Speakers Reviews

Apple HomePod 2

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 16 October 25

UPDATED The new HomePod looks very similar to the original, but it sounds even better.

JBL Xtreme 4

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 16 October 25

Updated The fourth generation of JBL’s rugged Bluetooth speaker is here, but can it continue the brand’s excellent run of form?

Wharfedale Diamond 12.3

By What Hi-Fi? last updated 16 October 25

UPDATED The Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 aren’t quite budget speakers, but they offer a great performance for an affordable price.

Monitor Audio Bronze 50 7G

By Kashfia Kabir Published 25 September 25

Monitor Audio’s newest Bronze standmounts are beautifully built and deliver a clear, confident, punchy sound that holds your attention at full throttle

Focal Theva No.1

By Ketan Bharadia Published 11 September 25

Focal’s Theva No.1 is a capable pair of standmounters that excels in delivering scale and sonic authority.

KEF Q3 Meta

By Harry McKerrell Published 8 September 25

The Q3 Meta harness KEF’s latest innovations to terrific effect, resulting in speakers that outperform their reasonably affordable price point.

Neat Mystique Classic

By Harry McKerrell Published 21 August 25

Neat’s compact floorstanders prove just as entertaining and likeable as their five-star Petite Classic standmount siblings.

Bose SoundLink Plus

By Harry McKerrell Published 25 July 25

Bose’s latest Bluetooth speaker blends portability and power in a bid to keep up with the market leaders.

ATC SCM20ASL

By Ketan Bharadia Published 17 July 25

ATC’s active SCM20ASL monitors bring the sound of the studio to the home.

Q Acoustics 5010

By Harry McKerrell Published 9 July 25

Q Acoustics has found great sonic success with its 5040 and 5050 floorstanders. Can it manage the same results with its 5010 standmounts?