Fluance XL8S Reference High Performance 2-Way Bookshelf and Surround Sound Speakers for Immersive Home Theater or Stereo Listening - Black Ash/Pair Review

They have sound quality that's hard to beat for around $200. They look high quality. The sound is balanced, not harsh and not boomy. Works great as a bookshelf speaker in a small room. If you need more bass, add a subwoofer.

The lack of bass in these bookshelf speakers is why I wouldn't recommend them for a 2 channel system. I've been able to use them with a subwoofer, which is better suited to a 2-channel system and delivers significantly improved bass, as well as better soundstage and depth. I'd say if you have a small room and an amp with tone controls you can adjust the bass and get good results, but in medium to large rooms I don't think these speakers will cut it.

Cool, the sound is great and I've never had a problem with these new villains. More than I expected, but that's not a problem with the current setup. I live in a tiny studio and my setup is pretty modest, but I can't say these speakers would be able to stretch their legs if I had the space to let them. Definitely a hit for the money spent. My only concern is that I would like Fluance not to put their logo/name on everything, your logo/name is ugly and kills what could be a great minimalist…

Maybe it's because I've upgraded a mechanical soundbar in the last 3 years, but these bookshelf speakers are perfect for a solid, budget-friendly, apartment-friendly setup. The build quality is excellent, they feel very solid and solid with some clear hints of good engineering, the magnetic dust cover is a top notch touch which lets me know they will last longer than the old plastic pens. They also look beautiful on media consoles as part of a room. Sound quality is excellent, very good across…