Bookshelf reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 139 Reddit reviews across 11 subreddits and 37 posts to rank the best Bookshelf brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/StereoAdvice, r/BudgetAudiophile, r/OmnibusCollectors, r/MangaCollectors, r/CookbookLovers. Top-rated brands include IKEA (4.1/5), Wharfedale (4.5/5), Dynaudio (4.8/5).
Stats
Reviews139
Subreddits11
Posts37
Brands57
Products81
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#1
IKEA
4.1
(23)
"These have been awesome for my books - and almost everyone in a Kallax is a hardback."
"Hemnes because it is from solid wood (pine). Better to follow the specification of max 30kg per shelf."
"IKEA has some nice cheap ones. I believe the Billy is considered a modern classic."
"I have the skinny billies w/ extensions and I LOVE them."
"With your limited space, you'll probably want to go with 2 of the slim billy shelves, they have height extensions available too if your ceiling is high enough."
"Most comic collectors or at least the big ones have ‘Kallax’ sheafs from ikea or really anywhere because they’re more square spaces so separating characters or genres is really easy."
"Target or Ikea is my go to for any sort of shelving or furniture, *\o/*."
"IKEA kallax or billy shelves is the answer ur always gonna get cause theyre really good IMO"
"I use the fjallbo from IKEA solid shelf holding 30 + books right now."
"Due to the small storage cubes it's rather stable."
#2
Wharfedale
4.5
(14)
"I, too, recommend you the Wharfedale Evo 4.2, because they have plenty of low end & your taste in hip hop requires that."
"I love my Wharfedale Lintons."
"I absolutely love my Linton's."
"Maybe check out Wharfedale Aura 2 $2400"
"Currently I'm leaning towards Wharfedale Evo 4.1."
"Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 - best allrounders I've heard."
"Wharfedale Diamond 12.2’s."
"I'm between that, the wharfedale 4.2 and the jbl l52 right now."
"Wharfedale evo4.2 is on sale for 1k."
"Take a look at the wharfedale Evo 4.2. very elegant looking speaker I believe still at $1,200 fit and finishes really good with magnetic mounts for grills."
#3
Dynaudio
4.8
(8)
"They play everything marvelously well and the bass is dynaudio magic"
"Dynaudio Emit series are incredible speakers."
"Dynaudio Evoke 20 - Smooth yet dynamic sound."
"Dynaudio special 40"
"I have a pair of Dynaudio Evoke 20s that I’m very happy with and fits this bill."
"Dynaudio emit 20 can be had used."
"My plan going forward (based on WAF) is a choice between the following speakers."
"Used Dynaudios"
#4
ELAC
4.0
(6)
"If you looking at powered speakers, then maybe consider these two options: ELAC Debut ConneX DCB41 powered speaker"
"Some front-ported speakers that meet your size requirements are ELAC DBR62."
"Have a considerable WAF - and sound great."
"Have a considerable WAF - and sound great."
"I like ELAC and PSB"
#5
MoFi
4.6
(5)
"MoFi SourcePoint 8 is one of the great options in that price range."
"MoFi Sourcepoint 8 from Crutchfield in the colour of your choosing."
"For $2200 w/stands I believe that the Mofi Sourcepoint 8's are going to be tough to beat."
"My plan going forward (based on WAF) is a choice between the following speakers."
"Go mofi."
#6
Monitor Audio
4.6
(5)
"I absolutely love them."
"Also check out the Monitor Audio Bronze 100 $435 open box."
"Monitor Audio is pretty hard to beat, especially if you buy used."
"I got my used monitor audio silver 100s for 4000 nok (about 350 dollars 🥰)"
"I have the Monitor Audio Bronze 100 in my Amazon cart right now."
#7
Klipsch
4.5
(4)
"Are fantastic speakers, could be used as fronts in a modest surround system."
"It sounds fantastic. Really really good audio."
"Klipsch RP 500m great sounding for 200-250 CAD."
"Not sure why you don’t like Klipsch, the RP-600m II is a great speaker under $1,000."
#8
Q Acoustics
4.0
(4)
"If you looking at powered speakers, then maybe consider these two options: Q Acoustics M20 HD"
"All good options and easily powered by a used amp or AVR."
"Have a listen to Q Acoustics 3030i then decide if you need to spend any more money."
"Q Acoustics 3030i - Warm, clear, powerful, bassy if needed."
#9
Revel
4.3
(3)
"Revel M106 or JBL 4309."
"Revel m126b. All are worth a listen."
#10
Ascend
4.0
(3)
"Ascend sierra. Kef R3, revel m126b. All are worth a listen."
"Their little brothers are very very similar, about 1/3 cheaper - Sierra-1 V2."
#11
Paradigm
4.0
(3)
"Paradigm Premier 100b"
"Paradigm Titans are one of the first good-sounding bookshelf speakers I owned."
"Paradigm monitor SE atoms are around $200 used and fairly easy to find in Canada."
#12
Focal
4.0
(3)
"Focal Vestia No. 1, Cambridge Audio SX-60."
"Criminally overlooked line."
#13
Ikea
2.8
(4)
"Ikea Billy, the Narrow ones."
"Laiva: shelves aren't adjustable, no ends/back, shelves sag."
"I've tried 5 different shelves from Ikea and I don't like any of them."
"Gersby: I'm using them now they are just smaller Billy, best if found but I still don't like."
#14
Ascend Acoustics
5.0
(2)
"Ascend Acoustics SIERRA-1 V2"
"Ascend Sierra 1 V2"
#15
Elac
5.0
(2)
"Elac Unifi 2.0 UB52! Very resolving speakers, great imaging."
"Elac ubr62 reference"
#16
Philharmonic
5.0
(2)
"+1 for the Philharmonics."
"Philharmonic True Minis. Wide dispersion, clear mids."
#17
KEF
4.5
(2)
"KEF R3 Meta is one of the great options in that price range."
"I think the MoFi in white would look sharp with black grille."
#18
Kef
4.0
(2)
"Used kef r3"
"I always liked the R3 over the ls50."
#19
Philharmonic Audio
4.0
(2)
"High end is natural, not bright."
#20
Bookshelf
4.0
(2)
"I get mine off of Amazon, you can find varying quality and type based on what you are willing to spend."
"I go on Wayfair for durable and nice shelves, I usually go for natural wood grain."
#21
JBL
4.0
(2)
"JBL L52, Wharfedale Dentons, KLH 3, and probably something from Elac."
"Small cabinet design, retro decor friendly look with a front port so not as much need to worry about distance from the wall"
#22
Triangle
4.0
(2)
"Triangle Genese Trio. Warm, good looking, good sensitivity."
"I recommend the 'Triangle Active Series - LN01A' active speakers for your budget."
#23
Fluance
3.5
(2)
"Fluance Ai41"
"I bought new Fluance speakers due to hype. They sound like shit compared to any decent used speaker."
#24
Sonus Faber Bookshelf Speakers
5.0
(1)
"I’ve paired a NAD C399c with my Sonus Faber bookshelf speakers and I’ve been very happy."
#25
Kanto
5.0
(1)
"I have the Kanto Yu 6 and sub and have been super happy with them."
#26
Omega
5.0
(1)
"Omega speakers are best for tube systems imo."
#27
Target
5.0
(1)
"Damn, Target has hands down the absolutely best shelves for pops ( it's $40 USD, comes with 5 shelves and you can get it in white, black or brown) but being in the UK I doubt you have a Target..."
#28
Wooden Bookshelf
5.0
(1)
"Def YES to a wooden bookshelf."
#29
Wayfair Open Bookshelf with Storage
5.0
(1)
"I found an open bookshelf with storage. Maybe something like this?"
#30
Wharfedale 12.2
5.0
(1)
"Wharfedale 12.2 or MA Bronze 100 - can you listen to them 1st ?"
#31
Polk Audio
5.0
(1)
"I have the Polk R100 and can wholeheartedly recommend them."
#32
SB Acoustics
5.0
(1)
"Friends and I agree these are end game"
#33
Walmart
5.0
(1)
"I've heard Wal-Marts Mainstay brand has a shelf that is great for manga."
#34
HiVi-Swans
4.0
(1)
"If not, you may want to take a look at the powered HiVi-Swans M3000 MKIIs? Brand new, these are less than $1k on Amazon"
#35
Dynaco
4.0
(1)
"Find a pair of Dynaco A25’s in good shape. They’re affordable and sound very good."
#36
PMC
4.0
(1)
"PMC, JBL, Monitor audio."
#37
Quad
4.0
(1)
"I'd like to throw the Quad S-2 onto that list."
#38
Dali
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend speakers from Dali and Dynaudio."
#39
Fosi
4.0
(1)
"Fosi V3 or Aiyima A07 are decent mini amplifiers, $100 each. $300 is enough for a decent set of bookshelf speakers."
#40
Debut
4.0
(1)
"The Debut 3 (DB63) would be a great option but not sure where they land price-wise in Europe."
#41
Evo
4.0
(1)
#42
Proac
4.0
(1)
#43
Martin Logan
4.0
(1)
"Honestly impressed with them, and they quite a few models around that price point."
#44
Cambridge Audio
4.0
(1)
"Focal Vestia No. 1, Cambridge Audio SX-60."
#45
Polk
4.0
(1)
"Not too bright, warm'ish, < $600 I would say Polk R200 or ELAC Debut 3.0."
#46
Amazon
4.0
(1)
"I’m really happy with it. I’ve used Kallax and the issue I had with it was it was too Deep."
#47
Kali
4.0
(1)
"They are a good upgrade (especially that sub omg) but you have to sit kinda close to get all the goodness."
#48
Totem
4.0
(1)
"My plan going forward (based on WAF) is a choice between the following speakers."
#49
Spendor
4.0
(1)
"My plan going forward (based on WAF) is a choice between the following speakers."
#50
Bowers & Wilkins
4.0
(1)
"My plan going forward (based on WAF) is a choice between the following speakers."
#51
DALI
4.0
(1)
"All good options and easily powered by a used amp or AVR."
#52
Target Room Essentials
4.0
(1)
"The Target Room Essential brand is pretty solid I think the smaller one is around 36” tall and 25” wide"
#53
Neumi
4.0
(1)
"I think the Neumi BS5P-ARC are a better choice"
#54
SVS
4.0
(1)
#55
Magnat
3.0
(1)
"Magnat Supreme if you are in the EU. I think the supreme models were replaced by a new product line, look it up."
#56
Mission
3.0
(1)
"Are they worth 600$?"
#57
Edifier
3.0
(1)
"Acceptable but not really good."
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