Introduction to Bookshelf Speaker Reviews

“Bookshelf” is a colloquial phrase used to describe small speakers as might befit placement on a bookshelf, though in any high fidelity implementation they will be placed on dedicated stands. While some may be designed as mid/high frequency models, often called “satellites”, which require a separate sub-woofer, most bookshelf speakers fall into the full-range category. While there are many excellent examples of bookshelf speakers which produce satisfying bass, most benefit from the accompaniment of a subwoofer.

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Bookshelf Speakers

JBL L100 Classic Speakers Review

Glenn Young

The JBL L100 Classic speakers are the 21st-century versions of the famous JBL L100 Studio Monitor speakers of years ago. But unlike the previous models, these new speakers benefit from all the technological improvements of the previous decades.

Bookshelf Speakers

Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Powered Speaker Review

Jim Milton

Vanatoo engineers Gary Gesellchen and Rick Kernen have recently updated their award-winning desktop speakers with a new powered model, the Transparent One Encore. It aims to be an affordable, high quality audiophile system that meets the needs of music enthusiasts with portability, a small footprint, big sound, and deep bass; combined with the ability to stream music from a computer or phone. Six years after the original Transparent Ones, the powered Vanatoo Transparent One Encore improves upon its predecessor in almost every way.

Bookshelf Speakers

NAD/PSB Desktop 2-Channel System Review

Peter Lo Raso

For the newly initiated audiophile or an interested party looking to join the cult, this modest 2-channel desktop system courtesy of NAD and PSB serves as an excellent starting platform. It offers a balanced feature set with 21st-century bells and whistles, outstanding sound quality, and an approachable asking price.

Bookshelf Speakers

Klipsch RP-600M Loudspeaker Review

Glenn Young

The Klipsch RP-600M loudspeakers are part of the Reference Premiere series. Although they have only a 6.5” diameter woofer, they provide acceptable bass volume and extension. The real star of this speaker, though, is the Tractrix horn tweeter. It provides horn articulation and detail without the traditional horn sound.

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Samson MEDIAONE M50 Powered Monitor Speakers Review

Francisco Licon

A compact and neatly designed package, the Samson MEDIAONE M50 is a powered monitor speaker system that offers very good sound at a bargain price. The Samson MEDIAONE M50 is easy to use and compact enough to fit in most spaces. They were designed to be used as monitor speakers in a computer, or bookshelf workspace. A headphone jack is provided on the front panel of the control speaker. When the headphones are engaged the speakers will automatically shut off. The available sub-woofer output feature on the Samson MEDIAONE M50 allows the owner to add additional bass via a powered sub-woofer to the system.

Bookshelf Speakers