top rated bookshelf speakers
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When it comes to bookshelf speakers, the best models offer a combination of power, precision, and efficiency. They also need to look good and sound great doing it. Browse the top-ranked list of top-rated bookshelf speakers below along with associated reviews and opinions.
MartinLogan - Motion Series 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker with 5.5” Midbass Driver (Each) - Gloss Black
Model: MB10GBSKU: 6531259Top comment"The lowest frequency they can hit is 56hz so pairing it with a subwoofer will complete the package especially if you listen to synthetic music like rap, hip-hop, techno, etc. The glossy tops will show dust almost immediately. ML does include some speaker covers (and stickers!) ...The Motion B10 Bookshelf speakers are my first Martin Logan product, though I’ve owned and used a number of other audiophile quality bookshelf speakers in the past. "
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The 4th generation Motion Series ushers in a new era of design and aesthetics for MartinLogan. The three modern, yet timeless, colorways can compliment any room while being a focal point if so desired. Motion evokes a unique look and sound, pairing high-performance woofers with exclusive Folded Motion Tweeter technology, a staple of MartinLogan products. The Motion Waveguide enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion Tweeter to a generous 90°(Vertical) by 90°(Horizontal) to accommodate a wide range of seating and speaker placement options, while avoiding clarity destroying sound reflections within the environment.Top comment"The lowest frequency they can hit is 56hz so pairing it with a subwoofer will complete the package especially if you listen to synthetic music like rap, hip-hop, techno, etc. The glossy tops will show dust almost immediately. ML does include some speaker covers (and stickers!) ...The Motion B10 Bookshelf speakers are my first Martin Logan product, though I’ve owned and used a number of other audiophile quality bookshelf speakers in the past. "
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The 4th generation Motion Series ushers in a new era of design and aesthetics for MartinLogan. The three modern, yet timeless, colorways can compliment any room while being a focal point if so desired. Motion evokes a unique look and sound, pairing high-performance woofers with exclusive Folded Motion Tweeter technology, a staple of MartinLogan products. The Motion Waveguide enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion Tweeter to a generous 90°(Vertical) by 90°(Horizontal) to accommodate a wide range of seating and speaker placement options, while avoiding clarity destroying sound reflections within the environment.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $599.99
Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 2-way Bookshelf Speaker w/ Tweeter on top, 6.5" midbass (pair) - Rosenut
Model: 705 S2-ROSENUTSKU: 6023614Top comment"By placing this pair and 805D3 side by side, I would rate 705S2 having at least 90 to 95% of the performance compared to its big brother. ...Wonderful imaging, great soundstage and some of the best bass extension and top end detail that I have heard from a bookshelf speaker. 5 stars is given despite some midrange treble and midbass being slightly rolled off but they still make me smile each time I throw a record on."
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Enjoy your favorite songs or movie audio with these Bowers & Wilkins bookshelf speakers. The tweeter-on-top design helps ensure clarity of high tones, and the Continuum base/midrange cone keeps things thumping. This Bowers & Wilkins bookshelf speaker comes in a two-way vented-box cabinet that looks great and reduces resonance in your listening room.Top comment"By placing this pair and 805D3 side by side, I would rate 705S2 having at least 90 to 95% of the performance compared to its big brother. ...Wonderful imaging, great soundstage and some of the best bass extension and top end detail that I have heard from a bookshelf speaker. 5 stars is given despite some midrange treble and midbass being slightly rolled off but they still make me smile each time I throw a record on."
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Enjoy your favorite songs or movie audio with these Bowers & Wilkins bookshelf speakers. The tweeter-on-top design helps ensure clarity of high tones, and the Continuum base/midrange cone keeps things thumping. This Bowers & Wilkins bookshelf speaker comes in a two-way vented-box cabinet that looks great and reduces resonance in your listening room.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $2,804.99The regular price is $3,299.98
MartinLogan - Motion 5-1/4" Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Red Walnut
Model: MO15IRWSKU: 6371198Top comment"What an incredible sound from a bookshelf speaker. Completely amazed at how amazing this compact speaker sounded!!...A very nice/good bookshelf speaker, nice finish also."
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Improve your audio experience with this MartinLogan Motion 15i bookshelf speaker. The 5.25-inch aluminum cone woofer helps you feel the beat with rich, powerful bass, and the rear-firing bass port helps enhance audio clarity. This MartinLogan Motion 15i bookshelf speaker has a Folded Motion tweeter that delivers clear audio and brings out the detail in your favorite songs.Top comment"What an incredible sound from a bookshelf speaker. Completely amazed at how amazing this compact speaker sounded!!...A very nice/good bookshelf speaker, nice finish also."
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Improve your audio experience with this MartinLogan Motion 15i bookshelf speaker. The 5.25-inch aluminum cone woofer helps you feel the beat with rich, powerful bass, and the rear-firing bass port helps enhance audio clarity. This MartinLogan Motion 15i bookshelf speaker has a Folded Motion tweeter that delivers clear audio and brings out the detail in your favorite songs.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $382.99The regular price is $449.99
MartinLogan - Motion 4" 75-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Gloss black
Model: MO4IBLSKU: 5870708Top comment"Beautiful Speakers, Beautiful Sound!...We were looking to upgrade our sound system in the living room and these bookshelf speakers were the answer. They are good looking, don't take up much room and produce beautiful sound....GREAT BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS...I purchase these speakers for my bedroom surround system and I love them."
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Listen to quality audio and smooth, refined sound with this MartinLogan Motion bookshelf speaker. The powerful bass technology delivers rich low tones, and the lightning-fast, lightweight tweeter diaphragm ensures clarity and good dynamic range. The flexible installation of this MartinLogan Motion bookshelf speaker gives you tabletop, wall-mounting and upside-down placement options.Top comment"Beautiful Speakers, Beautiful Sound!...We were looking to upgrade our sound system in the living room and these bookshelf speakers were the answer. They are good looking, don't take up much room and produce beautiful sound....GREAT BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS...I purchase these speakers for my bedroom surround system and I love them."
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Listen to quality audio and smooth, refined sound with this MartinLogan Motion bookshelf speaker. The powerful bass technology delivers rich low tones, and the lightning-fast, lightweight tweeter diaphragm ensures clarity and good dynamic range. The flexible installation of this MartinLogan Motion bookshelf speaker gives you tabletop, wall-mounting and upside-down placement options.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $249.99
Definitive Technology - ProMonitor 800 4-1/2" Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Black
Model: PROMON800SKU: 7656379Top comment"Great for bookshelf speakers for a small footprint and on top of that look great. ...Very good speaker...The Pro Monitor 800s are very good speakers. Unlike some other small speakers, they produce a considerable amount of bass due to the large woofer at the top of each speaker. "
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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 for bookshelf speakers for a small footprint and on top of that look great. ...Very good speaker...The Pro Monitor 800s are very good speakers. Unlike some other small speakers, they produce a considerable amount of bass due to the large woofer at the top of each speaker. "
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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 SpeakersYour price for this item is $169.99
Definitive Technology - ProMonitor 1000 5-1/4" Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Black
Model: Pro Monitor 1000 BlackSKU: 7656404Top comment"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. ...Best bookshelf speaker I've owned...It has a passive speaker included on top that really adds dimension to the sound. "
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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"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. ...Best bookshelf speaker I've owned...It has a passive speaker included on top that really adds dimension to the sound. "
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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 SpeakersYour price for this item is $249.99
Bowers & Wilkins - 600 Series Anniversary Edition 2-way Bookshelf Speaker w/5" midbass (pair) - Black
Model: 607 S2 Anniversary Black PairSKU: 6424993Top comment"Great bookshelf speakers...I was looking for some bookshelves that had a warm clean sound and these speakers just stood above the rest. ...Great bookshelf speakers. They sound amazing. For a small speaker they have great bass but would still recommend pairing with a sub."
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The 607 S2 Anniversary Edition combines power and clarity in the most compact form for smaller spaces. Continuum mid-bass drive units provide clarity for singers and surprisingly robust bass lines while Decoupled Double Dome Tweeters create an enveloping sense of space. Featuring upgraded crossovers for even more transparency and a unique trim-ring to celebrate this milestone, the 607 S2 Anniversary Edition is the most sophisticated, affordable compact bookshelf loudspeaker Bowers & Wilkins has ever made. The 607 S2 Anniversary Edition is the most compact bookshelf speaker in the 600 Series Anniversary Edition range of products. Over the last 25 years, the 600 Series has been our most affordable performance range of loudspeakers, and we’re celebrating our love of sound with acoustic improvements to the crossover network for overall greater levels of clarity and smoother high frequencies so you can enjoy a compelling listening experience across the range of products.Top comment"Great bookshelf speakers...I was looking for some bookshelves that had a warm clean sound and these speakers just stood above the rest. ...Great bookshelf speakers. They sound amazing. For a small speaker they have great bass but would still recommend pairing with a sub."
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The 607 S2 Anniversary Edition combines power and clarity in the most compact form for smaller spaces. Continuum mid-bass drive units provide clarity for singers and surprisingly robust bass lines while Decoupled Double Dome Tweeters create an enveloping sense of space. Featuring upgraded crossovers for even more transparency and a unique trim-ring to celebrate this milestone, the 607 S2 Anniversary Edition is the most sophisticated, affordable compact bookshelf loudspeaker Bowers & Wilkins has ever made. The 607 S2 Anniversary Edition is the most compact bookshelf speaker in the 600 Series Anniversary Edition range of products. Over the last 25 years, the 600 Series has been our most affordable performance range of loudspeakers, and we’re celebrating our love of sound with acoustic improvements to the crossover network for overall greater levels of clarity and smoother high frequencies so you can enjoy a compelling listening experience across the range of products.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $639.98The previous price was $799.98
Bowers & Wilkins - 600 Series Anniversary Edition 2-way Bookshelf Speaker w/6.5" midbass (pair) - Black
Model: 606 S2 Anniversary Black PairSKU: 6424992Top comment"Great bookshelf speakers...Crisp clear sound as loud as I want to go. Great for bookshelf, but need subwoofer, which brings me to......Great quality bookshelf speakers! Worth every penny."
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The 606 S2 Anniversary Edition combines outstanding power and clarity in a compact form for when space is at a premium, but you need big sound. Continuum mid-bass drive units provide clarity for singers and driving bass lines while Decoupled Double Dome Tweeters create an enveloping sense of space. Featuring upgraded crossovers for even more transparency and a unique trim-ring to celebrate this milestone, the 606 S2 Anniversary Edition is the most sophisticated, affordable bookshelf speaker Bowers & Wilkins has ever made. The 606 S2 Anniversary Edition is the largest bookshelf speaker in the 600 Series Anniversary Edition range of products. Over the last 25 years, the 600 Series has been our most affordable performance range of loudspeakers, and we’re celebrating our love of sound with acoustic improvements to the crossover network for overall greater levels of clarity and smoother high frequencies so you can enjoy a compelling listening experience across the range of products.Top comment"Great bookshelf speakers...Crisp clear sound as loud as I want to go. Great for bookshelf, but need subwoofer, which brings me to......Great quality bookshelf speakers! Worth every penny."
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The 606 S2 Anniversary Edition combines outstanding power and clarity in a compact form for when space is at a premium, but you need big sound. Continuum mid-bass drive units provide clarity for singers and driving bass lines while Decoupled Double Dome Tweeters create an enveloping sense of space. Featuring upgraded crossovers for even more transparency and a unique trim-ring to celebrate this milestone, the 606 S2 Anniversary Edition is the most sophisticated, affordable bookshelf speaker Bowers & Wilkins has ever made. The 606 S2 Anniversary Edition is the largest bookshelf speaker in the 600 Series Anniversary Edition range of products. Over the last 25 years, the 600 Series has been our most affordable performance range of loudspeakers, and we’re celebrating our love of sound with acoustic improvements to the crossover network for overall greater levels of clarity and smoother high frequencies so you can enjoy a compelling listening experience across the range of products.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $799.98The previous price was $999.98
MartinLogan - Motion Series 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker with 5.5” Midbass Driver (Each) - Walnut
Model: MB10WNTSKU: 6531265Top comment"Big, natural sound from a small bookshelf speaker...Demo 3: Miles Davis - "So What" (SACD) - I am using the Pure Audio mode of my receiver to let these speakers run without the subwoofer at first. Again, I'm really impressed with the bass handling of these speakers for a 5" bookshelf unit. ...Since in my listening tests, I placed them on top of my basement tower speakers, and in my office I put them on my existing speaker stands, I replaced the plastic feet with small rubber bumpers. "
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The 4th generation Motion Series ushers in a new era of design and aesthetics for MartinLogan. The three modern, yet timeless, colorways can compliment any room while being a focal point if so desired. Motion evokes a unique look and sound, pairing high-performance woofers with exclusive Folded Motion Tweeter technology, a staple of MartinLogan products. The Motion Waveguide enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion Tweeter to a generous 90°(Vertical) by 90°(Horizontal) to accommodate a wide range of seating and speaker placement options, while avoiding clarity destroying sound reflections within the environment.Top comment"Big, natural sound from a small bookshelf speaker...Demo 3: Miles Davis - "So What" (SACD) - I am using the Pure Audio mode of my receiver to let these speakers run without the subwoofer at first. Again, I'm really impressed with the bass handling of these speakers for a 5" bookshelf unit. ...Since in my listening tests, I placed them on top of my basement tower speakers, and in my office I put them on my existing speaker stands, I replaced the plastic feet with small rubber bumpers. "
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The 4th generation Motion Series ushers in a new era of design and aesthetics for MartinLogan. The three modern, yet timeless, colorways can compliment any room while being a focal point if so desired. Motion evokes a unique look and sound, pairing high-performance woofers with exclusive Folded Motion Tweeter technology, a staple of MartinLogan products. The Motion Waveguide enhances the Controlled Dispersion of the Gen2 Folded Motion Tweeter to a generous 90°(Vertical) by 90°(Horizontal) to accommodate a wide range of seating and speaker placement options, while avoiding clarity destroying sound reflections within the environment.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $599.99
Bowers & Wilkins - 700 Series 3 Bookshelf Speaker with 1" Tweeter on Top and 6.5" Midbass (Pair) - Gloss Black
Model: 705S3GlossBlackSKU: 6517797Top comment"Coming from previous versions of this speaker the upgrades are substantial. Everything from improved bass extension, smoother mids and even airier high frequencies. "
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705 S3 is our ultimate 700 Series bookshelf speaker, a no-holds-barred celebration of excellence able to highlight all the subtle nuances in your music that other speakers miss. Its Carbon Dome tweeter is housed in a redesigned Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top enclosure used in 800 Series Diamond products. That joins a subtly curved baffle endowed with a ‘pod’ housing for its Continuum Cone bass/midrange driver, ensuring that you hear less of the speaker’s cabinet, and more of the music you love.Top comment"Coming from previous versions of this speaker the upgrades are substantial. Everything from improved bass extension, smoother mids and even airier high frequencies. "
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705 S3 is our ultimate 700 Series bookshelf speaker, a no-holds-barred celebration of excellence able to highlight all the subtle nuances in your music that other speakers miss. Its Carbon Dome tweeter is housed in a redesigned Solid Body Tweeter-on-Top enclosure used in 800 Series Diamond products. That joins a subtly curved baffle endowed with a ‘pod’ housing for its Continuum Cone bass/midrange driver, ensuring that you hear less of the speaker’s cabinet, and more of the music you love.See all Bookshelf SpeakersYour price for this item is $3,399.98
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