# Active Bookshelf Speakers Active bookshelf speakers are such a versatile speaker system and fits perfectly into our lifestyle audio range. You can use them for HiFi listening in the lounge, seriously enhance the sound from your computer, upgrade your gaming and you can even use them in the kitchen with speaker wall brackets for the ultimate kitchen speaker system. A lot of our customers will pair their [speakers](/collections/speakers "Speakers") with a [turntable](/collections/turntables "Turntable") as you can simply plug in the turntable and start playing. All of these systems are plug and play, you don’t need a HiFi specialist to set it up or study any manuals to use them. Just place them, plug them in and start enjoying your music! ### Types Of Active Bookshelf Speaker There are two main types of active bookshelf speaker systems. - **2.0:** These systems consist of two speakers, usually one master speaker with built in amplifier and one passive speaker. This is the most common for computers, HiFi audio etc. You’ll get a great stereo sound quality. One of the most popular 2.0 speakers is the [Edifier R1280DB](/products/edifier-r1280db-studio-speakers-with-dual-rca-inputs-bluetooth-wood "Buy Edifier R1280DB Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth") - amazing sound quality, great price and feature packed! - **2.1:** These systems consist of the same two speakers as above but also feature a subwoofer for extra bass. These systems are great for use with computers, especially if you like gaming. Don’t forget that you can add a separate subwoofer to quite a few of our bookshelf speakers as some of the 2.0 models will have much greater sound quality, such as the [Airpulse A100](/collections/active-bookshelf-speakers/brand_airpulse "Buy Airpulse A100 Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth")  ### Active Bookshelf Speaker Features - **Built-In Amplification:** Active bookshelf speakers come with built-in amplifiers, eliminating the need for external amplification equipment and simplifying your audio setup. - **Compact Design:** They feature a compact and space-saving design, making them suitable for smaller rooms, desktop setups, or as part of a larger home entertainment system. - **High-Quality Sound:** Active bookshelf speakers deliver impressive sound quality with clear highs, rich mids, and punchy bass, ensuring an immersive audio experience. - **Multiple Connectivity Options:** They offer various connectivity options, including Bluetooth, wired connections, and sometimes even optical or RCA inputs, providing flexibility in how you connect your devices. - **Ease of Use:** They are typically user-friendly, with simple controls for adjusting volume, treble, bass, and sometimes even preset sound modes to optimise your listening experience and a simple plug & play setup. - **Versatile Applications:** Active bookshelf speakers are suitable for various audio applications, from enhancing your computer's sound to serving as primary or secondary speakers in a home audio setup. ### Why Choose Active Bookshelf Speakers Active bookshelf speakers are the preferred choice for individuals who seek compact yet high-performance audio solutions. They are perfect for those looking to upgrade their desktop audio, create a home office setup, or enhance their home entertainment system without the complexity of separate amplifiers. Imagine immersing yourself in a gaming session, with the powerful sound of active bookshelf speakers enhancing every explosion and soundtrack. Visualise setting up a minimalist yet impressive home audio system, with these speakers delivering rich and balanced audio. Picture yourself enjoying your favourite music or podcast while working from home, with crystal-clear sound filling your workspace. Whether you're a music lover, a gamer, or someone looking to improve their audio setup without the hassle of additional equipment, active bookshelf speakers are the essential audio companions that offer a perfect balance of performance and convenience. Elevate your audio experience with active bookshelf speakers. Explore our selection today and discover how these compact powerhouses can transform your audio world. ## Products in this collection - [Edifier R1280DB Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1280db-studio-speakers-with-dual-rca-inputs-bluetooth-wood) - 129.99 GBP - [Pure Classic Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth, DAB Radio & TV Connection](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/pure-classic-active-bookshelf-speakers-with-bluetooth-dab-radio-tv-connection) - 249.99 GBP - [Edifier R1700BT Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1700bt-2-0-speaker-system-with-bluetooth-maple) - 129.99 GBP - [Ruark MR1 Mk3 Compact Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/ruark-mr1-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers) - 399.0 GBP - [Edifier R1280T Active Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1280t-2-0-studio-audio-speaker-system-with-dual-rca-input) - 99.99 GBP - [Q Acoustics M20 Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/q-acoustics-m20-hd-wireless-speaker-system-with-bluetooth) - 329.0 GBP - [Klipsch R-40PM 70W Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/klipsch-r-40pm-active-hifi-bookshelf-speakers) - 429.0 GBP - [Edifier D12 Stereo Active Desktop Speaker with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-d12-2-1-stereo-bluetooth-speaker-with-aux-input) - 99.0 GBP - [Mitchell Acoustics uStream Cube Wireless Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/mitchell-acoustics-ustream-cube-wireless-bookshelf-speakers) - 349.0 GBP - [Airpulse A80 100W Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/airpulse-a80-high-res-audio-certified-active-speaker-system-walnut) - 599.0 GBP - [Edifier R1855DB Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1855db-bookshelf-speakers-with-subwoofer-output) - 159.99 GBP - [Klipsch R-50PM 120W Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/klipsch-r-50pm-active-hifi-speakers) - 469.0 GBP - [Advance Paris AIR 65 Active Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/advance-paris-air-65-active-bookshelf-speakers-pair) - 500.0 GBP - [Edifier S2000MKIII 130W Active Bluetooth v5.0 Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s2000mkiii-powerful-active-bookshelf-bluetooth-v5-0-speakers) - 389.0 GBP - [Kanto ORA4 140W Reference Active Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-ora4-140w-powered-reference-desktop-speakers-with-bluetooth) - 379.0 GBP - [Kanto UKI 100W Active Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-uki-100w-active-desktop-speakers-with-bluetooth) - 229.0 GBP - [Kanto REN 100W Active Bookshelf Speakers with HDMI & Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-ren-active-bookshelf-speakers) - 549.0 GBP - [Mitchell Acoustics uStream One Wireless Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/mitchell-acoustics-ustream-one-wireless-bookshelf-speakers) - 499.0 GBP - [Q Acoustics M40 Active Floorstanding Speakers with Bluetooth (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/q-acoustics-m40-floorstanding-speakers-with-bluetooth-usb-optical-phono-sub-out-pair) - 599.0 GBP - [Edifier R2000DB Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r2000db-2-0-speaker-system-with-bluetooth-optical-input) - 249.0 GBP - [Mitchell Acoustics uStream Two Wireless Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/mitchell-acoustics-ustream-two-wireless-bookshelf-speakers) - 799.0 GBP - [Mitchell Acoustics uStream Three Wireless Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/mitchell-acoustics-ustream-three-wireless-bookshelf-speakers) - 1199.0 GBP - [Audio-Technica SP3X Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/audio-technica-at-sp3x-active-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers) - 169.0 GBP - [Majority D70X 70W Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/majority-d70x-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers) - 89.95 GBP - [Majority D50X 60W Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/majority-d50x-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers) - 69.95 GBP - [Edifier R2750DB Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r2750db-2-0-speaker-system-with-bluetooth-optical-input) - 259.0 GBP - [Edifier R2850DB Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth 5.1](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r2850db-150w-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers) - 299.0 GBP - [JBL L42 MS 200W Music System with Airplay 2, HDMI & Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/jbl-l42-ms-200w-music-system-with-airplay-2-hdmi-bluetooth) - 399.0 GBP - [Edifier R1080BT Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth 5.0 (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1080bt-multimedia-speaker-with-bluetooth-5-0-white) - 89.99 GBP - [Kanto TUK 130W Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-tuk-premium-active-bluetooth-speakers) - 689.0 GBP - [Onkyo GX-10DB Active Bookshelf Speakers - Creator Series](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/onkyo-gx-10db-active-bookshelf-speakers-creator-series) - 249.0 GBP - [Majority D100 Active Bookshelf Speakers - Bluetooth, HDMI, USB - 100W](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/majority-d100-active-bookshelf-speakers-bluetooth-hdmi-usb-100w) - 119.95 GBP - [Majority D80 Active Bookshelf Speakers - Bluetooth, HDMI, USB - 80W](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/majority-d80-active-bookshelf-speakers-bluetooth-hdmi-usb-80w) - 99.95 GBP - [Edifier M60 Compact Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-m60-multimedia-speaker) - 139.99 GBP - [Kanto ORA 100W Reference Active Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-ora-powered-reference-desktop-speakers-with-bluetooth-v5-0) - 289.0 GBP - [Kanto YU 4" Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-yu-bluetooth-bookshelf-active-speakers) - 269.0 GBP - [Kanto Ora 3" Active Desktop Speakers with Bluetooth + 8" Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-ora-powered-reference-desktop-speakers-with-bluetooth-v5-0-sealed-powered-subwoofer-sub8) - 529.0 GBP - [Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/acoustic-energy-ae1-active-bookshelf-speakers) - 1050.0 GBP - [Edifier R1380T Active Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1380t-active-bookshelf-speakers) - 119.0 GBP - [Edifier R1380DB Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1380db-42w-active-bookshelf-speakers-with-bluetooth) - 149.0 GBP - [Klipsch The One Plus Bluetooth Speaker](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/klipsch-the-one-plus-bluetooth-speaker) - 269.0 GBP - [Edifier R1280DBs Active Bookshelf Speakers + Edifier T5 Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1280dbs-active-bookshelf-speakers-with-bluetooth-5-0-8-active-subwoofer) - 259.0 GBP - [Edifier R1280DBs Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth 5.0](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1280dbs-active-bookshelf-speakers-with-bluetooth-5-0-sub-out-soundfield-spacializer) - 139.0 GBP - [Edifier R1700BTs Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth 5.0](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1700bts-active-bookshelf-speakers-with-bluetooth-5-0-sub-out-soundfield-spacializer) - 149.0 GBP - [Edifier M601DB 2.1 Active Speaker System with Bluetooth & Wireless Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-m601db-2-1-active-speaker-system-with-bluetooth-wireless-subwoofer) - 239.0 GBP - [Edifier R1010BT Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1010bt-powered-bluetooth-speakers-wood) - 89.99 GBP - [Edifier S3000MKII Hi-Res Active Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers with Wireless Link](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s3000mkii-premium-2-0-bluetooth-speaker-system) - 699.0 GBP - [Edifier S1000W Active Bookshelf Speakers with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplay 2](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s1000w-wireless-hi-fi-bookshelf-speaker) - 349.0 GBP - [Edifier MR4 Active Studio Monitor / PC Speakers (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-mr4-studio-monitor-speakers-pair) - 99.99 GBP - [Airpulse A100 100W Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/airpulse-a100-active-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers-black) - 659.0 GBP - [Edifier S880DB 88W Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth - Hi-Res Audio Certified](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s880db-hi-res-audio-certified-powered-speakers) - 259.0 GBP - [Edifier S350DB 2.1 Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth & Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s350db-2-1-active-speaker-system-with-aptx-bluetooth) - 279.0 GBP - [Airpulse A200 135W Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/airpulse-a200-active-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers-cherry-wood) - 779.0 GBP - [Airpulse A300 160W Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/airpulse-a300-active-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers-cherry-wood) - 899.0 GBP - [Edifier QR65 Desktop Active Monitor Speakers with GaN Charger](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-qr65-desktop-active-monitor-speakers-with-gan-charger) - 329.0 GBP - [Edifier R1280Ts Active Bookshelf Speakers with Sub Out](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1280ts-42w-bookshelf-speakers) - 109.0 GBP - [Edifier R1700BTs Active Bookshelf Speakers + Edifier T5 Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1700bts-active-bookshelf-speakers-t5-subwoofer) - 259.0 GBP - [Edifier R1855DB Active Bookshelf Speakers + Edifier T5 Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r1855db-active-bookshelf-speakers-edifier-t5-subwoofer) - 289.0 GBP - [Airpulse P100X Active Desktop Speaker with Bluetooth 5.0](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/airpulse-p100x-multi-driver-bluetooth-active-speaker-system) - 499.0 GBP - [Edifier ES300 Tabletop Wireless Speaker with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth & Battery](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-es300-tabletop-wireless-speaker-with-wifi-bluetooth) - 299.0 GBP - [Edifier MR5 Powered Studio Monitor Speakers (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-mr5-powered-studio-monitor-speakers-pair) - 239.99 GBP - [Klipsch R-50PM Active Bookshelf Speakers + R-8SW Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/klipsch-r-50pm-active-bookshelf-speakers-r-8sw-subwoofer) - 769.0 GBP - [Kanto YU6 5.25" Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-yu6-bluetooth-active-speakers) - 419.99 GBP - [Edifier M90 Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth & HDMI](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-m90-active-bookshelf-speakers-with-bluetooth-hdmi) - 259.99 GBP - [Edifier R2750DB MKII Powered Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-r2750db-mkii-powered-bookshelf-speakers) - 1.0 GBP - [Edifier S355DB 2.1 Active Speaker System with Wireless Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s355db-2-1-active-speaker-system-with-wireless-subwoofer) - 449.99 GBP - [Klipsch The Fives II Active Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/klipsch-the-fives-ii-active-bookshelf-speakers-pair) - 1189.0 GBP - [Klipsch The Sevens II Active Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/klipsch-the-sevens-ii-active-bookshelf-speakers-pair) - 1799.0 GBP - [Klipsch The Nines II Active Bookshelf Speakers (Pair)](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/klipsch-the-nines-ii-active-bookshelf-speakers-pair) - 2249.0 GBP - [Majority D100X 100W Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/majority-d100x-bluetooth-bookshelf-speakers) - 0.0 GBP - [Edifier S1000MKII Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth 5.0](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s1000mkii-hifi-active-bookshelf-speakers-with-bluetooth) - 299.0 GBP - [Onkyo GX-30ARC Active Bookshelf Speakers - Creator Series](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/onkyo-gx-30arc-powered-monitor-speakers-creator-series) - 299.0 GBP - [Majority D40X Active Bookshelf Speakers - Bluetooth & USB - 70W](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/majority-d40x-active-bookshelf-speakers-bluetooth-usb-70w) - 79.95 GBP - [Majority D40 Active Bookshelf Speakers - Bluetooth & USB - 60W](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/majority-d40-active-bookshelf-speakers-bluetooth-usb-60w) - 69.95 GBP - [Klipsch The Three Plus Bluetooth Speaker](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/klipsch-the-three-plus-bluetooth-speaker) - 369.0 GBP - [Edifier MS50A Active Speaker with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplay 2 & Alexa](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-ms50a-wifi-speaker-with-airplay-2-alexa) - 129.99 GBP - [Edifier S360DB 2.1 Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth & Wireless Subwoofer](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s360db-150w-hi-res-audio-2-1-system-bt-4-1-aptx-wireless-sub) - 379.0 GBP - [Airpulse A300PRO Hi-Res Active Bookshelf Speakers with Wireless Link](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/airpulse-a300-pro-active-hi-res-bookshelf-speakers-with-kleernet-wireless-technology) - 1399.0 GBP - [Edifier S351DB 2.1 Active Bookshelf Speakers with Subwoofer & Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s351db-2-1-active-speaker-system-with-aptx-bluetooth-black) - 279.0 GBP - [Edifier S880DB MKII 2.0 Active Hi-Fi Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/edifier-s880db-mkii-2-0-active-hi-fi-bookshelf-speakers) - 349.99 GBP - [Kanto YU4 4" Active Bookshelf Speakers with Bluetooth](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/products/kanto-yu4-active-bookshelf-speakers) - 319.0 GBP --- > Source: [K&B Audio](https://www.kbaudio.co.uk/collections/active-bookshelf-speakers) > Updated: 2026-05-19