Standfloor speakers? :wall:
Normally referred to as bookshelf speakers, which I suppose could be confusing because rather than being used on bookshelves the recommendation is to use them on stands on the floor.
Sometimes referred to as monitors, which also seems like a misappropriation, and anyway, the recommendation is to use them on stands on the floor.
Stands on the floor? Sure some may refer to them as standmounted speakers, but I suppose standfloor speakers makes sense. Still, seems a little too confusing considering what floorstanders means...
I'm going to suggestg space/ positioning reasons (bookshelf speaker on a bookshelf or sideboard), budget - e.g. I think a 500 poiund bookshelf speaker will sound better than a 500 pound floorstander because the same amount of money doesn't have to be stretched so far due to a smaller cabinet and fewer drivers. They can often also have advantages in terms of speed and imaging. In smaller rooms the bass from a floorstander might cause problems where a bookshelf speaker may be ok (or at least less problematice).