The Best Audiophile Speakers Under $5,000 in 2024

We’ve searched high and low to find the best-sounding floor standing speakers under $5,000 for 2024. Why $5,000? With that budget, you’re opening the door to a ton of incredible, different-sounding speakers. In the video, we highlighted our top three picks, but we wanted to write this blog to showcase even more amazing speakers we didn’t have time to mention. You’ll find an overview of each speaker we featured, complete with brand history, unique technologies, and a quick take on how they sound. Remember the list is in no particular order—think of them as different flavors of ice cream, each offering a unique taste. Get ready to discover some speakers that’ll make your neighbors a little envious


5.

Spendor A4 Floorstanding Loudspeakers (pair)

$4,300

The Spendor A4 offers a sleek design and remarkable clarity, making it a favorite among audiophiles. Its compact size doesn’t compromise its performance, delivering rich, detailed sound with a natural midrange and tight bass response, perfect for any listening environment.

4.

Klipsch Forte IV Loudspeaker (each)

$2,499

The Klipsch Forte IV, an American icon since 1985, boasts horn-loaded drivers for incredible efficiency and a titanium diaphragm tweeter for superior off-axis listening. With an active 12-inch driver and a passive 15-inch radiator, it delivers surprising bass and a dynamic, live concert-like experience.

3.

Focal Aria Evo X No2 Floorstanding Loudspeaker (each)

$2,399

The Focal Aria Evo X No2 is crafted in France and features a TAM tweeter from the Vestia line and flax drivers for crisp, detailed sound. It’s perfect for serious critical listening, offering incredible detail without ever sounding clinical. Its 15-degree rake ensures perfect time alignment, offering an immersive listening experience.

2.

Fyne Audio F501SP Floorstanding Loudspeaker (pair)

$4,799

Hailing from Scotland, the Fyne Audio F501 SP combines cutting-edge technology with meticulous engineering, featuring a down-firing port and BassTrax technology for exceptional bass dispersion. Its IsoFlare point source driver ensures eerily realistic vocals, especially with female voices, making it a top choice for audiophiles.

1.

Mofi SourcePoint 888 Floorstanding Loudspeaker (pair)

$4,999

The MoFi SourcePoint 888 takes the successful SourcePoint 8 and turns it up to 11 with insane bass and impressive sound quality. Engineered by industry legend Andrew Jones, it features a high-sensitivity concentric driver for precise imaging and a robust build that delivers deep, powerful bass and clear, dynamic mids and highs.

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