The best tower speakers 2022: Bringing powerful audio to your lounge

(Pocket-lint) - Bluetooth speakers have come on in leaps and bounds in recent years, but they still can't hold a candle to a proper tower speaker system.

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Tower speakers don't have as many size constraints so can fill much larger rooms and give that bigger sound.

There's nothing quite like dedicating that space for your sound system. Tower speakers are not small, but that's the point: bigger speakers mean bigger sound.

They can form a part of a larger sound system with subwoofer and bookcase speakers or you can run tower speakers on their own. Most tower speakers have the traditional cable setup, but some are now coming with Bluetooth connectivity to make them more versatile.

The best tower speakers

KEF Q550 Floor standing Speaker

For

• Imposing looks
• Superb sound
• Incredible bass

Against

• Really expensive

The KEF Q550 Floor-standing speakers are not a cheap option, but when you consider the build quality and sound it delivers, you definitely get what you pay for.

There is a single 5.25” Uni-Q Driver Array, one 5.25” bass driver, and two 5.25” auxiliary bass radiators on each speaker.

AUNA Line 4707 tower speakers

For

• Sleek sizing
• Great sound

Against

• Not the most defined audio

With a total of 960w peak power on offer, you'll be getting all the sound you could ever want with the AUNA Line 4707 tower speakers.

There's a 6.5" subwoofer at the bottom, two 3.8" midrange speakers and a 3.8" tweeter, combining to deliver a rounded sound.

AUNA V7B - 4-Way Floorstanding Speakers

For

• Retro styling
• Impressive power
• Removable grille

Against

• Some details can be lost

The AUNA V7B - 4-Way Floorstanding Speakers doesn't hold back when it comes to delivering the power.

The towers have 3 x 6.5" woofers, 1 x 6.5" subwoofer, 1 x 6.5" midrange, and 1 tweeter, which all come together to push out 440 W.

You can also remove the front grill to show off all the speakers, or have a more sedate look with it on.

Yamaha NSF51 Floorstanding Speakers

For

• Classic looks
• Great sound
• High-quality build

Against

• Mid-range can be weaker

Yamaha always delivers a classic sound and quality to match. The Yamaha NSF51 Floorstanding Speakers will surely be a great addition to your home system.

The clean styling of the wooden finish helps them blend into many home aesthetics. It comes with a removable grill too, so you can show off the drivers if you like.

Polk Audio T50 150 Watt Home Theater Floor Standing Tower Speaker

For

• Good price
• Impressive power
• Stereo pairing

Against

• May need some adjustment

The Polk Audio T50 150 Watt Home Theater Floor Standing Tower Speaker provides a nicely rounded sound thanks to its 1x 6 1/2" Mid/Woofer, 2x 6 1/2" Bass Radiator, 1x 1" Tweeter.

If you're looking for that stereo sound, pair it up with another tower speaker. But for the full experience, you can add on the bookshelf speaker, subwoofer and central speaker.