There are as many opinions about what constitutes a good audio speaker as there are music listeners in the world. Still, some audio technology companies have significantly differentiated themselves from the rest of the industry with their dedication to providing the very best speaker lines. Here are just two of our favorite brands and a few of their products:

Klipsch

Reference Premiere Series

Renowned for their fierce commitment to sound clarity, audiophiles around the world are familiar with several of this Indiana-based company's speaker series. Those looking for the absolute best should opt for the Klipsch's newly debuted line of Reference Premiere speakers – they not only include the monitors (RP-150M & 160M), the floorstanding models (RP-250F, 260F and 280F), two surround speakers (RP-240S & 250S) plus three center-channel speakers (RP-250C,440C and 450C). Each of these speakers incorporates the company's latest foray into advanced sound transmission – titanium speakers oufitted with Linear Travel Suspension (LTS) coupled to the newly developed Hybrid Tractrix® Horn technology.

Promedia 2.1 Series

Though small in size, these audio speakers can serve double-duty on both a computer and HDTV and are well within the budget of most people. Specifically designed to clearly and crisply output such digital audio as MP3 downloads and streaming radio, the Promedia line is equally good at maximizing older tech such as CDs – remember them? In addition, the included subwoofer generates deep, powerful grooves that will dazzle the listener on everything from games and movies to soundtracks and albums.

Monitor Audio

Platinum Series

The creator and first manufacturer of the “Gold Metal Dome” tweeter, Monitor Audio has been a revolutionary force in the audio technology industry for over four decades. These days, their top of the line PL300 speaker is a truly amazing marvel of modern audio technology and defines the state of the art. Standing only four-feet tall, this speaker will totally dominate a 500 square foot or larger room with its awe-inspiring, high-end agility, superb all-frequency dynamics and outrageous bass response. The entirety of this superior line of audio products– which encompasses stand-mounted (PL100, PL200 and PL300), in- or on-wall (PLW15 and SF1), center channel (PLC150 and PLC 350) and exterior speakers (CL50, CL60 and Cl80) – is a model of both aesthetic and technological design.

The Gold, Silver and Bronze Series

More modest budgets can also find exactly what they need at Monitor Audio. While each of these three series of speakers offers some tradeoff in acoustic fidelity, they are still some of the best speaker lines manufactured in the world. Monitor is constantly improving the sonic quality of their speakers at every level. Trust their products to deliver a unique experience of audio style, quality, performance and sophistication unsurpassed by any other company.

A Final Thought

Both of these superlatively operated companies view audio research and development as their true passion. You're speakers will last for a decade or more but be assured that you will be looking to replace when you hear what these folks have come up with next. With these two companies trying to outdo each other, it is simply a truly fascinating time to be an audiophile!