Floorstanding Speaker System Top PicksAs you might expect, floorstanding speakers are relatively tall towers that stand on the floor. All the systems listed here are complete 5.1 or 7.1 packages with floorstanding front left and right speakers, a center-channel speaker, and smaller surround speakers. Many include a separate subwoofer, but some do not.
We'll help you make the best choice with tips for each step, starting with our top picks in three different price ranges.
Speakers use a variety of technologies. Which is right for you? Also, how much amp power do you need? Find out here.
Entry-Level (Less than $3,999)
At A Glance: Sweet sounding yet detailed • Wide dynamic range • Big soundstage • Limited subwoofer extension
At A Glance: Little brother to the Triton Two • Built-in, powered subwoofer • Folded-diaphragm tweeters
At a Glance: Superior left-center-right uniformity • Excellent imaging and depth
At A Glance: Folded diaphragm tweeters • Built-in 1,200-watt subwoofers with DSP • Super-slim center and surround speakers
At A Glance: Forward Focused Bipolar Array provides spectacular soundstage, imaging, and focus • Built-in powered subs bring the bass slam for movies and music • Big speakers, big sound, small footprint
Midrange ($4,000-$6,000)
At A Glance: Superb sound on both music and movies • Wide, deep soundstage • Outstanding value
At A Glance: Slender, gloss black, extruded-aluminum towers • Dual built-in powered subs with passive radiators • Superb dialogue reproduction
At A Glance: Open, clean, and detailed • Expansive, cinematic sound • High value
At A Glance: CLS Xstat electrostatic transducer • Folded Motion XT tweeter • Dipolar panels
High-End (More than $6,000)
At A Glance: Bodacious, well-controlled bass • Clean, effervescent high frequencies • Room-filling, three-dimensional spaciousness even in two-channel mode
At A Glance: Highs to die for, uncolored midrange, tight bass • Cinematic soundstage • Flawless build quality
At A Glance: Pristine highs, uncolored mids, tight bass • Great dynamic range • Subwoofer lacks wallop in the deepest, loudest bass
At A Glance: Seductively powerful bass, with or without the sub • Complex midrange timbre • Depth and imaging maestro • What movie theaters should sound like
Floorstanding speakers are available in a wide variety of styles and technologies. HT's editors help you sort through the options.
Even if you know which technology is the best fit for you, the salesroom floor can be unforgiving terrain. We'll help you become a smart shopper.
Now that you've unboxed your new speakers, how do you set them up and get all the performance you've paid for? Want to know how to configure your receiver settings to match the type of speakers you have? Start Here.
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