Speakers

Corsair’s new A115 big air cooler dominates our thermal benchmarks and runs quietly. And the fan slider system makes installation easier. When you consider all of the factors including noise, this is one of the best air coolers I’ve had the pleasure of...

7 expert reviews

The Drop BMR1 computer speakers have a unique look that’s relatively compact as well as a fun, immersive sound. Unfortunately, there are some concerning design issues such as the fact that the amp in the right speaker gets uncomfortably hot, and...

4 expert reviews

The new JBL HDI-3800 effectively straddles the line between fun speakers and audiophile speakers. They are incredibly appealing.

5 expert reviews

The Technics SB-G90M2 is a good fit for anyone who would like a pair of medium-sized floor-standing all-round speakers with good punch and dynamics. Not Klipsch-style, but a warmer sound with a pleasant soundstage where the music gets to play freely.

4 expert reviews

When we tested its predecessor, the conclusion was that these were the best speakers we’d heard in their price range. There weren’t many speakers at the time that combined refinement and ferocity in the same way, but the new Reference 5 Meta takes it...

4 expert reviews

Although the Lumina II is not that much bigger than the Lumina I, they play with greater authority. The soundstage grows with the Lumina II, which also gives the listener both fatter and more hard-hitting bass. While it doesn’t go all the way, it’s...

4 expert reviews

The 800 Series from Bowers & Wilkins has for a long time been the weapon of utter perfection and choice for some of the world's most demanding sound engineers – because monitoring what exactly you are making in a recording studio is crucial. You want...

19 expert reviews

All kidding aside, the B&W AM-1 looks better than most outdoor speakers, has a versatile mounting system, and likely sounds very good...and you should buy one if you want to make mortal enemies of your neighbors by blasting Nickelback. Then again, you...

5 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

The upgrades that Ruark has made to an already impressive Bluetooth speaker system have brought it damn near to perfection. Very classy indeed.

6 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Samsung HW-Q960A is definitely one of the best soundbars in its class. With support for the most important sound formats and an arsenal of drivers inside, it manages to create a audibly processed, yet precise and all-encompassing sound image. The...

4 expert reviews

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. B&W hones its 606 standmounters to great effect

8 expert reviews | 10 user reviews

With the Wonderboom 2, UE succeeds again – delivering a superb, big sound, with some useful features to boot – for the same price as the original at launch. Even though that model is now available at almost half its price, the Wonderboom 2's...

18 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

The Audio Pro C5 Mk II is a multiroom speaker that looks just as good as it sounds. You can use it wirelessly with your Audio Pro, Google or Apple Home setup, and it even lets you connect using Bluetooth. Plus 6 preset buttons give you quick access to...

2 expert reviews

Remember the world before voice assistants?

8 expert reviews | 382 user reviews

An outstanding active speaker system that brings hi-fi sound and plug-and-play convenience together for performance that can’t be topped.

59 expert reviews | 233 user reviews

Whichever connectivity hub you choose, the Oberon 1 C package promises sonic satisfaction in spades

14 expert reviews | 36 user reviews

The Ruark MR1 MkII might be small in stature and, to lesser extent, price – but on a pound-for-pound basis, there’s no better way to transform the sound of an office or small room.

9 expert reviews | 519 user reviews

Equipped with plenty of features for the streaming age, the Denon Home 250 may be a rather bland looking speaker, but it boasts a confident performance

7 expert reviews | 11 user reviews

The Sony SRS-XG500 speaker provides massive sound in a large, water-resistant boombox-style design.

4 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

The JBL PartyBox 310 is good for music. It has a slightly boomy sound profile that you can add even more bass to using its Bass Boost feature. It can also play stereo content, and it can get really loud, although there are slight compression artifacts...

3 expert reviews | 20 user reviews

Expensive and versatile in similar amounts, these Klipsch wireless speakers offer a rich and expressive-sounding experience – although they lack a degree of nuance and subtlety. Since they first launched, other similarly specced and cheaper options...

14 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

There’s plenty for the Sony SRS-XB33 to shout about, and it isn’t afraid to do so in the most extravagant ways

8 expert reviews | 117 user reviews

The Sonos Sub sounds great, offering plenty of bass, and if you are happy to turn the levels up, tooth-rattling amounts of noise. It isn't for everyone, nor will it be necessary for everyone, but the Sonos Sub is a device that is all about sound and...

5 expert reviews | 123 user reviews

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. Can Sennheiser's enormous Ambeo soundbar justify its huge price tag?

15 expert reviews

The Samsung HW-Q700B is an aggressively-priced Dolby Atmos soundbar that’ll (literally) elevate your movie sound. It’s a particularly attractive proposition if you have a Samsung TV that’s compatible with Q-Symphony technology, but is a great value...

2 expert reviews