Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

Sigberg Audio released their SBS Generation 2 Active System with new drivers, revised crossover tuning from their MANTA speakers, upgraded amplification and higher output from the same compact form.

Klipsch marked its 80th at CES with The Fives II, Sevens II, and Nines II powered speakers. The entire line added Onkyo electronics, Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live, and a range of streaming options.

In our review of the Kanto Ren powered speakers, we put their $700 price tag to the test. With rich sound, wide imaging, and HDMI ARC, are they the best option for TV and audiophile listening needs?

We reviewed the $499/pair Fluance Ri71 powered Bluetooth bookshelf speakers—an audiophile-grade option for music lovers seeking a high-fidelity alternative to soundbars. But is there a catch?

DALI KUPID bookshelf speaker ($600/pair) packs high-end Danish sound into a compact, colorful design. Just 1" from the wall, it delivers big performance and superb value—premium audio made affordable.

RBH Sound's 55-ir LCR speaker ($1,600/pair) packs a big punch from a reasonable size. Two beefy 5.25" woofers and an AMT tweeter in a dual ported cabinet make this a wildly dynamic bookshelf speaker!

Yamaha's NS-800A is their premium stand-mount speaker that is so nice-looking it could easily fit in the most upscale interiors, but how do the NS-800A' speakers actually sound? Read on to find out.

Klipsch has launched new versions of its Klipschorn ($17,998/pair) and La Scala ($14,998/pair) speakers. Both feature new modified Tractrix midrange horns and updated compression drivers.

We reviewed the Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 ($5,900/pr), a 3-way standmount loudspeaker with dual 8" woofers, 5" mid, and a 1" dome. With subwoofer-like bass and high output, is it the best in its class?

The Wharfedale Super Linton ($2,499/pair) retains its classic look but features an improved cabinet, upgraded drivers and crossovers, delivering significant performance upgrades over the 2019 model.

Klipsch teamed up with Ojas to design a limited-edition loudspeaker, the Klipsch + Ojas kO-R1. At $8,498/pr it is a 2-way speaker with a 12" woofer and a Turnbull horn for the highs.

We reviewed the Aretai Contra 100S, a 2.5-way bookshelf speaker featuring dual 6” midbass drivers and a 1.75” ring radiator tweeter housed in a custom-built waveguide horn positioned atop this unique speaker.

Monitor Audio’s new Studio 89 speakers ($2,500/pair) celebrate the brand’s iconic Studio Series from decades past while incorporating all of the latest technology that the company has to offer.

Dayton Audio's OPAL1 achieves subwoofer-like bass from 5.5” woofers in a compact bookshelf speaker. Priced at $800/pair, they stand without peer for their bass performance and exceptional build quality.

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.

The Sonus faber Duetto are an impressive pair of active bookshelf speakers. At 4K/pair they deliver truly amazing sound but the prototypes I reviewed were buggy.

The Heco Aurora 300 bookshelves produced a nicely balanced sound that is uncommon for a loudspeaker of its price range. How did they do it and how do they compare to more expensive speakers? Read on.

The Orian 3-way bookshelf speaker is a high-output, coaxial design with a dipole midrange and an 8” bass driver, for only $675/pair. How can it be priced so low? You have to assemble it yourself!

The Sonus Faber Duetto ($3,999/pair) is an active streaming speaker system using Ultra Wide Band technology to maintain a high-quality, uncompressed audio signal between the two speakers. Read on.

The RBH Sound 61/AX is a fully active 2-way bookshelf speaker system that employs SOTA DSP with active crossovers and 400 watts of built in amplification for pristine, dynamic sound quality we review.

The PlatiMon Virtual Coaxial One stand-mount loudspeaker ($6,500/pair including stands)boasts truly superb build-quality and is the latest offering from MonAcoustic. Watch our Youtube Review.

Andrew Jones revealed the new MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 8 ($2,750/pair). It features an 8" concentric driver and a design nearly identical to the SourcePoint 10, but in a more compact package.

We review the Arendal Sound 1961 Monitor, featuring an MTM & waveguide design built with similar DNA to their venerable 1723 series but in a more compact affordable package at $1,100/pair. Home run!

McIntosh’s new ML1 MKII retro Loudspeaker ($12K/pair) has 4-way, 5-driver design that features an unusual horizontal array of midrange drivers, promising wide dispersion and a room-sized sweet spot.

Starke Sound has always been known for their engineering and build quality. Read our review of their IC-H1 Elite Stand mount speakers to find out what in company parts and engineering means to you.

From PSB's Flagship line, Synchrony, we'll be reviewing the PSB Synchrony B600. PSB is known for reliable high end speakers, but will this translate to a $2,800/pair of bookshelves? Read on.