Collection: Bookshelf Speakers

Bookshelf Speakers from Top Brands – Minimum Footprint, Maximum Sound

High-quality home loudspeakers until the middle of the 20th century were almost exclusively dominated by large and unwieldy floor-standing speakers that required considerable space to set up. However, audio enthusiasts in smaller apartments demanded hi-fi speakers in a more compact form factor.

Enter the bookshelf speaker. Bookshelf speakers are a broad class of compact loudspeakers meant to be placed on elevated surfaces such as shelves and tables. They are specifically designed for audio amplification in small to medium-sized rooms.

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Types and Uses of Bookshelf Speakers

Bookshelf speakers have evolved considerably over the years with technological advances in the miniaturization of integrated circuits and today come in a variety of shapes and sizes. As with most speakers, bookshelf speakers can be classified in two broad ways:

Active Bookshelf Speakers

Active bookshelf speakers are fully self-contained, all-in-one speakers that contain a preamp, volume controls, wireless connectivity, and assorted inputs on the speaker itself. They are typically found in two configurations, either as a pair with one active speaker that feeds the other or where both are active.

Passive Bookshelf Speakers

Passive bookshelf speakers do not have active amplification and need to be mated to an appropriate stereo receiver to deliver audio. They are lighter than their active counterparts due to the absence of additional circuitry and offer listeners the autonomy to select complementary hardware as they deem fit.

Bookshelf speakers are some of the most versatile speakers available and can be used to supplement sound in conjunction with a wide range of audio products. Some of these products include:

1. Stereo Amplifiers
2. AV Receivers
3. Subwoofers
4. Centre Channel Speakers

Picking the Right Bookshelf Speakers for Home Use

Named after their ability to fit on the shelf of a bookcase, bookshelf speakers lend themselves incredibly well to intimate setups where floor space is at a premium. Sitting between portable speakers and floor-standing speakers in terms of size, they are ideal for the office, den, or bedroom setup and are a more than viable option for home theatre systems when paired with a subwoofer.

Choosing the right bookshelf speakers for home use can be a somewhat daunting exercise due to the sheer range of options available to choose from. Bookshelf speakers come in a variety of sizes offering varying levels of features. In this section, we take you through some of the important factors that you should consider before deciding on the one that is best for you.

Size: Perhaps the most important consideration when choosing any speaker, size plays an important role in deciding the bookshelf speaker ideal for your room. When it comes to audio, however, nothing is set in stone and this is true for bookshelf speakers as well. It is extremely important to choose a pair that doesn’t produce reflections and echoes in your room and keeps distortion to a minimum. They are typically found in sizes ranging from 3” to 6.5” drivers.

Amplification: While one is not necessarily better than the other, choosing between active and passive amplification boils down to the desired level of customizability. Active bookshelf speakers offer the convenience of providing everything in a single package but limit the ability to choose other components of the setup. Passive bookshelf speakers provide the ability to choose an appropriate receiver or subwoofer along with an easier upgrade path. However, they generally need more power.

Drivers: The two-way variety consisting of a tweeter (for high frequencies) and a woofer for mid and low frequencies is the most common configuration in bookshelf speakers. However, some speakers are available in a three-way configuration that has three drivers dedicated to each frequency band (low, mid, high) providing a fuller soundstage. Deciding on which way to turn depends on the quality of the crossover and the components involved, the cabinet design and how the speakers are matched to each other.

Power: Higher wattage figures generally correspond to a higher output but are particularly relevant when it comes to matching your pair of bookshelf speakers with an appropriate receiver (in the case of passive bookshelf speakers). More power, however, doesn’t always equal better performance, making it important to keep space considerations in mind. Installing an overpowered pair of speakers in a room not capable of accommodating them runs the risk of producing jarring sound.

Frequency Response: You want to look for bookshelf speakers with the broadest frequency range and even response across the entire range to enjoy the best possible sound across the low, mid and high end. The average pair of bookshelf speakers can offer a 60 Hz to 20 kHz range whereas higher-end speakers can offer a broader range going down to 35 Hz and below at the lower end of the spectrum leading to much richer bass.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How much space do bookshelf speakers need?

A. It all starts with deciding roughly where you will be listening from. Once this point is suitably located, we typically recommend arranging your bookshelf speakers in an equilateral triangle with you as one of the vertices and the speakers as the other two. This means there should be as much distance between the speakers as there is between you and each of them.

We generally advise a separation .of at least 4 feet between the speaker pair. Speakers should generally be placed 2-3 inches away from the nearest walls with the tweeters at ear level. Front-ported speakers can go right up against the wall with only enough space for power and audio cables.

Q. Can I use bookshelf speakers with my TV?

A. Bookshelf speakers are extremely versatile and can most definitely be used with your home TV. They offer stellar sound quality and will provide a noticeable upgrade over the TV’s inbuilt speakers. A closer look at most home theatre packages shows that they feature floor-standing speakers for the front and bookshelf speakers for the rear audio. When using bookshelf speakers, however, it is important to place them at the correct height depending on where the TV is placed and where you are seated. You may also want to pair them with a subwoofer to ensure better reproduction of lower frequencies.