Floor-standing Speakers at Crutchfield.com

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Enclosure
The cabinet that holds the speaker drivers. There are several types, each with its own sound characteristics:.
An acoustic suspension enclosure is a sealed box that provides accurate, tight bass response, though it may sacrifice some efficiency and /or overall volume to achieve this.
A bass reflex enclosure includes a "tuned" port that releases some of the energy produced by the woofer's backward movement. This design increases bass response, though it may sacrifice some accuracy in exchange for the added output.
A passive radiator is a type of woofer cone found on some enclosures which isn't driven by the speaker's magnetic motor, but rather moves in response to the main woofer, increasing bass output.
An in-wall or in-ceiling speaker uses the space behind your wall or ceiling as a large cabinet, so it has the ability to produce slightly more bass than some standalone speakers of the same size.

Acoustic Suspension (8)

Bass Reflex (64)

Passive Radiator (10)

Sealed/Ported (4)

General Features

Bi-amp Inputs (4)

Bi-ampable speakers each offer two positive and two negative connections, for powering the low- and high-frequency drivers with separate amplifiers (or amp channels). Bi-amping can make your speakers sound better, yielding better depth and more detail.

Built-in Powered Sub (3)

Some floor-standing speakers include a built-in subwoofer complete with its own amplifier for rich, room-filling bass.