Medium Size Powered Bookshelf Speakers Ranked

This page ranks 24 medium powered bookshelf speakers with woofers between 4” and 6”. This is generally the best size/performance trade-off for most people. They have no battery, come in pairs, and generally sound better than portable Bluetooth speakers. Larger woofers provide deeper bass but result in a bigger, heavier speaker. All include a built-in amp so you can play directly from your phone or laptop.

For general listening, nearly all of these sound fantastic, I’d recommend any except those labeled not recommended at the bottom. For studio monitoring, I’d generally recommend something near the top and consider adding a subwoofer.

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

Also check out Small, Large, Passive Medium, and Passive Large bookshelf speakers. For karaoke, check out Karaoke Setups.

Last updated: February 16, 2026

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#1 Neumann KH120 MKII [Bhphotovideo] [Used Listings]: $2000 a pair

  • Positives: The top rated speaker in this category. Amazingly flat frequency response, fantastic off axis. Bass extension is quite good for this size.
  • Negatives: High price
  • App: Yes (MA 1 alignment)
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 36hz
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 46hz
  • Bluetooth: No
  • DSP: Yes
  • Dimensions: 11.3”H x 7.2”W x 8.9”D
  • EQ: Yes (via DSP)
  • Frequency Response: 44Hz - 21kHz (±3dB)
  • Inputs: XLR
  • Max SPL: 116.8dB @ 1m
  • Power: 245W (145W woofer + 100W tweeter)
  • Tweeter: 1” titanium fabric dome
  • Watts: 200w Per Speaker
  • Weight: 11.9lbs / 6.6kg each
  • Woofer: 5.25”
  • Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#2 Genelec 8030C [Bhphotovideo] [Used Listings]: $1590 a pair

  • Positives: One of the best speakers in this size class
  • Negatives: High price
  • App: No
  • Bass Extension (-10dB): 47hz
  • Bass Extension (-3dB): 59hz
  • Bluetooth: No
  • Dimensions: 11.7”H x 7.4”W x 7”D
  • EQ: Yes (Bass tilt, treble tilt, room response)
  • Frequency Response: 54Hz - 20kHz (±2.5dB)
  • Inputs: XLR
  • Max SPL: 110dB @ 1m
  • Power: 100W (50W woofer + 50W tweeter)
  • Tweeter: 0.75” metal dome
  • Watts: 100w Per Speaker
  • Weight: 11lbs / 5kg each
  • Woofer: 5.1”
  • Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
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#3 Genelec 8020D [Guitar-center] [Used Listings]: $1100 a pair

#4 Neumann KH80 DSP [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $1100 a pair

#5 Kali LP-UNF [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $350 a pair

#6 Focal Alpha 50 EVO [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $600 a pair

#7 JBL 305P MKII [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $280 a pair

#8 Adam Audio T5V [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $352 a pair

#9 Yamaha HS5 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $400 a pair

#10 Presonus Eris E5 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $400 a pair

#11 KRK Rokit 5 G4 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $337

#12 Presonus Eris E5 XT [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $300 a pair

#13 IK Multimedia iLoud MTM [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $800 a pair

#14 Edifier S2000MKIII [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $550 a pair

#15 Edifier S1000W [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $450 a pair

#16 Edifier S1000MKII [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $400 a pair

#17 KEF LSX II LT [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $930

#18 KRK Classic 5 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $280

#19 Audioengine HD6 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $700 a pair

#20 Edifier R2000DB [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $250 a pair

#21 Edifier MR4 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $170 a pair

#22 Edifier R1700BT [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $180 a pair

#23 Edifier R1280DB [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $150 a pair

#24 Audioengine HD4 [Amazon] [Used Listings]: $400 a pair

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