Why bookshelf type speakers are high end

This is another MUST READ.

I love seeing bookshelf speakers costing tens of thousands of bucks that are truly high end

Magico has done very expensive bookshelf speakers. There are many other examples.

Bookshelves obviously cannot reach down to 20hz., but down to 40hz their sound is balanced. This is true high end territory.

Many audiophiles do NOT use their standmount speakers with a subwoofer. Despite this, they are enjoying high end sound.

LS50 is an example of a speaker that has achieved rave reviews. I have heard them and can confirm they are excellent.

Do not be fooled by naysayers . If you want high end sound, you don’t need perfect bass down to 20hz.

mindlessminion09-14-2019 7:29pm

uberwaltz Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,381 posts 09-15-2019 at 12:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have two sets of stand mount/ monitor speakers in my second and third systems. Both have their very good strengths in imaging and top end detail, both suffer a little on low end extension (obviously, only so much you can do with a 5 inch driver and small box!). But are they dynamic, cohesive and engaging? Heck yes. High end? Nope, who cares.
kenjit Details Discussions Posts This discussion 1,771 posts 09-15-2019 at 12:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you take a full range speaker that goes to 20hz and then do a high pass filter at 50hz, thats what a typical bookshelf speaker would sound like. A subwoofer is typically added without any high pass filter on the standmount and even if there is, its usually quite low whereas in a 3way floorstander the crossover point could be as high as 200hz.
yogiboy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,642 posts 09-15-2019 at 01:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I say stop listening to Hertz and start listening to music !
racamuti Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 362 posts 09-15-2019 at 04:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete AMEN!!!
donvito Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 400 posts 09-15-2019 at 05:27pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ain’t dat da truth!