Speakers

The ESL X is an excellent alternative to the class-leading conventional box designs at this price

5 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

As I said in the intro, I can only imagine how difficult it is for traditional hi-fi companies to find their space in an increasingly connected audio marketplace, but I think Rotel has done a good job with the S14. Unlike offerings from many of its...

3 expert reviews

The Revival Audio Atalante 3 is a debut model from a small French manufacturer. But what a debut! Although there is no shortage of choice in the class of mid-range passive compact speakers, they deserve to be taken seriously into consideration. The...

3 expert reviews

Compared to the KEF LS 60 Wireless, the smaller Dynaudio speakers are at least as good at audio reproduction. But they play and sound differently. The English speakers give the music more warmth and fuller sound – especially in the midrange, while the...

4 expert reviews

There’s no denying that KEF’s meta-fication of the speakers has pushed the price up into the upper air. This is not only due to the Meta or the improved cabinet, but also the general price increase on everything from parts to shipping. It doesn’t...

3 expert reviews

If you're after a portable multiroom speaker that sounds just as good as it looks, the Audio Pro A15 is a fantastic choice. There aren't tonnes of extra features but there are a few different ways to connect to it, including both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

3 expert reviews

The small Silver 100 7G in Limited Edition costs close to a few hundred more than the unlimited version. You can therefore save money by buying the regular edition, and get exactly the same great sound quality. For this is really an extremely good buy,...

2 expert reviews

The Argon Audio Forte A5 MK2 is a refinement of an already successful recipe. The sound is nothing to complain about, as they play with a precision you’ll have to look hard for in this price range. Here the choice will easily come down to between it...

2 expert reviews

The KEF Blade Meta is a statement of achievement for a loudspeaker. The tall and deep cabinets provide volume, while the slim front baffle ensures minimal diffraction. Two woofers on each side of the cabinet move in parallel and prevent further...

4 expert reviews

The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is a unique speaker. It is big and rough, but still watchful in its own ingenious way. And it sounds really fantastic.

4 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

The R6 Arreté's understated exterior hides a design of unusual complexity and rare musical talent

4 expert reviews

KEF’s revisions have paid off: these sequels are among the most thrilling speaker systems we’ve heard

1 expert reviews | 9 user 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...

19 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Remember the world before voice assistants?

8 expert reviews | 382 user reviews

Spark hasn’t lost much in the transition from floorstanding to compact bookshelf speaker. None of the Spark versions have been kings of deep bass, but they have always delivered quality bass. The new version certainly does that, and it’s better at...

3 expert reviews | 5 user reviews

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

14 expert reviews | 36 user reviews

Sony’s A9 speaker system redefines accessible home cinema sound with an innovative, immersive and flexible solution

17 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

If all you want is a portable Bluetooth speaker that sounds great for not a lot of money, the JBL Flip 5 remains a really strong choice.

12 expert reviews | 170 user reviews

B&O’s classy compact speaker adds Alexa and upholds its strong sonic profile

16 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

The Audio Pro A38 is one of the smallest floorstanding speakers you can find. The slender speakers deliver a rich and pleasing soundstage, and have enough power to play up a medium-sized living room. The full range of wired and wireless connectivity...

2 expert reviews

Sonos’s versatile portable speaker really does do it all – but it doesn't come cheap

50 expert reviews | 228 user reviews

The JBL Xtreme 3 is a versatile and talented wireless speaker that’s as happy chilling at home as it is being the life and soul of a party

16 expert reviews | 12 user reviews