Editors' Top Home audio
updated May 15, 2006
 
David Katzmaier, senior editor
  Separate floor-standing speakers are the brontosauruses of the home audio universe. They're furniture in their own right, no stand required, and they'll consistently pump out the biggest sound of any full-range speaker, period. Sure, not everyone wants twin towers of power flanking their big-screen TV, but even so, these monsters aren't going extinct anytime soon. If you're composing a system from scratch, be sure to check out our other speaker lists for matching brands. -- David Katzmaier, senior editor
 
 
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Home audio Editors' rating Price Summary



   

NHT ST-4 Editors' Choice

8.5 out of 10 8.5
Excellent
 
This speaker is ideal for those who demand full sound and spectacular style--and don't mind the size.
Specs: floor-standing , 8 Ohm
 

Infinity Beta 50 (cherry)
Released: 03/30/2004
8.0 out of 10 8.0
Excellent
 
If you have the room to indulge your home-theater fantasies on a grand scale, Infinity's Beta towers merit serious consideration.
Specs: floor-standing , 10.4 in x 14.6 in x 41.3 in , Cherry , 3-way , 8 Ohm, 91 dB
 

Wharfedale Diamond 9.5 (cherry)
Released: 09/01/2004
7.8 out of 10 7.8
Very good
 
Wharfedale's towers may be the best speakers we've heard for less than $1,000.
Specs: floor-standing , 8.8 in x 11.9 in x 35.4 in , Cherry , 3-way Passive , 6 Ohm, 88 dB
 

Infinity Primus 360
Released: 07/15/2003
7.0 out of 10 7.0
Very good
 
Infinity's supersize tower offers great sound, but it won't win any beauty contests.
Specs: floor-standing , 8.2 in x 13 in x 39 in , Black , 3-way Passive , 8 Ohm, 93 dB
 

 
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