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Updated: 18-03-2024 23:44
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#1
alaScore 100

Sonos Era 100

A fine upgrade in several ways over the One, the Sonos Era 100 benefits from a sleeker design, reconfigured driver setup and a spate of features that make it a more accessible option for more users. But in terms of whether it sounds better than its...

28 expert reviews

#2
alaScore 99

Sonos Era 300

The unusually shaped Sonos Era 300 delivers where it counts, offering seriously impressive immersive sound that’s way beyond even the flagship Sonos Five. The addition of the voice assistant – and the ability to turn it off – is a plus, as is the...

33 expert reviews

#3
alaScore 99

Sonos Move 2

With its redesigned audio system, the Sonos Move 2 adds two tweeters into the mix to deliver stereo, as well as a wider, less positional soundscape than its predecessor. There’s no escaping that this is an expensive speaker, but there’s nothing else...

19 expert reviews

#4
alaScore 99

JBL Authentics 500

The Authentics 500 is a powerful wireless speaker that can double as a smart home controller with powerful and big sound, but it lacks audio finesse considering its cost.

7 expert reviews

#5
alaScore 98

Q Acoustics M40 HD

The Q Acoustics M40 is another fun and thoroughly engaging speaker system that plays nicely with a range of sources. This micro tower is easy to accommodate, less conspicuously hi-fi in its looks, and packs a rich, warm performance. However, it’s not...

2 expert reviews

#6
alaScore 98

Samsung HW-Q800C

The Samsung HW-Q800C is another convincing, powerful, and satisfying immersive soundbar from Samsung with better bass performance than its predecessor. If you have a recent Samsung QLED or OLED TV, this is a fire-cracker of a soundbar to partner with.

9 expert reviews

#7
alaScore 98

Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen, 2022)

An audio upgrade on the previous model, the Amazon Echo Dot (5th generation) is now a capable music speaker, as well as a great smart speaker for smart home control and general enquiries. Overall, this is the best value smart speaker you can buy,...

21 expert reviews

#8
alaScore 98

Sonus faber Duetto

Convenience and performance don’t come cheap, at least not in this instance – but the Sonus faber Duetto is a wise investment, nevertheless.

3 expert reviews

#9
alaScore 98

Sony SRS-XB100

Lovely little speaker that can kick out some great audio, so long as you place it on the right surface.

6 expert reviews

#10
alaScore 98

Samsung HW-Q600C

In many respects, the HW-Q600C is just what the market is asking for. Reasonably priced, well-equipped and with some real positives where performance is concerned, it’s a fairly robust alternative to the default Sony and Sonos alternatives. But it...

5 expert reviews

#11
alaScore 97

KEF LSX II

The KEF LSX II is an even more diverting an option than the product it replaces, which makes it downright compelling

6 expert reviews

#12
alaScore 97

Kef LS50 Wireless II

KEF’s revisions have paid off: these sequels are among the most thrilling speaker systems we’ve heard

1 expert reviews | 9 user reviews

#13
alaScore 97

LG S95QR

As well as heralding a potential new world of radically upgradable soundbars, the S95QR is also easily LG’s best soundbar ever – especially if you have a particularly big room to fill

20 expert reviews

#14
alaScore 97

Sony SRS-XG300

A portable wireless speaker that delivers extensive battery life and rich sound quality. The SRS-XG300 lives to entertain at parties or outdoors, and does so at a price that’s very attractive.

18 expert reviews

#15
alaScore 97

JBL Authentics 300

“JBL's Authentics 300 packs 100 watts and extreme smarts to go.”

6 expert reviews

#16
alaScore 97

JBL Bar 1300

This feature-packed and impressive soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based sound with cinematic scale and plenty of bass thanks to a powerful subwoofer. There’s sophisticated room correction that helps make setup easier, but it’s the...

7 expert reviews

#17
alaScore 97

Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar

The Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar has plenty going for it. It’s reasonably compact, it’s beautifully built and finished, it calibrates itself to your environment quickly and accurately, and it has plenty of well-realized control options. And when it comes...

3 expert reviews

#18
alaScore 97

Samsung HW-Q700C

Another impressive soundbar from Samsung, the HW-Q700C delivers a dynamic, cinematic performance that will have your walls shaking. It’s also good with music, while owners of recent Samsung TVs get a boost from Samsung-specific features. It could...

2 expert reviews

#19
alaScore 97

Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th

Partner the Triangle Magellan Duetto 40th well and they are capable of a thrilling presentation

4 expert reviews

#20
alaScore 97

Sonos Sub Mini

Smaller and less expensive than the Sub Gen 3, the Sonos Sub Mini is designed to work with the smaller speakers and soundbars. It improves the sound quality of any Sonos speaker it’s paired with, delivering greater range and more bass, while avoiding...

25 expert reviews

#21
alaScore 97

Ultimate Ears Epicboom

Another entertaining, approachable outdoor speaker from Ultimate Ears, the Epicboom has plenty of charm and enjoyable sound to make outdoor parties and gatherings whizz by – a solid effort in pretty much all categories.

6 expert reviews

#22
alaScore 97

Sony SRS-XV800

The Sony SRS-XV800 is a versatile speaker for times when you need serious volume. If you host rocking parties or small-scale events, this could be the perfect companion.

7 expert reviews

#23
alaScore 97

Sony HT-S2000

The Sony HT-S2000 offers useful sonic enhancements in a compact and affordable package, and while it’s not the perfect soundbar, it's hard to find flaws at this price

4 expert reviews

#24
alaScore 96

Audio Physic Spark

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

#25
alaScore 96

DALI Kore

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

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