bookshelf speaker

Small desktop audio

A bookshelf speaker is a compact loudspeaker designed to fit on a shelf or stand rather than the floor.

Despite the name, audio enthusiasts often place them on dedicated stands for better sound: The bookshelf speakers sit on either side of my desk.

They're smaller than floor-standing speakers but larger than computer speakers, typically used in pairs for stereo listening.

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speaker form factor/size

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Low-frequency speaker unit

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portability and installation

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Weather-resistant audio device

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G