You Need a Massive Room for Tower Speakers?

May 15, 2025

Most people think tower speakers are only for giant home theaters… But here’s the truth: it’s not about room size – it’s about speaker design.

Many buyers worry that a big speaker will simply be too much for their space, flooding it with bass, making the sound boomy and unbalanced. Some assume that only small bookshelf speakers belong in smaller rooms. Others have had bad experiences with poor setups, leaving them hesitant to try towers again.

Why Tower Speakers Aren’t Just for Big Rooms.

The myth that tower speakers are “too much” for average rooms stems from outdated assumptions. In the past, many large speakers lacked precision, causing problems in smaller environments. But times have changed.

In reality, modern tower speakers are engineered to work beautifully across a wide range of room sizes. Controlled dispersion helps manage reflections and prevent the sound from overwhelming the space. This means the sound goes where it should, and not bouncing chaotically around the room.

A balanced frequency response ensures clean, natural playback without heavy bass buildup. And with proper placement and integration with today’s AV or stereo systems, you can enjoy full-range sound without cranking the volume to uncomfortable levels.

Speaker Design That Makes the Difference.

Looks can be deceiving – what truly counts is how accurately a speaker performs in your space.

Great performance begins with intentional design. From carefully crafted drivers and crossovers to robust ported cabinets with a sealed option, and wide yet controlled dispersion, every detail is engineered to deliver balanced, accurate sound in real-world rooms.

A larger cabinet with multiple drivers isn’t a drawback – it’s a strength. It shares the workload more efficiently, reduces distortion, and produces clean, full-bodied sound even at lower listening levels. When designed right, tower speakers don’t overwhelm your room – they reveal its full potential.

The right tower speaker doesn’t overpower your room – it elevates it.

That’s exactly why we designed the 1723 Tower and 1723 Tower S – to bring reference-level performance into real-world spaces. Whether you have 20 m² (about 215 ft²) or just around 30 m² (about 320 ft²), these towers deliver stunning sound without needing a massive room.

Real Rooms. Real Performance.

Christophe’s room is 4.1 m × 4.2 m (about 13.5 ft × 13.8 ft) and has a sloping roof. It is open to the dining room. It started as a home cinema room and transformed into a pretty dedicated theater room over time.

What’s Christophe running in his system?

Here’s how his home theater is set up today:

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There’s no one-size-fits-all. Every room tells a different story.
From dedicated theater rooms to open-plan living spaces – the possibilities are wide open. Explore more real-world setups and see how others have brought their rooms to life.

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