Atacama Moseco 6 review

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winner. Great performance, build quality and value – a must-have accessory for your hi-fi system

What Hi-Fi? Verdict

Great performance, build quality and value – these Moseco 6s are a must-have accessory for your hi-fi system

Pros

  • +

    Punchy and detailed performance

  • +

    Sturdy build and finish

  • +

    Good value

Cons

  • -

    Some of you might want larger top plates for bigger speakers

Why you can trust What Hi-Fi? Our expert team reviews products in dedicated test rooms, to help you make the best choice for your budget. Find out more about how we test.

Spoiler alert – these Atacama Moseco 6 stands remain our favourite affordable speaker stands and are yet again an award-winner in 2023.

Performance

With our reference KEF LS50 Meta placed on top, these Atacamas allow our system to flourish by letting the speakers deliver their best in terms of punch, detail and rhythm.

There’s texture to basslines, a twang to guitars, and expressive (if slightly forward) vocals. Overall, it’s an enjoyable performance.

The Mosecos are rigidly built too. Two metal columns – one filled for better stability, one for cable management – and a bamboo base offer sturdy support and a neat look.

Those with big speakers might find the top plate on the small side, but Atacama does offer an optional Large Top Plate pack, where the plate measures 160mm (6.3") wide with a depth of 220mm (8.7") instead of the standard 130mm (5.2”) and 170mm (6.7”).

In terms of finishes, your choices are satin black as standard and an optional diamond white or gloss/satin black mix. The base panels come as standard in natural bamboo, but there are also medium and dark finishes available.

Verdict

We’re impressed with how weighty and dynamic these stands make our system sound.

They work well with a variety of speakers across the price range, too and, for a relatively modest amount, they’re one of the best-value stands we’ve come across.

MORE:

See all the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023 winners

Our round-up of the best AV and hi-fi racks

How to build the perfect hi-fi system

What Hi-Fi?

What Hi-Fi?, founded in 1976, is the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home entertainment products. Our comprehensive tests help you buy the very best for your money, with our advice sections giving you step-by-step information on how to get even more from your music and movies. Everything is tested by our dedicated team of in-house reviewers in our custom-built test rooms in London, Reading and Bath. Our coveted five-star rating and Awards are recognised all over the world as the ultimate seal of approval, so you can buy with absolute confidence.

Read more about how we test

  • BanquoStarbon
    The Atacama Moseco XL 600 is a perfect fit and height for the Kef R3 Meta. It’s base is good quality wood making it a good fit for the walnut one.
    Reply