6 in - 7.9 in Separate Speakers

The Bottom Line: M-Audio's Studiophile AV 40 is a PC speaker for music lovers who care more about sound quality than compact size or rock bottom pricing.

Specs: 6 in x 7.2 in x 8.7 in, 2-way Active, 20 Watt

The Bottom Line: Made from old oak whiskey barrels, Pioneer's S-A4SPT-PM speakers deliver a rich and clear sound that belies their small size.

Specs: bookshelf, 6 in x 8.4 in x 9.7 in, 2-way Passive, 6 Ohm, 84 dB

The Bottom Line: Aperion's big bookshelf speaker, the Intimus 632-LR, has the muscle of a tower speaker.

Specs: bookshelf, 7.8 in x 12.8 in x 15 in, Medium cherry, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 86 dB

The Bottom Line: Aperion's big bookshelf speaker, the Intimus 632-LR, has the muscle of a tower speaker.

Specs: bookshelf, 7.8 in x 12.8 in x 15 in, High-gloss black, 2-way Passive, 8 Ohm, 86 dB

The Bottom Line: Wharfedale's pricey Diamond 9.1 bookshelf satellite sets a high standard for build and sound quality.

Specs: bookshelf, 7.6 in x 10.9 in x 11.7 in, Black ash, 2-way Passive, 6 Ohm, 86 dB

The Bottom Line: Wharfedale's pricey Diamond 9.1 bookshelf satellite sets a high standard for build and sound quality.

Specs: bookshelf, 7.6 in x 10.9 in x 11.7 in, Rosewood, 2-way Passive, 6 Ohm, 86 dB

The Bottom Line: Wharfedale's pricey Diamond 9.1 bookshelf satellite sets a high standard for build and sound quality.

Specs: bookshelf, 7.6 in x 10.9 in x 11.7 in, Beech, 2-way Passive, 6 Ohm, 86 dB

The Bottom Line: Wharfedale's pricey Diamond 9.1 bookshelf satellite sets a high standard for build and sound quality.

Specs: bookshelf, 7.6 in x 10.9 in x 11.7 in, Cherry, 2-way Passive, 6 Ohm, 86 dB

The Bottom Line: Wharfedale's pricey Diamond 9.1 bookshelf satellite sets a high standard for build and sound quality.

Specs: bookshelf, 7.6 in x 10.9 in x 11.7 in, Silver, 2-way Passive, 6 Ohm, 86 dB

The Bottom Line: The SRS-T33 speaker is appropriate for budget-conscious travelers who want a way to listen to their tunes in hotel rooms and other small, stereo-less areas.

Specs: 6.9 in x 1.3 in x 1.9 in, Active