It’s all in the name, really. Bookshelf speakers are designed to be placed on a bookshelf at around your ear height, while floorstanding (or “tower) speakers are designed to stand on the floor. You ...

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Overview: Highlights the best bookshelf speakers on Amazon with clear sound and deep bassCompares key features, sound quality, and value for moneyHelps readers ...

ARCAM is stepping back into the loudspeaker game in a serious way. At ISE 2026 in Barcelona, the company introduced the Radia ...

JBL is one of the biggest names in American hi-fi. Founded in the mid-1900s, the company today offers a wide range of audio products, from ultra-portable Bluetooth speakers to its Summit Series of ...

ELAC has announced the Debut ConneX powered bookshelf speakers. These new powered bookshelf speakers combine the simplicity and versatility of a traditional soundbar with the performance of premium ...

Editor’s note: an earlier version of this article claimed that the AT-SP3X contain a preamp. This has been corrected. If your turntable has a built-in phono preamp like Audio-Technica’s AT-LP70X ...

Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has also worked as a high-end audio salesman, and as a record producer. Steve reviewed audio products for CNET and worked as a freelance writer for ...

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