Speakers

Is it a streamer? Is it a soundbar? Whatever it is, it's great value

26 expert reviews

The Huawei Sound Joy is a water-resistant portable Bluetooth speaker capable of deep, tuneful bass. It doesn’t match the brand’s Sound X living-room speaker for sonic finesse, but it delivers better-than-usual battery life – and a flashing LED light show.

15 expert reviews

B&O's stunning-looking portable music companion is a hit

15 expert reviews

“The Soundboks Go will make sure any crowd starts bopping.”

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

A genius idea that’s executed well, the Sony HT-AX7 will improve your small screen home cinema experiences thanks to its immersive surround sound speakers. It’s an imperfect speaker and works better with some content than others, but it is a blast to use.

8 expert reviews

This is without a doubt the worst purchase I have ever made! Nothing but problems with it not connecting, not working on apple airplay, not connecting to tv when turning on! Absolute junk. As for the sound quality not great either, I expected a lot...

2 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

When the Lumina range launched last year, it was a fairly compact affair, comprising the Lumina III floorstander (HFC 469) and the Lumina I standmount (HFC 479) together with a matching centre speaker. The missing numeral between the two speakers...

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

5 expert reviews | 1 user 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

This impressive soundbar delivers immersion without the clutter, making it ideal for movies and games

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

The Q Acoustics 3050i 5.1 Cinema Package surround sound system makes the ideal starting point for anyone looking to build themselves a high-quality home movie setup. These stylish and well-built speakers deliver exceptional sonic performance at a very...

7 expert reviews

Big, thoroughbred speakers that offer excellent performance – but they require careful positioning.

12 expert reviews

One of the best portable Bluetooth speakers on the market.

6 expert reviews | 2 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

The Dali Oberon On-wall C is among the most decor-friendly hi-fi speakers we have ever tested. If you choose the white version, the small cabinets will literally blend in with the wall. And thanks to the wall placement, you save several precious square...

4 expert reviews

The Bowers and Wilkins Formation Duo speakers offer a stunning stereo listening experience that has to be heard to be believed. They're elite hi-fi sound for the modern age, and if you can afford the price, rest assured that you'll hear every penny you...

14 expert reviews | 2 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

Not bigger but definitely better – the Megaboom 3 is probably the best speaker Ultimate Ears has released so far.

27 expert reviews | 3 user 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.

60 expert reviews | 233 user reviews

An accomplished performer, the Denon Home 350 is big, powerful and produces prodigious amounts of bass. It’s also expertly engineered, with a host of features for those looking to stream their favourite music.

7 expert reviews | 17 user reviews

The Samsung HW-Q900T soundbar is very good for mixed usage. This 7.1.2 setup has a dedicated center channel that makes it ideal for reproducing dialogue-heavy content like TV shows clearly and accurately. Its well-balanced default sound profile is...

3 expert reviews | 7 user reviews