Speaker Reviews

KEF's LS60 is not just a speaker; it's an acoustic revolution packed into a sleek tower of sound. From its state-of-the-art technology to its jaw-dropping design, prepare to meet the future of high-end audio. If you’ve been looking for a “just-add...

8 expert reviews

THE MARTINLOGAN ELECTROMOTION ESL X SPEAKERS are the best-sounding electrostatic speakers I have ever auditioned in my home.

5 expert reviews | 1 user reviews

Spark hasn’t lost much in the transition from floorstanding to compact bookshelf speaker. None of the Spark versions have been kings of deep bass, but they have always delivered quality bass. The new version certainly does that, and it’s better at...

2 expert reviews | 5 user reviews

The huge Dali speakers can be accused of being priced to match their size, and I agree that it’s a lot of money, but not that it’s expensive. The alternatives in this price range are few and far between, even if they are very good. What especially...

2 expert reviews

The Revival Audio Atalante 3 is a debut model from a small French manufacturer. But what a debut! Although there is no shortage of choice in the class of mid-range passive compact speakers, they deserve to be taken seriously into consideration. The...

2 expert reviews

Compared to the KEF LS 60 Wireless, the smaller Dynaudio speakers are at least as good at audio reproduction. But they play and sound differently. The English speakers give the music more warmth and fuller sound – especially in the midrange, while the...

3 expert reviews

There’s no denying that KEF’s meta-fication of the speakers has pushed the price up into the upper air. This is not only due to the Meta or the improved cabinet, but also the general price increase on everything from parts to shipping. It doesn’t...

2 expert reviews

The small Silver 100 7G in Limited Edition costs close to a few hundred more than the unlimited version. You can therefore save money by buying the regular edition, and get exactly the same great sound quality. For this is really an extremely good buy,...

2 expert reviews

The Audio Pro A15 is a straightforward multiroom speaker with no ambition of being a full stereo system. It only plays in mono, but if you can accept these few inbuilt limitations, it more than delivers in all other areas. Audio Pro’s multi-room system...

2 expert reviews

The Argon Audio Forte A5 MK2 is a refinement of an already successful recipe. The sound is nothing to complain about, as they play with a precision you’ll have to look hard for in this price range. Here the choice will easily come down to between it...

2 expert reviews

After hearing Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship 801 D4 recently, I feared that the little brother 803 D4 would be a bit of a letdown. But I was wrong, because the experience of sound and music is very much the same here. Especially on vocals and acoustic...

3 expert reviews

The KEF Blade Meta is a statement of achievement for a loudspeaker. The tall and deep cabinets provide volume, while the slim front baffle ensures minimal diffraction. Two woofers on each side of the cabinet move in parallel and prevent further...

4 expert reviews

The Bowers & Wilkins 801 D4 is a unique speaker. It is big and rough, but still watchful in its own ingenious way. And it sounds really fantastic.

4 expert reviews

With the R6 Arreté, Audiovector takes a good step further from its predecessor SR6 Avantgarde Arreté V2.0 from 2016. It was also fabulous, but the height of the speakers with the ditto fairly high-pitched treble is a minor problem with the R6 Arreté....

4 expert reviews

Today I'll be checking out Naim's Mu-so 2 and Mu-so Qb 2 Wireless Music Systems. They're elegantly styled wireless speakers with powerful...

25 expert reviews | 109 user reviews

Bold, expansive sound and great multi-room potential – but just short of being the complete article

9 expert reviews | 45 user reviews

Sony's audio-mapping technology makes four speakers sound like a 16-speaker array, enveloping users in an impressive bubble of sound.

17 expert reviews | 4 user reviews

For its size and price, the JBL Flip 5 delivers some powerful audio in a waterproof design. If you want truly thunderous bass, you'll need a larger speaker that costs more. We're quite comfortable recommending the Flip 5, but there are plenty of...

12 expert reviews | 170 user reviews

The outdoor-friendly Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 (2nd Gen) speaker offers a strong mix of style and audio performance.

16 expert reviews | 2 user reviews

The Sonos Move is a pricey portable, but it sure can power a pool party

50 expert reviews | 228 user reviews

JBL's Xtreme 3 speaker delivers robust bass depth in a rugged, waterproof build ideal for outdoor gatherings.

15 expert reviews | 12 user reviews

The Samsung HW-Q950A soundbar is impressive for mixed usage. It's an 11.1.4 soundbar with a balanced sound right out of the box, so you don't have trouble hearing dialogue in your favorite TV shows or instruments in your favorite songs. If you like...

11 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

The JBL Clip 4 delivers crisp, rich audio, but its best features are its waterproof build and a built-in carabiner, making it a Bluetooth speaker you can take anywhere.

10 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

The Samsung HW-Q800B is great for mixed usage. It's a really versatile bar, with a neutral default sound that makes it suitable for listening to everything from music to movies to TV shows. Dialogue is clearly and accurately reproduced, and the sub...

3 expert reviews

If you've been tempted to get into Sonos, but weren't sure where to start, the Beam is for you. Not only is it a relatively affordable, solid speaker in its own right, it is a capable soundbar and Alexa assistant rolled into one. For serious movie...

62 expert reviews | 1845 user reviews