Bookshelf Speakers

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.