples
- DSAUDIO.review: Edifier S2000MKIII vs Edifier S3000PRO Sound & Frequency Response Comparison
- DSAUDIO.review: Edifier S3000 Pro DSP Modes Demo Sound & Frequency Respnse Comparison
Links
- Official Product Page

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