Best bookshelf speakers on Reddit
237 reviews from r/BudgetAudiophile, r/StereoAdvice, r/pcmasterrace and 5 more subreddits
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#1
Edifier
4.7
(28)
"The Edifier S3000MKII speaker will gave you the best sound of all."
"You get 155 watts, 8" very well built hi-res."
"I have the Edifier S360DB and the sound quality is awesome."
"They are amazing."
"I'm using a pair of Edifier R1280DB. It's great, and it was fairly cheap compared to how it sounds."
"I got the edifier r1280db, absolutely love them."
"I cant stand the small 'pc speakers', ive used bookshelf speakers almost exclusively on my pcs for years now."
"I also have a pair of Edifier R1700bt. Sounds great for me and plenty of power for a room."
"Yes! I went from some 50€ 2.1 speakers from 10 years ago to a pair of Edifier R1280DB and they're a blast."
"Love the speakers, and the addition of a subwoofer output makes it perfect for my needs."
#2
Polk
4.2
(25)
"I just ordered a pair of Polk ES15s a few weeks ago and I am loving them."
"I snagged Polk R200s for under $600 on Amazon and I really like them."
"They are one of the best bargains for audiophile level bookshelf speakers."
"I love me some Polk."
"Buy! Buy! Buy!"
"Couldn't be happier."
"Polk r200s, Elac,"
"Polk r200 Maybe klipsch rp600 II"
"Polk es20."
"Others are Polk R200 and Elac Debut reference."
#3
KEF
4.3
(20)
"Kef Q150 is the move for this in my opinion. You get amazing imaging and soundstaging, with a more relaxed tone like you want."
"They LS IIs are quite compact and the KC62 is wireless."
"I would go KEF Q350 and a WiiM Amp."
"I've got my KEF Q150s set up at my desk and it's great."
"I’d recommend the kef q150 (when on sale) or even the Klipsch rp-600m."
"Kef q150"
"I do like my q150's... I have them in my office with a subwoofer... no complaints about the sound quality."
"Kef Q150s often get a mention because they regularly get discounted in the US."
"I do really like KEF (had the Q100, have R3) and they don’t sound as bright"
"By all accounts the kef r3 is awesome."
#4
Wharfedale
4.4
(19)
"Wharfedale diamond 12.1 or .2 would be a great fit for you."
"It’s really hard to beat Wharfedale Linton’s if you have enough space."
"Get four Wharfedale Diamond 12.1's and one yahama as-301."
"They are the best allrounders I've heard in the last years, for silly little money, and they look good too."
"Wharfedale Diamond 12.2’s."
"The Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 bookshelves are down to $449 new and are a bargain at that price."
"Wharfedale Diamond 12.2."
"Great sound. Love it."
"Wharfedale Linton."
"All good options and easily powered by a used amp or AVR."
#5
Q Acoustics
4.6
(16)
"Q acoustics 3030i"
"Q acoustics 3030i."
"I have them and they're absolute bangers for the price. Tight bass and crystal clear highs."
"Warm, clear, powerful, bassy if needed. Good warranty."
"Incredible sound and quality, and within your budget."
"Amazon UK has Q Acoustics 3030i for £249. These are my speakers and I am very happy with them."
"I have them in white."
"I would go for Q Acoustics speakers hands down."
"Yep I've been running a pair of q-acoustics through a Denon amp for like 8 years now, amazing sound in games."
"Q Acoustics 3030i, AUD489 shipped from Addictedtoaudio."
#6
Elac
4.4
(15)
"I feel the Elac gives you way more bang for your buck."
"Elac was my favourite."
"Love mine."
"Elac dbr62 gets my vote."
"Elac DBR62 is on sale for $525 great price, great speaker with excellent bass."
"There's a pair of nice Elac DBR62 on ebay currently for a sweet $450"
"I would recommend the Elac dbr62."
"Others are Polk R200 and Elac Debut reference."
"ELAC DBR62 would be another option in the $500 range."
"Wait until the ELAC DBR62’s go on sale again."
#7
Klipsch
4.5
(13)
"The RP-600M II are fantastic speakers."
"For gaming, anything Klipsch."
"It sounds fantastic. Really really good audio."
"I recommend a pair of Klipsch The Sevens because they check all your boxes."
"I bought Klipsch the fives for around that price and love them."
"Https://www.klipsch.com/products/the-fives-powered-speakers"
"Or even the Klipsch rp-600m (first gen) for about $350."
"Not sure why you don’t like Klipsch, the RP-600m II is a great speaker under $1,000."
"Klipsch RP600 M"
"I’ve got klipsch, jbl, wharfedale and emotiva."
#8
ELAC
4.7
(12)
"I would go with the Elacs."
"You would get the closest to audiophile sound if you got these speakers for $279"
"Got the elac b6.2 there great."
"[ELAC Debut Reference DBR62] is highly recommended."
"For the output volume you will need at 10-13ft I would vote Elac B6.2."
"I like ELAC and PSB."
"This is a steal right now"
"I've got a pair of Elac Debut 2.0 b6.2s in a 2.0 phono setup that sound really good."
"Save up $460 and get the elac powered bookshelf speakers"
"They are amazing for the price but require some power to really open them up."
#9
unknown
4.4
(7)
"Grab them, I have them and they are awesome!"
"Absolutely! Perfect use."
"I have those exact speakers and they're perfect!"
"I have had these exact speakers for 6 years, and I love them."
"Got a pair for 50 W/stands great for price. They need power to sound good."
"For that price, but then and if you don’t like them flip them for triple"
"Too bass heavy"
#10
DALI
4.4
(7)
"Look into Dali, they have great line"
"Very detailed sounding speakers."
"Got me some Dali bookshelf speakers for my PC and love them."
"All good options and easily powered by a used amp or AVR."
"I have the Spektor 2 and I like them."
"DALI Spektor 1 if available in your country."
"Look for speakers with a shallower cabinet, like the Dali Spektor 1."
#11
JBL
4.8
(5)
"I'm very biased towards JBL. Because they sound dam good."
"And if you’re buying real speakers. Like the JBL 305P with a subwoofer."
"I use a pair of JBL 305p and they are awesome."
"Dropped $600 on a set of JBL w/ 8” drivers and the sound quality blows me away."
"JBL Encore Essential is another good alternative to the Stormbox Blast."
#12
Neumi
4.2
(5)
"Neumi BS5P Arc $170"
"The Neumi BS5P is a pretty decent new powered speaker for the price"
"Neumi BS5P."
"Only know of the new Neumi BS5P ARC."
#13
Monitor Audio
4.2
(5)
"Monitor Audio is pretty hard to beat."
"Monitor Silver 100 7G $1500"
"Also check out the Monitor Audio Bronze 100 $435 open box."
"I have the Monitor Audio Bronze 100 in my Amazon cart right now."
"Monitor audio silver 100 7g?"
#14
Bowers & Wilkins
4.8
(4)
"Fantastic deals on B&W bookshelves here"
"I second the recommendation. If it's doable, check them before buying."
"I’d go with the 686’s."
"B&W make some pretty large bookshelf speakers."
#15
Kali Audio
4.5
(4)
"([EAC review])"
"Get a pair of Kali Audio LP-6 V2s."
"Certainly one of the best options regarding sound quality."
#16
Vanatoo
4.5
(4)
"Absolutely would not go back to logitech."
"Yes, Vanatoo transparent Zeros."
"Love these"
"Budget might not be able to handle it, but look into Vanatoo Transparent Zero. It's double-ish your $200."
#17
Dynaudio
4.3
(3)
"As a current owner of both Dynaudio and Audiovector speakers I wanna recommend checking these out."
"Used Dynaudios."
"Used Dynaudios."
#18
PSB
4.0
(3)
"PSB Alpha P5 - $599"
"Are good places to start."
"PSB Alpha P5."
#19
Philharmonic Audio
5.0
(2)
"Look at Philharmonic Audio. They are hand made DIY style speakers of very high quality."
"They are hand made DIY style speakers of very high quality."
#20
Mackie
5.0
(2)
"I use mackie cr4x with the 8 inch sub"
"I use mackie cr4x with the 8 inch sub."
#21
Audiovector
5.0
(2)
"As a current owner of both Dynaudio and Audiovector speakers I wanna recommend checking these out."
"The r1 arreté is probably the best, most fun bookshelf speaker i have ever heard."
#22
Tribit
4.5
(2)
"Best budget boombox."
"Sound quality is *pretty darn good*."
#23
Philharmonic
4.5
(2)
"These two options that would probably be the top of the recommendations for your price range."
"At $850, then Philharmonic Ceramic Mini Monitor might be worth considering."
#24
Micca
4.5
(2)
"Sounds great."
"If I get this and a pair of bookshelf speakers (lets say passive Micca Mb42X) would that be all I need?"
#25
Sony
4.5
(2)
"They sound ridiculously good for the money."
"TV I’m using Sony SSCS5s with a Yamaha RX-V667 since I’ll be watching most media/gaming there."
#26
Paradigm
4.5
(2)
"Paradigm monitor se atoms! I have a pair and the fill up my whole living room."
"Paradigm monitor se atoms could be a nice option."
#27
Mission
4.5
(2)
"Mission 761i's are super loved and common in the UK. Really great speakers."
"How about Mission Qx2? Are they worth 600$?"
#28
Kali
4.0
(2)
"They are a good upgrade (especially that sub omg) but you have to sit kinda close to get all the goodness."
"Why not going active? Kali LP-UNF do well even in non-ultra-near situations."
#29
Revel
4.0
(2)
"Revel M105."
"Sale $1154"
#30
Kanto
4.0
(2)
"The Kanto YU6 speakers are pretty good and were my gateway drug back into stereo equipment."
"Are decent for the AT-LP3X."
#31
HSU Research
4.0
(2)
"Could get a pair of these."
"If you haven’t purchased a sub yet, look into HSU Research."
#32
Jamo
3.5
(2)
"I just bought refurbished Jamo s803s on Amazon for $120."
"S803 are Better, Neumi BS5 are Better."
#33
Boston Acoustics
5.0
(1)
"The Boston A-70's and the Missions are what I'd check out first."
#34
Bluesound
5.0
(1)
"Bluesound Node 2i plus powered speakers is the simplest and best solution."
#35
Rega
5.0
(1)
"Stretch and get the Rega Aya."
#36
Bose
5.0
(1)
"I have these same ones. Personally love them. Music sounds great and with games fantastic."
#37
Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
4.0
(1)
"You also might consider the Elac Debut 2.0 b5.2. It is front-ported and you can pick it up cheap now that the 3.0 series is out."
#38
Triangle
4.0
(1)
"Triangle."
#39
Quad
4.0
(1)
"I’d like to throw the Quad S-2 onto that list"
#40
Sonus Faber
4.0
(1)
"Sonus Farber makes nice bookshelves."
#41
Cabasse
4.0
(1)
"I found Cabasse Minorca mc40 to be a good fit."
#42
SVS
4.0
(1)
"SVS Ultra Evolution bookshelf speakers look intriguing."
#43
Focal
4.0
(1)
"Used Focals speakers?"
#44
Parts Express
4.0
(1)
"Parts express sells some nice 6.5+ ribbon tweeter speakers."
#45
Yamaha
2.0
(2)
"Ugh, no. Those bastards are solely responsible for the myth that studio gear is not suitable for casual listening."
"Pass on the NS 10’s."
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