Speakers

The Xtreme 4 might look beefy, rugged and uncompromising but the sound quality on offer is anything but. It’s another hugely engaging and entertaining Bluetooth speaker for the brand

9 expert reviews

The bold and assertive sound from this robust, go-anywhere wireless speaker is almost enough to make you overlook its (few, and minor) shortcomings. If you want your portable party to go with a bang, don’t look any further.

5 expert reviews

Skullcandy's durable Sesh ANC Active earphones don't cost much and fit well, but they trail far behind competitors on sound quality and noise cancellation.

5 expert reviews

Looking backwards in order to move forwards is a bold and dangerous policy – but with the Studio 89, Monitor Audio has managed to combine a mildly retro aesthetic with some thoroughly modern engineering to create a speaker that both sounds great and...

2 expert reviews

A wireless speaker that delivers a fine Dolby Atmos presentation, the Sonos Era 300 delivers a crisp, clear, and balanced sound. This is one of the more exciting and interesting efforts in the wireless speaker market.

39 expert reviews

While our early listening session has left us with some concerns over the Bar 9’s punch and impact, for spaciousness and Atmos-ness it appears to be a step up from the HT-A7000. Here’s hoping for a more all-round performance when we get a final sample...

4 expert reviews

The well-furnished, nicely built Sony ULT Field 1 Bluetooth speaker has a lot going for it, but it’s up against tough competition at this level.

8 expert reviews

The Sony ULT Field 7 delivers where it counts, with impressive battery life, a durable design, and a well-rounded listening experience on top of the incredible bass it promised. The aesthetics leave a lot to be desired as a lifestyle speaker, though,...

6 expert reviews

The Audio Pro C20 is big and clever - and relatively affordable at the same time. In looks, specification and sound terms, it seems more expensive than it actually is - so, try as I might, I can’t think of how to put any meaningfully negative spin on...

4 expert reviews

The FiiO R9 all-in-one music streamer, DAC and headphone amplifier presents the most comprehensive set of input and output options ever seen in such a bijou product and the R9's excellent Android interface and smartphone-like screen quickly helped it...

4 expert reviews

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 more accessible features.

34 expert reviews

The Edifier D32 is a retro-style tabletop wireless speaker that delivers impressive audio for its price. With Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay compatibility and wired connectivity options, it has the versatility to fit anyone’s set-up, with the addition of...

3 expert reviews

The Sony Bravia Theater Quad is an incredibly detailed and well-balanced home theater speaker system that can faithfully reproduce music and movie audio, but for the price, it should really include a subwoofer.

2 expert reviews

The Anker Soundcore Boom 2 Plus stands out as one of the largest and most powerful Bluetooth speakers in its price range. If you’re looking to rock an outdoor party, but don’t want to deal with an expensive and gigantic party speaker, this is the...

6 expert reviews

If you have the space and budget for it, Sony's ULT Tower 10 speaker can be the life of the party thanks to its enormous sound, multiple input options, wireless mic for karaoke, and customizable light show.

6 expert reviews

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...

27 expert reviews

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,...

17 expert reviews

The Edifier QR65 are decent mid-range desktop speakers with a decent amount of bass, a few different connection options and a really attractive look. However, a few issues regarding PC connection make them better suited as multi-media options than...

4 expert reviews

Samsung managed to create a big sound from something barely thicker than a broomstick. It'll leave you scratching your head.

3 expert reviews

The Go 4 fulfils its brief excellently, serving up a forward, cohesive sound in an affordable, impressively rugged little package

8 expert reviews

The most affordable route into Bowers & Wilkins passive loudspeaker ownership could quite easily prove the gateway drug into a lifelong habit…

2 expert reviews

All kidding aside, the B&W AM-1 looks better than most outdoor speakers, has a versatile mounting system, and likely sounds very good...and you should buy one if you want to make mortal enemies of your neighbors by blasting Nickelback. Then again, you...

5 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

KEF knocks it out the park again: the R3 Metas are wonderfully transparent, refined speakers that are hugely entertaining performers, too

6 expert reviews

The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Plus is a huge TV upgrade. As a 7.1.4 channel sound system, it offers dynamic sound that gels expertly together, allowing hushed voices to swing convincingly into the rush of an action scene with ease. A sonically...

13 expert reviews

A step up from the previous model, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) adds an extra dimension to sound, literally, with its clever virtual Dolby Atmos support. Loud, nicely balanced and capable of bringing a cinematic experience, this soundbar is a great addition...

43 expert reviews | 23 user reviews