Speakers

If your budget is limited to $1,000 for a pair of loudspeakers for desktop or nearfield use, the DALI Opticon 1 loudspeaker should be on your radar. In many ways, it is a modern equivalent of the venerable Yamaha NS-10 or Spendor LS3/5A BBC monitor--in...

2 expert reviews | 41 user reviews

Refined floorstander hits almost all the right spots on the button. Treble quality is better than most metal dome Bowers and Wilkins ' systems, but there is an occasional trace of midband boxiness

9 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

The D3s are hugely capable standmounters. They lead the class when it comes to resolution and clarity

2 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

Best traditional package £2000+, Awards 2015. It looks gorgeous and it sounds fantastic – what more could you want?

11 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

Kreisel recently resurfaced with a small line of speakers wearing the Kreisel Sound brand. It includes for home theaters, and, of course, two subwoofers: the and the . Both employ the push-pull design that made M&K's subs so effective. There are two...

4 expert reviews

All the usual KEF virtues undermined only slightly by a relative lack of brio

21 expert reviews | 122 user reviews

Philips’ slim, chic soundbar delivers sensational sound and generous features for a reasonable price, making it a terrific option for anyone tired of tinny TV speakers.

3 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

Not the most flexible speakers, but the X14s have areas of real expertise

7 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

Great speakers,good bass and overall a well balanced sound.They are nicely finished with curves and each of da front corners(hard to see from da picture).A great pair of speakers by Magnat,buy them u won't be disappointed.

2 expert reviews | 505 user reviews

The KEF KHT3005SE is that rarest of things, a style-led speaker system that sounds as good as it looks. The stunning design is distinctly modern yet elegant – made all the more swanky by its new gloss white finish – plus the compact dimensions and...

16 expert reviews | 55 user reviews

Bowers and Wilkins' new flagship sub is a triumph of audio engineering

7 expert reviews

Best floorstander £350-£700, Awards 2011. As safe or as feisty as you require, the V4s are across-the-board charmers

7 expert reviews | 35 user reviews

There’s no HD audio decoding or even Dolby Digital/DTS support, but it’s no problem as the ASB-2 accepts 5.1 and 7.1-channel linear PCM.

9 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

Safe, but not too safe, the A-25s deliver an impeccably judged and likeable performance

14 expert reviews | 72 user reviews

Get stylish design and superb sound from Wharfedale's compact 5.1 package.

11 expert reviews | 45 user reviews

If you have the space, these Tannoy floorstanders are an excellent buy. Little else at this price can match their combination of force and finesse

5 expert reviews | 19 user reviews

Atmos isn’t for everyone, and we don’t expect adoption to be very high for the first few years. But if you’re itching to get in on Atmos as soon as possible, Pioneer’s Atmos Enabled Elite speaker system by Andrew Jones is an outstanding choice. Not...

2 expert reviews | 18 user reviews

Fugoo's Bluetooth speaker is an easy choice for listeners looking for an unbeatable value. The full sound performance and seemingly everlasting battery life are well ahead of what its competition is capable of. The Fugoo Bluetooth speaker might seem to...

5 expert reviews | 395 user reviews

The aluminium casing with its perforated grid is sturdy and lends the speaker a durable and robust appearance. The clearly arranged function keys also contributed to the jury's positive vote.

11 expert reviews | 105 user reviews

The SH6 is an articulate and entertainingly bolshy soundbar, giving the far more expensive Sonos Playbar a run for its money. Factor in the expansive roster of features, and the SH6 is a bargain buy in the best sense.

4 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

Each speaker has a volume dial on the back, so if you're using a couple as a stereo pair, you'll need to match them manually. And even with the volume set to "zero", there's still a slight hiss that may annoy if you want to use them as computer speakers.

10 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Need to give your slim-line TV an audio boost? LG's meaty NB3520A 2.1 soundbar is a good option.

8 expert reviews | 479 user reviews

SVS was once famed for making subwoofers only for lonely nerds who could get away with standing a bass tube bigger than their girlfriend in the corner of the room. Mostly because they didn't have a girlfriend. And, while it does still make those...

8 expert reviews | 74 user reviews

When I ran across the Klipsch RB-81—in the newly renovated Reference Series—I couldn't resist ordering a set. It's been years since I've reviewed a two-way design with a great big 8-inch woofer. The very concept brought on one of my increasingly...

6 expert reviews | 54 user reviews

Water resistant and with the ability to operate in the shower or rain, there's something holding this speaker back, right? You might be wrong.

4 expert reviews | 41 user reviews