Naim Mu-so (2nd Gen, 2019)

Room filling sound from a small package ; High-quality build with a unique volume control ; Surprisingly good bass with plenty of slam ; Well designed, intuitive control app

A metal remote with backlighting

Brilliant audio performance ; Supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Bluetooth, UPnP, Spotify Connect, Tidal, and more ; Supports every important audio codec at up to 32-bit resolution and sampling rates as high as 384kHz ; Certified Roon Ready

Plain Jane app that’s ploddingly slow when used with UPnP servers ; Plasticky remote control feels like an afterthought

The Naim Audio Mu-so 2 Generation is not an inexpensive bit of kit at $1,599. But its build quality, feature set, and performance are all top notch. If you were to buy separate components—loudspeakers, amplifier, streaming device, server client, and so...

The original Mu-so wireless music system released in 2014 was a first in the emerging "lifestyle audio" category—a truly high-end, wireless, multiroom speaker from one of the most respected brands on the planet. I auditioned the Mu-so back then, and...

Open, detailed and expressive ; Loads of streaming options ; Multi-room ready

Nothing at this price

The Mu-so Qb retains an inherently likeable presentation but has matured over the years since its first generation.

Wonderful sound quality ; Pretty compact dimensions ; Top-tier streaming and file support ; Different colour options

No aptX Bluetooth ; Can't offer true stereo

The Naim Mu-so Qb (2nd Gen) not only knocks it out of the park, but right out of the state. Music is so detailed, so finely balanced, so perfectly timed – and comes out of something so compact, somehow. If you love music and need a flexible Wi-Fi...

All-inclusive feature list ; Neat all-in-one design ; Rich, rhythmic, insightful sound ; Agreeable app

Costs much more than the last generation model

A superb-sounding, fully-featured wireless speaker that justifies its considerable expense

Great sound ; Stable, easy to use app ; Supports all the streaming services 99% of people use

Sheer girth might pose positioning issues in some rooms

Beautiful industrial-esque design ; Updated Command Dial is great to use ; Sensational sound quality that's clean and prominent across the frequency range ; Now includes a remote control

Not massively different from original model ; Price hike over original ; Full-size Mu-so (first gen) might be worth paying a little extra to own ; Bass not sub-sonic levels and can't compare to full-size Mu-so

Far classier than the glut of current smart speakers, more audio adept than the Sonos line-up, the second-gen Qb might have a silly name, but its silly-good sound quality sells it. The deft Command Dial control and heaps of connectivity options form...

Immense sound output - with more bass and dynamic volume than first-gen model ; Supports to 32-bit 384kHz for audiophile quality ; Eye-catching and distinctive design ; Lots of connectivity (incl. Spotify Connect / Tidal / Google Cast / AirPlay 2) ;...

It's very expensive (far more than original model) ; No on-screen menu system for HDMI use ; Included remote control is basic ; Big and heavy so won't suit all ; Lacks sound presets for soundbar scenarios

Although pricey, we think the Mu-so 2 is worth every penny. The sound quality from this industrial box is second to none, although if you already own the original then the second-gen's addition of an HDMI port isn't a huge attraction. Really and truly...