December 2023
Floorstanding Speakers: MetaRanking
This page highlights the aggregate summary of floorstanding speakers rankings posted by key online experts, as of December 2023.
Summary
On 4 Dec 2023, ReviewFinder team examined a total of 89 speakers endorsements from 10 reputable publishers.
61 speakers were endorsed in total, only 18 made it into this month's ranking. (ReviewFinder requires a minimum of 2 endorsements to be included)
As of 4 Dec 2023, Sony SSCS3 takes the cake as the most critically-acclaimed speakers with 6 expert endorsements.
Brand breakdown
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Polk Audio: 6 speakers
(#1 is Polk Audio T50)
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Klipsch: 5 speakers
(#1 is Klipsch RP-8000F)
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SVS: 4 speakers
(#1 is SVS Prime Pinnacle)
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Elac: 4 speakers
(#1 is Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2)
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Cerwin-Vega: 3 speakers
(#1 is Cerwin-Vega SL-12)
Price breakdown
At a glance - December Ranking
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Old Time Music
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BestReviews
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Popular Mechanics
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Music Critic
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Gadget Review
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What Hi-Fi
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The Sound Junky
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KBonet
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The Master Switch
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ZD Net
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Sony SSCS3
The Sony SSCS3 floor-standing speakers offer decent sound quality, strong imaging, and respectable bass for a small tower speaker, making them a great budget-friendly option for music and movie enthusiasts.
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Dayton Audio T652
The Dayton Audio T652 tower speakers are a budget-friendly and versatile option for those looking for clear and dynamic audio reproduction with a sleek and modern design.
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SVS Prime Pinnacle
The SVS Prime Pinnacle speakers are versatile, well-balanced, and powerful, making them a great choice for audiophiles who demand high-quality sound in any setting.
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Klipsch RP-8000F
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SVS Ultra Tower
The SVS Ultra Tower speakers offer exceptional sound quality, sleek design, and compatibility with various audio systems, making them a top choice for audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
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Q Acoustics 5040
The Q Acoustics 5040 speakers receive high praise for their exceptional sound quality, compact size, and versatile compatibility, making them a recommended choice for those seeking powerful home theater sound in a compact package.
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Polk Audio T50
The Polk Audio T50 floor-standing tower speakers offer high-quality sound, a sleek design, and versatile connectivity options, making them a great choice for small to medium-sized spaces.
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Q Acoustics 3050i
The Q Acoustics 3050i speakers offer a well-balanced sound with a punchy bass, midrange presence, and high-quality materials, making them suitable for a variety of settings and compatible with a range of amplifiers.
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Pioneer SP-FS52
The Pioneer SP-FS52 floor-standing speakers are a compact and affordable option with a three-way design, providing clear and sharp sounds across mid-range and trebles, with excellent bass and minimal distortion, making them suitable for use in a variety of settings.
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Fluance Signature Hi-Fi
The Fluance Signature Hi-Fi speakers are highly praised for their well-balanced sound quality, powerful bass performance, and clear high frequencies, making them ideal for use in a home theater system or for 2-channel stereo listening.
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Onkyo SKF-4800
The Onkyo SKF-4800 2-Way Floor-standing Speakers offer high-quality sound, a sleek design, and compatibility with various amplifiers and receivers, making them a versatile and reliable option for any home theater setup.
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Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2
The Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 speakers are highly praised for their balanced sound, sleek design, and compatibility with a variety of amplifiers and receivers.
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Triangle Borea BR08
The Triangle Borea BR08 speakers are highly praised for their sound quality, sleek design, and versatile power handling capability, making them ideal for audiophiles who prioritize high-quality audio playback and integration into a home theater system.
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Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2
The Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 Anniversary Edition speakers offer exceptional sound quality and modern design, making them a top-of-the-line option for audiophiles.
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MartinLogan Motion 40
The MartinLogan Motion 40 speakers offer clear, dynamic, and precise sound with minimal distortion, making them ideal for audiophiles and home theater setups.
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Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II
The Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II speakers are highly praised for their powerful and immersive sound quality, making them ideal for use in home theaters, music studios, and large living spaces.
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Wharfedale Diamond 12.3
The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 speakers offer balanced and versatile sound quality, a sleek design, and are suitable for medium to large-sized rooms, making them a solid choice for music listening, home theater, and gaming.
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KLH Kendall
The KLH Kendall speakers are a well-balanced 3-way passive bass reflex floor-standing speaker that delivers accurate and balanced sound in small to medium-sized listening rooms, with a frequency range of 25-23k Hz, sensitivity of 96 dB, and power handling capability of up to 250 watts, making them suitable for diverse musical environments and highly compatible with a wide range of amplifiers and receivers.
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We ranked Sony SSCS3 #1 in December 2023 because:
- 6 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
BestReviews
Wide Soundstage
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This 3-way, 4-driver speaker setup is designed to produce an expanded soundstage.
Tapered faceplate edges minimize sound diffraction.
Offers 145 watts of power.
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Slightly skewed towards the lows and highs.
Sold separately.
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Popular Mechanics
Best Value
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Great stereo imaging and dynamics
Clear and relatively smooth sound signature
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Sound loses detail in extremely loud or bassy music
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Gadget Review
Best for Crisp-Clear Sound
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Up to 50 kHz is the highest frequency on this list
3cm soft dome tweeter to support high-frequency tones
145 wattage to play loud music
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Not confident at low frequency tones
Feet aren’t cushioned, so can scratch floors
Not suitable for small rooms
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KBonet
Cheapest Option
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Value for money
High clarity at the top frequency
Intelligent shape for reducing distortion
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Weak bass
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The Master Switch
Best Budget Floorstanding Speakers
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Clean and clear sound at a hugely attractive price.
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The treble can be a little harsh when watching movies.
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ZD Net
Best floor standing speaker for audiophiles
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Affordable
Excellent quality
Bold sound
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Mediocre bass
Limited volume
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We ranked Dayton Audio T652 #2 in December 2023 because:
- 5 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
BestReviews
Best Bang for the Buck
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Tall and slim speakers provide ample sound without taking up a lot of space.
Excellent highs and midrange with punchy bass.
Equipped with dual 6-1/2" woofers and 5/8" tweeters.
Each speaker is 90 watts with an impedance of 6 ohms for a loud sound with good clarity.
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The sound gets harsh at very high volumes.
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Music Critic
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2-way class + dual bass woofers.
Incredibly present bass.
Bass reflex port.
Affordably priced.
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Gadget Review
Best for Small Space
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Features polycarbonate dome tweeter
Frequency range between 45 Hz and 20 kHz
Lightweight for both speakers
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Second shortest speaker on this list
No feet to protect flooring
Frequency range isn’t as diverse as others on this list
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KBonet
Best for Easy Installation
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Unbelievably budget-friendly
Surround sounds
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Basic Bass
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The Master Switch
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Good for those on a budget
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Distortion at high volumes, and there are annoying spring clips on the rear.
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Methodology: combine opinions of key experts
Identify Experts
We identify key publishers and experts that consistently review and recommend floorstanding speakers.
Capture Rankings
For each publisher we find a currently recommended "top 10" list of floorstanding speakers, it must be updated in the last 9 months.
Aggregate Rankings
We put all those lists together and aggregate them. The more frequently a product is recommended, the higher it is in our ranking
Experts chosen for December 2023 ranking
Old Time Music
BestReviews
Popular Mechanics
Music Critic
Gadget Review
What Hi-Fi
The Sound Junky
KBonet
The Master Switch
ZD Net
We ranked SVS Prime Pinnacle #3 in December 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked SVS Prime Pinnacle as #1.
Old Time Music
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Great build and some innovative design features.
An impressive sound.
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Front grilles are not magnetic.
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The Master Switch
Best Overall Floorstanding Speakers
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Genuinely brilliant sound
terrific design
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You’ll need a good amp to get the best out of them.
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We ranked Klipsch RP-8000F #4 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked Klipsch RP-8000F as #1.
Old Time Music
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Great sound and impressive design.
Some innovative built-in features
Very competitive price.
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Quite big and heavy.
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KBonet
Best Sound Quality
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Fantastic sound
Clever designing
Extremely competitively priced
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Large in size
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We ranked SVS Ultra Tower #5 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
- Out of those, 2 experts ranked SVS Ultra Tower as #1.
The Sound Junky
Best Overall
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The sound produced by these speakers is not just great. It is simply mind-blowing.
Features three-way speakers that perform perfectly when it comes to the bass. It delivers just as well regarding the midrange and higher frequencies.
Though not the most affordable tower speakers, they compete with models at nearly twice their cost.
The SVS speakers create a soundstage with a unique combination of expansiveness and precision.
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These speakers are costly, possibly exceeding the budget for some customers.
While some find the shape of these speakers exciting and different, others find it odd and inconvenient.
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ZD Net
Best floor-standing speaker overall
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Incredible bass
Excellent clarity
Powerful audio
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Mediocre treble
On the larger side
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We ranked Q Acoustics 5040 #6 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
- Out of those, 1 expert ranked Q Acoustics 5040 as #1.
Popular Mechanics
Best Compact
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Excellent detail and definition
Very good stereo imaging
Tight and clean bass response
Relatively small profile
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Treble and upper midrange on the cool side
Bass lacks some authority
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What Hi-Fi
Awards 2023 winner. A superbly insightful and entertaining performance from these new floorstanders.
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Excellent clarity and detail resolution
Expressive dynamics
Fine build and finish
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Needs care in system matching
Not as forgiving as previous Q Acoustics models
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We ranked Polk Audio T50 #7 in December 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
BestReviews
Shines at Movies
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Sound production is warm, clean, and clear.
Furniture-grade MDF cabinets are designed to be acoustically inert.
Particularly good for home theater setups.
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Speakers require the rest of the sound system for the best audio results.
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Gadget Review
Honorable Mention
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Only 7 inches wide, making it great for limited space
Features two sub-bass radiators for improved bass
Dynamic Balance technology reduces distortion
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Not the widest frequency range compared to other speakers
Five-year warranty isn’t as long as some speakers on this list
Minimum 90dB sensitivity
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The Sound Junky
Best Dolby Tower Speakers
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The product is designed simply so that it doesn’t take away from any of the room’s other highlights.
This speaker is also lightweight.
The bass given out by the Polk tower speakers is tight and clean.
The midrange performance of these speakers is very impressive despite the price.
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Тhіѕ расkаgіng іnсludеѕ оnlу оnе ѕреаkеr, ѕо іf уоu аrе lооkіng fоr а раіr, уоu mау hаvе tо lооk аt уоur budgеt оnсе аgаіn.
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We ranked Q Acoustics 3050i #8 in December 2023 because:
- 3 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
Old Time Music
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Well-made with innovative designs and good features.
A very good mid and high-frequency sound and great at volume.
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Quality of sound, especially the bass, diminishes at lower volumes.
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KBonet
Best Design & Build
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Innovative design
Good mid-frequency sounds
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Poor bass at lower volumes
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The Master Switch
Best Floorstanding Speakers for Small Spaces
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Superb in a surround sound setup.
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Weak bass
not great for music.
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We ranked Pioneer SP-FS52 #9 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
Music Critic
Editor's Pick
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Triple woofer + tweeter combo.
Sophisticated crossover.
Curved cabinet design.
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Gadget Review
Best for Versatility
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Features three 5-¼-inch woofers
Crossover system improves audio quality
Frequency ranges from 40Hz to 20kHz
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Sound only travels in one direction, because of the curved cabinets
Only reaches 20kHz
Not as luxurious as others on this list
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We ranked Fluance Signature Hi-Fi #10 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
The Sound Junky
Best Tower Speakers for Home Theater
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This is a very stylish set of tower speakers, which can add that touch of elegance to any room that it is placed in.
These speakers & woofers give an exceptional performance and really delivers when it comes to the bass output.
The build is very sturdy and impressive, as the company lays great emphasis on cabinet engineering.
Features floor isolation spikes that you can install to get a vibration-free listening experience.
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If you enjoy listening to music or watching movies at very high volumes, you may notice some distortion in the sound quality.
As the emphasis was on building a pretty sturdy product, these speakers are not lightweight and too easy to move around.
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KBonet
Best for Durability
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Powerful 8-inch speakers
Ultra high-end Neodymium tweeters
Has two magnetic front grilles
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Some of the promotion is overhyped
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We ranked Onkyo SKF-4800 #11 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
Old Time Music
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Well-built with a nice understated aesthetic.
Quality balanced sound.
Very attractive price.
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May need to add a subwoofer.
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Gadget Review
Best Value
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2.5cm soft dome tweeter for high frequencies
Frequency range between 55 Hz and 35kHz
Receive two speakers for your money
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Bulky cabinet design
Lowest frequency range on this list
130 wattage is one of the lowest on this list
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We ranked Elac Debut 2.0 F6.2 #12 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
Old Time Music
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Attractive MDF design with internal bracing.
Well designed speakers that deliver a good sound.
An attractive price.
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No cushioning feet for placing on a hard floor.
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KBonet
Budget-Friendly Option
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Significant high and mid frequencies
Sturdy built cabinet without resonance
Redesigned drivers
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No real end bottom base
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We ranked Triangle Borea BR08 #13 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
What Hi-Fi
Superb performers capable of thrilling results.
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Excellent dynamics and punch
Impressive rhythmic drive
Terrific punch and agility
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Requires care in partnering
Needs a larger room to shine
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The Master Switch
Musical Speakers That Are Great for Vinyl
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Hugely energetic, with great rhythm and drive.
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Best in bigger rooms.
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We ranked Bowers & Wilkins 603 S2 #14 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
The Master Switch
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Gorgeous sound quality that represents a genuine upgrade.
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Struggles against huge competition in this price range.
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ZD Net
Best floor-standing speaker performance
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Powerful bass
Impressive clarity
Streamlined design
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Must purchase a pair
On the pricier end
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We ranked MartinLogan Motion 40 #15 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
Music Critic
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High caliber components.
Exceptional engineering.
Advanced folding motion tweeter.
Audiophile level quality sound.
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The Sound Junky
Best Tower Speakers Under $2000
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These floor standing speakers have one of the most impressively designed cabinets that are meant to perform bass-reflex functions.
The sound produced is so clear and crisp that you will not regret the purchase at any time along the line.
The speakers are built to minimize distortion across the board, which helps in delivering high-quality sound regardless of the frequencies.
The company gives you the option to choose between spiked or rubber dome feet, but most people prefer the latter for the safety of their floors.
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If you plan to use these speakers in large rooms, you must invest in an amplifier.
The price point may not be suitable for people just trying out some tower speakers for the first time.
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We ranked Polk Audio Monitor70 Series II #16 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
Music Critic
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Affordably priced high performing option.
Refined second incarnation of a best-seller.
Profound bass presence.
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The Sound Junky
Best Tower Speakers for The Money
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It features unbelievable sound quality and details for the price that you are paying.
This tower speaker can give you a full sound with adequate emphasis on all the different elements.
When it comes to the frequency response, it is imposing in the midrange and the highs, which come out clean and warm. The silk dome tweeters add a premium feel.
The sound distortion is minimized, which is impressive for this price range.
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The design and packaging of the product are relatively commonplace, which takes away from an otherwise brilliant speaker.
The quality of construction cannot be compared to some of the more expensive and detailed speakers on this list.
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We ranked Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 #17 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
What Hi-Fi
Awards 2023 winner. Refined, entertaining and affordable floorstanders.
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Superbly balanced presentation
Expressive and revealing midrange
Pleasing build and finish
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Perform best if given a little room to breathe
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The Master Switch
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Wonderful midrange, and vocals are a treat.
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Conservative sound, fussy with positioning.
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We ranked KLH Kendall #18 in December 2023 because:
- 2 independent experts mentioned it in their “best floorstanding speakers” rankings.
Old Time Music
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Nice attractive build with good materials.
Well balanced sound.
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Quite expensive for one speaker.
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