Naim Mu-so Qb

A wireless speaker that looks the part and has plenty of power for a rowdy house party.

Stylish looks ; Small form factor ; Full and vibrant sound

Expensive ; Setup can be painful

There's no denying that Naim's Mu-So Qb makes a big impact, but its controls and setup can be frustrating, especially at this price.

Outstanding build ; Feature-packed ; Big, bold sound ; Decent detail ; Strong rhythmic know-how

Bass a little rich at high volume ; Could have a touch more insight through the midrange

A small speaker with big personality, the Qb combines style, substance and a whole lot of features at a more affordable price

It's one compact ; sexy ; cuboid ; Really good audio for the size ; Lots of connectivity options

Undeniably 'premium' pricing ; The big Mu-so's even better

Smashing design, easy setup, multi-room setup possible, sound quality is outstanding - from bass, through to mids and highs

No separate remote in the box, multi-room app control could be better designed, it's not exactly cheap

Sure, we'd not call the Qb a budget speaker by any means, but its £595 price point is about as low as we thought we'd ever see from the Naim, um, name.

The Naim mu-so Qb is impeccably designed and looks every inch a $1,000 speaker. The Qb sounds great for a product of its impossibly compact dimensions. The number of inputs it offers is obscenely good.

Equivalent performance can be had with the Sonos Play:5 for half the price, and other high-end speakers can offer bigger, stereo sound. The app is nowhere as slick, capable or easy to use as Sonos'.

A luxurious wireless speaker with good sound and amazing design in a compact size, but it's not cheap.

Top-notch build and design ; Handy size for smaller rooms ; Packed with features ; Big, bold, expressive sound

Bass might be on the rich side for neutral ears

Small, stylish and with a sound that’d make its big brother proud, the Qb is a stunning addition to the Mu-so family.

Sounds big and involving ; Looks fantastic ; Excellent feature set

No remote supplied as standard ; Slight midrange graininess ; Can sound a bit artificial with loudness selected

After the Mu-So turned out to be a commercial success, it was fairly inevitable that Naim would look to expand the family. What makes the Qb stand out is that Naim has clearly taken their time about doing so in order to deliver the performance level...