Bookshelf Speaker Reviews
Focal Theva No.1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review
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Focal’s Theva No.1 is their new entry-level bookshelf speaker that replaces the venerable Chora series. Focal makes high quality speakers, but how do they fare in a lower price point? Read on.
Arendal Sound 1723 Monitor THX Loudspeaker Review
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The Arendal 1723 Monitor looks great and Arendal claims a very high sound and build quality for its price, but is that real or just marketing fluff? Read our in-depth review to find out.
Focal Sopra N°1 Bookshelf & Center Speaker Review: Looks that Kill!
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$10,000 is a lot of dosh for a pair of bookshelf speakers. What if they are among the most finely constructed bookshelf speakers on Earth? Such is the case with Focal's Sopra No1 bookshelf speakers.
JBL L100 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review ‑ Modern Take on a Classic
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The JBL L100 Classics have the look of the L100 Centurys updated with the latest in loudspeaker design for improved performance. Our review determines if they surpass the originals to create a new legacy.
Our Top Five $500 Bookshelf Speaker Picks for 2021
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Looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers in the $500 price range? We have compiled a list of our top choices for bookshelf speakers at that price point for 2021.
KEF Launches LS50 Meta and LS50 Wireless II Loudspeakers with ‘Metamaterial Absorption Technology’
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KEF updated their LS50 loudspeaker with a groundbreaking innovation called “Metamaterial Absorption Technology.” Featured in both the passive LS50 Meta and active LS50 II. Is this a leap forward for Kef?
RBH Sound PM‑8 Active Monitor Loudspeaker Review
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The RBH Sound PM-8 is a DSP driven 2-way active studio monitor that offers tremendous performance intended for pro-audio. We reviewed these speakers to see how they also work for home audio environment.
ADAM Audio T7V Powered Monitor Speaker Review
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The ADAM Audio T7V Active Speakers are nearfield monitors ($500/pair). We reviewed them to determine IF they sound as good as they look and IF they serve home audio applications as well as the studio.
PreSonus Eris E8 XT Active Studio Monitors Review
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The PreSonus Eris E8 XT monitors are beefy speakers that sport an 8" fiber-woven woofer, a waveguide-loaded 1.25" dome tweeter, and 140 watts of onboard amplification. How do they sound? Read on.
Kali Audio LP‑8 Powered Monitor Loudspeaker Review
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We reviewed the Kali Audio LP-8 powered studio monitor loudspeakers to determine if pro-audio equipment can be used with excellence in home audio applications.
Polk Audio Legend L200 Bookshelf and L400 Center Speaker Review
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The L200 are Polk's latest high-end bookshelf speaker, and the L400 is the Legend center speaker. Both boast many of the state-of-the-art advances. Check out our detailed review of both here.
JBL L82 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeaker Brings Retro Back In Smaller Form
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JBL released information on their new L82 Classic Bookshelf speaker at CES 2020 Las Vegas. The 2-way design features a smaller 8" driver but the same 1" tweeter as their acclaimed L100. Read on.
RSL CG5 & CG25 Bookshelf / Center Speakers Review
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RSL Speaker's recent release of the CG5 and CG25 speakers have raised the eyebrows of audio industry. Did RSL produce a premium higher end product at a more moderate price? Read on to find out.
MartinLogan Motion 35XTi Bookshelf Speaker Review
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The Motion 35XTi bookshelf speaker has updated cosmetics and employs a 6.5" woofer and AMT tweeter. Read our review to see if MartinLogan keeps their signature sound in a box speaker.
GoldenEar Packs the Latest Audiophile Tech into their BRX Bookshelf Speaker
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GoldenEar Technology announced their new ultra-high-performance compact bookshelf/stand-mount loudspeaker, the BRX, at the 2019 CEDIA EXPO. Packed with their latest tech, see what makes it so special.
Monoprice Monolith THX‑365T Mini‑Tower and THX‑365C Center Speaker Review
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The Monolith THX-365T and 365C are some of the most inexpensive THX-Ultra certified home audio speakers to ever have been produced. How do they perform? Read on to find out.
Revel Performa M126Be Bookshelf Speaker Review
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Check out our review of Revel's Performa M126Be. With air-core inductors, polyfilm capacitors, anodized aluminum woofers, and even a Beryllium tweeter this is the little speaker that could!
Philharmonic Audio BMR Philharmonitor Bookshelf Speaker Review
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Philharmonic Audio's BMR Philharmonitors use a 3-way design with a very special driver outlay that has audio enthusiasts excited about the potential performance advantages that it could offer Read on.
RSL Raises the Bar with CG5 and CG25 Audiophile Bookshelf Speakers
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RSL recently announced the CG5 Bookshelf and CG25 Monitor/Center Channel Speaker which pushes their products into higher price points and higher levels of performance. See what you get over the CG3s.
Outlaw Audio BLSv2 Bookshelf and LCRv2 Loudspeaker Review
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Outlaw Audio is reintroducing it acclaimed BLS and LCR loudspeakers to the audio industry. Dubbed the v2, did Outlaw Audio improve the original design while reducing the cost? Read on to find out.
RBH Sound R‑5 Bookshelf and R‑515 LCR Speaker Review
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RBH Sound has overhauled their acclaimed "Impression" series, and we managed to get their R-5 bookshelf and R-515 LCR speakers in for review. See the performance enhancements they now offer.
6 Best Bookshelf Speakers for Under $100/Pair
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Looking for a pair of bookshelf speakers in the $45 - $100 range with sound quality good enough for an audioholic on a budget? Check out our roundup of 6 budget speakers to see how they compared.
Dayton Audio B452‑AIR Bookshelf and C452‑AIR Center Speaker Review
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Dayton Audio just shattered the price barrier with their B452-Air speakers armed with an AMT tweeter for only $45/pair. Read our review to see how they performed.
Polk T15 Bookshelf Speaker Review
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Looking for a super affordable pair of bookshelf speakers? Look no further than Polk Audio's T15. Polk Audio had to make some creative choices to keep them under $100/pr. Read on to find out how.
Monoprice MP‑65RT Bookshelf Speaker Review
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At under $50/pr, the Monoprice MP-65RT bookshelf has to be the least expensive speaker in history to sport a ribbon tweeter. Read our review with measurements to see what you get at this price.
Dayton Audio MK402 Bookshelf and MK442 Center Speaker Review
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Dayton Audio answered the challenge of creating a good bookshelf speaker with their MK402 and MK442 center channel to have significant bass extension and value for an audiophile on a budget.
Wilson Audio TuneTot Bookshelf Speaker Small Size, BIG Price
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Wilson Audio’s new TuneTot monitor 2-way speaker features high-performance drivers in a compact cabinet to boldly go where no Wilson has gone before. But are they worth $10k/pair? Read on.
Dayton Audio MK402 Bookshelf Speaker Teases Audiophile for only $70/Pair
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Dayton Audio announced their new MK402, a 2-way, rear ported speaker with bass extension down to 60Hz, for an almost unbelievable low price of $70/pair. Audiophile dream speaker on a budget? Read on.
Philharmonic Audio Mini Philharmonitor Bookshelf Speaker Demo Report
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The Philharmonic Audio Mini Philharmonitor is a price friendly bookshelf loudspeaker with an audiophile RAAL tweeter, Zapf audio woofer, superb crossover network and excellent sound. We are impressed.