Speakers

19 expert reviews

Dali’s Epikore 3 are hugely capable and superbly made, but trade a little verve for sophistication and control

3 expert reviews

The Evo One’s sonic strengths lie in its broad, room-filling presentation and fluid handling of dynamics – a touch more verve wouldn’t go amiss, though

5 expert reviews

Overall, the Marshall Emberton III is truly one (the best, IMO) of the best small Bluetooth speakers on the market. Its price point is doable by most, and it offers fantastic sound, dust protection, waterproof protection, portability, and 360 sound...

8 expert reviews

Sony’s new flagship soundbar is a surprisingly big upgrade on its Award-winning predecessor

6 expert reviews

The C20 is similar to the C10 MkII but offers an even more powerful, energetic, and rich performance for those that want to step up or have a big-sounding speaker in their home. Its wireless connectivity is very good, and its turntable and TV support...

5 expert reviews

The HW-Q990D might not look very different to its highly acclaimed predecessor, but its sound is on a different level – with music as well as movies. Which pretty much by default makes it the best full surround soundbar in town.

11 expert reviews

When it comes to reviewing tech, particularly in audio and hi-fi spaces, it’s not common to find a product that ticks all the boxes with respect to a given reviewer’s criteria and instincts; there’s always some form of compromise, whether with build...

2 expert reviews

4 expert reviews

Takes everything that made the last Zeppelin such a superb streaming speaker and elevates the listening experience – if only slightly. The Pro Edition is the best Zeppelin to date.

4 expert reviews

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 was already one of our favorite mug-sized Bluetooth speakers. In all honesty, the Wonderboom 4 doesn’t change too much, but still ticks the right boxes if you want an affordable option for listening anywhere. Its...

4 expert reviews

A fine upgrade in several ways over the One, the Sonos Era 100 benefits from a sleeker design, reconfigured driver setup and a spate of more accessible features.

36 expert reviews

The Xtreme 4 might look beefy, rugged and uncompromising but the sound quality on offer is anything but. It’s another hugely engaging and entertaining Bluetooth speaker for the brand

9 expert reviews

The Capella has some quirks which you need to take into account before buying it but the core of what it does and how it does it are extremely convincing. This is a very capable active speaker system at a decent price.

5 expert reviews

“The Tribit StormBox Blast 2 delivers 200 watts of big, bold, and beautiful sound at any volume.”

3 expert reviews

Far from being the cut-price, compact version of the excellent Bar 9 we were hoping for, the Bravia Theatre Bar 8 is surprisingly sonically compromised and a fair way short of the best soundbars in its price range

8 expert reviews

The most affordable route into Bowers & Wilkins passive loudspeaker ownership could quite easily prove the gateway drug into a lifelong habit…

2 expert reviews

The FiiO R9 all-in-one music streamer, DAC and headphone amplifier presents the most comprehensive set of input and output options ever seen in such a bijou product and the R9's excellent Android interface and smartphone-like screen quickly helped it...

4 expert reviews

Looking backwards in order to move forwards is a bold and dangerous policy – but with the Studio 89, Monitor Audio has managed to combine a mildly retro aesthetic with some thoroughly modern engineering to create a speaker that both sounds great and...

3 expert reviews

If you want to have most of your ‘authentic hi-fi sound with wireless convenience’ cake and eat it too, look no further than the KEF LSX.

30 expert reviews | 50 user reviews

A step up from the previous model, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) adds an extra dimension to sound, literally, with its clever virtual Dolby Atmos support. Loud, nicely balanced and capable of bringing a cinematic experience, this soundbar is a great addition...

43 expert reviews | 23 user reviews

A wireless speaker that delivers a fine Dolby Atmos presentation, the Sonos Era 300 delivers a crisp, clear, and balanced sound. This is one of the more exciting and interesting efforts in the wireless speaker market.

39 expert reviews

2 expert reviews

The second-generation HomePod provides jaw-dropping audio, whether listening to music or watching films through the Apple TV, and it only gets better with two of them. If you've already bought into the Apple ecosystem, this provides a premium...

35 expert reviews

With its redesigned audio system, the Sonos Move 2 adds two tweeters into the mix to deliver stereo, as well as a wider, less positional soundscape than its predecessor. There’s no escaping that this is an expensive speaker, but there’s nothing else...

27 expert reviews