Speakers Reviews

Dali Sonik 1

By Ioan Hazell Published 17 August 26

The smallest standmount speakers in Dali’s entry level range, the Sonik 1, punch well above their weight.

Samsung Music Studio 7

By Jez Ford Published 14 August 26

Samsung’s sonic abilities underwent a revolution in 2014 with the building of its California Audio Lab. For its first decade this Lab focused on soundbars and subwoofers. Now it has made a streaming speaker. Is this Year Dot for Samsung hi-fi?

Harman Kardon Luna 2

By Becky Roberts Published 13 August 26

Harman Kardon’s new light-enhanced portable Bluetooth speaker has appealing features and design, but does its sound quality stand out from the class leaders?

Philips The Roller

By Harry McKerrell Published 11 August 26

Philips’ quirky Bluetooth speaker harks back to the company’s 1980s Moving Sound boombox range, updated with contemporary tech and a modernised feature set.

TAD ME1TX

By Ketan Bharadia Published 6 August 26

TAD’s ME1TX delivers breathtaking resolution and insight from a compact, beautifully made package.

Paradigm Premier 820F v2

By Lewis Empson Published 30 July 26

Not yet rated

These Canadian floorstanders have left a lasting impression

KEF LS Luxe

By Harry McKerrell Published 30 July 26

Thanks to its immense talent and impressive versatility, the LS Luxe could be the best wireless speaker system KEF has ever made

Monitor Audio Bronze 300 7G

By Ioan Hazell Published 16 July 26

With a clear, detailed and precise sound, Monitor Audio’s handsome new floorstanders aren’t just a pretty face.

Acoustic Energy AE Active

By Kashfia Kabir Published 14 July 26

Acoustic Energy’s updated active speakers boast 200W of Class A/B amplification in an all-analogue, well-integrated and superb-sounding design.

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker

By Harry McKerrell Published 13 July 26

Despite some promise on paper, we’re struggling to figure out where Bose’s premium Lifestyle Ultra Speaker fits into the current wireless market.