20 Best Book Shelf Speakers (2023 Update)

These sound awesome connected to my 2 channel Arcam SA20. I tweeted Patrick Norton and he recommended 3 different speakers in my price range and these DB62's were one of them. I've read he has a more expensive pair of Elac's and raves about them, so I chose these per his suggestion. Man, for the price, I don't see how they can be beat. The sound is really great coming out of two bookshelf speakers. I think the porting has a lot to do with it. It has enough bass to sound great while still giving me clear vocals, mid's and highs. It reminds me of listening to a pair or quad setup from the 80's or the adults in my life in the 70's (yeah, I'm old), lol. We didn't need a sub to shake the stucco off the house, just some great lows and these do that. I'll leave the sub to my Onkyo 7.1 surround sound while watching the latest flick! Thanks Patrick for the recommendation should you ever see this.RandallFlagg

A professional type who installs residential units in-wall out of NJ recently commented on how good this speaker is. I ran my entire system through the paces for him. This guy knows good from not so good so I was impressed. Very big box size is difficult to manage – I had to jiffy the lid up in the air of my entertainment center to get it to fit. I had a Klipsch center previous to this and have to say the horn tweeter was horrible. I tossed the unit quite literally in the dumpster. For MOST applications the 6 1/2 speakers are fine. I love the ports! Similar to the bookshelf speakers by elac it's probably 6 omn 87 db sensitivity. I need a more powerful home theater system. I only have like 50 WPC. I think it would sound even better with more power behind it. Much better – For example Jurassic Park. What is the deal with the voice characteristics? It's " something " I can't figure out. With all the options available – it's the best of the best as far as I am concerned. It does very well in a universe of center channel speakers that really do sound terrible. Try a Sony or Pioneer and you will see what I mean.4Kfan

So I’ve been doing a lot of research for the right speakers, I won’t say “budget” because I feel it’s the rich people that are writing reviews and calling things that cost several hundred dollars, “budget” items. I initially wanted Klipsch because I had heard a Center Channel Klipsch somewhere so I was blown away, but I couldn’t find a matching set of 3 speakers, (that’s what everyone recommends, I don’t care if your L&R don’t match with Center). Anyhow these aren’t the loudest but they sound amazing. I did get their Elac Center, however these are quite good for dialogue that you don’t even need a Center. Where I could tell a difference was, while gaming, these are phenomenal. You do have to turn them up a bit. Limited option for stands for these, however I found some on Amazon. Make sure you get the stands that are heavy in weight and have a stand/ plate that’s wide enough.DmnTrd40

I really like these speakers! I’ve gone through and tried out a variety of speakers from the Kef R3’s, Bowers 606 S2, and Martin Logan 15i. I have ultimately settled on these since they provide a very good sound stage, excellent separation of musical instruments in the mix, and they look stellar with the matchin Kef S2 stands! I’m currently powering these with an Arcam SA20 and it does a great job supplying enough power to these speakers. Curious about the Cambridge CXA81, though I think the warmer characteristics of the arcam blend well as this speaker can seem bright out of the box. If you listen to vinyl and love to hear all of the details in the music , these speakers can’t be beat! The R3’s were pleasing, but looked too big on the S2 stands and “melted” the mix together a bit more.danimals

Its pretty much impossible anymore to hear speakers before you buy them, especially against other speakers. Instead I relied heavily on reviews I found online as well as what others have written. These speakers are better than I expected. Full field of sound including a very good bass response which surprised me. I especially like that they are bookshelf size so they don't take over my room. I use them with my Cambridge amp which has 75 watts per channel and drives them easily. I am still old school and as much I like wireless, I have a hard time giving up on what works well.Steve

These were paired with an NAD M10V2 – 100 watts. Listening mostly to Qobuz high-res music. I started my speaker journey with Martin Login Motion 4i's around Christmas and returned them for not enough bass. I didn't expect a lot but just wasn't enough. I traded those for KEF Q150s. They were a big improvement but did not have not enough detail. After reading audiophile reviews on the Sony SSCS5s, I thought I'd try those, and took them back the next day after listening. Not sure why the rave reviews on those. Sounded flat to me. Then I purchased the KEF LS50 Meta's in beautiful blue and gold, The blue was lighter than expected but still very nice. Wish they were a darker slate blue to match the online pictures. The speakers sounded really good at low volume but seemed to get a little muddy at higher volumes. There is a preponderance of midrange and the roll off sound of voices and high notes was just not what I was looking for. There was plenty of detailed bass produced in my home office environment, in fact I had to plug the ports due to placement near the wall. There is also great soundstage. Something I hadn't really experienced before and is really pleasing. Compared to the Q150s, these are much clearer, but maybe not as much depth to the music. If you prefer midrange sound I think you will love the KEFs. I think I'm more of a two-way vee shaped listener so returned the LS50 Metas and bought the JBL L52s instead. Much happier with the JBL sound and musical depth for my setting. The JBLs sound much bigger than they are. Better separation of bass and treble. Cool retro look. Great bass. Will I keep the JBLs? Can't say yet but I like these best out of what I have sampled.AppleBuyer

The Dali Spektor 2 were recommended in store by a very knowledgeable Richer Sounds in store employee. I was able to listen to a couple of different makes and models to enable me to make an informed decision. After choosing the Dali's and hooking them up to my vintage NAD 3020 Amp and Trio KD500 turntable they didn't disappoint. They deliver a spatial sound with great detail on vocals and a very focused bass. I'm still breaking them in but already would recommend these to anyone.Ezzer

So, we moved to a new house that just couldn't accommodate my beloved Tannoy floor standers, or so said my wife. I dug out my old Celestion Ditton 110s which are tiny by comparison but no, still sulky. After much research and contemplation I grudgingly thought these might be an acceptable compromise. Well, I have to say I'm blown away. All my fears about losing the big sound – gone. In fact, they are almost better. I needed to space them over 5 metres apart and felt certain I'd lose detail in the stereo image – nope, they deliver detail and placing in bucketloads. Highs, minds lows – all there with clarity and detail. One thing to note is that at first although rock/pop/jazz is full-on I thought their handling of orchestral music a tiny bit thin compared to my Tannoys but I'm used to it now and don't consider it a fault. I'm old school and grew up thinking you had to have whopping speakers to get this kind of presence. Oh, and they perform seamlessly when used in my 7.1 cinema set-up too. Don't know how DALI do it to be honest.MrNJP

I was needing to downsize from my floorstanding Monitor Audio RS6 as I have moved house and they didn't 'fit'. So to try and find something as dynamic as those was going to be a tall order. Auditioned these alongside the Q Acoustics 3020 and whilst both good I though the DALI had more character. Fearful of the lack of bass from such a small speaker I'd been thinking of adding a subwoofer but I'm not sure needed. Probably 20 hours in to the recommended 100 hours they do continue to impress, so not complaints at this price point. As always 5* service at Richer Leedstimp3www

Consulted Mr. Anil from Hifimart. I initially wanted to buy Elac B5.2s. However with my setup he suggested QA 3020i. I have Denon 250 bt which is very basic entry level Amp. I went with his suggestion and bought the 3020is and I don't regret a bit. Excellent speakers for the price. Hats off to Mr. Anil that he refunded me 2100 as I bought these when the price was 25500. I was not expecting a refund, frankly speaking. Trust is something you earn and Higimart has earned my trust. Not buying anything from anywhere except HIFIMARTssahay1972

Purchased to replace a 27 year old pair of Mission 731 loudspeakers (which themselves were a temporary replacement for my old B&W 686's) these amazing speakers combine the smoothness and control of the Mission's with the bass weight and sonic scale of the B&W's – but with better punch, dynamics and clarity. The cabinets are very deep (but so is the bass!) and they are superbly built – the terminals make connection easy and the walnut finish looks stunning – they look like speakers many times their price. Ordered online with next day delivery – everything handled smoothly and efficiently by Richer Sounds. Never ordered Hi-Fi equipment online before but would happily use them again.IanD41

After much online reviewing, a much admired Danish speaker manufacturer, offering the Dali Spektor 2, and the Q Acoustic 3020i were left in the running. I arranged an in-store A:B comparison at my local Richer Sounds branch. The competitor had an impressive and exciting sound, but the Q Acoustic 3020i sounded far more impressive, offering an almost 3 dimensional sound field. I purchased (online-collect in store), the 3020i model to replace my existing front left & right Q Acoustic 2010i. There was a big improvement in clarity and top end response. Bass extension was superb. They are corner mounted and about 6 inches away from the wall. I placed a small pale beige cushion (colour matching the wall), behind each speaker, to damp the slight corner boom caused by the rear port firing directly onto the wall. This solution worked well for me. The slight bloom perceived to accompany certain voices and instrumental bass notes was much reduced. These may be budget stand mount speakers, but they behave like floor standers. They most certainly are not guilty of the infamous "one note bass" trap. Their physical depth maybe something to take in to account if planning to mount them on a narrow shelf, but it is well worth working through a solution in that respect. I elongated the surface on which they were to be mounted, without any loss in physical stability. I use these speakers in a pure stereo environment, in conjunction with a 75w RMS Hi-Fi amp. I have the capability to switch to a Yamaha Home Theatre Receiver. These speakers then form front left and right, in conjunction with the superb Q Acoustic 3090Ci centre speaker, (together with a sub-bass speaker and rear surrounds). The 3020i is a serious speaker. Ignore it at your peril…Braidwood12

Bought to replace wharfedale 9.1s, also front ported. Tested against equivalent price rear ported speakers with speakers placed 6" from wall as I would have to place them at home. The Elacs were far better with more controlled bass and clearer separation of the sounds.topspin

ELAC Debut B5.2 PROS These speakers are precise at picking out individual instruments and separating them from each other rather than producing an harmonious rounded conglomerate of sound. They handle a very wide range of frequencies with ease and have a good top end as well as a tight bass response. They are very compact, feel well built and exceptionally good value for the money. CONS If anything these speakers can sound a little too clinical (which is not particularly a bad thing if you like your sound that way like me). GENERAL I cannot say anything about the longevity of them as I have not owned them for long but if you are on a budget and want a good pair of speakers I can highly recommend them, especially with the 6 year guarantee included by Richersounds.Richard D

Elac Debut B5.2 speakers ordered via Richer Sounds Oxford. Having allowed them to 'run in' for 48 hours or so, I was very pleasantly surprised by how good these budget speakers sounded – a really well rounded sound with excellent detail and strong bass performance without 'booming' or drowning out the treble and mid-range. Forward facing bass port works well and good for mounting closer to a wall if required. I bought these as a second set of speakers for listening to my hifi in another room, but they're very nearly as good to listen to as the main set of speakers costing several times as much. I would certainly recommend these speakers – excellent build quality and value for money given the superb sound.Marc123

These are great speakers for the money. The AMT Tweeter is something special. They can be a little harsh on the highs. There is a fix available online if you are so inclined to experiment with the internals. BE AWARE THAT CHANGING THE SPEAKER INTERNALS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Just do an internet search for reviews of the speaker and you will see what I am taking about. I was so impressed with the first pair I bought a second pair. Highly recommend. They are a steal at $60.00Paul

Really enjoying these little gems. Let's be honest, no one expects thunderous room filling high fidelity from these speakers, but for the price, in my opinion, there are no passive bookshelf speakers that compare. I've paired them with an Onkyo TX-8160 80W receiver and a Dayton Sub-800 in my 11 foot X 12 foot home office and adjusted the levels and sub to my ears. Been listening to some old and newer vinyl, as well as streaming (via bluetooth etc). At first blush, the B652 AIR's sounded very bright, which is expected with those AMT tweeters. The mids and especially high mids and highs are sharp and well defined. Over 5 decades, 've had every type of speaker imaginable, including the first Heil tweeters, Martin Logans, and traditional boxes. For my modern 2.1 small room needs, these are perfect when combined with the sub of your choiceMitch

It's a good "value" entry level bookshelf speaker. Clean, fairly accurate uncolored highs with decent off axis response. It is an "inexpensive" speaker. Don't expect these to overwhelm you with sonic amazement, they are what they are, a good little inexpensive upgrade to many other off-the-shelf (bookshelf) speakers in its class, and well worth the little increase in price, substantial improvement over the same Dayton configuration speaker with the less expensive tweeter sold by PE. I would definitely recommend these over many at its price point. They pair well with a PE powered sub if used in a 5.1 or 7.2 home theater setup.STEVE

I bought these little bookshelf computer speakers for my new home office setup. First impression is how good they look with their real wood side panels! I opted to remove the covers to reveal the driver units & bass reflex ports. They weigh in at about 2 kilos each, & measure 14.5cm (W) x 24cm (H) x 16cm (D). The speakers are easy to set up. The right speaker is the active one, and has 2 sets of L & R RCA (phono) line-level inputs. The 2 units are connected together using a supplied length of speaker wire. One minor niggle is it would have been nice if this speaker could have been switched to be the right or left one, to aid positioning. In practice, though, this can be achieved by simply reversing the inputs. The right speaker has a rocker power switch at the back, and the mains lead is permanently attached- I would have liked it if it could be unplugged! It also has volume, treble & bass controls on the right panel. It would have been useful to also have a balance control, although this can be adjusted using your computer's sound control panel. The sound is very clear, if a little bass & treble heavy- the frequency response curve seems to be a tad U-shaped. This can be easily tweaked though, using your computer's graphic equaliser control panel (I have RealTek HD Audio Manager). They sound great at low volume, and they can achieve quite a high volume as well (42W RMS total). The instruction manual gives very little information on how to position the speakers for the best sound- but I guess these days, most people don't bother to read the instructions anyway! Overall, I love my new speakers, and they are sounding better now after about a week of running them in. They are good value as well.jimbob036

I like these speakers a lot. Excellent sound for the price. (I think nothing compares with these for anywhere near the price.) However, I did have some issues. These are the second pair; the first pair became completely imbalanced after a week (i.e., full sound in the right speaker, almost no sound in the left speaker). Edifier was of no help, but Best Buy was wonderful! I just had to assume that systems sometimes fail, and since I liked them so much, I decided to do an exchange. Best Buy made this soooo simple (I didn't even have the original box they came in). It's 2022 … why are they still using those annoying spring-loaded wire clips instead of something more useful like, for example, banana plugs.jthepurchaser

Just got these speakers 2 days ago, they just keep getting better as they break in. Took a chance based off all the reviews. They exceeded my expectations for the price. I'm mainly using them for music from my Mac. They are very clean sounding with more detail then I thought they'd have. You can really hear the nuances in various types of recordings. Nice, tight and punchy, no mussy bass and they seem to have a fairly flat response. Plenty of volume for my small studio apartment. I do recommend lifting them up a bit from what ever surface you will place them on , to prevent the low from coupling with the surface. Use them within their means and you won't be disappointed. I absolutely recommend these for the price.Jj5r

I own these in piano black. They are a beautiful work of art. Stunning to look at. I personally like wide open, detail and precision in my music. Im not a neutral kind of person. I like to hear each note on an acoustic guitar. I like cymbals and crisp vocals. Punchy bass and clear synth, piano and crunchy distorted guitars. These deliver. I run a 2.1 system with a 10" Klipsch sub, so bass is no problem. A great U shaped speaker. I've always loved Klipsch so Im definitely partial. Their sound is not for everyone, but for someone that listens to 60's through early 90's rock, metal, disco, techno, folk and funk these will not disappoint.Jsg1469

I have been in A/V for many years and have listened to more speakers over the years than I could count. B&W, Thiel, Martin Logan, Kef etc. Are these the best sounding bookshelf speakers ever? The answer to that is no, best sounding speakers for less than a couple grand? probably! These absolutely beautifully constructed speakers play way above their price.with a presence that can run with the big dogs all day long. Highly efficient, precise and open soundstage,and a incredible amount of bass (yes, you’ll still want a sub) that leave me wondering how Klipsch accomplishes such musicality at this price. They definitely need a good amp / AVR to get the most out of them… I’m partial to Denon, and my DRA-800 ($550) 2 channel amp delivers a perfect pairing with these speakers. Any high quality source (flac, Apple lossless etc.) and these just open up that put a smile on my face every time I listen to them. The numerous reviews online praising them (I did a lot of research) are spot on. I find myself listening to these more than my B&W Nautilus 800’s and that’s really saying something, as they are 3-4 times the price. Everyone’s ears are different but if you’re looking for an amazing speaker that won’t break the bank, I think you’d be hard pressed to find a better speaker. Amazing out of the box, broken in they really are silly good, really! I could not be happier with this purchase as they put a smile on my face every time I listen to them! Klipsch are truly the keepers of sound.NVtechguy

I was a Klipsch guy years ago. Had Kg2s, kg4s, and a couple others. Time went by and I mistakenly bought into the old “ audio snob scene” and went through a lot of speakers in different rooms for different purposes. They were all pretty good but something was not quite there. My new house has a smaller den that I use for listening. All the speakers I tried in there fell short for some reason or another. Paradigm mini monitors. KEF Q300s. Boston VRM 60s. Wharfdale. Advent. They all lacked the the depth of highs and lows like these beauties. I am totally blown away and thrilled with their performance. Hats off.Glenn Sinatra

I'd been looking to upgrade my home theater room for some time. I originally bought a lesser brand of speakers in late 2015. There was nothing inherently wrong with the speakers I bought, but after much research I came to the conclusion that they were not as high end as I'd been led to believe. Fast forward to December of 2020, and my subwoofer decided it was time to blow up. I started looking around at replacing the rest of my 5.1 system with a 7.2 system. I saw these on sale in early Jan, but passed them up initially. I wanted to brand match them with the L/C/R Paradigm that I'd planned on getting. After doing more research, I came to the conclusion that your surrounds don't need to be as expensive as your fronts, nor the same brand, as long as they are a (close) tonal match. After getting some advice that the Paradigms are fairly neutral tonnaly, these Q-150 by KEF were suggested as a good match. Of course by that time, they were no longer on sale. So I waited to see if they'd go on sale again, and they did about 4 weeks ago. I jumped and ended up buying 2 pairs. In the time leading up to my purchase, I'd done more research into these speakers. KEF has a long, very rich history of producing great products. These are modeled after their (much more expensive) LS-50, and use much of the same technology those speakers use. I came across a video interview with one of the big wigs at KEF, where the interviwer was invited into a sound room to do a blind listening test of the Q-150 vs the LS-50 to see if they could tell the difference. Afterwards, the interviewer suggested that for about 30% of the cost, you get 90% of the sound from these vs the LS-50. Stunned silence, and a quick change of subject from the KEF guy. Anyway, after having them for about a month, I'm amazed at the sound clarity, and quality of these speakers. Even at full price, they seem like a steal. Do yourself a favor, and get these. You won't be disappointed.]Fear_Inoculum[

This is the first time in my life that I bought a pair of audiophile speakers. All my old speakers were come with 90' mini HiFi system. I also have Bose Acoustimass 3 (2.1). The Bose was okay in a small or medium room but it was "lack of power" in my living room. Anyway, back to this pair of KEF. It sounds the best with streaming music and CD sources. I don't know the words to describe the difference but they will definitely give you a better class of listening experience. The white finish look great in a distance. However, it looks more like a "wallpaper" warp on MDF than real wood paint. It has linen pattern on the surface. One more thing, I don't know how to remove the plastic cap on the banana plug connector. I just connected them with the old fashion binding posts. Is it worth $300? I believe so. However, one of my friends would rather spend $300 on PS5 steeling wheel set than on speakers when I recommended Q150 to him.ekusa

Purchased this set during the Holidays. First impressions nice looking speaker. They are replacing speakers that are 14 years old so they have work to do. I chose them based on reviews and the looks. The speakers are stand mounted ear level with slight tow in about 6 feet apart. First impressions the sound stage and depth. The speaker creates a wide sound stage with good instument seperation. In room bass response in huge for a small speaker. They are not to bright wich I like as you can always EQ them. I listen in pure direct mode via a Denon receiver. I like them so much I purchased a single unit for my center channel and a Kef subwoofer. The price has since dropped so buy them now! The only negative is you have to buy the grills separately and you need a good 70 watts amp to get the best out of them.Adrian

Was on the fence between these and several other brands around a similar price point, very happy I went with these. Full, rich sounding to my ear, was quite surprised how much detail these brought out.Paul S.

First let’s talk about the looks, after all speakers are something that you put on display. And these are gorgeous. I opted for the walnut and absolutely love them. Now coming to how to sound. Well, in short just fabulous. I am listening to them in my study which doubles as my office in WFH mode. It’s small and most of my listening is near field with just 6 ft between me and the speakers. I was worried whether the 3030i will be too big for the purpose. But I am glad that I went for these. Even in low volumes the presentation is very clear and the bass is tight. In slightly higher volume these speakers are just brilliant. I started discovering nuances in music that I did not know existed before. A very satisfying buy. Hifimart delivery was fast and the price was very competitive.Rudra S.

My first passive bookshelf speakers and blown away by the sound it gives.It produces a relaxed sound with nice bass and laid-back top end ,my preference for long listening sessions. Special thanks to Mr.Anil for making my first purchase experience on Hifimart hassle free a With quick delivery in 3 days with great packaging for safe transit of your gear. You have earned yourself another frequent customer!!!jagan0jns

These are great speakers for the money. The AMT Tweeter is something special. They can be a little harsh on the highs. There is a fix available online if you are so inclined to experiment with the internals. BE AWARE THAT CHANGING THE SPEAKER INTERNALS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY. Just do an internet search for reviews of the speaker and you will see what I am taking about. I was so impressed with the first pair I bought a second pair. Highly recommend. They are a steal at $60.00Paul

Really enjoying these little gems. Let's be honest, no one expects thunderous room filling high fidelity from these speakers, but for the price, in my opinion, there are no passive bookshelf speakers that compare. I've paired them with an Onkyo TX-8160 80W receiver and a Dayton Sub-800 in my 11 foot X 12 foot home office and adjusted the levels and sub to my ears. Been listening to some old and newer vinyl, as well as streaming (via bluetooth etc). At first blush, the B652 AIR's sounded very bright, which is expected with those AMT tweeters. The mids and especially high mids and highs are sharp and well defined. Over 5 decades, 've had every type of speaker imaginable, including the first Heil tweeters, Martin Logans, and traditional boxes. For my modern 2.1 small room needs, these are perfect when combined with the sub of your choiceMitch

It's a good "value" entry level bookshelf speaker. Clean, fairly accurate uncolored highs with decent off axis response. It is an "inexpensive" speaker. Don't expect these to overwhelm you with sonic amazement, they are what they are, a good little inexpensive upgrade to many other off-the-shelf (bookshelf) speakers in its class, and well worth the little increase in price, substantial improvement over the same Dayton configuration speaker with the less expensive tweeter sold by PE. I would definitely recommend these over many at its price point. They pair well with a PE powered sub if used in a 5.1 or 7.2 home theater setup.STEVE

These were a replacement for a pair of ELAC 6.2 bookshelf speakers. Primarily used with a Windows based computer streaming music through an integrated tube hybrid amplifier with an external Schiit Audio DAC and Schiit Audio Equalizer. The amp is supplying 50W continuous. The sound difference between the two speaker systems is remarkable. The presence of the Klipsch is astounding and the transient response remarkable. While the ELAC has a subdued presence and lackluster quality, the Klipsch shine with orchestra playing classical music (I thought the horn loading would be too shrill…not the situation), female voice, and jazz presentations with distinct instrument highlighting. The fit and finish of the speaker is perfect…I liked the idea that the bottom has a cork material secured…no need to paste on buttons of shock material to isolate the speaker. The grill is magnetic…so much easier to remove and replace than the ELAC speaker grill. The connectors on the back are quite substantial–use the BNC/Banana jack connectors for your speaker wire because the cables allowing for BiWire/spade connection make it awkward to secure your speaker wire if you try to thread it through the hole behind the knurled knob and have the spade connection in back of your speaker connection…much more secure using the BNC plug. I based my purchase on the Audiophiliac review and several other reviews on YouTube…this speaker is a definite upgrade from the previous RP-600M original model…as pointed out by the reviewers. I have several speaker systems in other rooms; however, these speakers have really captured my enthusiasm for streaming music listening.Richard

Blair was the salesmen who helped me find these. I could not recommend him and these speakers enough! He seen what I was interested in and ran me through some options, and although he could have sold me other speakers, he knew kept in mind I really liked Klipsch and made me fall in love with these amazing shelf speakers. He hooked me up with a great amp for cheap. I later paired it with a used Equalizer and these speakers bark and sound amazing!Robin

Paired with a Marantz 7012 receiver, just using a 2.1 channel setup ,movies and music mostly. These guys are good ( RP 600M 2) alone they have good go low ( for a bookshelf speaker) with good mids and highs music wise i am wanting for nothing, 2.1 and movies dialog is good without the annoying action scenes overpowering the voices , these will make you want to turn the volume up with music, personality I'm more of a moderate volume guy, all I can say is audition these for yourself and I think you'll be keeping themTobor89

These sound awesome connected to my 2 channel Arcam SA20. I tweeted Patrick Norton and he recommended 3 different speakers in my price range and these DB62's were one of them. I've read he has a more expensive pair of Elac's and raves about them, so I chose these per his suggestion. Man, for the price, I don't see how they can be beat. The sound is really great coming out of two bookshelf speakers. I think the porting has a lot to do with it. It has enough bass to sound great while still giving me clear vocals, mid's and highs. It reminds me of listening to a pair or quad setup from the 80's or the adults in my life in the 70's (yeah, I'm old), lol. We didn't need a sub to shake the stucco off the house, just some great lows and these do that. I'll leave the sub to my Onkyo 7.1 surround sound while watching the latest flick! Thanks Patrick for the recommendation should you ever see this.RandallFlagg

A professional type who installs residential units in-wall out of NJ recently commented on how good this speaker is. I ran my entire system through the paces for him. This guy knows good from not so good so I was impressed. Very big box size is difficult to manage – I had to jiffy the lid up in the air of my entertainment center to get it to fit. I had a Klipsch center previous to this and have to say the horn tweeter was horrible. I tossed the unit quite literally in the dumpster. For MOST applications the 6 1/2 speakers are fine. I love the ports! Similar to the bookshelf speakers by elac it's probably 6 omn 87 db sensitivity. I need a more powerful home theater system. I only have like 50 WPC. I think it would sound even better with more power behind it. Much better – For example Jurassic Park. What is the deal with the voice characteristics? It's " something " I can't figure out. With all the options available – it's the best of the best as far as I am concerned. It does very well in a universe of center channel speakers that really do sound terrible. Try a Sony or Pioneer and you will see what I mean.4Kfan

So I’ve been doing a lot of research for the right speakers, I won’t say “budget” because I feel it’s the rich people that are writing reviews and calling things that cost several hundred dollars, “budget” items. I initially wanted Klipsch because I had heard a Center Channel Klipsch somewhere so I was blown away, but I couldn’t find a matching set of 3 speakers, (that’s what everyone recommends, I don’t care if your L&R don’t match with Center). Anyhow these aren’t the loudest but they sound amazing. I did get their Elac Center, however these are quite good for dialogue that you don’t even need a Center. Where I could tell a difference was, while gaming, these are phenomenal. You do have to turn them up a bit. Limited option for stands for these, however I found some on Amazon. Make sure you get the stands that are heavy in weight and have a stand/ plate that’s wide enough.DmnTrd40

Bought to replace wharfedale 9.1s, also front ported. Tested against equivalent price rear ported speakers with speakers placed 6" from wall as I would have to place them at home. The Elacs were far better with more controlled bass and clearer separation of the sounds.topspin

ELAC Debut B5.2 PROS These speakers are precise at picking out individual instruments and separating them from each other rather than producing an harmonious rounded conglomerate of sound. They handle a very wide range of frequencies with ease and have a good top end as well as a tight bass response. They are very compact, feel well built and exceptionally good value for the money. CONS If anything these speakers can sound a little too clinical (which is not particularly a bad thing if you like your sound that way like me). GENERAL I cannot say anything about the longevity of them as I have not owned them for long but if you are on a budget and want a good pair of speakers I can highly recommend them, especially with the 6 year guarantee included by Richersounds.Richard D

Elac Debut B5.2 speakers ordered via Richer Sounds Oxford. Having allowed them to 'run in' for 48 hours or so, I was very pleasantly surprised by how good these budget speakers sounded – a really well rounded sound with excellent detail and strong bass performance without 'booming' or drowning out the treble and mid-range. Forward facing bass port works well and good for mounting closer to a wall if required. I bought these as a second set of speakers for listening to my hifi in another room, but they're very nearly as good to listen to as the main set of speakers costing several times as much. I would certainly recommend these speakers – excellent build quality and value for money given the superb sound.Marc123

Remodeled the bedroom turning it into a bedroom/den. Purchased a Klipsch Sound Bar 40 with wireless subwoofer for the bedroom and had an old Klipsch HD Theater 300 system I installed in the living room that I have had a great experience with. I snagged up a Harmon Kardon 1610S reciever for the new space and wanted a little more sound for my front speakers and center channel. Got with the folks with Klipsch and they packaged me out with a set of R-41M to replace my old front speakers and an R-34C center channel to replace the center channel. I couldn't be happier. Have had a wonderful experience with tech support, they were very informative and patient working with me on optimizing the settings to get them paired into my system and the sound quality leaves nothing to be desired. Will most likely upgrade my old subwoofer for a little more punch and then I should be good to go. The sound quality is phenomenal, the sounds envelope the room and are so crisp and clear. Highly recommended!!!Jeremy660

Finally upgraded my surround system to Atmos and these speakers were the final pieces of the puzzle. I up-fires these towards the ceiling and it changed everything. Now with movies with an Atmos track you can hear the environmental effects. Raining in a forest? You can hear the rai falling from above. Passing aircraft approach from behind, fly over your head and then appear on screen to exit stage right. These speakers reproduce those overhead sounds flawlessly. Whether its high frequency sounds or deep bass for impacts, the speakers repoduce these sounds flawlessly when activated. These are perfect for smaller rooms because of their size and works well with simple Atmos setups (I’m only running a 5.1.2 Setup) But I dont doubt these speakers could handle a larger room with a more complex setup. These speakers can really perform. Highly recommended.thecovesf

Such a great addition to my system. Has great sound quality. Sadly, just not exactly what I am looking for from my system. That's not to say anything negative about the actual quality of this speaker. That is a personal observation and buyer-specific to my choice. Simply a preference on my part. I could use them and still have a first quality experience and never miss a beat. It most definitely is a great speaker. The price was on point at a 50% sale. I wasn't finished paying for my previous floor speakers when these went on sale. Klipsch sale speakers have a reputation and sometimes are hard to get when on sale. They do sell out fast. So I went ahead and grabbed them while I could. It does what it's supposed to do. It's attractive and blends well with my existing system. Has the quality one would expect from Klipsch. For the short time, I have had them I'm going to upgrade to the RP-500SA. Only because I want that little extra oomph from the slightly larger speaker. If you are looking for Atmos speakers this could serve your system very well. I am just an average Joe. Not by any stretch a tech whiz. Kinda like the guy next door type. I do know enough to tell what might be missing in the sound I'm after. I just know these speakers are giving me exactly what I want from my system. For too many years I had to take the lower quality systems simply because I couldn't afford anything better. Now, I started watching the sales offerings. I know what this system costs when they aren't on sale. I kept an eye out for the "open Box" offers and over the course of a few months was able to assemble just what I want. Don't be deterred by the open box offers. Best Buy stands 100% behind their open box. If you find yourself unhappy with your choice they will gladly accept it back. You buy a box that hasn't been opened and you will remove it from the carton anyway when you get it home. So don't let a box determine if you have a good system or not. The box has no sound quality at all. The item inside is first-rate and comes with the same manufacturers' warranty. Imperfections however slight are clearly stated. Rarely any obvious difference in the quality. I do buy an open box item when I can. For me, being on a budget, it translates into savings. That said when you can save $50 – $100 or sometimes more on one speaker that savings can put you into another speaker you may not be ordinarily able to afford on the same budget. I hope this helps those of you like me. They are budget confined yet want something a little better than what they previously had. As for recommending this set of Klipsch Atmos speakers, I give them 100% thumbs up. I don't think you can go wrong with them.Pompeyo

To anyone that’s looking to create your turntable setup, I highly recommend these speakers. They’re small yet pretty loud and the quality is great as well. The best thing is that since a vinyl player like the Audiotechnica LP60 has a built in pre amp, and these speakers have a built in amp, then you don’t have to spend money on anything else for your setup! Mine looks simple yet works great! And of course you can play music via Bluetooth with your phone, through your computer and also plug them to your TV. Just spectacular!GiuseppeM

I have a number of far more expensive speakers and some very nice amplification. These speakers were purchased for a limited use situation, but I still wanted good quality. Bottom line: For me, they work, especially on Tidal with an MQA DAC, like Dragonfly Red (what I'm using). They make music enjoyable. They are not as "fun" as the RP-600Ms but they share the same resonant quality in the center image when placed well; they are not "bright" either, as Klipsch speakers can be. Personally, I find the top-end slightly rolled off, and the midrange mellow. The bass is actually fairly prominent, maybe a bit lacking in firmness (some say the bass is great, some say it is nonexistent–showing, once again, that setup matters). I'm enjoying mine in a nearfield setup, 4 feet apart with tweeters at ear level, toed in at about 30 degrees, only about 4 inches from the wall (I found that moving them further away didn't make any difference). The imaging and separation are both very good. The clarity is not stellar, but it is just fine. I find that acoustic and jazz really shine: crisp articulation in all the instruments with warm bass and nicely forward vocals. Rock, Hip Hop, and Classical are not as satisfying, but still very good. Big surprise: Post Malone's Circles sounds pretty good at loud volume. Lesser surprise: Mahler sounds good, too. I'm streaming Tidal and Amazon HD on two PCs: Dragonfly Red on a Surface Pro 7 and the built-in USB DAC on an LG Gram 17. Both sound good. All things being equal, I prefer the Tidal with Dragonfly Red, but some Amazon HD tracks are digitized from better sources than their Tidal counterparts (and vice versa), and this trumps any technical issues. YouTube music sounds good, too (these speakers are good with lesser quality audio), These are not speakers to analyze in-depth, they're just fun, and they make music sound nice. Critical listening sessions just emphasize the fact that these are small speakers with the limitations of their price. But if you just enjoy the music, I think you will be pleased and also occasionally surprised to hear something interesting in the music that was unexpected, maybe a slightly different emphasis on voicings you had not concentrated on in past hearings. These little speakers can do that. Overall: A very good value, a good quality active speaker at a reasonable price (especially on sale, and even more so when refurbished on sale) that even an audiophile can enjoy when the goal is keep the wallet safe.BestBuyer

Love klipsch speakers for years and the quality of these are perfect but the output is disappointing. I could not get my premium LG TV to make these sound any better. There is internal throttling like Bose use to control their products. Bluetooth audio is very different. It isn't controlled by the internal board and will almost allow you to blow a woofer it seems. Ultimately it can work out for you but requires a subwoofer even with the larger footprint of a woofer housing.Mike342

Dali Oberon 5 vs Q Acoustics 3030i vs Q Acoustics 3050i First off a bit of back story. I have had the Q acoustics 3030i for around 2 years now (plus the centre channel 3090ci), which I STILL think are excellent value for money @ approx £250/pair. They have good image, good clarity, reasonable dynamics though they run out of puff when driven hard and remarkably punchy bass for a small standmount speaker. However, I wanted more. Having heard friends tower speakers before, I knew the sheer presence, scale and weight they offered cannot be matched by standmount speakers. So, having been pleased with the 3030is, I tried out the 3050is @ approx £500/pair. This was really quite a disappointing move as it turns out; yes they have more weight and scale and improved dynamics but the bottom end is foggy and bloated, and if i'm being perfectly honest the top end/ vocals sounded noticably muffled, almost as if the speaker/singer were reading a large newspaper at the time of recording. I couldnt quite believe my ears and thought this must be a defect, so I ordered another pair – but alas, the same traits were true once again. Things improved when pulling these out a fair way from the rear wall – probably around 60cm – but not to the point of being "good enough", nor was that aesthetically acceptable in my listening room. After much more research, here enter the Dali Oberon 5's @ approx £750/pair. Now then, at first glance you'd not think much of them – small and stylish, an unassuming guest would assume they were built for form over function. But fear not dear listener, the Dali's are a remarkable set of speakers. Lets start with highs & vocals; INCREDIBLE clarity which FAR surpasses even the the Q acoustics 3030is. Very impressive. Rather forward, but not harsh. Very much in balance. Moving onto mids, there is a little more weight here than in the 3030is but not as much as the 3050is. What you'd expect for a speaker of this size. Again very much in balance. Now onto bass; they certainly go down to around 40hz, though they felt less punchy even than the 3030is. However I have a feeling this was due to the 3030is weaker midrange by comparison, thus making them feel very strong down low. The Dalis bottom end is very smooth, and very detailed, never blooming or otherwise getting out of check. Once again, very much in balance. In summary of the frequency range, you guessed it: – Balanced – Articulate – Precise Other audiophile notes: Imaging; Good. Better than the 3050is, and almost as good as the 3030is (with toe in). Best results were found following manufacturer recommendations of no toe in. Dynamics; Very good. Not quite as good as the 3050is, but close. Totally worth the trade off for the sound quality. Clarity and balance does not decline when pushed hard. Soundstage; Very broad, reasonably high. Offers the most forgiveness for listening position out of the 3 speakers. Scale; Good. Dead in the middle between the 3030is and the 3050is. It feels like it is "almost" what I was looking for! I suppose what you would expect from a large bookshelf/small tower speaker. Conclusion Very happy with these speakers for all of the reasons listed above. Perhaps more importantly however, what I don't like about them is: – I feel that they have "almost" enough scale/weight (which perhaps the larger Dali Oberon 7s would handle better). I would love a bit more, but I am not willing to sacrifice the clarity and balance that these offer, nor am I willing to accomodate the Oberon 7s with their recommended distance to rear wall. – They could be a little taller (or come with a small stand). As I mentioned it is a forgiving soundstage, but there is no denying they sound best with the tweeter at ear level. The difference is small, so not something you should be worried about, and even if you are – buy or build a small stand. – I feel that they could go lower. It is likely that this will improve when they are fully run in, but I do feel that for something 70% larger (by cubic volume) than the 3030is, that they should be able to dig a little deeper. Not a problem for me because I use a subwoofer anyway. MISCELLANEOUS INFO Listening room approx 3.5x5m, listening across the narrow side. Amplifier is a Denon AVC-X3700H (tested with and without audyssey XT32). Tested with budget and midrange speaker cable. Usage approx 70% movies and 30% music. Placement approx 22cm from rear wall. Also tested with the Dali Oberon Vokal centre speaker; all of the same observations apply versus the Q acoustics 3090ci centre speaker.ScottTheAVGuy

I purchased these speakers 2 weeks ago, along with the Rotel A11 Tribute amplifier from Richer Sounds in Holborn. I didn't set out to purchase new speakers at first (I just wanted to replace my amp), but after spending some time playing some of my own vinyl selections in the sound room at 'RS' with (the very patient/most helpful) chap who helped me to make my decision by listening to what I was trying to achieve (sound-wise) without being at all pushy. The soundscape witnessed from the Dali's was a game changer. The overall sound performance is clear and bright, but the bass is quick, punchy and easily deep enough for a medium sized living room. Both the A11 and speakers have 'warmed' noticeably over the last week, which was a nice bonus. Having bored everyone senseless about not being able to improve on the warmth of my 40 year old JVC amp and Mission speakers, I rigged it all back up yesterday and, yes, it does still sound warm, but the definition and clarity of the Dali's (using both old and new amps) really made my mind up – the Dali's are staying put! I have been playing a lot of Calexico (good range of high and low peaks/varied instrumentation) alongside some older reggae albums ('Two Sevens Clash' by Culture sounds really great) and I am very pleased with the sound in the room. These are really nice speakers and great value for money.They look pretty nice, too!Stanno67

I finally had to ditch my battered, old, floor-standing speakers from the 70s (or was it 80s). I've Sonos in other rooms but it just couldn't match my old speakers in the main room. The Dali Ob 5s aren't great big, clomping things that dominate the landscape yet they look great in a modern setting. And the sound quality is excellent. In store I tried them out on a track from Gregory Porter (frankly not impressed but not sure what I was expecting) but then I tested with Hair of the dog (Nazareth), La Donna il mobile (Giuseppe Verdi) and Angie (Rolling Stones). Now at home they continue to impress. Why not 5 stars? Well, come on, they are a tad pricy. Nevertheless, I'm glad I did it. Now to dust off those LPsMickey Module

I wanted these speakers to be better than the speakers for which I previously owned for several years. The set up was easy enough. After getting them hooked up, the sound wasn't quite what I expected. There was a hiss and a boxy muffled sound to the A2+ Speakers. I also bought the S8 Subwoofer which also has been a lacking experience. It seems you don't get much bass out of the S8 Subwoofer when connected to A2+ Speakers unless you turn the speaker volume way up. I called audioengine support which they were excellent and quick to respond to the issues I was having with the speakers and subwoofer. They shipped new speakers to me and I sent the first pair back. The second set of were a little better but sill had problems with the bass on the S8 Subwoofer while connected to A2+ Speakers. I tried everything to get more bass out of the subwoofer while connected the speakers. I don't want the speakers set to a high volume all the time to get bass out of the subwoofer. Also, the Bluetooth experience wasn't that great either. When connecting my iphone or ipad to the speakers, the music was very flat and no way to adjust treble or bass. Unfortunately, I had to hook up my old speakers and subwoofer from another manufacturer. The audioengine speakers and subwoofer have been boxed up and are currently sitting in a corner. That's my experience.Fred T.

I read that new speakers take a few months to break in so I waited until I owned these for a while before writing this review. I've had these for almost a year. Executive summary: I upgraded to these AudioEngine A2+ speakers from the $20 Amazon Basics speakers I'd been using since I got my desktop PC. These are so much better. These sound as good or better than any speakers I've ever owned, even ones that are much more expensive. They are worth every penny. I have zero regrets and would recommend them to anybody. I am not an audio expert and I have not done exhaustive comparisons between these and a lot of other kinds of speakers. Details: My $20 speakers were OK but after 6 months of pandemic working-at-home I was definitely ready for a sound improvement. I read a bunch of reviews of different computer speakers. There were a lot of speakers around the $100-150 price point, but I decided to splurge on these at over $250 because the reviews were good and I figured that you get what you pay for. I have no idea whether these are better than any of the ones I didn't buy. My first take upon unboxing was that these folks care about what they're selling. The packaging was extremely well done. Each speaker came in its own individual cloth bag, and the rest of the box was very well put together. Obviously this has nothing to do with the sound quality, but when people pay so much attention to what's on the outside, chances are pretty good that they care a lot about the insides too. The physical size of these is perfect for my limited desktop. I had considered getting the larger A5 instead and after seeing these, I'm glad I didn't, they would have been much too bulky for my particular setup. The wiring setup is very easy. All inputs plug in to the left speaker and the right speaker is just a slave that connects to the right via speaker wire. The left speaker also contains all of the electronics like the Bluetooth, USB DAC, and amplifier. So it tends to run a bit warmer than the right speaker but not overly hot. They give you every cable you'll need for all the different inputs. I turned them on and started listening. My music source is Amazon Music HD. They immediately sounded fantastic, but after making this investment I decided to do a bit of research and figure out how to optimize them for the best listening. First I got equalizer software for my PC. I use the APO equalizer, with the Peace GUI. This is an amazing piece of software for the price ($0), and it lets you customize just about every aspect of your sound. Everybody has different preferences, and ears with different ages, and varying sensitivities at different frequencies, and Peace/APO lets you tweak the equalization so you can get it sounding just right for you. It's a huge improvement over the flat response that a computer gives you by default, and far more capable than the equalizer that came with my sound card. Next I tilted the speakers upwards so that they point directly at my head from where they're sitting on my desk. This made a huge difference in the mid-to-high frequencies. I ended up buying the AudioEngine DS1 speaker stands. They're custom fitted to the A2+ speakers and even though their angle is not adjustable, it's perfect for my specific layout. This brings up the point that a PC sound system is usually used by just one person, so you can position the speakers so that your head is in the perfect "sweet spot" of the sound field. Of course that is possible with any PC speakers. These speakers have a bunch of different inputs, all of which can operate simultaneously. From my desktop PC I connect them to the on-board sound card via the provided 3.5mm cable. From my laptop I connect via a dedicated USB DAC that I bought because otherwise my laptop just wasn't able to produce anything like the great sound I was getting from my desktop. I knew before I bought them that they had multiple inputs but that turned out to be an unexpectedly nice feature because I can switch seamlessly between audio from both computers, and even hear sound effects from both systems at the same time when I need to. I am only using the analog inputs. I did not try the built-in Bluetooth. I did try the built-in USB DAC, and I was unable to get it to sound as good as either of my other sources. Overall the sound from these is superb – the highs are crystal clear with zero tinniness and I can't think about any aspect of the sound that I'm unhappy with. One comment I see in a lot of the A2 reviews is that people think the bass is lacking. It's true that these don't thump you out of your seat like a dedicated subwoofer would, or even speakers with bigger drivers. But the bass they deliver is super clear. I can hear every nuance of a jazz bassline, and low drum beats with no problem at all. I personally have no issue with the bass on these, but if that ever changes they also have RCA outputs that can be used to drive a dedicated subwoofer if I feel like adding one some day.Steven

While I bought these to be computer speakers, I quickly realized that these go far beyond desktop speakers. To really do these justice, you need to be at least six feet away to allow these speakers to breath. Having said that, here are my thoughts on these innovative and versatile audiophile speakers: Input In – These speakers really do act as their own stereo system allowing for multiple types of inputs and outputs. On the input side, I am doing two things: First, I connected a Volumio Music Streamer with ESS Sabre 9038 Dac into the analog connection. So while the AudioEngine includes a DAC this one is much superior and really helps these speakers shine when you are feeding them high res files from Qobuz and or Tidal. Secondly, I am using them as my TV speakers where I can Bluetooth from my Samsung TV directly to these speakers. The pairing is simple, the connection is excellent and everytime I turn on the TV, it asks if I want to use the AudioEngines and of course I do. Extremely easy to switch back and forth from the streamer to the TV. Their is no source to deal with. Whatever you play, TV or Music, the AudioEngines just play. Outputs: Here is the fun part. There are line out subwoofer connections. So the AudioEngine sends a signal to a subwoofer. AudioEngine makes a little bub, but I chose the Cambridge Minx 2.1 which also allows line in from external. And my goodness, here we go, as this is a complete stereo system with solid bass and excellent mids and highs that will fill up small, medium, and dare I suggest even larger rooms. My room size is 10 x 30 and this set up gets loud quickly with AudioEngines very loud at around 75%. Conclusion – I consider myself somewhat of an audiophile (whatever that is) and I have a very sophisticated system where I typically listen to hi res music. I never dabbled in PC audio until Covid had me strapped into my office at home. So I got involved with the AudioEngines on a whim and boy I could not be happier. In addition to the above the detail, imaging and stereo separation in these speakers is fantastic. Audio quality is just outstanding. You do need to break them in a bit and the manual suggests 40 – 50 hours before you critically listen. But once I added the Volumio Dac, plus the sub I was simply astounded by the quality of this set up.Backenstoe

I bought these little bookshelf computer speakers for my new home office setup. First impression is how good they look with their real wood side panels! I opted to remove the covers to reveal the driver units & bass reflex ports. They weigh in at about 2 kilos each, & measure 14.5cm (W) x 24cm (H) x 16cm (D). The speakers are easy to set up. The right speaker is the active one, and has 2 sets of L & R RCA (phono) line-level inputs. The 2 units are connected together using a supplied length of speaker wire. One minor niggle is it would have been nice if this speaker could have been switched to be the right or left one, to aid positioning. In practice, though, this can be achieved by simply reversing the inputs. The right speaker has a rocker power switch at the back, and the mains lead is permanently attached- I would have liked it if it could be unplugged! It also has volume, treble & bass controls on the right panel. It would have been useful to also have a balance control, although this can be adjusted using your computer's sound control panel. The sound is very clear, if a little bass & treble heavy- the frequency response curve seems to be a tad U-shaped. This can be easily tweaked though, using your computer's graphic equaliser control panel (I have RealTek HD Audio Manager). They sound great at low volume, and they can achieve quite a high volume as well (42W RMS total). The instruction manual gives very little information on how to position the speakers for the best sound- but I guess these days, most people don't bother to read the instructions anyway! Overall, I love my new speakers, and they are sounding better now after about a week of running them in. They are good value as well.jimbob036

I like these speakers a lot. Excellent sound for the price. (I think nothing compares with these for anywhere near the price.) However, I did have some issues. These are the second pair; the first pair became completely imbalanced after a week (i.e., full sound in the right speaker, almost no sound in the left speaker). Edifier was of no help, but Best Buy was wonderful! I just had to assume that systems sometimes fail, and since I liked them so much, I decided to do an exchange. Best Buy made this soooo simple (I didn't even have the original box they came in). It's 2022 … why are they still using those annoying spring-loaded wire clips instead of something more useful like, for example, banana plugs.jthepurchaser

Just got these speakers 2 days ago, they just keep getting better as they break in. Took a chance based off all the reviews. They exceeded my expectations for the price. I'm mainly using them for music from my Mac. They are very clean sounding with more detail then I thought they'd have. You can really hear the nuances in various types of recordings. Nice, tight and punchy, no mussy bass and they seem to have a fairly flat response. Plenty of volume for my small studio apartment. I do recommend lifting them up a bit from what ever surface you will place them on , to prevent the low from coupling with the surface. Use them within their means and you won't be disappointed. I absolutely recommend these for the price.Jj5r

I bought these little bookshelf computer speakers for my new home office setup. First impression is how good they look with their real wood side panels! I opted to remove the covers to reveal the driver units & bass reflex ports. They weigh in at about 2 kilos each, & measure 14.5cm (W) x 24cm (H) x 16cm (D). The speakers are easy to set up. The right speaker is the active one, and has 2 sets of L & R RCA (phono) line-level inputs. The 2 units are connected together using a supplied length of speaker wire. One minor niggle is it would have been nice if this speaker could have been switched to be the right or left one, to aid positioning. In practice, though, this can be achieved by simply reversing the inputs. The right speaker has a rocker power switch at the back, and the mains lead is permanently attached- I would have liked it if it could be unplugged! It also has volume, treble & bass controls on the right panel. It would have been useful to also have a balance control, although this can be adjusted using your computer's sound control panel. The sound is very clear, if a little bass & treble heavy- the frequency response curve seems to be a tad U-shaped. This can be easily tweaked though, using your computer's graphic equaliser control panel (I have RealTek HD Audio Manager). They sound great at low volume, and they can achieve quite a high volume as well (42W RMS total). The instruction manual gives very little information on how to position the speakers for the best sound- but I guess these days, most people don't bother to read the instructions anyway! Overall, I love my new speakers, and they are sounding better now after about a week of running them in. They are good value as well.jimbob036

I like these speakers a lot. Excellent sound for the price. (I think nothing compares with these for anywhere near the price.) However, I did have some issues. These are the second pair; the first pair became completely imbalanced after a week (i.e., full sound in the right speaker, almost no sound in the left speaker). Edifier was of no help, but Best Buy was wonderful! I just had to assume that systems sometimes fail, and since I liked them so much, I decided to do an exchange. Best Buy made this soooo simple (I didn't even have the original box they came in). It's 2022 … why are they still using those annoying spring-loaded wire clips instead of something more useful like, for example, banana plugs.jthepurchaser

Just got these speakers 2 days ago, they just keep getting better as they break in. Took a chance based off all the reviews. They exceeded my expectations for the price. I'm mainly using them for music from my Mac. They are very clean sounding with more detail then I thought they'd have. You can really hear the nuances in various types of recordings. Nice, tight and punchy, no mussy bass and they seem to have a fairly flat response. Plenty of volume for my small studio apartment. I do recommend lifting them up a bit from what ever surface you will place them on , to prevent the low from coupling with the surface. Use them within their means and you won't be disappointed. I absolutely recommend these for the price.Jj5r