Though big speakers might provide you with a greater sound quality, they are often too big and take up way too much space, not to mention their budget! Fret not, as there are something just as powerful as your regular big speakers – bookshelf speakers!
Though its name suggests it’s a bookshelf speaker, they don’t necessarily have to be placed in bookshelves, you can fit them on almost any table, desks or stands. Looking to enhance your music listening experience? Here are the top 8 bookshelf speakers in Malaysia in 2022 that you can get today!
1. Edifier R1700BT Bookshelf Speaker
The Edifier R17000BT Bookshelf Speaker provides not only an excellent sound quality along with strong, meaty bass; but it comes with an elegant, uniquely aesthetic appearance as well. Place these in any room to immediately enhance its ambience and brighten up your room! It also has metal knobs at the sides of the speaker for you to adjust the treble, bass and volume to your liking, talk about versatility!
Specifications:
- Power output: 66W
- Size: 15.4 x 25.4 x 21.4 cm
- Weight: 6.6kg
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, AUX, Optical Coaxial Digital Input
Pros:
✅ Excellent sound quality
✅ Strong bass
✅ Adjustable bass, treble
✅ High quality, durable build
Country of Origin: China
Colours Available: Wood, Black
Price: RM569
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
2. Edifier R1280DB HIgh Performance Bookshelf Speaker
This speaker has a classic look that you will definitely fall in love with! It can be powered by both bluetooth or AUX cord. The wooden surface provides an elegant yet luxurious look. It also provides a great sound quality with strong bass, it’s just enjoyable in any occasions or settings. It also comes with a remote that you can use to easily switch between songs and volume.
Specifications:
- Power output: 42W
- Bass Unit: 11.6cm
- Size: 14 x 24 x 17 cm
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, AUX, Optical Coaxial Digital Input
Pros:
✅ Multiple connection type
✅ Great sound quality
✅ Strong bass
✅ Comes with remote control
Country of Origin: China
Colours Available: Wood, Black
Price: RM449
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
3. Edifier MP260 – Portable Wireless Bluetooth Speaker
Looking for a more portable, compact sized bookshelf speaker? The Edifier MP260 is highly recommended! Though it is small in size, it is as powerful as your standard bookshelf speaker. With its excellent sound quality and rich bass, this is really the only speaker that you need! It also comes with an alarm clock function, meaning that the speaker can act as an alarm clock as well as a speaker! With its small size, you can pretty much place it anywhere you’d like without taking up much space at all.
Specifications:
- Power output: 20W
- Size: 19.2 x 11.3 x 11.5 cm
- Connectivity: bluetooth, AUX, USB, TF Card, U-Disk
Pros:
✅ Portable size
✅ Excellent sound quality
✅ Strong bass
✅ Alarm clock function
✅ Multiple music connectivity type
Country of Origin: China
Price: RM249
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
4. Ruarkaudio MR1 MK2 Bluetooth Speaker System
These modern, vintage looking compact sized speakers are the real deal. The compact size of the Ruarkaudio is perfect for desktop use, with its high quality build; it produces excellent sound quality like no other. Each speaker can operate on their own as a single unit.
Specifications:
- Power output: 20W
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, Subwoofer output, Analogue audio line input, digital audio optical input
Pros & Cons:
✅ Unique appearance
✅ Small, compact size
✅ Auto mono operation
❌ No USB input
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Price: RM2199
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
5. Klipsch R-51PM
The Klipsh R-51PM offers a room-filling sound quality versatile speaker that has extensive connectivity. It has Dynamic Bass EQ that is powerful enough to create a rich, heavy bass no matter the volume of the music. You can also use its built-in preamplifier for vinyls’ turntable.
Specifications:
- Power output: 120W
- Size: 33.8 x 17.78 x 23.16 cm
- Weight: 4.8kg
- Connectivity: Bluetooth, phono preamp, USB, Optical digital
Pros:
✅ Excellent sound quality
✅ Multiple connectivity points
✅ Powerful bass
✅ Integrated phono preamp
Country of Origin: United States
Price: RM2944
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
6. ELAC Debut 2.0 B5.2 Bookshelf Speaker
You can expect plenty of heavy, rich bass from the ELAC Debut HIFi Speaker along with its rich sound quality. Unlike other speakers, it comes with internally braced enclosures that can suppress cabinets or walls resonance so feel free to place them against any walls, cabinets or bookshelves without worrying that the sound quality might get affected!
Specifications:
- Power output: 120W
- Size: 18 x 34 x 23 cm
- Weight: 5.9kg
Pros:
✅ Great sound quality
✅ Rich bass
✅ MDF cabinet with internal bracing
Country of Origin: Germany
Price: RM1359
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
7. Dali Spektor 2 Bookshelf Speaker
The Dali Spektor 2 speaker features a stylish wood, fibre surface. The speaker produces crisp and fluid audio and has an incredible sound quality with strong heavy bass.
Specifications:
- Power output: 25W
- Size: 29 x 17 x 23 cm
- Weight: 4.2 kg
Pros:
✅ Great sound quality
✅ Strong bass
✅ High quality, durable build
Country of Origin: Denmark
Colours Available: Walnut, Black Ash, White
Price: RM1667
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
8. Onkyo SKS-4800 Bookshelf Speaker
The Onkyo SKS-4800 comes with 3 speakers consisting of two satellites and one centre speaker, creating a surround sound like no other speaker. It’s rich sound and bass quality is comparable to some of the most expensive speakers in the market. With the sound quality and the price? It’s definitely a steal.
Specifications:
- Power output: 130W
- Size: 37.2 x 12.5 x11 cm (centre speakers), 11.7 x 18 x 10cm (surround speakers)
- Weight: 2.3 kg (centre speaker), 0.9 kg (surround speaker)
Pros:
✅ Has a centre speaker
✅ Surround sound
✅ High quality, durable build
✅ Great sound quality
✅ Rich bass
Country of Origin: Japan
Price: RM594.15
*Price may vary at the time of purchase
How to Choose Bookshelf Speaker
Bookshelf speakers come in various sizes and forms, but they are usually in small and compact sizes. With so many different types of bookshelf speakers on the market, choosing the right one can be overwhelming; here are some of the factors that you can consider while purchasing one.
- Size: Choosing the right size for your preferred place is important since you don’t want it to be too big or small! If you wish to place your speakers on your desk, then maybe a small and compact sized speaker would be suitable for you!
- Connectivity: Some speakers offer various connection type such as USB, disc, micro SD card, bluetooth and more. Always remember to choose one with the connection type you prefer!
- Sound quality: When it comes to speaker, the sound quality and bass is the most important factor to consider. Choosing one with high quality sound and bass will definitely enhance your music listening experience!
We hope that the above factors can help you decide which bookshelf speaker to buy, until then; rock on!
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