How Much Speaker Should I Buy For My Room?

How big should your speakers be for your room? Bigger isn’t always better — and smaller isn’t always enough. In this video, Ray Miller from Audio Advisor breaks down how to choose the right speaker size based on your room, listening distance, acoustics, and music preferences. Whether you’re considering bookshelf speakers, floorstanding towers, or electrostatic designs, this guide will help you avoid the most common mistakes and get the best sound for your space. Ray covers: • How room size and ceiling height affect speaker choice • Small vs medium vs large room recommendations • Bookshelf speakers vs tower speakers • When (and why) to add a subwoofer • How room acoustics change what you hear • Why listening distance matters • Speaker sensitivity and amplifier power explained simply • Real-world examples from PSB, Monitor Audio, MartinLogan, DALI, and Dynaudio If your living room opens into a kitchen… if you sit 12 feet from your speakers… or if your system sounds thin or boomy — this video will help you dial it in. 🎧 Need personal advice? Call our audio experts at 800-942-0220 or visit AudioAdvisor.com 👍 Like 📺 Subscribe 🔔 Turn on notifications for more speaker guides, comparisons, and hi-fi tips Chapters (optional but recommended): 00:00 – How much speaker do you really need? 00:30 – Why room size matters 01:00 – Room acoustics explained 01:45 – Small rooms (bookshelf speakers) 02:15 – Medium rooms (bookshelf vs towers) 02:45 – Subwoofers: when & why 03:30 – Large rooms & open floor plans 04:20 – Listening distance & placement 04:55 – Sensitivity & amplifier power 05:25 – Matching speakers to your goals 05:55 – Quick recap & advice 06:20 – How to get help choosing