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I've spent 20 years testing hi-fi and these bookshelf speakers are the gateway drug to passive perfection

I've spent 20 years testing hi-fi and these bookshelf speakers are the gateway drug to passive perfection
alaScore 97

2 reviews

Dec, 2025

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Expert review by (techradar.com)

I've spent 20 years testing hi-fi and these bookshelf speakers are the gateway drug to passive perfection

 

After chasing the pricier loudspeaker dollar, Dali has returned to its roots with the super-affordable Kupid. Is the company's entry-level mojo still working?

Vigorous, entertaining and punchy sound ; Good looks and plenty of different finishes ; Handily compact

Take a fair amount of running in ; Some high-quality rivals

As a gateway drug into a lifetime of ever-more capable, ever-more expensive passive loudspeakers, the Dali Kupid are very hard indeed to argue with.

Dec, 2025
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Audiophiles on a budget need to buy these wireless earbuds now – I've tested them and they're the real deal

 

Higher driver count, no higher price tag… and they're good

Great sound for price ; Comfortable, study fit ; Stylish look

Bulky carry case ; Weak Transparency mode ; App connection issues

The Soundpeats H3 sound and look like buds twice their price, making them a competitive mid-range option for audiophiles that hold their own against some well-known rivals. A few problems stop these being instant must-buys for everyone, but the things...

Oct, 2025
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