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Your guide to products Our Experts Love

By What Hi-Fi?

The inside track from Currys PC World techsperts

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Our team have some serious techsperience, so you can trust them to know their stuff.

It’s why we started Our Experts Love – a range of products we particularly love and think you will too. As you take a look through this guide, you’ll find their thoughts on all sorts of amazing audio tech. And, if it comes with their recommendation, you can be sure it’s a top choice.

JBL Xtreme 2

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“The ideal speaker for everything from house parties to beach BBQs. It’s IPX7 waterproof-rated so copes with spills, or even an accidental dip”

Ricardo, Currys PC World techspert

The JBL Xtreme 2 is here to bring the noise. Whether you’re headed to a festival or a pool party, the 15-hour battery life and IPX7 waterproof rating has got your back. There’s no need to hog the playlist either, because two people can connect at once. Need more bass? Pair up to 100 speakers via the JBL app to really raise the roof.

£199.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 245401

Rated 5-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

Sony WF-1000XM3

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“These earbuds give you six hours of juice and 18 more with the portable charging case. Lose yourself in music with their top noise-cancellation”

Sharfaa, Currys PC World techspert

The Sony WF-1000XM3 noise-cancelling in-ear headphones let you control the sounds you want to block, so you can focus on music or podcasts for six hours from one full charge. With Google Assistant, you’ve also got voice control.

£219.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 510294

Rated 5-star by What Hi-Fi? and a 2019 What Hi-Fi? Award winner. Read full review.

LG PK7

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“This wireless Bluetooth speaker features Meridian Audio sound and built-in lights, making it pretty much the perfect party starter”

George, Currys PC World techspert

If you’re looking for a speaker that can properly fill a room with punchy audio, the LG PK7 won’t disappoint. Designed in collaboration with Meridian, it delivers awesome sound and has eight customisable lighting effects to help you bring the club vibe into your living room.

£199.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 240829

Rated 4-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

LG SL9YG

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“Make the most of movie night with Google Assistant and Dolby Atmos – a revolutionary feature that surrounds you with breathtaking sound”

Dom, Currys PC World techspert

With upward-firing speakers and a wireless subwoofer, this 4.1.2-channel soundbar spreads sound high and wide. The SL9YG has a slim wall-mountable design to fit any interior. It comes with Google Assistant for voice control, Chromecast for easy streaming, and delivers crystal-clear audio.

£999.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 504131

Ultimate Ears Boom 3

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“The 360-degree speaker projects music into every corner of the room. The solid, waterproof casing has  passed more than 25 durability tests”

Emily, Currys PC World techspert

Wherever you’re sitting, hear every note on the Ultimate Ears Boom 3. Filling the room with sound, it pumps out music from every direction. And if you like your tunes really loud, you can connect over 150 Boom and Megaboom speakers together. Tough and waterproof, the Ultimate Ears Boom 3 can survive pretty much anything. Plus, with a 15-hour battery life, there’s no need to end the party early.

£129.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 254107

Rated 4-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

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“With a nine-hour battery life, adjustable hooks and punchy audio quality, these sturdy, sweat-resistant earphones can withstand a workout” 

Candice, Currys PC World techspert

Work out without anything holding you back. These true wireless earphones have secure earhooks, are sweat-resistant and use Class 1 Bluetooth tech for better range and fewer dropouts. A quick five-minute charge is enough for 90 minutes of playback, while a full charge returns nine hours.

£219.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 272628 (Ivory)

Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700

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“The kings of noise-cancellation have done it again. These headphones have a whopping 20-hour battery life, so it’s no drama if you forget to charge”

Sarjan, Currys PC World techspert

Leave the outside world behind or keep an ear out thanks to 11 levels of noise-cancelling. Bose AR combines with the Bose app to offer tailored audio information based on your location. And intelligent EQ ensures your music reaches your ears at its best.

£349.95 (Guide price)

Product code: 500174

Rated 4-star by What Hi-Fi?. Read full review.

Sony HT-S350

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“The HT-S350 soundbar from Sony delivers every spoken word clearly, even over explosive action, filling the room with crystal-clear audio”

George, Currys PC World techspert

Take your listening to the next level with the Sony HT-S350 soundbar. The dialogue enhancement technology ensures you’ll hear every word of your favourite action movie, even over explosive action. And with S-Force PRO Front Surround tech and 320W of power, you’ll hear and feel sound all around you. Music more your thing? Connect via Bluetooth and stream your favourite tunes instead.

£199.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 511240

Sony GTK-XB72

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“Some songs need to be felt as much as heard – that’s why I love this Sony speaker. Its switchable EXTRA BASS™ adds serious low end to any tune”

Georgia, Currys PC World techspert

The Sony GTK-XB72 keeps the party pumping with 470W, deep bass and club-ready lights. You’ll also hear and feel every detail with ClearAudio+ and the Extra Bass function. Download the Fiestable app on your phone for your own light show and add up to 50 speakers for the ultimate floor-filling sound.

£299.00 (Guide price)

Product code: 507291

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