The Best Bookshelf Speakers 2025

1. Jamo - Studio 8 5" 160-Watt Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - White

160W RMS power; 5" polyfiber woofer; 1" Soft Dome tweeter; Bass Reflex enclosure; 57Hz - 26kHz frequency response; 84dB sensitivity; 8 ohms nominal impedance; removable grille

Build a powerful home sound system with this Jamo S Series white bookshelf speaker. The woofer and tweeters combine to deliver immersive stereo sound, while a front-firing port improves bass performance and allows convenient positioning. This Jamo S Series white bookshelf speaker comes with metal fasteners for clean, easy installation.

2. Sonance - Reference 5-1/4" 3-Way Cabinet Speaker (Each) - Black

150W RMS power; recommended amplifier power: 5 - 150W; two 5-1/4" carbon fiber/rohacell woofers; 1" ceramic tweeter; piano finish; 70Hz - 30kHz frequency response; 90dB sensitivity; 8 ohms nominal impedance; removable grille

Pump up the volume of your home theater or stereo system with this Reference cabinet speaker. Dual woofers deliver bold, deep bass, while a coaxial mid-range and tweeter tweak the sound quality for clear, precise audio. This Reference cabinet speaker boasts a black finish and coordinating black cloth to create a sleek, modern look for your room.

3. JBL - 12" 3-Way Bookshelf Loudspeakers (Each) - Satin Walnut Wood Veneer With Blue Grille

Play your favorite tunes with this JBL Classic bookshelf speaker. The 12-inch woofer produces deep bass, while the 5-inch midrange and a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter deliver crisp sound for an immersive audio experience. This JBL Classic bookshelf speaker has a Quadrex foam grille for a customized appearance and to protect the drivers against accidental knocks.

4. Sony - Hi-Res 5-3/25" 70W 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Each) - Black

70W maximum power handling; 5-3/25" woofers; 3/4" assist tweeter; 1" tweeter; Hi-Res; European birch wood, bass-reflex enclosure; binding posts

Enjoy high-quality sound with this Sony bookshelf speaker. It delivers true-to-life audio with its I-Array tweeter system, while its isolated woofer provides excellent clarity by preventing excess vibrations. This Sony bookshelf speaker is crafted from European birch, and its frequency range of 45Hz - 45kHz ensures crisp, clear sound reproduction.

5. Sony - Core Series 5" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

115W maximum power; dual-layer mica woofer diaphragm; motion feedback technology; crossover; push-type phono input terminal

Immerse yourself in room-filling sound with these Sony Core Series SSCS5 bookshelf speakers, which feature 5" woofers and 3/4" and 1" tweeters for precise instrument and vocal reproduction and dynamic acoustic depth.

6. Sony - 4" Dolby Atmos Enabled Elevation Speakers (Pair) - Black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

Bring the sounds of the movies to your home with these Sony Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. The compact size fits neatly on top of your existing tower speakers for an easy way to upgrade your sound system. Mica-reinforced cellular cones reduce distortion, while the MDF cabinets absorb vibrations for better playback. These Sony Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers offer surround sound capabilities for an immersive listening experience.

7. Bose - Surround Speakers 700 120-Watt Wireless Satellite Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - Black

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

The Bose Surround Speakers 700 not only enhance your audio experience, they also match the aesthetic of the Bose Soundbar 700 for the most premium looking and sounding wireless surround sound Bose has to offer. Setup is easy. With wireless receivers, a thrilling, theater-like experience is only one connection away. Just plug your adapters in to a power source and wirelessly connect the surround speakers to your soundbar for instant entertainment. And while designed for the Bose Soundbar 700, these speakers are also compatible with the Bose Soundbar 500 and the SoundTouch 300 soundbar. If you want better than the best, add the Bose Bass Module 700 for pulse-pounding impact that you don’t just hear — you feel. Plus, it also matches design of the Bose Surround Speakers 700, giving you the most premium looking and sounding home theater experience.

8. Bose - Surround Speakers 700 120-Watt Wireless Satellite Bookshelf Speakers (Pair) - White

145W peak power handling; 4" cellular-reinforced, foamed-mica woofer; two 1" polyester wide-dispersion super tweeters; crossover; wood bass reflex enclosure; cloth grille

The Bose Surround Speakers 700 not only enhance your audio experience, they also match the aesthetic of the Bose Soundbar 700 for the most premium looking and sounding wireless surround sound Bose has to offer. Setup is easy. With wireless receivers, a thrilling, theater-like experience is only one connection away. Just plug your adapters in to a power source and wirelessly connect the surround speakers to your soundbar for instant entertainment. And while designed for the Bose Soundbar 700, these speakers are also compatible with the Bose Soundbar 500 and the SoundTouch 300 soundbar. If you want better than the best, add the Bose Bass Module 700 for pulse-pounding impact that you don’t just hear — you feel. Plus, it also matches design of the Bose Surround Speakers 700, giving you the most premium looking and sounding home theater experience.

9. Yamaha - 8" 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (pair) - Black

Speaker A/B switching; ToP-ART (Total Purity Audio Reproduction Technology); continuously variable loudness control; USB DAC function with DSD; ESS Technology SABRE32 audio DAC

Looking for great-performing bookshelf speakers? Then take a closer look at these Yamaha NS-6490 8 In. 140 Watt Max 3-Way Bookshelf Stereo Speakers! This speaker pair is ideal for any home theater or stereo application. Grilles are included.

10. JBL - Studio 630 6.5", 2-way compression driver bookshelf loudspeaker, Wood (Pair) - Wood

Studio 630 2-Way Bookshelf Loudspeaker, Wood (Pair)