Speakers Reviews

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

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.

Philips Fidelio FA3

By Harry McKerrell last updated 1 July 26

Updated Philips’ active speakers offer ample features, including Bluetooth, HDMI ARC and optical inputs, but can their sound performance trouble the class leaders?

Graham Audio LS5/9

By Ketan Bharadia Published 29 June 26

The BBC-licensed Graham Audio LS5/9 still has plenty to offer despite the age of its design.

Dali Vega

By Andy Madden Published 7 June 26

Not yet rated

A wall-mountable, wireless wonder?

Tribit Stormbox Micro 3

By Harry McKerrell Published 29 May 26

The Stormbox Micro 2 was one of our favourite budget Bluetooth speakers – can Tribit replicate its success for the third-gen model?