So you’re looking to buy (or sell) a loudspeaker, and you’re wondering what price would be acceptable. Having a good comprehension of loudspeakers and their applications will help tremendously in understanding the cost of a speaker.
How much do loudspeakers cost? Loudspeaker prices range from a few dollars to tens and hundreds of thousands to millions of dollars. This is because loudspeakers range from cheap computer and wireless speakers to HiFi audiophiles speakers. High-end home, live event, and studio speakers are priced between $1,000 – $10,000.
In this article, we’ll discuss why loudspeakers cost as much as they do and take a closer look at real examples of loudspeaker pricing.
Throughout my research, I've cross-referenced Amazon, Sweetwater, B&H Photo/Video, Crutchfield, Thomann, and Vintage King.
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• The Ultimate Loudspeaker Buyer’s Guide
• Top 10 Best Loudspeaker Brands (Overall) On The Market Today
• Top 10 Best Online Audio Gear/Equipment Retailers
• Why Is Vintage (And Modern) Audio Equipment So Expensive?
Table Of Contents
- Typical Price Ranges Per Loudspeaker Type
- Price Factors Of Loudspeakers
- Are Expensive Loudspeakers Better?
- Price Ranges With Loudspeaker Examples
- The World's Most Expensive Loudspeakers
- Price Ranges Of Loudspeaker Accessories
- Related Questions
Typical Price Ranges Per Loudspeaker Type
There are thousands of different loudspeaker models on the market today, ranging from cheap consumer-grade Bluetooth speakers to professional line arrays to accurate studio monitors to audiophile-grade floor-standing speakers. They are also sold as individual drivers, complete units with enclosures, and even as pairs or larger sets.
Going through each speaker to provide an MSRP (manufacturer specified retail price) would take ages and likely wouldn’t provide as much practical value to you, the reader, as it sounds like it would in theory. It is also the case that loudspeakers get discontinued or change price, so upkeeping such a list would take up too many resources.
So instead, I present to you a list of common speaker types and their typical price ranges.
In the following list, I am stating the lowest and highest retail prices I find online for each loudspeaker type. Expect the price points at the low end to represent the consumer-grade speakers and the prices at the high-end to represent the professional-quality/audiophile-grade loudspeaker from highly reputable manufacturers.
I’ll add the names of speaker models that coincide with the price points if they are worth mentioning. Many of the speakers at the low-end of the price spectrum are cheap, low-quality and overly plentiful (there's often no specific “cheapest option”).
So without further ado, the price ranges of common loudspeaker types:
| Loudspeaker Type | Price Point Low-End | Price Point High-End |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Speakers | ~$5 | $299 Harman Kardon SoundSticks 4 |
| Bluetooth Speakers | ~$5 | $1,199 JBL Lifestyle PartyBox 1000 |
| Tweeter Drivers | ~$5 Goldwood GT-302/S | $824 Aurum Cantus G1 |
| Woofer Drivers | ~$12 Dayton Audio CE65W-8 | $503 JBL 2226J |
| Subwoofer Drivers | ~$15 Pyle PLPW6D | $595 B&C 18SW115 |
| Installed Speakers | ~$15 Toa Electronics PC-648R F00 | $4,400 Soundsphere Q-15 |
| Coaxial Drivers | ~$16 Crunch CS35CX | $719 B&C 15CXN88 |
| Soundbars | ~$16 | $799 Sonos Arc Soundbar |
| Bookshelf Speakers (Pairs) | ~$36 Goldwood AA351B | $7,999 KEF REFERENCE 1 |
| Subwoofers | ~$39 | $10,595 Genelec 7382AP |
| Passive PA Speakers | ~$43 Grindhouse Speakers GH5L | $2,908 JBL AM7212/64 |
| Studio Monitors | ~$78 Behringer 1C-BK | $65,339 Quested HM415 |
| Powered PA Speakers | $79 Behringer B105D | $2,779 JBL VRX932LAP |
| Floor-standing Speakers | ~$179 Polk Audio TSi300 | $5,000,000 Hart Audio D&W Aural Pleasure |
| Electrostatic Speakers | ~$199 BenQ Trevolo S | $52,000 Martin Logan Neolith |
Again, these prices were found by quickly searching common online headphone retailers such as Amazon, Sweetwater, B&H Photo/Vidoe, Vintage King, and others.
Price Factors Of Loudspeakers
Here is a list of the general factors that determine, to some extent, the selling price of a loudspeaker.
- Parts/type of speaker: The specific parts and the number of individual parts of a loudspeaker are a big determining factor of cost. For example, electrostatic technology is typically more expensive than standard electrodynamic (moving-coil) designs. It's also worth noting that pairs of speakers [of similar quality] tend to be more expensive than single speakers.
- Part materials: The cost of materials is a factor in loudspeaker price as well. The differences in price between the ideal material and less-than-ideal “good enough” material will vary from part to part.
- Labour/craftsmanship: Many reputable loudspeaker brands manufacture their speakers in smaller batches or even one at a time. This allows for extreme attention to detail and expert craftsmanship to shine through in their loudspeakers, which produces high-quality and consistent products. These manufacturing techniques cost much more time (and money) than cheaper assembly line types of manufacturing.
- Product testing: Perhaps another part of labour is the intense testing that high-end loudspeakers of reputable companies go through before ever reaching the customer. This, of course, takes time and energy and warrants more money. Through thorough testing, the loudspeakers can be assured to be performing at their full potential before their first use outside the manufacturing facility.
- Research and development: It’s no mystery that the high-end loudspeaker companies are the ones that tend to be industry leaders in innovation. Buying from high-end manufacturers helps them to continue to develop awesome high-quality loudspeakers.
- Advertising: Whether you like it or not, advertising is an often necessary part of business. Few and far between are the loudspeaker manufacturing companies that do not spend money on advertising.
- Brand name/recognition: Though this may seem silly, brand names do count in the audio industry.
- Customer support: Many high-quality reputable loudspeaker manufacturers offer excellent customer support, warranties, and repair services. This, of course, also costs money, and sometimes this is made up in the original purchase costs of their speakers.
- Company overhead: Like any brick-and-mortar product-based manufacturing business, they need to make a profit on their products in order to pay employees and keep the lights on at their facilities.
Are Expensive Loudspeakers Better?
Before we dive deeper into the prices of loudspeakers, the question of whether expensive speakers are better is worth addressing.
Are expensive loudspeakers better? In general, expensive loudspeakers perform “better” than inexpensive loudspeakers. Improved sonic accuracy, overall sound quality, additional power handling, and longevity are all at least somewhat dependent on the price of manufacturing and, therefore, the cost of the speaker.
Note that the performance of a loudspeaker is largely dependent on the amplifier feeding it. To learn more about speakers and amplifiers, check out the following My New Microphone articles:
• Why Do Speakers Need Amplifiers? (And How To Match Them)
• Which Is More Important, Speakers Or Amplifiers?
Fundamentally, though, the sound of a speaker is subjective. Is a top-of-the-line loudspeaker like the Wilson Audio WAMM Master Chronosonic better than an inexpensive Bluetooth speaker like the JBL CLIP 3?
Well, if you're in your acoustically treated entertainment room listening to classical music (and you have the compatible amplifier and audio), the $850,000 (per unit) 8-driver Wilson Audio WAMM Master Chronosonic is the obvious better choice. However, if you're out on the beach and want to stream some tunes from your cell phone, the $49 JBL CLIP 3 is by far the better choice.
So which speaker is better? The WAMM Master Chronosonic certainly sounds amazing, but the CLIP 3 is used by far more people in far more scenarios. Of course, this is an extreme example, but it illustrates an important point: it all depends on the situation.
Many in the audio industry would argue that the prices of many high-end speakers are inflated. Though perhaps they are, refer back to the factors that would explain the high price of a loudspeaker.
That being said, it’s often the case that a speaker that retails at a fraction of the cost of a high-end loudspeaker will yield similar results.
Though this is a vague answer to “are expensive speakers better?” it’s the best answer I’ve got for you.
Price Ranges With Loudspeaker Examples
As mentioned, the price range of loudspeakers is extensive (ranging from a few dollars to several millions of dollars for a single speaker).
So what kind of loudspeakers can we expect at certain price points? I’ve placed a variety of speaker types in the following price ranges according to their manufacturer-specified retail prices (MSRPs).
Please note that the following prices are in USD. I will add links to online stores to provide pricing examples.
The Price Ranges
- Under $20
- $20 – $50
- $50 – $100
- $100 – $200
- $200 – $500
- $500 – $1,000
- $1,000 – $5,000
- $5,000 – $10,000
- $10,000 – $50,000
- Above $50,000
Speakers Under $20
At a low end of the price spectrum (let's call it under $20), we find cheap computer speakers and Bluetooth speakers, some installation-type speakers, and many individual speaker drivers (tweeters, woofers, subwoofers and coaxial drivers).
Note that pretty much all speakers in this range are based on the basic electrodynamic/moving-coil speaker driver design.
Computer Speakers Under $20
$16: Amazon Basics USB-Powered PC Computer Speaker (link to check the price on Amazon)
Low-End Bluetooth Speakers Under $20
$16: OontZ Angle Solo (link to check the price on Amazon)
Installed Speakers Under $20
Subwoofers Drivers Under $20
$15: Pyle PLPW6D (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Woofers Drivers Under $20
$12: Dayton Audio CE Series CE65W-8 (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Tweeters Drivers Under $20
$5: Goldwood GT-302/S (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Coaxial Drivers Under $20
$16: Crunch CS35CX Full Range Coaxial Car Speaker, 3.5-Inch (link to check the price on Amazon)
Speakers Between $20 – $50
Between $20 and $50, we begin seeing soundbar designs, low-end subwoofers (which are often included in cheap computer speaker sets), and some passive PA and home audio speakers.
Though some units are certainly better than others, most speakers (of all types) are considered to be below average in performance within this price range.
Soundbars Between $20 – $50
$39: ToaTronics TT-SK018 (link to check the price on Amazon)
Computer Speakers Between $20 – $50
$49: Logitech Z207 2.0 Multi Device Stereo Speaker (link to check the price on Amazon)
Low-End Subwoofers Between $20 – $50
$39: Cyber Acoustics CA-3602FFP 2.1 With Subwoofer (link to check the price on Amazon)
Low-End Bluetooth Speakers Between $20 – $50
$49: JBL CLIP 3 (link to check the price on Amazon)
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Low-End Passive PA Speakers Between $20 – $50
$43: Grindhouse Speakers GH5L (link to check the price on Amazon)
Low-End Bookshelf Speakers Between $20 – $50
$36/Pair: Acoustic Audio by Goldwood AA351B (link to check the price on Amazon)
Installed Speakers Between $20 – $50
$42: RCF PL40 Full Range 3.5″ Flush Mount Ceiling Speaker (link to check to the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Subwoofers Drivers Between $20 – $50
$39: Pyle PLPW12D Power 12″ 1600 Watt DVC Subwoofer (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Woofers Drivers Between $20 – $50
$43: GRS 10SFPC-B (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Tweeters Drivers Between $20 – $50
$49: Beston RT003C (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Coaxial Drivers Between $20 – $50
Speakers Between $50 – $100
At under $100, there are some decent options for computer speakers (which aren't expected to be HiFi), installed speakers, and individual drivers. At this price, simple electrodynamic speakers can be mass-manufactured and sold while still creating profit for their companies.
Low-end standalone subwoofers, studio monitors, powered and passive PA speakers, bookshelf speakers, and ribbon-type tweeters can also be found at this price range.
Soundbar Between $50 – $100
$96: LG SK1 40W Stereo Soundbar (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Computer Speakers Between $50 – $100
$97: Creative Labs GigaWorks T40 Series II Speakers (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
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Low-End Subwoofers Between $50 – $100
$87: Monoprice MSUB-AD82 (link to check the price on Amazon)
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Low-End Bluetooth Speakers Between $50 – $100
$98: Sony SRS-XB23 (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Sony is featured in top brand articles at My New Microphone. Check out these articles here!
Low-End Studio Monitors Between $50 – $100
$99: Behringer Nekkst K5 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
Behringer is featured in top brand articles at My New Microphone. Check out these articles here!
Low-End Passive PA Speakers Between $50 – $100
$99: LD Systems MIX 6 G3 (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Low-End Powered PA Speakers Between $50 – $100
$79: Behringer B105D (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
Low-End Bookshelf Speakers Between $50 – $100
$99: Edifier R1280T (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Installed Speakers Between $50 – $100
Subwoofer Drivers Between $50 – $100
$81: Dayton Audio SD315A-88 (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Woofer Drivers Between $50 – $100
$69: Wavecor WF146WA01 (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Tweeter Drivers Between $50 – $100
$82: CSS LD22F (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Coaxial Drivers Between $50 – $100
Speakers Between $100 – $200
$200 or less will get most people what they need in a simple speaker, though we're still far from audiophile-grade/HiFi transducers at this point.
We begin seeing better computer speakers, soundbars and Bluetooth speakers within the price range of $100 to $200. Low-end electrostatic and ribbon driver speakers can also be purchased in this range.
Individual drivers are of adequate quality for most demanding speaker builds and/or repairs. PA speakers, studio monitors, and home entertainment (including floorstanding) speakers are available, though they aren't exactly the best options out there.
You’ll find that many reputable brands have speakers in this price range, though typically at the lower end of their offerings.
Soundbar Between $100 – $200
$198: Sony HT-S200F 80W Stereo Soundbar (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Computer Speakers Between $100 – $200
$199: Logitech G G560 LIGHTSYNC PC Gaming Speakers (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Low-End Electrostatic Loudspeakers Between $100 – $200
$199: BenQ Trevolo S (link to check the price on Amazon)
Mid-Range Subwoofers Between $100 – $200
$199: Mackie CR8S-XBT (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
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Mid-Range Bluetooth Speakers Between $100 – $200
$186: Ultimate Ears MEGABOOM 3 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Ultimate Ears is featured in My New Microphone's Top 8 Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker Brands On The Market.
Low-End Studio Monitors Between $100 – $200
$199: Kali Audio LP-8 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
Kali Audio is featured in My New Microphone's Top 11 Best Studio Monitor Brands You Should Know And Use.
Low-End Passive PA Speakers Between $100 – $200
$199: Behringer VP1520 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
Low-End Powered PA Speakers Between $100 – $200
$179: Samson RS110A (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
Samson is featured in top brand articles at My New Microphone. Check out these articles here!
Low-End Floorstanding Speakers Between $100 – $200
$179: Polk Audio TSi300 3-Way Floorstanding Speaker (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
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Mid-Range Bookshelf Speakers Between $100 – $200
$199/Pair: Cambridge Audio SX-50 (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
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Installed Speakers Between $100 – $200
Subwoofer Drivers Between $100 – $200
$199: Peavey 18″ Pro Rider (link to check the price at Parts Express)
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Woofer Drivers Between $100 – $200
$179: Morel MW 164 (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Morel is featured in My New Microphone's Top 11 Best Car Audio Speaker Brands In The World.
Tweeter Drivers Between $100 – $200
$166: Bohlender Graebener Neo3W Planar Tweeter (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Coaxial Drivers Between $100 – $200
Speakers Between $200 – $500
The $200 – $500 range is home to a large number of speakers, and we can find pretty much any style of loudspeaker that we want for under $500.
We reach the high-end of computer speakers and small-form-factor portable Bluetooth speakers and can buy high-quality drivers individually. We also have the lower-end/mid-range of professional audio speakers and several inexpensive options that could certainly be defined as “HiFi”.
Soundbar Between $200 – $500
$399: Sonos Beam Soundbar (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
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Computer Speakers Between $200 – $500
Low-End Electrostatic Loudspeakers Between $200 – $500
$299: MartinLogan Motion 4i (link to check the price on Amazon)
Mid-Range Subwoofers Between $200 – $500
$459: Alto TS312S (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
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Mid-Range Bluetooth Speakers Between $200 – $500
$499: JBL Boombox 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Mid-Range Studio Monitors Between $200 – $500
$499: KRK ROKIT 10-3 G4 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
Mid-Range Passive PA Speakers Between $200 – $500
$479: Electro-Voice ELX200-15 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
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Mid-Range Powered PA Speakers Between $200 – $500
$499: PreSonus AIR10 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
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Mid-Range Floorstanding Speakers Between $200 – $500
$499: JBL Stage A190 (link to check the price at JBL)
Mid-Range Bookshelf Speakers Between $200 – $500
$499/Pair: Definitive Technology Demand Series D7 (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
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Installed Speakers Between $200 – $500
$451: JBL Control 312CS 12″ 400W In-Ceiling Subwoofer Driver (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Subwoofer Drivers Between $200 – $500
$415: FaitalPRO 15FX600 15″ Professional Neodymium Woofer 8 Ohm (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Woofer Drivers Between $200 – $500
$405: Morel TSCM 634 Titanium Supreme Series 6″ Midrange 4 Ohm (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Tweeter Drivers Between $200 – $500
$351: Aurum Cantus G3 Ribbon Tweeter (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Coaxial Drivers Between $200 – $500
Speakers Between $500 – $1,000
In the $500 – $1,000 range, we have plenty of excellent speaker options. Most home, venue, and project studio needs can be met with speakers in this range, though they can certainly get much, much more expensive (as we'll see shortly).
We won't see any standard computer speakers in this range, and the soundbars are about as expensive as they get. High-quality drivers are priced in this range, including large and robust subwoofer drivers and high-end ribbon tweeter drivers.
However, within the pro audio and HiFi categories, we still often find ourselves with average speakers within this price range.
Soundbar Between $500 – $1,000
$799: Sonos Arc Soundbar (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
High-End Subwoofers Between $500 – $1,000
$999: Mackie SRM1850 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
High-End Bluetooth Speakers Between $500 – $1,000
$799: Klipsch The Fives Bookshelf Speaker Stereo System (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
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Mid-Range Studio Monitors Between $500 – $1,000
$895: Genelec 8330A (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
Genelec is featured in My New Microphone's Top 11 Best Studio Monitor Brands You Should Know And Use.
Mid-Range Passive PA Speakers Between $500 – $1,000
$999: QSC E215 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
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Mid-Range Powered PA Speakers Between $500 – $1,000
$999: Line 6 StageSource L3m (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
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Mid-Range Floorstanding Speakers Between $500 – $1,000
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Mid-Range Bookshelf Speakers Between $500 – $1,000
$999/Pair: SVS Ultra 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
SVS is featured in My New Microphone's Top 11 Best Home Speaker Brands You Should Know And Use.
Installed Speakers Between $500 – $1,000
$900: Tannoy CMS803DCBM 8″ Full Range Ceiling Loudspeaker (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Subwoofer Drivers Between $500 – $1,000
$595: B&C 18SW115 18″ Neodymium Subwoofer Speaker Driver (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Woofer Drivers Between $500 – $1,000
$503: JBL 2226J 15″ High-Power LF Driver 16 Ohm (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Tweeter Drivers Between $500 – $1,000
$824: Aurum Cantus G1 Ribbon Tweeter (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Coaxial Drivers Between $500 – $1,000
$719: B&C 15CXN88 15″ Neodymium Coaxial Speaker 80 x 80 Degree (link to check the price at Parts Express)
Speakers Between $1,000 – $5,000
Speaker designs in the $1-5k range are practically all professional quality. Though there are certainly more expensive options on the market, you'll likely be able to find the perfect speaker in this price range.
Electrostatic speakers, professional studio-quality subwoofers and monitors, pro-level high-power PA speakers, and HiFi home entertainment speakers can be purchased within the $1,000 to $5,000 range.
Mid-Range Electrostatic Loudspeakers Between $1,000 – $5,000
$3,249: MartinLogan Masterpiece Classic ESL 9 (link to check the price at Crutchfield)
High-End Subwoofers Between $1,000 – $5,000
$3,999: ADAM Audio Sub15 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
ADAM Audio is featured in My New Microphone's Top 11 Best Studio Monitor Brands You Should Know And Use.
High-End Bluetooth Speakers Between $1,000 – $5,000
$1,199: JBL Lifestyle PartyBox 1000 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
High-End Studio Monitors Between $1,000 – $5,000
$3,999: Focal Trio11 Be (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
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High-End Passive PA Speakers Between $1,000 – $5,000
$2,908: JBL AM7212/64 (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
High-End Powered PA Speakers Between $1,000 – $5,000
$2,779: JBL VRX932LAP (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
High-End Floorstanding Speakers Between $1,000 – $5,000
$3,199: ELAC Vela FS 409 3.5-Way Floorstanding Speaker (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
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High-End Bookshelf Speakers Between $1,000 – $5,000
$2,499: ELAC Vela BS 403 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Installed Speakers Between $1,000 – $5,000
$4,400: Soundsphere Q-15 Single Loudspeaker (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Speakers Between $5,000 – $10,000
Though out of the budget for most, there are plenty of superb speaker options in this higher price range.
HiFi and pro audio speakers are abundant, so audiophiles and industry professionals with money to spend (and hopefully make back, in the case of the professional) will likely find a perfect option within this range.
High-End Electrostatic Loudspeakers Between $5,000 – $10,000
$7,499: Martin Logan Expression ESL 13A (link to check the price at Audio Advice)
High-End Subwoofers Between $5,000 – $10,000
$8,995: Genelec W371A SAM Woofer System (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
High-End Studio Monitors Between $5,000 – $10,000
$7,999: ADAM Audio S5H (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
High-End Floorstanding Speakers Between $5,000 – $10,000
$8,000: Revel PerformaBe F328Be (link to check the price at Crutchfield)
High-End Bookshelf Speakers Between $5,000 – $10,000
$7,999/Pair: KEF REFERENCE 1 (link to check the price at KEF)
KEF is featured in My New Microphone's Top 10 Best Loudspeaker Brands (Overall) On The Market Today.
Speakers Between $10,000 – $50,000
Welcome to the 5-figure club. It's usually unnecessary to spend this much on a speaker, though there are professional (and audiophile entertainment) situations that may call for the upper echelon speakers in this price range.
Whether you're after a super-accurate monitor or a beautifully crafted HiFi floorstanding speaker, you'll get what you're after if you're willing to pay.
At this price range, you’re really paying for a few things. The vast majority of speakers priced above $10,000 are done so for many reasons:
- Continued research and development, allowing for excellent innovation in speaker technology.
- Production methods that create one speaker at a time, or speakers in small batches with precision and tedious attention to detail.
- Rigorous testing and tweaking before the speaker is ever sent to market. This ensures a high standard of quality and consistency across all speakers of a specific model.
- Outstanding customer support and warranty.
- Aesthetics.
- Brand name recognition, to some extent.
High-End Electrostatic Loudspeakers Between $10,000 – $50,000
$12,750: JansZen Valentina A8 (link to check the price at JansZen Audio)
High-End Subwoofers Between $10,000 – $50,000
High-End Studio Monitors Between $10,000 – $50,000
$19,999: ADAM Audio S6X (link to check the price at Sweetwater)
High-End Floorstanding Speakers Between $10,000 – $50,000
$24,999: ELAC Concentro M Floorstanding Speaker (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
Speakers Above $50,000
There are plenty of speaker options above the $50,000 point. Typically these options are reserved for wealthy audiophiles, but there are a few pro audio options as well. Let's go through a few examples of readily available $50k+ options before jumping to the most expensive loudspeakers in the world.
High-End Electrodynamic Loudspeakers Above $50,000
$130,000: Focal Grande Utopia EM Evo (link to check the price at Upscale Audio)
High-End Electrostatic Loudspeakers Above $50,000
$52,000: Martin Logan Neolith (link to check the price at Martin Logan)
High-End Studio Monitors Above $50,000
$65,339: Quested HM415 (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video)
High-End Floorstanding Speakers Above $50,000
$224,999: KEF MUON (link to check the price at KEF)
The World's Most Expensive Loudspeakers
Here is a list of the world's most expensive loudspeakers, each of which costs more than half a million US dollars:
- Hart Audio D&W Aural Pleasure – $5,000,000
- Transmission Audio Ultimate – $2,000,000
- Moon Audio Opulence – $1,100,000
- Kharma Grand Enigma – $1,100,000
- Cessaro Horn Acoustics Omega 1 – $1,000,000
- HigherFi Audio Opulence – $1,000,000
- Wilson Audio WAMM Master Chronosonic – $850,000
- Magico Ultimate III – $700,000
- Wisdom Audio Infinite Wisdom Grande – $700,000
- Perfect 8 Force – $566,000
- Tidal La Assoluta – $550,000
- Moon Audio Signature Titan II – $550,000
- Backes & Muller BM 100 – $550,000
- HigherFi Audio Titan 2 – $510,000
- California Audio Technology MBX Powered Speakers – $500,000
How Much Do Electrodynamic/Moving-Coil Loudspeakers Cost?
How much do electrodynamic loudspeakers cost? The price of electrodynamic loudspeakers (the typical speaker design) ranges from $5 USD at the low-end and up to $5,000,000 USD (Hart Audio D&W Aural Pleasure) at the high-end. Mid-range electrodynamic speakers typically cost between $200 – $2000. High-quality (or overpriced) speakers generally cost over $2000.
How Much Do Computer Speakers Cost?
How much do computer speakers cost? The price of basic computer speakers ranges from $5 USD at the low-end and up to $299 USD at the high-end. Mid-range computer speakers typically cost between $50 – $200. High-quality (or overpriced) speakers generally cost over $200.
How Much Do Installed Loudspeakers Cost?
How much do installed loudspeakers cost? The price of installed speakers ranges from $15 USD at the low-end and up to $450,000 USD (Final Audio Opus 204) at the high-end. Mid-range installed speakers typically cost between $50 – $150. High-quality (or overpriced) speakers generally cost over $150.
How Much Do Electrostatic Loudspeakers Cost?
How much do electrostatic loudspeakers cost? The price of electrostatic speakers ranges from $199 USD at the low-end and up to $52,000 USD (Martin Logan Neolith) at the high-end. Mid-range electrostatic speakers typically cost between $1,000 – $10,000. High-quality (or overpriced) electrostatic speakers generally cost over $10,000.
How Much Do Subwoofers Cost?
How much do subwoofer speakers cost? The price of subwoofer speakers ranges from $39 USD at the low-end and up to $10,595 USD (Genelec 7382AP) at the high end. Mid-range subwoofers typically cost between $100 – $500. High-quality (or overpriced) subwoofers generally cost over $500.
How Much Do Bluetooth Speakers Cost?
How much do Bluetooth speakers cost? The price of Bluetooth speakers ranges from $5 USD at the low-end and up to $1,199 USD at the high-end. That being said, any speaker can be a Bluetooth speaker with the proper receiver plugged into the speaker input.
How Much Do Studio Monitors Cost?
How much do studio monitors cost? The price of studio monitors ranges from $78 USD at the low-end and up to $65,339 USD (Quested HM415) at the high end. Mid-range studio monitors typically cost between $250 – $1,500. High-quality (or overpriced) monitors generally cost over $1,500.
How Much Do Powered PA Speakers Cost?
How much do powered PA speakers cost? The price of powered PA speakers ranges from $79 USD at the low-end and up to $2,779 USD at the high-end. Mid-range powered PA speakers typically cost between $300 – $1,500. High-quality (or overpriced) speakers generally cost over $1,500.
How Much Do Passive PA Speakers Cost?
How much do passive PA speakers cost? The price of passive PA speakers ranges from $43 USD at the low-end and up to $2,908 USD at the high-end. Mid-range passive PA speakers typically cost between $200 – $1,000. High-quality (or overpriced) speakers generally cost over $1,000.
How Much Do Floorstanding Speakers Cost?
How much do floorstanding speakers cost? The price of floorstanding speakers ranges from $179 USD at the low-end and up to $5,000,000 USD (Hart Audio D&W Aural Pleasure) at the high-end. Mid-range floorstanding speakers typically cost between $500 – $2,000. High-quality (or overpriced) speakers generally cost over $2,000.
How Much Do Bookshelf Speakers Cost?
How much do bookshelf speakers cost? The price of bookshelf speaker pairs ranges from $36 USD at the low-end and up to $7,999 USD at the high-end. Mid-range bookshelf speakers typically cost between $200 – $1,000. High-quality (or overpriced) speakers generally cost over $1,000.
How Much Do Subwoofer Drivers Cost?
How much do subwoofer speaker drivers cost? The price of subwoofer speaker drivers ranges from $15 USD at the low-end and up to $599 USD at the high-end. Mid-range subwoofer speaker drivers typically cost between $50 – $300. High-quality (or overpriced) subwoofer drivers generally cost over $300.
How Much Do Woofer Speaker Drivers Cost?
How much do woofer speaker drivers cost? The price of woofer speaker drivers ranges from $12 USD at the low-end and up to $503 USD at the high-end. Mid-range woofer speaker drivers typically cost between $50 – $200. High-quality (or overpriced) woofer drivers generally cost over $200.
How Much Do Tweeter Speaker Drivers Cost?
How much do tweeter speaker drivers cost? The price of tweeter speaker drivers ranges from $5 USD at the low-end and up to $824 USD at the high-end. Mid-range tweeter speaker drivers typically cost between $50 – $300. High-quality (or overpriced) tweeters generally cost over $300.
How Much Do Coaxial Speaker Drivers Cost?
How much do coaxial speaker drivers cost? The price of coaxial speaker drivers ranges from $16 USD at the low-end and up to $719 USD at the high-end. Mid-range coaxial speaker drivers typically cost between $100 – $400. High-quality (or overpriced) coaxial speaker drivers generally cost over $400.
Price Ranges Of Loudspeaker Accessories
In addition to the price of loudspeakers, several speaker accessories are worth considering.
The price of speaker accessories depends on the type of accessory (which we’ll list shortly); the quality; the specialization of the accessory (is it a one-size-fits-all or only compatible with a specific speaker); and the brand name.
The general types of loudspeaker accessories include:
How Much Do Speaker Stands Cost?
How much do speaker stands cost? The price of commercially available speaker stands ranges from $15/stand to $2,000/pair, and even more for custom or boutique builds. Mid-range PA speaker and studio monitor stands typically range between $25 – $250, while HiFi bookshelf speaker stands make up the more expensive end of the spectrum.
Let's consider a few examples:
The Cambridge Audio Minx 600D (link to check the price at Crutchfield) is a tabletop stand for select Cambridge Minx Min speakers and is at the low end of the price spectrum, costing $15 per stand.
The K&M 246/1 Hand Crank Lighting & Speaker Stand (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video) is at the higher end of the pricing spectrum when it comes to PA speaker stands.
At the lower end of the PA speaker-style stand, we have the Auray SS-37S (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video): a height-adjustable medium-height steel speaker stand with a tripod base costing around $35.
A pair of JamRacks GSB Grand Stand Bronze monitor/speaker stands (link to check the price at Sweetwater) cost about $1,830. These are high-end speaker stands.
A pair of PMC Studio Stand Frame for IB1 and IB2 Monitors (link to check the price at Sweetwater) goes for about $2,000. These are high-end studio monitor stands.
How Much Do Speaker Mounts Cost?
How much do speaker mounts cost? The price of commercially available speaker stands ranges from $8 USD to $1,600 USD, and even more for custom or boutique builds. Mid-range speaker mounts typically range between $25 – $250.
At just under $10, we have the “SPORTLINK Portable Bluetooth Speaker Mount for Golf Cart Railing Accessories” (link to check the price on Amazon) and other no-name brand products.
In the mid-range of prices, we have examples like the K&M 24185 Speaker Wall Mount (link to check the price at Sweetwater).
The Toa Electronics HY-MS7W-WP (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video) is a speaker wall-mounting under outdoor eaves bracket for the HX-7W-WP compact speaker system. It costs about $1,600.
How Much Do Speaker Feet Cost?
How much do speaker pads/feet cost? The price of commercially available speaker pads/feet ranges from less than $1/pad to $4000/pad, and even more for custom builds.
For example, the IsoAcoustics GAIA-TITAN Cronos (link to check the price at Crutchfield) is a 4-pack of speaker isolation feet for improved performance with large floor-standing speakers that sell for about $1,600.
Conversely, the “uxcell Rubber Furniture Table Amplifier Speaker Cabinet Feet Pads” (link to check the price on Amazon) is an 8-pack of rubber feet suitable for speakers that cost less than $5.
How Much Do Speaker Covers Cost?
How much do speaker covers/cases cost? The price of commercially available speaker covers ranges from $10 USD to $500 USD. Pricing depends largely on brand name and the speaker it's designed to cover/protect, along with the material used in the design.
The LD Systems ICOA 12 PC2 (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video) is a protective slipcover for the ICOA 12 speaker. It costs about $10.
At about $17, we have the JBL Bags Molded Carry Case for JBL Charge 4 Bluetooth Speaker (link to check the price at Sweetwater), which is a protective hard case.
At the higher end of the price spectrum, we have examples like the RCF Protective Cover For 3 Hdl38As On Kart (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video), which costs about $500.
How Much Do Speaker Cables Cost?
How much do speaker cables cost? The price of commercially available speaker cables ranges from under $1/foot to $5,000/foot or more. Bulk speaker cables typically range between $1 – $2.50 per foot. Short “audiophile” speaker cables can cost tens of thousands of dollars, though not without controversy over the actual value.
Let's consider a few examples:
The Sescom W18GAZ 18 Gauge Zip-Cord 2 Conductor Speaker Cable (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video) is about 69¢ per foot.
100 feet of Pyramid High Quality 16 AWG Speaker Zip Wire (link to check the price at B&H Photo/Video) goes for about $12.
20 feet of single 14-gauge Crutchfield Speaker Wire (link to check the price at Crutchfield) with pre-attached banana plugs goes for about $25.
14-gauge with pre-attached banana plugs: 20 feet
The Pro Co S16NN-50 (link to check the price at Sweetwater) is a 50-foot Speakon-Speakon speaker cable that costs $50.
For an example of “audiophile-grade” speaker cables, a pair of 3-metre-long Triple Crown Speaker Cable by Siltech Cables (link to check the price at The Cable Company) goes for about $89,000.
How Much Do Speaker Grilles Cost?
How much do speaker grilles cost? The price of commercially available speaker grilles ranges from $3 USD to $165 USD and even more for custom or bulk grilles.
The Aquatic AV AQ-SPG1.0 REV C (link to check the price at Crutchfield) is a grille for 1″ spa speakers and costs about $3.50 per grille.
The JBL MTC-29MK Marine Grille Kit for Control 30 Loudspeaker (link to check the price at Pro Acoustics) costs about $165.
Related Questions
What are the best loudspeaker brands fin the world? The best loudspeaker brands, overall, in my opinion, are as follows:
- Bose
- JBL
- Klipsch
- KEF
- Definitive Technology
- Bowers & Wilkins
- Focal
- Quested
- Dynaudio
- QSC
Read more here: Top 10 Best Loudspeaker Brands (Overall) On The Market Today
What are the best studio monitor brands fin the world? The best studio monitor brands in the world, in my opinion, are as follows:
- Genelec
- Dynaudio
- Adam Audio
- Kali Audio
- PSI Audio
- Neumann
- PMC
- Focal
- HEDD
- Eve Audio
- Yamaha
Read more here: Top 11 Best Studio Monitor Brands You Should Know And Use
What are the best subwoofer brands fin the world? The best subwoofer brands in the world, in my opinion, are as follows:
- Alpine
- MTX
- Kicker
- Pioneer
- QSC
- Alto Professional
- Electro-Voice
- JBL
- Polk Audio
- Klipsch
- Yamaha
Read more here: Top 11 Best Subwoofer Brands (Car, PA, Home & Studio)
What are the best PA loudspeaker brands fin the world? The best PA loudspeaker brands in the world, in my opinion, are as follows:
- QSC
- JBL
- Yamaha
- Bose
- Electro-Voice
- Yorkville
- PK
- Mackie
- Community Loudspeakers
- Alto Professional
- Peavey
Read more here: Top 11 Best PA Loudspeaker Brands You Should Know And Use
What are the best speaker brands for home entertainment/theatre systems? The best speaker brands for home audio systems, in my opinion, are as follows:
- Focal
- ELAC
- Dynaudio
- JBL
- Polk Audio
- Klipsch
- Bose
- SVS
- Bowers & Wilkins
- Definitive Technology
- Sonos
Read more here: Top 11 Best Home Speaker Brands You Should Know And Use
What are the best car audio speaker brands? The best car audio speaker brands in the world, in my opinion, are as follows:
- Focal
- Kicker
- JBL
- Pioneer
- JL Audio
- Boss Audio Systems
- Polk Audio
- Alpine
- Kenwood
- Morel
- Rockford Fosgate
Read more here: Top 11 Best Car Audio Speaker Brands In The World
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