Speakers

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

An audio upgrade on the previous model, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation) is now a capable music speaker, as well as a great smart speaker for smart home control and general enquiries. Overall, this is the best value smart speaker you can buy,...

17 expert reviews

A fun, loud, and bassy wireless speaker. If you’re interested in having a fun time, the JBL Authentics 300 offers plenty of that.

12 expert reviews

Chunky with a liberal dash of vintage styling, the Edifier D32 is a wireless Bluetooth speaker that commands attention. It plays loud and has a built-in battery so can double as a portable when required. Fidelity could be higher, despite its Hi-Res...

4 expert reviews

The UE Miniroll ticks all the boxes for a party speaker: it’s inexpensive, is easy to carry around, is well protected, comes with a carry case and offers loads of bass. This latter point can be a problem when the Miniroll won’t sit still, and a few...

5 expert reviews

The Sony ULT Field 1 presents a fairly compelling case for competition in the portable speaker market – it immediately marks itself out as a proper contender if you're on the hunt for a new rugged speaker. It's small enough to be genuinely portable,...

10 expert reviews

The Sony ULT Field 7 delivers where it counts, with impressive battery life, a durable design, and a well-rounded listening experience on top of the incredible bass it promised. The aesthetics leave a lot to be desired as a lifestyle speaker, though,...

7 expert reviews

If you have the space and budget for it, Sony's ULT Tower 10 speaker can be the life of the party thanks to its enormous sound, multiple input options, wireless mic for karaoke, and customizable light show.

8 expert reviews

The LG S95TR isn’t bad in isolation, but it lacks some finesse and lags behind the best in class, particularly when it comes to 3D sound

6 expert reviews

The bold and assertive sound from this robust, go-anywhere wireless speaker is almost enough to make you overlook its (few, and minor) shortcomings. If you want your portable party to go with a bang, don’t look any further.

6 expert reviews

If you want some great computer speakers to bring music, movies, and games to life, the JBL 104-BT are affordable and sound great. They’re also compact and come with a decent amount of connectivity, though there’s no USB. There’s also no sub out. Buyer...

2 expert reviews

Fluance's Ai41 speakers are affordable, compact, and produce rich and balanced stereo audio, though they could benefit from a subwoofer.

4 expert reviews

Despite being pint-sized, this speaker really can blast out the tunes. The level of detail and punchy bass impressed, though the treble could sound strained at over 50% volume. Some great features include the adjustable EQ, Auracast connectivity, IP67...

4 expert reviews

Beats' resurrected Pill speaker is bolder, brawnier, and better than ever.

5 expert reviews

The Go 4 fulfils its brief excellently, serving up a forward, cohesive sound in an affordable, impressively rugged little package

8 expert reviews

The KEF LSX II is an even more diverting an option than the product it replaces, which makes it downright compelling

6 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

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

KEF knocks it out the park again: the R3 Metas are wonderfully transparent, refined speakers that are hugely entertaining performers, too

6 expert 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 latest generation of JBL’s Flip continues to set the standard for the price

23 expert reviews | 25 user reviews

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is a huge TV upgrade. As a 7.1.4 channel sound system, it offers dynamic sound that gels expertly together, allowing hushed voices to swing convincingly into the rush of an action scene with ease. A sonically...

13 expert reviews

The Samsung HW-Q800C is another convincing, powerful, and satisfying immersive soundbar from Samsung with better bass performance than its predecessor. If you have a recent Samsung QLED or OLED TV, this is a fire-cracker of a soundbar to partner with.

9 expert reviews

JBL reaches into new territory with one of its top speaker designs, making this roving party machine comfortable to settle down into the average living room. Does it belong there? That’s up for debate, but it can certainly deliver the home hi-fi goods.

9 expert reviews

Another pleasing product from the multi-room titans

51 expert reviews | 155 user reviews