Monitor Audio Bronze 6Price: $1099 per pair

Website: www.monitoraudiousa.com

Hans said: To my ears, Monitor Audio’s Bronze 6 is near faultless. Its build quality and appearance punch above the asking price, while its exciting, dynamic sound makes every listening experience memorable.

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The gist: Forget the small bookshelf speakers you were considering and get Bronze 6es instead.