Speakers

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...

35 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

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

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,...

7 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.

8 expert reviews

The UE Miniroll ticks all the boxes for a party speaker: it’s inexpensive, is easy to carry around, is well protected, comes with a carry case and offers loads of bass. This latter point can be a problem when the Miniroll won’t sit still, and a few...

6 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.

6 expert reviews

The Sony ULT Field 1 presents a fairly compelling case for competition in the portable speaker market – it immediately marks itself out as a proper contender if you're on the hunt for a new rugged speaker. It's small enough to be genuinely portable,...

11 expert reviews

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

6 expert reviews

Far from being the cut-price, compact version of the excellent Bar 9 we were hoping for, the Bravia Theatre Bar 8 is surprisingly sonically compromised and a fair way short of the best soundbars in its price range

8 expert reviews

Sony's unexpected 5.1 surround system provides rip-roaring fun in an old-school design.

3 expert reviews

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

1 expert reviews | 9 user 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

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

Mu-so 2 is a bigger upgrade on the original Mu-so than it first appears

26 expert reviews | 109 user 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.

30 expert reviews | 50 user reviews

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

22 expert reviews | 25 user 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

The JBL Charge 5 Wi-Fi is another excellent-sounding wireless speaker from JBL, boasting an even more refined performance, especially over a Wi-Fi connection. It is considerably more expensive than its predecessor and close rivals, and though the...

37 expert reviews | 79 user reviews

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

JBL reaches into new territory with one of its top speaker designs, making this roving party machine comfortable to settle down into the average living room. Does it belong there? That’s up for debate, but it can certainly deliver the home hi-fi goods.

9 expert reviews

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...

3 expert reviews

Another pleasing product from the multi-room titans

51 expert reviews | 155 user reviews

If regular party speakers aren’t enough for your needs, the PartyBox Ultimate is exactly what you need. It’s super-sized, super loud, extremely flashy and very well-connected. It’s probably too large for most homes, but if you’re running events, this...

7 expert reviews