Bookshelf speakers might be small, but our favorites deliver big, high-quality sound

Whether you're setting up a home audio system to relish in the pristine perfection of your record collection or you want to create an epic home cinema experience, bookshelf speakers are a great choice for delivering the impressive sound quality that'll take your entertainment to the next level. Bookshelf speakers serve up far better sound quality than portable speakers, but they take up less space than floor speakers. (However, they are also sometimes referred to as standmount speakers as they can be placed atop a stand that essentially turns them into a modified floor speaker if that better fits your needs.) But in short, bookshelf speakers hit that sweet spot between form and function that's so necessary when you want big sound, but you're short on space. Read more...

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BEST OVERALL

Q. Acoustics 3020i

These beautiful speakers deliver impressive audio, especially for their price.

• Drivers: 5 inch mid/bass. 22mm tweeter
• Size: 10.9 x 11.1 x 6.7 inches
• Weight: 14.1 lbs
• Color: White, Carbon Black, English Walnut, or Graphite

$399 from Amazon

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BEST BUDGET PICK

PreSonus Eris E3.5-3.5" Near Field Studio Monitor

Small in stature, this pair of professional, active speakers is mighty big on sound.

• Drivers: 3.5-inch woofer and 1-inch silk dome
• Size: 5.6 x 6.4 x 8.3 inches
• Weight: 6.4 pounds
• Color: Black

$99.95 from Amazon

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BEST SOUND

KEF Q150

This pair of passive speakers delivers incredibly balanced sound, especially for entertainment systems.

• Drivers: 5.25 inch Uni-Q Driver Array
• Size: 21 x 16 x 17 inches
• Weight: 25 lbs
• Color: Black and white

$599.98 from Amazon

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BEST FOR HOME THEATERS

ELAC Uni-fi UB5 Bookshelf Speaker

These large speakers are an excellent choice if you're setting up an epic entertainment system.

• Drivers: 5 1/4 -inch woofer, 4 inch midrange cone, 1 inch tweeter
• Size: 10.8 x 7.9 x 12.8 inches
• Weight: 35.9 lbs
• Color: Black

$579.98 from Amazon

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BEST FOR YOUR COMPUTER

Edifier R980T 4' Active Bookshelf Speakers

These speakers will deliver great sound from your computer, making them a great choice for your home office.

• Drivers: 4 inch bass driver and 13mm tweeter
• Size: 5.5 x 8.9 x 7.5 inch
• Weight: 7.77 lbs
• Color: Black

$69.99 from Amazon

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BEST LUXURY PICK

KEF LS50 Meta

Attractive and more than capable, this pair of aesthetic bookshelf speakers is well worth the splurge.

• Driver: 12th Generation Uni-Q Driver and 25mm aluminum tweeter dome
• Size: 12 x 7.9 x 12.2 inches
• Weight: 15.87 pounds
• Colors: Black, Blue, Grey, or White

$1,449 from Amazon

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BEST FOR BLUETOOTH

Klipsch R-51PM Powered Bluetooth Speaker

With incredible sound quality and connectivity convenience, these Bluetooth speakers really deliver.

• Drivers: LTS aluminum tweeter and IMG woofer cones
• Size: 8.5 x 7 x 13.3 inches
• Weight: 10.6 pounds
• Color: Black

$499 from Amazon

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