Top rated Hi-fi + Home cinema speakers
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Edifier R1280db
The clear wood finish of the R1280DB shelf speakers leaves a lasting impression of elegance and luxury. The improved specifications meet a standard of professionalism while improving quality and performance. The naturally fine-tuned Bluetooth bookshelf loudspeaker will enjoy almost any environment and improve the style of your home living space.
2. Edifier R1700BT 2.0
If you are looking for affordable, versatile, and powerful bookshelf speakers with a crisp, rich sound, the R1700BT bookshelf speakers are the right choice for you. This bookshelf speaker system is equipped with Bluetooth for easy wireless music playback and also features two RCA inputs for wired connections to audio sources. The 4-inch bass driver with a front-facing bass reflex port delivers robust, deep bass notes. The high frequencies are clear, and combined with the mids, they create a warm, full sound. The R1700BT speaker system consists of an active and a passive speaker. On the active speaker, you can adjust the bass intensity, treble, and volume using three knobs. A remote control is also included for muting and adjusting the volume conveniently from your sofa.
Music can be played directly from a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or music player through the two speakers via Bluetooth. The back of the active speaker features two RCA stereo inputs, allowing two audio sources to be connected to the Edifier R1700BT speaker system simultaneously. The Edifier R1700BT is excellent for use with a television or computer. Audio sources with a 3.5 mm jack can also be easily connected using the included audio cable. When combined with a turntable, vinyl records can be played effortlessly and in top-notch sound quality through the R1700BT speakers. The timeless enclosure is made of real wood and looks elegant in any setting.
3. Klipsch R-51M
Small but mighty, the R-51M monitor speaker delivers big sound from a small footprint. It is highly efficient, powerful, and a minimalist speaker for music and home theater. Thanks to the sleek design of the two front monitors, the R-51M is perfect for placement on a TV stand or sideboard. The exclusive Tractrix horn technology provides the power, detail, and emotion of a live music experience with the cleanest and most natural sound.
4. Edifier R1280T
If you're looking for affordable and versatile bookshelf speakers with a crisp, full-bodied sound, the R1280T bookshelf speakers are the right choice for you. This bookshelf speaker system features a 4-inch bass driver and a front-facing bass reflex port that delivers robust, rich bass notes. The high frequencies are clear, and combined with the mids, they create a warm, full sound. The R1280T speaker system consists of an active and a passive speaker. The active speaker has three knobs to adjust bass intensity, treble, and volume. A remote control is also included for muting and adjusting the volume conveniently from your sofa.
The amplifier and power supply are integrated into the active speaker, which connects directly to the power outlet via a power cable. The passive speaker is connected to the active one using the included speaker cable. On the back of the active speaker, there are two RCA stereo inputs, allowing you to connect two audio sources simultaneously to the Edifier R1280T speaker system. The Edifier R1280T is excellent for use with a television or computer. Audio sources with a 3.5 mm jack can also be easily connected using the included audio cable. When combined with a turntable, vinyl records can be played effortlessly and in top-notch sound quality through the R1280T speakers. The timeless cabinet is made of real wood and looks elegant in any setting.
5. Klipsch R-100SW
The injection-molded graphite woofers are exceptionally lightweight yet extremely rigid. They provide a remarkable low-frequency range with minimal cone break-up and distortion, delivering the deepest, cleanest bass. The built-in fully digital amplifier of the R-100SW subwoofer offers ample power with high efficiency and source-accurate reproduction, ensuring maximum performance, detail, and sound that fills your home. The R-100SW's gain, low-pass filter, and phase controls ensure that low-frequency sounds blend seamlessly with other speakers and establish the ideal bass level for your space. Line-level/LFE RCA inputs provide maximum compatibility with standard home theater receivers. The reinforced MDF construction reduces cabinet vibrations, resulting in less audible coloration and improved sound accuracy, delivering the ultimate listening experience designed for durability. Exposed fasteners, flat magnetic grilles, and a scratch-resistant, textured wood grain vinyl give the R-100SW subwoofer a polished, modern appearance that perfectly complements the Reference series speakers.
6. Bose Bass Module 700
Want to get even more out of your Bose Soundbar 700? Add the Bose Bass Module 700 and experience a powerful bass response that you can not only hear, but also feel. Designed specifically for the Bose Soundbar 700, it's the best wireless bass module for home cinema systems to date. It delivers top-quality sound that is unrivalled by subwoofers of this size. And it can be connected wirelessly to the soundbar for an even more immersive sound experience when playing music and films.
7. Bose Companion 50
The computer has long been one of the most important media for music and entertainment. However, the sound quality leaves much to be desired—especially if you are still using the originally supplied speakers. With the Companion 50 Multimedia Speaker System, you can enhance your listening experience.
This speaker system offers a compact sound solution with lifelike sound and powerful bass. The two speakers come pre-mounted on stands, allowing you to keep plenty of space on your desk. The system connects to your PC or laptop with a single cable, requiring no additional software or hardware.
The Control Pod combines an appealing design with a range of functions. Through the Control Pod, you can easily adjust the volume with a turn, mute the system with a single button press, and connect headphones and another audio source, such as your smartphone or tablet.
8. Klipsch R-120SW
This front subwoofer features a 12" copper-spun IMG woofer and delivers up to 400 W peak power or up to 200 W RMS power. With a frequency response of 29 to 120 Hz, this subwoofer is designed to handle a wide variety of audio materials. The integrated settings for low-pass filter, gain, and phase control allow you to tailor the sound of the subwoofer to your listening environment. For installation flexibility, LFE and line inputs are included.
9. Klipsch R-820F
The Klipsch R-820F floorstanding speaker is suitable for sound coverage in medium-sized rooms. The bass is produced by two 8" IMG copper woofers, which allow for minimal cone break-up and low distortion in the deep frequency ranges. The horn-loaded tweeter, on the other hand, is responsible for the high frequency ranges. The suspension for linear movement of the tweeter minimizes distortion during sound reproduction while also providing improved and detailed performance.
The speaker delivers an output power of 150 W RMS with an impedance of 8 Ohms. The floorstanding speaker operates with a bass reflex system via a front-firing port. The crossover frequency is 1700 Hz, and the supported frequency range is from 35 Hz to 21 kHz.
10. Dali Oberon 5
Slim floorstanding speakers like the Oberon 5 are considered all-rounders among sound transducers. They require relatively little space, can be easily integrated into most living environments, and impress with excellent sound quality.
The Oberon 5 is one of the particularly sonorous representatives of its kind. This is due not only to the stable cabinet, which is reinforced with internal braces to effectively combat disruptive cabinet resonances, but also to the uncommon technical features found in this price range. It is no surprise that the two woofers, developed in-house by DALI, ensure deep-reaching, highly dynamic bass and a balanced, natural midrange reproduction. The drivers feature particularly lightweight yet extremely stiff 130 mm (5 1/4'') wood fiber membranes, as well as magnetic systems made from the patented magnetic material SMC and high-quality voice coils wound with copper-coated aluminum wire. All of this results in a particularly impulsive, lively, and faithful reproduction of any music and film soundtracks.
Above 2,400 Hz, the tweeter specifically designed for the Oberon series takes over the reproduction of all upper mids and high frequencies. The particularly large 29 mm dome is made from an exceptionally lightweight fabric, allowing it to reproduce even the shortest impulses in the signal very accurately. Thanks to its wide dispersion characteristic, the Oberon 5 is capable of filling the entire room with a cleanly layered stereo soundstage, rather than just the few listening positions directly in front of the speakers in the "sweet spot.".
