Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II Two-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Ebony, Pair)
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 1 x 1" Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter
- 1 x 6.5" Cerametallic Cone Woofer
- Up to 100W Continuous Power Handling
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500M II Two-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Ebony, Pair)
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 1 x 1" Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter
- 1 x 5.25" Cerametallic Cone Woofer
- Up to 75W Continuous Power Handling
Yamaha NS-6490 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
- Up to 70W Recommended Amplifier Power
- 3-Way Acoustic Suspension Design
- 8" High-Output Woofer & 4" Mid-Range
- 0.88" Balanced Dome Tweeter
Edifier R1280T 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speakers (Wood, Pair)
- 2-Way, Bass-Reflex Design
- 4.17" Woofer
- 0.51" Silk Tweeter
- 75 Hz to 18 kHz Frequency Response
Sony SS-CS5 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black, Pair)
- 3-Way Speaker Design
- 5" Foamed-Mica Reinforced Woofer
- 1" Main Tweeter & 0.75" Super Tweeter
- 100W Peak Power
Genelec G Three 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speaker (Black, Single)
- Up to 100W Output
- 2-Way, Bass-Reflex Design
- 5.1" Woofer
- 0.75" Metal-Dome Tweeter
Andover Audio SpinBase Turntable Speaker Base with Bluetooth (Black)
- Up to 36W RMS of Total Power
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming
- Four-Driver, Stereo Design
- Built-In Phono Pre-Amp
Audioengine A5+ 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Satin Black, Pair)
- Up to 100W RMS / 150W Peak Power
- 2-Way Rear-Ported Design
- 5" Composite Woofer & 0.75" Silk Tweeter
- 50 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency Response
Genelec G Three 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speaker (RAW Aluminum, Single)
- Up to 100W Output
- 2-Way, Bass-Reflex Design
- 5.1" Woofer
- 0.75" Metal-Dome Tweeter
Polk Audio Monitor XT15 Two-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
- Recommended 30 to 150W per Channel
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 5.25" Bi-Laminate Paper Woofer
- 1" Terylene Dome Tweeter
Definitive Technology ProMonitor 800 2-Way Satellite Speaker (Black, Single)
- 10 to 150W Recommended Amplifier Power
- 2-Way Speaker Design
- 4.5" BDSS Woofer
- 1" Aluminum Dome Tweeter
Andover Audio SpinBase Turntable Speaker Base with Bluetooth (White)
- Up to 36W RMS of Total Power
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming
- Four-Driver, Stereo Design
- Built-In Phono Pre-Amp
Genelec G One 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speaker (White, Single)
- Up to 50W Output
- 2-Way, Bass-Reflex Design
- 3" Woofer
- 0.7" Metal-Dome Tweeter
Polk Audio Monitor XT20 Two-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)
- 30 to 200W per Channel Recommended Power
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 6.5" Bi-Laminate Paper Woofer
- 1" Terylene Dome Tweeter
Polk Audio Signature Elite ES15 Two-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black, Pair)
- 20 to 100W per Channel Recommended
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 5.25" Reinforced Polypropylene Woofer
- 1" Terylene Dome Tweeter
Audioengine A5+ 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Hi-Gloss White, Pair)
- Up to 100W RMS / 150W Peak Power
- 2-Way Rear-Ported Design
- 5" Composite Woofer & 0.75" Silk Tweeter
- 50 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency Response
Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-500M II Two-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Walnut, Pair)
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 1 x 1" Titanium LTS Vented Tweeter
- 1 x 5.25" Cerametallic Cone Woofer
- Up to 75W Continuous Power Handling
Klipsch R-50PM 2-Way Active Wireless Bookshelf Speakers (Black, Pair)
- 2-Way, Bass-Reflex Design
- 5.25" Copper-Spun TCP Woofers
- 1" Tweeters with 90° Tractrix Horns
- 120W of Total System Power
Genelec G Two 2-Way Powered Bookshelf Speaker (White, Single)
- Up to 50W Output
- 2-Way, Bass-Reflex Design
- 4.1" Woofer
- 0.75" Metal-Dome Tweeter
Polk Audio Reserve Series R200 Two-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black, Pair)
- 30 to 200W Recommended Amplifier Power
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 6.5" Polypropylene Turbine Woofer
- 1" Pinnacle Ring Radiator Tweeter
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge Compact Wi-Fi Home Speaker (Gold Tone Light Oak)
- Ultraslim Design for Tight Spaces
- 3-Way Speaker Design
- 120W of Total Power
- Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Connectivity
Audioengine A1 Bluetooth Speaker System (Gray, Pair)
- Up to 30W of Total RMS Power
- Bluetooth Audio Streaming
- 2.75" Woofer & 0.75" Tweeter per Speaker
- 1/8" Input, Subwoofer Output
Audioengine A1-MR Wireless Speaker System
- Up to 15W RMS Output per Channel
- 2.75" Aramid Fiber Woofers
- 0.75" Silk Tweeters
- 65 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency Response
Polk Audio Signature Elite ES15 Two-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Walnut, Pair)
- 20 to 100W per Channel Recommended
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 5.25" Reinforced Polypropylene Woofer
- 1" Terylene Dome Tweeter
Polk Audio Signature Elite ES15 Two-Way Bookshelf Speakers (White, Pair)
- 20 to 100W per Channel Recommended
- Two-Way Speaker Design
- 5.25" Reinforced Polypropylene Woofer
- 1" Terylene Dome Tweeter
Audioengine HD4 Bluetooth Speaker System (Walnut, Pair)
- 60W Total RMS / 120W Total Peak Power
- Bluetooth aptX HD Audio Streaming
- 4" Woofer & 0.75" Tweeter per Speaker
- Stereo RCA, 3.5mm, Micro-USB Inputs
Audioengine A5+ Wireless Bluetooth Speaker System with DS2 Desktop Stands (Satin Black, Pair)
- Up to 50W RMS Output per Channel
- Bluetooth with aptX HD Connectivity
- 5" Kevlar Woofers
- 50 Hz to 22 kHz Frequency Response
ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41 Two-Way Active Bookshelf Speakers (Royal Blue, Pair)
- Two 50W Class-D Amplifiers
- HDMI ARC
- Bluetooth with aptX
- High-Res 96 kHz / 24-Bit USB-B Input
An Overview of Bookshelf Speakers
Bookshelf speakers are a category of loudspeakers designed for small to medium living spaces. They're compact, can be used individually or with a larger system, and often provide a budget-friendly solution for enjoying great sound quality at home. With a wide variety of models to choose from, and flexible positioning options, these speakers are an ideal choice for home audio novices as well as seasoned audiophiles.
What Are Bookshelf Speakers?
Bookshelf speakers let you enjoy your favorite music, TV shows, and movies by converting signals into an audio output. Bookshelf speakers are smaller than floor-standing speakers, allowing for versatile placement options on shelves, tables, desks, and walls. They're typically square in shape with vertically oriented drivers. Basic speakers usually have two types of drivers, bass-producing woofers and high-frequency-producing tweeters, but the best bookshelf speakers have a third, mid-range driver as well. You can add other components, like home theater subwoofers, to elevate the range of sound.
Using Bookshelf Speakers
Bookshelf speakers can be used for top-of-the-line home theater audio or just a way to play your favorite tunes. Powered bookshelf speakers can enhance the sound quality of your music, movies, and games. These speakers have amplification built in, so an external A/V receiver isn't necessary to hear audio. You can also incorporate these into a larger home audio setup as surround or rear speakers to get the optimum cinematic experience.
Other Benefits
There are many qualities that make these speakers a popular choice over tower or floor-standing models. Their small size makes them a versatile option for small spaces and apartments, since you can move them around easily and position them in different areas around the room. You don't need to purchase an entire home speaker collection in order to enjoy high-quality sound, either. Instead of deciding on center channel speakers for their horizontal design, choose a pair of bookshelf stereo speakers, which you can still position near your TV screen as the central sound output.
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