15 Best Floorstanding Speakers for the Home

Passive Hi-Fi acoustics with an impedance of 6 ohms, bands of 2.5 and a sensitivity of 90 dB. Wired connection: bi-wiring. Works in tandem with an amplifier with power from 20W to 225W. Of course, the price of the Stage A180 is not quite budgetary, but it fully justifies itself. In some stores, this floor acoustics can be bought at a very affordable price: within 15,000-16,000 rubles. The bass is palpable, with all the depth, but at the same time without “hooting” and “thumping”. The top does not cut the ears, the middle is soft, not falling through.

Without a high-quality amplifier and tuning, it sounds like a 4 with a minus. The sound is a little muffled, dirty at high frequencies. The build quality is not bad, but there are problems with the case: the coating peels off very quickly (the problem is not relevant for all instances).

Outdoor active Hi-Fi acoustics for home. One of the best budget models. Attitude Uni One has an iPod docking station, USB-host, 2 additional outputs: digital and optical. Power - 50 watts.Supports memory cards, plays music with a rich scene. But only after setup. The tops are a bit lacking, the middle is quite voluminous, the basses are not booming. To improve the sound quality in their reviews and reviews, users are advised to replace the bundled wires with oxygen-free copper cables. It fully reveals its abilities when an external sound card is connected.

Equipment breaks down quickly. The native connecting wires “fly” first, then the speakers. But if you slightly modify the device immediately after purchase, it will last much longer.

Budget HI-FI model of passive type. Stylish design, reliable assembly. Connects to a receiver or amplifier, shows itself perfectly in conjunction with subwoofers and other audio equipment. This floor-standing speaker covers the entire frequency range. The bass is there, but not as pronounced as on the subwoofer. Nevertheless, the NS-F150 is no longer intended for listening to music, but for watching TV, movies, games. The middle is not failed, the top does not squeak. True, distortion is clearly felt at high volume.

In the reviews, the owners say that it requires careful tuning and a good amplifier / receiver. Out of the box, it is unlikely to please with good sound quality. Serious disadvantages: rear phase inverter (it is better to put it away from the wall), weak tweeters, complete thin wires.

Outdoor subwoofer for the home.Complements acoustic systems, sets off sounds in films, music. Equipped with mono/LFE (RCA) line input. Power: 50W to 100W. Frequency range: 25-180 Hz. There is a removable grill, however, to remove it, you will have to make every effort. In their reviews, the owners note compact dimensions, a practical form factor, sounding at 5-ku. Among the budget subs, he is one of the best.

The power of the device is enough for a room of 20-25 m². The bass is soft and deep. For greater clarity of sound, it is better not to set the settings to maximum power. The NS-SW050 does not have a cutoff frequency control, the power cable cannot be disconnected. There is no “Sleep” mode and a convenient ON / OFF button, but all these shortcomings are easily covered by the price and quality of the device.

Passive 2-way Hi-Fi acoustics for the home from the Danish brand Audiovector This floor model has an ideal price-quality ratio. It is inexpensive, but at the same time durable, reliable. Resistance 4 ohm, sensitivity 91 dB, speaker power rating 200 watts. The sound is detailed, voluminous, basses are present. Bottom phase inverter - the device can be placed against the wall. The assembly is solid, nothing dangles anywhere and does not creak.

The HX310 has a significant drawback: a defect that comes across. Other than that, there are no significant downsides. In the reviews, the owners of this budget acoustics are advised to carefully choose an amplifier. Speakers work stably only with high-quality equipment. Also, the sound here is highly dependent on the arrangement and the presence / absence of additional audio equipment.

Hi-Fi floor acoustics for home use. Original design, three-way, impedance from 4 to 8 ohms, bi-wiring, power: from 170 W to 300 W and excellent sound are its main advantages. Requires preheating. After it, the speakers sound many times better: the scene is more detailed, soft lows.

There are quite conflicting reviews about the acoustics from the German brand.

In some reviews, the owners praise the equipment, noting the richness of the scene, pleasant bass and not flashy highs. In others, the model is called "unfinished product", Chinese consumer goods. The reason for the striking differences is marriage. Users have come across instances with poor-quality finishes, which quickly become covered with bubbles, as well as with mixed up wires of internal wiring. Hence the low quality sound.

Outdoor Hi-Fi acoustics from the mid-budget segment. Type: passive. In terms of technical characteristics, it slightly surpasses inexpensive models. Here the resistance is 6 ohms, the sensitivity is 91 dB, the frequency range is 36-40000 Hz. It connects via bi-wiring, like most other JBL devices. Works with a receiver/amplifier.The case is equipped with thick walls, heavy magnets are installed inside.

The sound quality is not bad, but more suitable for parties and watching movies than for quiet music listening. Detailing is rather weak, there is an unpleasant "bubbling". True, the problem is easily eliminated by competent tuning and placement. Disadvantages: boring design, bass and hum without adjustment.

Universal Hi-Fi speaker system. Type: floor, passive. Minimum resistance 4 ohms, maximum 8 ohms. Frequency range: 22-45 Hz. Suitable for listening to music at home and watching movies. Paired with a good amplifier produces high-quality clear sound. The scene is wide, detailed, the bass is there, it doesn’t hit the ears and doesn’t rumble. The top is almost weightless, the middle is warm and distinct, without dips, vocals and instruments are heard without "mess".

In order for the speakers to sparkle with new colors, they need to be warmed up. In their reviews and feedback, users write that Magnat Tempus 77 requires 100-150 hours of work. Disadvantages of acoustics: poorly fixed padding polyester behind the speakers, rustic design.

Two-way Hi-Fi floor acoustics, working without a phase inverter, giving out quite good bass. The design of the columns has one feature. Here, the 2 lower emitters are inactive. They perform the function of a phase inverter in a closed case, while transmitting bass. As a result, an unpleasant hum is completely absent.Device power: up to 150 W, recommended amplifier power: up to 100 W. Transmits sounds in films and music with sufficient depth and brilliance. Bass without buzz, quite embossed and pleasant.

There are no serious shortcomings. In the reviews, users note only the need to warm up for at least 10-12 hours, the absence of a stand, spikes and separate connection of bass / treble.

Hi-Fi floor standing passive acoustics with an elegant compact body lined with natural veneer. Connects via bi-wiring. Crossover frequency: 3 kHz, sensitivity 90 dB, impedance 8 ohms. There is no phase inverter as such - at the bottom, on the bottom edge of the case, there is a hole with which the equipment is installed on the stand. There is a gap of a few millimeters between the base and the column. The space is damped with vibration isolation material. It is better to install away from the walls: this way the sound will be cleaner. Creates a detailed 3D scene. The bass is deep and tight. Electro, classical, jazz and chamber compositions sound natural, realistic and beautiful.

Castle Acoustics Knight is very selective in terms of genres. Bass lacks power and "pump" in especially hard compositions.

Purebred German acoustics. It reproduces any genre of music, shows itself perfectly with the sound accompaniment of films. Impedance: 3.4-8 ohms, frequency range: 30-50000 Hz. The crossover operates at a frequency of 450-2500 Hz. Dialogues, vocals, instruments - everything is reproduced with the finest detail. The sound is clear and airy. The scene is voluminous, average without dips, top without a squeak. The bass is acceptable, rhythmic, but not deep enough. Although this option depends on the personal preferences of the user.

The device is not without flaws. The owners note the need to purchase a good amplifier, high cost. Minor minus: the lacquered surface of the case is prone to scratches.

Hi-Fi acoustics with a hybrid tweeter, 4 ohm impedance, maximum sound pressure 110 dB, frequency range 49-32000 Hz, crossover frequency 800-14000 Hz. Great option for home. Music reproduces with detailed highs and mids, deep, soft and elastic bass. Power is enough for a room up to 30 m². The scene is holographic, focused, all sounds are natural.

The device requires careful selection of the amplifier / receiver. If you use high power equipment, then the tops will begin to ring, and the bottoms will become very distorted. Another point: the speakers should be placed at a distance of 40-50 cm from the wall. Otherwise, the bass will be quite booming. The speaker emphasizes the shortcomings of the sound of low-quality compositions. Bad mastering, unprofessional mixing are audible immediately.

Acoustics with accurate bass and warm sound. Resistance 8 ohm, frequency range: 37-30000Hz, crossover frequency: 600-2800Hz. The powerful model differing in compactness and reliability. The sound is without unnecessary embellishments, collected and detailed, the frequency response is flat, the dynamic range is wide. Coupled with a good amplifier, the lows are already felt at 30-50 Hz. The middle is deep, pleasant, high frequencies without “dirt” are crystal clear. But there is one caveat: when playing "metal", the acoustics clearly lack sharpness. But the sound of the instruments is transmitted to 5 with a plus.

There are no negative reviews. The only point: the speaker cabinet seems a bit thin, with insufficient noise and vibration isolation material. But in general, Audio Bronze 5 fully wins back its cost.

Outdoor Hi-Fi acoustics for demanding music lovers. Everything is perfect here: from design, assembly and ending with high sound quality. bi-wiring connection. The body is made of MDF. Resistance 6 Ohm, frequency range: 37-24000 Hz. The sound is soft, clear even without preheating, the stage is wide. Bass and vocals are detailed, without squeaks and bangs. Jazz, instrumental conveys with bright colors and good detail.

The Jamo C 95 warms up relatively briefly - within 50 hours. In the reviews, the owners talk about the high sharpness of the tweeter until it warms up completely. But this problem disappears over time. The main drawback is the low bass speed when playing songs with a fast tempo.

A floor standing speaker with a tight, resilient and detailed sound. Resistance: 8 ohms, crossover frequency: 300-3200 Hz. The equipment operates in the frequency range of 25-30000 Hz, it is not demanding on the quality of the receiver / amplifier: it performs well with both expensive and very budget devices.

Canton GLE 476 stands out from other passive models. It features European build quality, stylish design and good sound energy. There are a lot of highs out of the box, detailed mids, and not enough bass. To get the maximum out of the speakers, they need to be warmed up for 50-70 hours. After warming up, the highs become transparent, light, the middle - warmer and more detailed. The bass is clear and resilient, not boomy: the speakers can be used without connecting a subwoofer.