Speakers

The Q Acoustics M40 is another fun and thoroughly engaging speaker system that plays nicely with a range of sources. This micro tower is easy to accommodate, less conspicuously hi-fi in its looks, and packs a rich, warm performance. However, it’s not...

3 expert reviews

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2022 winner. Superb performers capable of thrilling results

6 expert reviews

If regular party speakers aren’t enough for your needs, the PartyBox Ultimate is exactly what you need. It’s super-sized, super loud, extremely flashy and very well-connected. It’s probably too large for most homes, but if you’re running events, this...

7 expert reviews

Convenience and performance don’t come cheap, at least not in this instance – but the Sonus faber Duetto is a wise investment, nevertheless.

3 expert reviews

A portable wireless speaker that delivers extensive battery life and rich sound quality. The SRS-XG300 lives to entertain at parties or outdoors, and does so at a price that’s very attractive.

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With better audio and a smarter display than the original, the Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th generation) is an overall improvement and the best choice if you want a smart alarm clock. I love the new tap controls, although it would be better if there...

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As well as heralding a potential new world of radically upgradable soundbars, the S95QR is also easily LG’s best soundbar ever – especially if you have a particularly big room to fill

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An Atmos soundbar with a thunderous bass performance and immersive audio skills for an all-in-one system. The Devialet Dione entertains in spades, then, but it lacks a degree of dynamism and naturalism with film soundtracks.

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The JBL Bar 1300 is a versatile system that could suit a range of applications, all while sounding bold and lively without veering into harshness

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This soundbar has some of the most immersive surround sound we've heard, but detachable surround speakers we're unsure of.

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The Anker Soundcore is a reliable and practical Bluetooth speaker that provides impressive sound for its low price and easy portability due to its small size.

10 expert reviews | 2946 user reviews

Putting the new Echo’s minor sonic shortfalls as a hi-fi proposition to one side, its usability and likeability cannot be ignored. Alexa feels present and useful but not imposing, the Alexa app support makes placement and multi-room configurations a...

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The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus stands out as one of the largest and most powerful Bluetooth speakers in its price range. If you’re looking to rock an outdoor party, but don’t want to deal with an expensive and gigantic party speaker, this is the...

6 expert reviews

Another entertaining, approachable outdoor speaker from Ultimate Ears, the Epicboom has plenty of charm and enjoyable sound to make outdoor parties and gatherings whizz by – a solid effort in pretty much all categories.

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A brilliant-sounding portable speaker from Bose that will light up any outdoor event, it’s a fun, rich-sounding effort that will happily play any tune you throw at it. The only annoying thing about the speaker is that it’s so difficult to charge the...

78 expert reviews | 793 user reviews

Smaller and less expensive than the Sub Gen 3, the Sonos Sub Mini is designed to work with the smaller speakers and soundbars. It improves the sound quality of any Sonos speaker it’s paired with, delivering greater range and more bass, while avoiding...

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The Sennheiser Ambeo Mini is ideal in many ways. It’s usefully small, but sounds much bigger than it looks. It has punch to go with its sonic precision, it has a full suite of excellent control options, and it looks and feels like a quality item. It’s...

15 expert reviews

The Edifier QR65 are decent mid-range desktop speakers with a decent amount of bass, a few different connection options and a really attractive look. However, a few issues regarding PC connection make them better suited as multi-media options than...

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Despite its basic feature set, the aptly named soundbar shows plenty of home cinema (and music) flex.

2 expert reviews

A portable speaker with a clear and detailed audio performance, and an attractive design; the Marshall Willen is not the most exciting speaker to listen to especially when it comes to bass, but if you want a small, pocketable speaker to take outside,...

10 expert reviews

It’s much smaller and more affordable than expected, but the most surprising thing about the HomePod Mini is its superb sound

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The Marshall Middleton is a great wireless speaker, although it's a tad too heavy. Its sound, though, is extremely solid, and its design has a classy, classic leaning.

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Anker’s Soundcore Motion 300 represents a great choice for those after a capable Bluetooth speaker with fun audio with a fair bit of presence while retaining a solid build, good looks and excellent battery life.

4 expert reviews

Samsung managed to create a big sound from something barely thicker than a broomstick. It'll leave you scratching your head.

3 expert reviews

The Soundcore Boom 2 is a portable speaker that packs a serious punch. It has a pleasant bass-forward sound, nice lighting effects and it’s rugged enough to handle the great outdoors. If you’re shopping for a speaker of this size, in this price range,...

4 expert reviews