Expensive speakers tend to sound better than inexpensive speakers because they’re generally the product of advanced engineering and are constructed from premium materials like rigid enclosures and stiff cones that produce smoother, more accurate sound. But spending more money doesn’t guarantee better sound; plenty of expensive audiophile speakers are more about marketing hype than merit. It’s difficult to judge a speaker’s sound on specs alone, so try to audition models in person, and if you can’t, check out a range of professional reviews.