Tower speakers are typically full-range loudspeakers used as the main left and right front speakers in a stereo or home theater surround sound system. Compared to soundbars they provide better overall stereo imaging (more on imaging here), as well as greater dynamic output and a broader soundstage because of the additional drivers and cabinet volume. For more information, read more here: 7 Reasons Why Home Theater Surround Sound Offers a Better Experience than a Soundbar.

As the name implies, floorstanding speakers (also referred to as tower speakers) are home theater or HiFi speakers that sit on the floor in front of the listener in a left/right array. In a home theater surround sound system, they often sit on either side of a dedicated center channel speaker making up the front stage. Normally they will be three feet or taller with the tweeter situated at ear level when a listener is sitting down. Most tower speakers require a separate AV receiver or power amplifier to operate. For a comparison of SVS Prime and Ultra Series floorstanding speakers, please visit here: Prime vs. Ultra: Which is Right for Me?

Floor-standing speakers don’t require stands or furniture because as the name implies, they stand directly on the floor. Because of the larger cabinet size, floorstanding speakers (or towers) have multiple drivers and more cabinet volume, allowing them to play louder with greater dynamic range/impact, and deeper low frequency extension. This means you don’t always need to combine towers with a subwoofer for full-range sound as you would with bookshelf or satellite speakers, which don’t produce as much bass. Learn more about Bookshelf and Tower Speakers: Choosing Between Bookshelf and Tower Speakers

Some other names for tower speakers include: floorstanding speakers, floor standing speakers, speakers tower, speaker towers and tall speakers.