Bookshelf speakers get their name because of their height and
construction. Able to comfortably fit on most bookshelves, these
speakers are typically 12 to 15 inches in height. Manufacturers like
Bose, Klipsch and Infinity all make standard bookshelf speakers for home
stereo and home theater system use.
Bookshelf speakers by Bose utilize the company's patented sound
research to create stereo speakers with Direct/Reflecting and Stereo
Everywhere speaker sound. Direct/Reflecting technology combines direct
sound with reflected sound to mimic a live concert's effect. Stereo
Everywhere performance is the room-filling sound created using this
technology. Amplifiers are not required, and Bose offers models of
bookshelf speakers with and without accompanying amplifiers.
Other Manufacturers of Bookshelf Speakers
Klipsch has been making stereos and speakers for more than 55 years.
Klipsch speakers come in a variety of styles, including their Synergy
bookshelf series. The B-2 bookshelf loudspeaker from this line is an
industry-standard speaker set, boasting a one-inch aluminum dome
compression driver coupled with a rear-mounted port for efficient bass
response. This Klipsch speaker set is ideal for action movie sound
projection, with specialized sound technology for "booming" bass
features.
Infinity speakers are also leading products for home stereo and home
theater use. Aluminum and wood finish casing is available in most
models. Infinity speakers are magnetically shielded for improved life
and wear. The tweeter inside is mounted in a specially designed acoustic
impedance waveguide for greater high-frequency dispersion.