Klipsch The Three

Powerful audio performance with rich bass and crisp highs. Gets very loud. Versatile connectivity includes Bluetooth and Wi-Fi streaming, as well as an input for turntables.

Can distort on deep bass at top volumes. Retro look not for everyone.

Klipsch's The Three sounds fantastic, and while it isn't cheap, it certainly performs to our expectations for this price range. Its retro design is matched with a thoroughly modern, multi-room-capable wireless streaming app that's easy to use. Throw in...

Overall, I am quite impressed with the sound quality of The Three. It has a clean, rich, well-balanced sound, though the soundfield does not extend beyond the cabinet. In addition, the sound seems to be coming from a box, giving it a slightly closed-in...

Many connections. Great design and gorgeous finish. Multi-room option. Captivating sound.

Sculpted sound does not suit everyone. Limited app.

In a world of plastic-like Bluetooth speakers, Klipsch The Three is a breath of fresh air. Here is the luxurious retro design on the outside and the new technology on the inside, with Wifi connection and multi-room options. The sound is warm and...

Positive, chunky and well-controlled sound ; Good connectivity options ; Nicely built and finished

Phono input isn’t up to much ; Seems incapable of playing all that quietly ; Can sound bottom-heavy

It gets a lot more right than it gets wrong, The Three Plus, and it looks the part as it does so. As far as simple value for money is concerned, it’s got to count as a conspicuous success…

Forward, detailed and energetic sound ; Great standard of build and finish ; Impressively specified

Doesn't seem able to play particularly quietly ; Uninhibited bass response ; Ordinary phono stage

As a combination of discreet good looks, impressive functionality and forthright audio performance, the Klipsch The Three Plus makes a lot of sense at the asking price. Unless you intend to listen to vinyl at a very low level, anyway…

Assertive, direct and quite detailed sound ; Impressive specification at the money ; Good standard of build and finish

Can sound a little bass-happy ; Phono stage isn’t the greatest ; Doesn’t really fancy being used for ‘background music’

An unlikely amount of functionality from a small, nicely made and thoroughly unassuming box – and quite an unlikely amount of volume, too.

Great build quality ; Decent sound quality ; Retro design

Voice recognition can be hit or miss ; Pricey ; Sound lacks the same finesse of rival speakers

The Three is worth more than three stars, but it’s not quite accomplished enough to make the full five