Speakers

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

5 expert reviews

If you want to have most of your ‘authentic hi-fi sound with wireless convenience’ cake and eat it too, look no further than the KEF LSX.

27 expert reviews | 50 user reviews

The latest generation of JBL’s Flip continues to set the standard for the price

21 expert reviews | 25 user reviews

The Beam Gen 2 delivers with a mature and polished sound and effective virtual Atmos performance

40 expert reviews | 23 user reviews

A fun portable speaker that’s one of the best-sounding efforts in its price bracket. With its tough design, good battery life and powerful sound, the JBL Charge 5 presents itself as a great option for indoor use and outdoors.

27 expert reviews | 79 user reviews

The QR 7s are surprisingly civilised and capable performers that deliver plenty of thunder when required. Great value by high-end standards

5 expert reviews

Another pleasing product from the multi-room titans

50 expert reviews | 155 user reviews

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

The Philips Fidelio FB1 is a capable and stylish soundbar that delivers deep bass despite the lack of a separate subwoofer. The soundstage is expansive with precisely placed overhead effects, and only the connectivity disappoints. Otherwise this is a...

10 expert reviews

Though the Denon DHT-S517 gets plenty right, it’s just flawed enough to prevent it being a default choice.

10 expert reviews

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

An Atmos soundbar with a thunderous bass performance and immersive audio skills for an all-in-one system. The Devialet Dione entertains in spades, then, but it lacks a degree of dynamism and naturalism with film soundtracks.

20 expert reviews

Don’t be fooled by its playful design; the new Echo means business, delivering a weighty sound and full command of your smart home

21 expert reviews

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

The Soundcore Boom 2 is a portable speaker that packs a serious punch. It has a pleasant bass-forward sound, nice lighting effects and it’s rugged enough to handle the great outdoors. If you’re shopping for a speaker of this size, in this price range,...

17 expert reviews | 2946 user reviews

Plenty of power, plus an optional power boost.

5 expert reviews

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

4 expert reviews

The Razer Leviathan V2 Pro is an impressive soundbar and subwoofer combo, designed specifically for gamers who want 3D audio effects without the need for added speakers – although most will find better value using a headset instead.

7 expert reviews

The Edifier MP100 Plus is portable, weather-resistant, and sonically competitive with the JBL Clip series. It does however, run a slight deficit in terms of thump, as do most personal speakers.

4 expert reviews

The Razer Nommo V2 Pro improves on an already amazing set of computer speakers. You’re getting more than just powerful audio with a rumbling bass; you’re getting incredible sound performance with immersive audio. There are great extras too, including a...

8 expert reviews

The second-generation HomePod provides jaw-dropping audio, whether listening to music or watching films through the Apple TV, and it only gets better with two of them. If you've already bought into the Apple ecosystem, this provides a premium...

10 expert reviews

Get big Dolby Atmos sound from a more minimalist soundbar

7 expert reviews

The Emberton II boasts the same stylish looks as the original model, but benefits from tweaks to its audio and app support, while also boosting dust-resistance and battery life. As a wireless speaker you can take to the park, beach or on holiday – the...

13 expert reviews

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

A genius idea that’s executed well, the Sony HT-AX7 will improve your small screen home cinema experiences thanks to its immersive surround sound speakers. It’s an imperfect speaker and works better with some content than others, but it is a blast to use.

7 expert reviews