Best Buy customers often prefer the following products when searching for bookshelf speakers under $500.
If you're looking for a set of bookshelf speakers, but don't want to spend more than $500, you'll find a lot of options. It's important to look for speakers that offer the best combination of sound quality, features and price. Browse the top-ranked list of bookshelf speakers under $500 below along with associated reviews and opinions.
KEF - Q Series 6.5" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Walnut
Model: Q350WASKU: 6379849Top comment"These are amazing bookshelf speakers for the price at $500. These produce a very wide and high sound stage. ...Got them for $500 on sale. Sound didn’t blow me away but they look nice displayed...Decent speaker"
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Pump up the bass with this pair of KEF Q Series bookshelf speakers. The computational fluid dynamics port design reduces fidelity-robbing vibrations, while the Uni-Q driver array creates an amazing surround sound in your room. These KEF Q Series bookshelf speakers feature a walnut finish to add an upscale touch to your space.Top comment"These are amazing bookshelf speakers for the price at $500. These produce a very wide and high sound stage. ...Got them for $500 on sale. Sound didn’t blow me away but they look nice displayed...Decent speaker"
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Pump up the bass with this pair of KEF Q Series bookshelf speakers. The computational fluid dynamics port design reduces fidelity-robbing vibrations, while the Uni-Q driver array creates an amazing surround sound in your room. These KEF Q Series bookshelf speakers feature a walnut finish to add an upscale touch to your space.See all Bookshelf SpeakersKEF - Q Series 5.25" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Satin White
Model: Q150WHSKU: 5913610Top comment"Nice bookshelf speakers. Sound way cleaner than my 8” Bose bookshelf although this speaker is a bit softer on the bass. ...Unbelievably good desktop speakers...Wait for them to go on sale for $300 (as they often do) though, and for under $500 you'll have an outstanding desktop audio experience."
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Upgrade your home entertainment center with this pair of KEF bookshelf speakers. They have 5.25-inch Uni-Q driver arrays for distortion-free treble and premium crossovers that deliver rich, clean bass. These KEF bookshelf speakers minimize resonance for excellent audio quality, and they’re finished with durable white vinyl for a modern look.Top comment"Nice bookshelf speakers. Sound way cleaner than my 8” Bose bookshelf although this speaker is a bit softer on the bass. ...Unbelievably good desktop speakers...Wait for them to go on sale for $300 (as they often do) though, and for under $500 you'll have an outstanding desktop audio experience."
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Upgrade your home entertainment center with this pair of KEF bookshelf speakers. They have 5.25-inch Uni-Q driver arrays for distortion-free treble and premium crossovers that deliver rich, clean bass. These KEF bookshelf speakers minimize resonance for excellent audio quality, and they’re finished with durable white vinyl for a modern look.See all Bookshelf SpeakersKEF - Q Series 5.25" 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Satin Black
Model: Q150BSKU: 5913623Top comment"Bookshelf speakers...Good sound for a small speaker and worth the price....Best Under 500 Speakers...Amazing pair of desktop speakers. Use them for my simple 2.0 system. Sound amazing, great soundstage."
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Experience great sound reproduction with these KEF bookshelf loudspeakers. The Uni-Q driver array provides depth and clarity, and the damped tweeter loading tubes enhance the accuracy and natural sound of lower trebles. These KEF bookshelf loudspeakers let you enjoy dynamic audio details with a frequency response of 51Hz - 28kHz.Top comment"Bookshelf speakers...Good sound for a small speaker and worth the price....Best Under 500 Speakers...Amazing pair of desktop speakers. Use them for my simple 2.0 system. Sound amazing, great soundstage."
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Experience great sound reproduction with these KEF bookshelf loudspeakers. The Uni-Q driver array provides depth and clarity, and the damped tweeter loading tubes enhance the accuracy and natural sound of lower trebles. These KEF bookshelf loudspeakers let you enjoy dynamic audio details with a frequency response of 51Hz - 28kHz.See all Bookshelf SpeakersEdifier - S350DB Bookshelf Speakes & Subwoofer, Computer Speakers - Bluetooth v4.1 aptX Wireless Sound - 2.1 Speaker System - Brown/black
Model: S350DBSKU: 6402727Top comment"It’s the bees knees for a 300-500 square room!...Excellent speakers for tv...Sounds better than the stock TV speakers. The size makes it easy to place around a tv stand, but the cord for the right bookshelf speaker is a shorter than the other so be sure to plan out that part. "
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Get clear, high-quality audio with these Edifier Bluetooth bookshelf speakers. The RCA, coaxial and optical inputs provide flexible connectivity options, while the 8-inch subwoofer delivers powerful bass performance. These 2.1-channel Edifier Bluetooth bookshelf speakers feature 0.75-inch titanium dome tweeters for crisp highs, and the side panel controls offer simple operation.Top comment"It’s the bees knees for a 300-500 square room!...Excellent speakers for tv...Sounds better than the stock TV speakers. The size makes it easy to place around a tv stand, but the cord for the right bookshelf speaker is a shorter than the other so be sure to plan out that part. "
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Get clear, high-quality audio with these Edifier Bluetooth bookshelf speakers. The RCA, coaxial and optical inputs provide flexible connectivity options, while the 8-inch subwoofer delivers powerful bass performance. These 2.1-channel Edifier Bluetooth bookshelf speakers feature 0.75-inch titanium dome tweeters for crisp highs, and the side panel controls offer simple operation.See all Computer SpeakersSony - Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black
Model: SSCS5SKU: 5721014Top comment"Bookshelf gems from Sony at a great price...After picking up a new receiver from Best Buy, I started researching bookshelf speakers, limiting my budget to under $500. ...Best option under $500...After reading several reviews in professional audio forums I purchased the sony bookshelf speakers and I can tell it's the best sound I have had ever. "
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Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.Top comment"Bookshelf gems from Sony at a great price...After picking up a new receiver from Best Buy, I started researching bookshelf speakers, limiting my budget to under $500. ...Best option under $500...After reading several reviews in professional audio forums I purchased the sony bookshelf speakers and I can tell it's the best sound I have had ever. "
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Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.See all Bookshelf SpeakersKlipsch - Reference Premiere Dual 5.25" 300-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Pair) - Ebony
Model: 1070017 RP-500M IISKU: 6506606Top comment"RP - 500 ll...Fantastic Sounding Bookshelf Speakers...These new Klipch-RP-500M ll Bookshelf Speakers look great up on my bookshelf. The copper colored woofers really look amazing on the front of the speakers. "
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The third generation of Klipsch's award-winning premium Reference Premiere Series 500M II speakers features new, larger proprietary Tractrix horn technology to improve high-frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. Klipsch signature copper Cerametallic woofers with aluminum faraday rings and Tractrix ports provide powerful low frequencies while minimizing distortion and maximizing efficiency. Sleek cabinet design details exude refinement and luxury with enhanced cabinet bracing, aluminum binding posts, cat aluminum feet, and discrete Dolby Atmos connections that allow for easy and refined elevation speaker integration.Top comment"RP - 500 ll...Fantastic Sounding Bookshelf Speakers...These new Klipch-RP-500M ll Bookshelf Speakers look great up on my bookshelf. The copper colored woofers really look amazing on the front of the speakers. "
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The third generation of Klipsch's award-winning premium Reference Premiere Series 500M II speakers features new, larger proprietary Tractrix horn technology to improve high-frequency response and extension, while enhancing imaging and dynamics. Klipsch signature copper Cerametallic woofers with aluminum faraday rings and Tractrix ports provide powerful low frequencies while minimizing distortion and maximizing efficiency. Sleek cabinet design details exude refinement and luxury with enhanced cabinet bracing, aluminum binding posts, cat aluminum feet, and discrete Dolby Atmos connections that allow for easy and refined elevation speaker integration.See all Floor SpeakersInsignia™ - 25W Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black
Model: NS-HBTSS116SKU: 5283401Top comment"Bookshelf speakers...Speaker work great with my XM system. Easy to set up and begin enjoy....Great bookshelf speaker...Four speakers without a sub they produce a great sound and good base."
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Only at Best Buy Upgrade your sound setup with these Insignia 25W Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers (Pair). Volume, treble and bass dials provide greater control over your home party, and the energy-saving design makes a minimal impact on your bills. The remote control, RCA cable and speaker wire included with these Insignia Bluetooth bookshelf speakers ensure a quick-and-easy installation.Top comment"Bookshelf speakers...Speaker work great with my XM system. Easy to set up and begin enjoy....Great bookshelf speaker...Four speakers without a sub they produce a great sound and good base."
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Only at Best Buy Upgrade your sound setup with these Insignia 25W Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers (Pair). Volume, treble and bass dials provide greater control over your home party, and the energy-saving design makes a minimal impact on your bills. The remote control, RCA cable and speaker wire included with these Insignia Bluetooth bookshelf speakers ensure a quick-and-easy installation.See all Bookshelf SpeakersDefinitive Technology - ProMonitor 800 4-1/2" Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Black
Model: PROMON800SKU: 7656379Top comment"Great Speaker...This has great sound for a small bookshelf speaker. A little pricy, but worth the cost. ...best bookshelf speaker...I use the pro monitor1000 for front speakers."
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Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation Experience rich, deep audio in a small package with this bookshelf speaker that features a 4-1/2" midrange, 4-1/2" planar low-frequency woofer and 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter cone for immersive cinema sound.Top comment"Great Speaker...This has great sound for a small bookshelf speaker. A little pricy, but worth the cost. ...best bookshelf speaker...I use the pro monitor1000 for front speakers."
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Learn more about Magnolia Premium Installation Experience rich, deep audio in a small package with this bookshelf speaker that features a 4-1/2" midrange, 4-1/2" planar low-frequency woofer and 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter cone for immersive cinema sound.See all Bookshelf SpeakersDefinitive Technology - ProMonitor 1000 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Black
Model: Pro Monitor 1000 BlackSKU: 7656404Top comment"Happy with our Bookshelf Speakers...We are extremely pleased with our Definitive Technology Bookshelf Speakers. Excellent sound....Excellent Bookshelf Speakers...After listening to these speakers in the Magnolia showroom, I was impressed on the sound quality that these bookshelves had put out. "
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With a 5-1/4" midrange, 5-1/4" planar low-frequency woofer and 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter cone, this Definitive Technology Pro Monitor 1000 Black bookshelf speaker provides immersive cinema sound in a small package.Top comment"Happy with our Bookshelf Speakers...We are extremely pleased with our Definitive Technology Bookshelf Speakers. Excellent sound....Excellent Bookshelf Speakers...After listening to these speakers in the Magnolia showroom, I was impressed on the sound quality that these bookshelves had put out. "
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With a 5-1/4" midrange, 5-1/4" planar low-frequency woofer and 1" pure aluminum dome tweeter cone, this Definitive Technology Pro Monitor 1000 Black bookshelf speaker provides immersive cinema sound in a small package.See all Bookshelf SpeakersKlipsch - Reference Series 5-1/4" 340-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - black
Model: 1069854 R-50-M IISKU: 6501482Top comment"Always a quality speaker they have outdone themselves with these speakers!...Klipsch bookshelf speakers...Klipcsh newest bookshelf speakers sound great and can reproduce great midrange as well as some bass."
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Set the mood in your home via music with these Klipsch speakers. The wood-grain vinyl exterior imparts a touch of sophisticated elegance to a room, while the Tractrix Horn technology provides clear, vibrant and rich musical tones. The titanium tweeter on these Klipsch speakers dampens high-frequencies to facilitate crisp, natural sound.Top comment"Always a quality speaker they have outdone themselves with these speakers!...Klipsch bookshelf speakers...Klipcsh newest bookshelf speakers sound great and can reproduce great midrange as well as some bass."
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Set the mood in your home via music with these Klipsch speakers. The wood-grain vinyl exterior imparts a touch of sophisticated elegance to a room, while the Tractrix Horn technology provides clear, vibrant and rich musical tones. The titanium tweeter on these Klipsch speakers dampens high-frequencies to facilitate crisp, natural sound.See all Bookshelf Speakers